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HONK IF YOU HONKYTONK !!!
Nearly every weekend across the B–93 Listener Family area,
you could see and hear one or all of these bands in action. They are
the weekend warriors of country music – working people like you and me
– who cut loose on the stage and let it all hang out to entertain you
!!! Find out where they are playing this weekend with Conrad's B-93 Honkytonk Update here on this page.
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MEET THE BANDS
BRANDED ...
In 2005, B-93 renewed it's commitment to local music by choosing some of the best local acts to open the B-93 Birthday Bash. Branded was our choice in 2006, opening Saturday's show. Since then, Branded has went on to open many shows with B-93 at the Intersection in Grand Rapids, including two shows for Trent Tomlinson in early 2007. Whether it's at their home base -- the Crazy Horse in Cedar Springs -- or in Lansing at the Whiskey Barrel Saloon, Branded is sure to to put on a high-energy, fun show. Check out their website here, and their MySpace site here.
BRONK BROS. AND HEADIN' SOUTH ...
In 2007, the tradition of having the some of the best local acts open the B-93 Birthday Bash will continue -- with Bronk Bros. and Headin' South opening Saturday's show. BB&HS have opened some B-93-sponsored concerts at the Intersection in Grand Rapids, including Jack Ingram and Bomshel both in early 2007. Whether it workin' man's rockin' country with bluesy harmonica riffs or old school country like Cash and Waylon, BB&HS deliver the goods with a fun show. And yes -- that's B-93 beekeeper "The Buddha" with the boys in the pic above. Check out their website here, and their MySpace site here.
BRIAN LORENTE & THE USUAL SUSPECTS ...
Brian Lorente is a fast-rising singer-songwriter who hails from St. Ignace, Michigan. Lorents has written, produced and released two original country music CD’s -- "Six Strings and a Dream" and his acoustic album, "Out with the Boys." In late 2006, Brian teamed up with several local musicians to form the high energy country group The Usual Suspects. In that short time, BL & US has opened for Montgomery Gentry and Whiskey Falls. BL & US bring a tremendous amount of energy, drive and experience to every venue they play. They love their fans and they love country music, which makes them the perfect group to entertain any fun loving crowd that enjoys good music. Checkm out their MySpace site by clicking here.
BACKROADS ...
If you're looking for a band with a traditional, classic country sound, then Backroads is your band. You'll even hear a little gospel, oldies rock and perhaps a polka or two when you see Backroads. Formed in 2001, the Kalamazoo-based band plays fairs, private parties, church events and special functions. To learn more about the band and see their schedule, check out Backroads' website by clicking here.
CENTERSTAGE ...
Check out their website here and their MySpace site here.
DEW SOUTH ...
Based out of Portage, Dew South has been around for about ten years, but has recently recommitted themselves to the country scene. If you enjoy a modern country sound with a touch of rock and roll, then Dew South is your band. Fun, exciting, and quality -- they all describe Dew South. Check out their website here, and their MySpace site here.
DOUGLAS JAMES BAND ...
Based out of Three Rivers, the Douglas James Band are crowd pleasers and are on of the hardest working country bands in the area, playing virtually every weekend. This committed group of musicians is known in honkytonks from Grand Rapids to Elkhart, Indiana. Check 'em out for yourselves !!! The Douglas James Band website is here, and their MySpace site is here.
RYAN GALLAGHER ...
West Michigan native Ryan Gallagher's drive and persistence to have himself and his music exposed to as many people as possible has gotten him some attention in Nashville. Ryan's got a new band, so check his music and show out for yourself, and come see him at his apprearances thoughout west Michigan and beyond. Check out his official website here, and his MySpace site here.
LUKE GALLOWAY ...
Luke's MySpace site quote says it all -- "Nothing but real country music!!!" Luke brings a much needed old-school feel to everything he does, and refuses to play unless there's as steel guitar in his band. His heroes are the legends of country -- including Merle Haggard and Alan Jackson. Luke was one of the local artists who helped renew B-93's commitment to local music by kicking off Sunday's show at the B-93 Birthday Bash in 2006. Most recently, Luke has relocated to Nashville to be closer to the national music scene and try his hand as a singer/songwriter, but returns home occasionally to play some shows. Check out Luke's MySpace site here.
GORDON THAYER BAND ...
Check out their website by clicking here.
JUST JAKE ...
Check out their website here.
THE LAW ...
Check out their MySpace site here.
LOCAL MOTIVE ...
Joining forces in ’95 as “The Road Home”, Chad, Mike, Ken and Dave began performing acoustic music around the Kalamazoo area. After disbanding for three years while Chad lived in Nashville, TN, they saddled back up in 2000 as “Local Motive.” It’s their tight, four-part harmony that sets them apart. “It’s amazing how many people tell us, ‘I didn’t think I liked country music, but I love you guys.’” They recently released their sophmore cd, Rhythm of the Rails, which includes twelve original songs. Check out their website by clicking here.
