Michigan Bands Musicians Singers
Madman Mike's Huge Growing List. updated November 17, 2008
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2ugly4porn - band. hard rock. M MS

4Warned - band, Western Michigan. classic to newest rock, plus originals.

7 Million Jigawatts (7MJ) - band, based in Metro Detroit. high energy rock n' roll. M MS EPK

10 lb. Head - band, Metro Detroit. '60s-'90s top forty rock. M

12 Pound Sledge - band from Detroit. intense metal/grunge. M

40 Helmet - band, Metro Detroit. rock from the '60s through today. M

50¢ Headrush - band, SE Michigan. Detroit rock and roll. M

60 Second Crush - rock band from Detroit. M

94 West - band from SE Michigan. rock. M

1000 Watts of Love - band from Flint. power-pop/indie/rock. M

A Working Model - band, Ann Arbor based. progressive rock. M

Aces High - band from Oakland County. rock and roll clasics to today.

Acoustic Stories - band from northern Metro Detroit. guitars-percussion-vocals. covers. M

Adrenalin & DC Drive - bands featuring brothers Mark and Brian Pastoria. rock/classic rock. M MS

Adult. - rock/punk duo from Detroit. M

After The Ashes (ATA) - band, local/national. rock. M

After the Money is Gone (ATMIG) - band from Ferndale (Metro Detroit). indie rock. M MS

Air Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffett tribute band from Southeast Michigan.

AKA Beat - band from SE Michigan. oldies & classic rock. M

Laith Al-Saadi - singer/guitarist. blues, plus r&b/rock. M

All Ben's Fault - band from Metro Detroit. classic rock / powerpop / southern rock. M

Allergic To Dave - band. rock.

the Alligators - band. blues/party. M

Alley Katz - band, Metro Detroit. blues & boogie.

Tom Altenburg (a.k.a. Debbie G. and Me) - professional piano player.

Amazon Blonde - band from Detroit. rock. M

American Art Ensemble - "Three kids and their dad playing jazz". Greg Gozzard and sons Matt, Mike, and Don. M

American Mars - band from Detroit area. rock & roll. M MS

Amino Acids - band. "Detroit surf punk". M

Anchors For Reality - band from Petoskey. rock. M

Ancourage - band from Detroit. alternative psychedelic rock. M

Ken Andreoni - professional musician, guitarist, guitar instructor. M

Animal Chinz - band from Detroit. M

Antimatter - band. rock. M

Any World - band from Lansing. acoustic originals to classic rock. M

Sherman Arnold - singer/performer, oldies and Elvis Tribute artist. features a "Tribute To The King". M

Arizing - band from Detroit. alternative rock. M

Arlen (Arlen Viecelli) - singer/guitarist. was lead singer of the former Salem Witchcraft band. M MS

Ashes of the Enemy - band based out of Ypsilanti, MI. hardcore/metal. M

the Avatars - band. rock.

A.W.O.L. - band from Redford. danceable rock from 60's to current. mostly cover, a few originals. M

Chris Ayotte - Elvis tribute artist from Canton, MI. M

Back In The Day - band featuring Larry Lee. motown sound that rivals national acts.

Back In Town - 8 piece band with horn section. upbeat blues, swing, pop/rock. M

Backwoods Thunder - band from West Michigan. country, and a little classic & southern rock. M MS

Bad Canon - band from Dearborn, formed in 2003. rock. M

Badd Habitz - band. 70s to current hits.

Bad Influence - band, Mid-Michigan. variety rock & roll, male & female lead vocals, screamin' guitars.

Bad Side - band, arena rock. M MS YT

Anita Baker - official website.

the Banana Convention - band. rock/pop-punk. M

the Banjo Picker - band, Northern Michigan. country/bluegrass. M

Bank Heist - band, based in Clawson, MI.

BarFlyz - hard rock original band from the Port Huron area. M

Johnnie Bassett - guitarist/singer. blues. M

Battling Siki - band from Detroit. blues/rock/roots. M

Bazooka Jones - band from Detroit. garage rock/power pop. M MS

Ellen Beam (Ellen Beam and Bluegrass Twist) - bluegrass/traditional country music artist from SE Michigan.

