2014 musical artists

---

The Line-Up

2014 MUSICAL ARTISTS DRAGON WAGON . ROOTS . 6/5 WWW.DRAGONWAGONBAND.COM Whether you like Irish-American fiddle, southern pluckin’ banjo, or Appalachian mandolin, Dragon Wagon has the Americana medicine to cure whatever may ill you. Since their formation in 2008, this Ann Arbor group has entertained audiences of all ages with a blast of pure energy, eclectic humor and storytelling inclinations which make their shows so much more than music.

GALACTIC SHERPA’S . REGGAE FUNK . 6/12 WWW.GALACTICSHERPAS.MOONFRUIT.COM Galactic Sherpa’s is a regional band that has been playing together since 2009. They blend world percussion and brass instruments for a very unique and very fun sound. The Sherpa’s “unite the forces of space and time… to create a sonic experience that draws from all corners of the musical universe. Diving into jams as deep as a black hole, their high improvised style leaves space travelers on the brink of cosmic euphoria.”

THE JON ARCHAMBAULT BAND . BLUES . 6/19 WWW.JONARCHAMBAULTBAND.COM Combining elements of blues, jazz, funk, classic rock and instrumental music, the bands technical virtuosity and improvisational style keeps each performance fresh and exciting. Audience experiences timeless classics and fresh original music that makes it clear you’re listening to accomplished musicians. Jon previously spent 17 years playing with Mojo & the Boogieman. He won the Detroit Blues Challenge, and was a finalist at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN. Jon has opened for BB King, Ray Charles, Buddy Guy, Johnny Lang, Foghat, and many more!

LOUDMOUTH SOUP . CLASSIC ROCK . 6/26 WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/LOUDMOUTH.SOUP LoudMouth Soup is a four man Charlevoix/Boyne City band that has been playing together for three years. They rocked Charlevoix’s Aquapalooza last year and make regular appearances around northwest Michigan. The band plays a mixture of popular classic rock but specializes in music that isn’t your typical overplayed anthems (i.e. don’t ask them to play Sweet Caroline).

THE RETRO’S & RUBY JOHN . BLUEGRASS . 7/3 WWW.THEWHITEFORDSMUSIC.COM/THERETROSANDRUBYJOHN

THE RETRO’S & RUBY JOHN . AMERICAN ROOTS

The Retro’s and Ruby John are at home with a variety of American roots music, from traditional country to old-time mountain music with a bit of gospel and bluegrass thrown in. The band comes from the Ellsworth area and have played all over the country. Andrea’ Moreno Beals, a recent addition to the band also performs with acclaimed group Breathe Owl Breathe, who carry with them a large group of devoted followers.

THE PETOSKEY STEEL DRUM BAND . PERCUSSION . 7/10 WWW.PETOSKEYSCHOOLS.ORG/STEELDRUMBAND The Petoskey Steel Drum Band has been a part of the Charlevoix Concert Series since it’s inception, and still draws some of the largest crowds with their huge local following. The Band is very active throughout the entire school year and performs over 20 concerts every summer.

JIM GILL . CHILDREN’S MUSIC . 7/17 WWW.JIMGILL.COM

Jim Gill is a national musician and author with unique credentials as a child development specialist. Jim has released six award winning CD’s, he is also the author of two children’s books. Jim has received five separate awards from the American Library Association for his recordings and books over the years. In 2013 he began his tour to celebrate 20 years since the release of his original album “The Sneezing Song and other Contagious Tunes”.

MICHIGAN JAZZ TRAIL BIG BAND . JAZZ . 7/31 WWW.MICHIGANJAZZTRAIL.ORG The MJTBB is a grouping of the top jazz musicians from around the State of Michigan, coming together celebrate the rich heritage and many facets of jazz, and to build a diverse statewide audience through education and entertainment. Their music is a sweet blend of soul, jazz and blues that forces audience members to appreciate the years of skillful mastery of jazz music.

MAGGIE DIXON & TROMBONES PLUS . EASY LISTENING . 8/7 WWW.TROMBONESPLUS.COM Trombones Plus is an easy listening jazz ensemble featuring five trombones plus piano, drums, guitar, and vocals. The group performs a wide variety of popular patriotic and jazz standards. Trombones plus was formed in the mid-70’s by a group of former marching band members and since then they have played more than 300 concerts around the Midwest.

THE SLEEPING GYPSIES . CLASSIC ROCK . 8/14 WWW.REVERBNATION.COM/THESLEEPINGGYPSIES A true local band, the four members of The Sleeping Gypsies are all Charlevoix High School graduates who play around Northern Michigan and bring with them a large following of friends and fans. The entertain crowds with covers of songs from favorite classic artists but also release their own original music with noticeable bits of blues, jazz, flamenco and swing elements with catchy thoughtful lyrics. “With the Gypsies, it’s all about the music, and the music is good.”

LINDSAY LOU & THE FLATBELLY’S . AMERICANA . 8/21 WWW.LINDSAYLOUMUSIC.COM Hailing from all corners of Michigan, Lindsay Lou & the Flatbelly’s are giving a nod to American traditional music. Distinct vocal, tight harmonies, instrumental expertise and creative arrangements are all essential characteristics of their unique sound. The group focuses on the original tunes of Lindsay Lou Riko, which include true tales of bank robbing aunties, moonshinin’ grandpas and celebrations of love, life and nature. It’s an infectious vibe that could only have been born in the heart of America’s Fresh Water Coast!

ROOTSTAND . ROOTS ROCK . 8/28 WWW.ROOTSTAND.COM Ten years, 25 states, three albums and a thousand shows later, Rootstand still remains a leader in the Michigan music scene and beyond. Their unique sound matured to the level of national recognition. The foundations of Detroit rap and rock have intermarried with Colorado bluegrass, California Reggae, and Dublin punk to produce the most unique band in the world of Roots-Rock.