MANE ST BAND ...
Check out their website here.
MUSTANG ...
Check out their website here.
ROY DAVID SCOTT ...
Get the Cat has a new name -- Roy David Scott. RDS brings its own flavor of country and rock to West Michigan. Although RDS is new to West Michigan, the members are not. Each adds his own style and years of experience to the band. Country AND rock is their thing, covering a variety of artists, including Jason Aldean, Hank Williams, Jr., AC/DC, and Nickelback. RDS has the range and know-how to cater to a wide range of audiences. Check out their website by clicking here, and their MySpace site by clicking here.
STOLEN HORSES ...
Singer/songwriter David Lyle hails from Wayland. In the early 90's Lyle put together The Stolen Horses Band, and had great success playing the local clubs. After a stint in Nashville, playing such famed honky tonks as Tootsies Orchid Lounge, John A's and the Nashville Palace, Lyle has returned home to West Michigan, starting a new band with an old name -- The Stolen Horses. Lyle is excited to jump on a old horse and ride a new path. Lyle and drummer Pete Black have written many original songs. Look for this new band to be stomping the grounds near you. Link to Stolen Horses website here, and their MySpace site here. |
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****************************** Some of the bands and singers that play in the area honkytonks and bars aren't based here in Michigan, but somewhere in the midwest and the south. Check out these bands the next time they come to Michigan ... ---------------------------------------- CHAS BLAKEMORE ...
Chas Blakemore grew up in the hills of Eastern Kentucky, with backwoods country values. He quickly found himself in Nashville on some of the cities best known stages including “Tootsies” and “Stages”. Chas tours with “The Hillbilly Band”, consisting of five highly regarded musicians whose musical ability has the definite possibility of leaving a lasting mark on the country music scene for years to come. Chas likes the Rebel sounds of country music, and his influences range from Haggard, Cash, Andy Griggs, Travis Tritt, Waylon to Conway Twitty and Alan Jackson. Check out his website here and his official MySpace site here. ------------------------------------------
HOOSIER HIGHWAY ...
Bringing more than two decades of musicianship and talent to the country scene, Hoosier Highway definitely delivers in your face country music and they aim to please. Playing everything from The Eagles to Big & Rich and throwing in some of their original music as well, Hoosier Highway is sure to get you off your feet !!! Check out their website by clicking here, and their MySpace site by clicking here. -------------------------------- JIMMY HENRICH & WESTERN HAZE ... Jimmy and his band have a pure, downhome country sound with a honkytonk feel. The Chicagoland-based band makes frequent stops in Michigan, and will make an August visit to the Whiskey Barrel in Lansing with a September stop at Whiskey River Saloon in Grandville. To hear smaples of Jimmy Henrich & Western Haze, click on their official website here and their MySpace site here. ------------------------------------ LUTHER LEWIS ... Based in Nashville, Luther is one of the most diverse and unique performers and has been entertaining audiences everywhere with his music and personality. By the age of 10, Luther started performing with local bands in various clubs. He believes good music is good music no matter what genre it is. Now with his band White Lightnin’, Luther brings his own music and southern charm to delight audiences at his show every chance he gets. He loves to show his audience a good time. Check out his website here, and his MySpace site here. ---------------------------------------
RANDY SCOTT & BULLSEYE RIDE ...
Originally from West Michigan but now based in Nashville, Randy Scott and Bullseye Ride make a swing through Michigan now and again to deliver their brand of country . You may see them here, you might see them out west, you might even see them playing in and around Nashville with their newly-revamped band. Wanna catch Randy, Amy and the crew in action? Find out where to "catch a Ride" by clicking here for their website. |
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LISTEN TO THIS ...
 Check out some of the local bands in the area talking shop with B-93's Conrad. It's the B-93 "Honky Tonk Podcasts" -- click here to listen. |
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DON'T SEE YOUR BAND HERE?
Let us know about your favorite local country band, and we'll get their info up here .... And if you are in a local country band and you want your band listed here, contact Conrad.
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CONRAD'S HONKYTONK UPDATE for August 29-30
Wednesday 08-27-2008 12:45pm ET
BRONK BROTHERS-
Ball Joint in Battle
Creek (Fri Only)
BACKROADS-
Prarieville Farm Days (Sat Only)
DOUGLAS JAMES BAND-
Wild Bull in Kalamazoo
JUST JAKE-
Whiskey river Saloon in Grandville
STOLEN HORSES-
Cowboy Up in Mendon
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