DoryDrive in Michigan

I had the pleasure of meeting the guys from DoryDrive and taking their pictures at a small venue in Michigan.  They are on a little warm up tour and their CD is scheduled to be released in March.  The weather was not good and the turn out at the small bar was disappointing.  This did not stop the professionals that are DoryDrive.  They put on a show as if they were rockin’ The Fillmore (which they probably will soon).  The small crowd that gathered this cold snowy night witnessed an amazing show.  I don’t expect that these guys will be available in small venues for long.  I can’t wait to see them again tomorrow night at White’s Bar in Saginaw.  Anyone who can make it should!

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DoryDrive is a cohesive return to the hey day of Rock and Roll combining a modern edge.  The band includes front man Mathieu Nevitt of the national powerhouse Echovalve, Joey Zak, Tom LaBrosse, Nick Mendini, and Henry Koller of the Midwest favorite Marashino.  Be sure to check them out on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/dorydrivemusic

Stage Level Production & Promotion Official Photographer

A few weeks ago I was approached by an acquaintance who is a great promoter and has done some great things for mid-Michigan.  She offered me the opportunity to be the official photographer for Stage Level Production & Promotion for 2012.  I was honored to be asked because I know that Marlo doesn’t mess around when it comes to event and band promotion.  She has been crazy busy putting together her lineup and tours for 2012 and I look forward to meeting with her this weekend to solidify our agreement.  I also look forward to meeting all the great entertainers I’ll be working with.  And of course I look forward to meeting all you crazy rockers in Michigan!

Fasten your seatbelt as Stage Level Production & Promotion takes Great Lakes Bay Region entertainment to the next level!
https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=2581577055979

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Charlie Wilson Entertains Saginaw

Charlie Wilson Concert Saginaw

World class entertainment came to Saginaw this past weekend with the 1st Annual Summer Breeze Festival.  A large crowd gathered at Lions Park in Buena Vista to hear Marvin Dixon, K’Jon and Charlie WIlson.

Aside from a few minutes of rain the weather was perfect and the entertainment was hot.  Charlie put on a phenomenal show complete with dancers and an amazing light show.  Although there was a great turn out it would have been nice to see the entire hill filled with people.  I’m sure you’ll hear people who attended talking out if years from now.  “Remember when we saw Uncle Charlie in the park at BV?  Wasn’t that a great show!”

For more pictures from this Michigan concert visit:  http://defoephoto.smugmug.com/Bands/Summer-Breeze-Festival/

Saginaw Hooters Music Fest

Last Saturday the Saginaw Hooters had it’s first music fest in the parking lot.  The turn out was a little low which is to bad because a lot of people missed a great night of entertainment for only $5.  I constantly hear people complain that there is nothing to do in Saginaw.  But when someone puts on a great event like this and there is a low turn out, it makes it easy to understand why not to many people promote events in Saginaw. 

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One of the reasons I attended the Hooters music fest was to see I.N.C. perform.  They are a Michigan hip hop group that (I believe) recently got signed to a major deal.  Having seen Chris (aka DJ Red) I knew the show was going to be high energy.  I.N.C. put on a great performance and it is my opinion that their song “All I Need” could get regular rotation on major radio stations.  Let’s see if they explode onto the music scene!

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The music was great, the night was humid and the Hooter girls were hot!  Not only was the night filled with music but there was a Hooters bikini contest.  I look forward to Hooters doing more of these events in Saginaw.

More pictures from the night can be seen at:
http://defoephoto.smugmug.com/Events/Hooters-Music-Fest-2011/