Beat the Train - band from Detroit. hard rock. M

Beer Whores - punk band from Detroit. M

the Beggars - band, SE Michigan. rock. M

Benny And The Jets - band. oldies, classic rock and roll. M

George Benson - jazz saxophonist from Detroit. M

Charlene Helen Berry - musician. dulcimer/Christian. M

Big B and the Magic Bullets - band. blues. M

Big House Blues Band - from West Michigan. "Classic Blues and Blues Rock". M

Bill Bondsmen - band, Metro Detroit. punk. M

Billy and The Beertones - band, East/Middle Michigan. classic rock/southern rock.

Birch Road String Band - in Northern Michigan. M

Black Bottom Collective (BBC) - band. a blend of alternative/hip-hop/energetic soul.

Black Ink Project - band, Metro Detroit. "rock and roll with a twist of blues". M

Black Jake and the Carnies - "Ypsilanti's original kings of crabgrass". (americana/bluegrass/punk octete). M MS

Black Merda - "the 1st African-American (all black) rock band". M

Blackberry Brandy - band.

Blackened Earth - band. hard rock, originals & covers. M

Blair - lyricist/musician from Detroit. M

Blanche - band featuring guitarist/singer Dan Miller. country/rock. M

Blackmail - rock band from Metro Detroit. M

Blasphemous - band, Metro Detroit. rock/thrash. M

Justine Blazer - country music artist from Southeast Michigan. modern country. M MS

Blend (Blend Music) - band, SE Michigan. alternative/Motown influenced originals. M

BlindSpot - band. "A Journey in Rock History".

Blissfield - band from Livonia area. rock/alternative. M

Blondfire (formerly known as Astaire) - duo from West Michigan. euro pop/rock. M

Bloodscrubbed - christian alternative band.

Blue Black Hours - band from Royal Oak (Metro Detroit). indie alternative/garage rock. M

the Blue Pigs (Detroit Police Blue Pigs Band) - 5 Detroit Police Officers are in the band.

Blue Rhythm - band. "a thinking person's rock & blues band". M

BluesAirmen - band, Metro Detroit. blues/rock. M

the Bluescasters - band, SE Michigan. "red hot blues, swing, hip shakin' R & B". M

Bluesong - rock band from Detroit. M

Bocco - acoustic band fronted by Denise Boccomino on lead vocals.

the Bomb Pops - band from Detroit Rock City. "authentic pop-punk sound".

the Boogieman & SoulShine - band, based in Northern Michigan. rockin blues/soul. M

Bootz Roozter - full rock spectrum cover band 60s to present, electric/acoustic/keyboards/harmonies. M

Borough Brothers - band from Port Huron area. country, blues, the sixties and "good old rock-n-roll". M

Dal Bouey - performer/vocalist. smooth jazz & standards to dance.

Dave Boutette - musician/singer from Ann Arbor. "98% Honest Midwestern Songcraft". M

Tim Bowman - jazz guitarist from Detroit. M

Robert Bradley and Robert Bradley's Blackwater Surprise (RBBS) - official websites. M

Brave Rifles - band from Metro Detroit. indie rock/alternative. M

Pat Brennan - keyboards/singer. soft rock. (his band: The Pat Brennan Group).

Matt Brickner - guitarist/singer, West Michigan area. acoustic. M

Bridge - band, SE Michigan. heavy rock.

Brielle - singer, songwriter, performer. M

Broadzilla - band, an all women group. hard rock. M

Eric Jerome Brodberg - Mid-Michigan Area, "A type of Country Gospel with a modern sound". M

Broke - band from Metro Detroit. "Detroit Style" rock. M MS

Broken Sunday - band. four piece group from West Michigan. modern rock. M

the Brothers Groove - band, Metro Detroit. urban/funk.

Brown City Bandits - band from Flint. instrumental creepy/atmospheric, horror movies style. M

Robert Bruce - musician/songwiter, plays keyboards/bass. rock/blues/country. M

B.T.R. Rocks (Bobby and The Ragtops) - band, Metro Detroit. classic & modern rock. M

Buddha's Revenge - band from Redford. "The Anti-Partridge Family." M

bugs Beddow band - band, based in Metro Detroit. trombone driven party blues, rhythm & blues. M

Building EFF - band from Southwest Lower Michigan. original rock.

Bullhonky (Bullhonky Deluxe) - band from Buick City (Flint area). country and classic rock.

Bump (Bump Groove) - band from Metro Detroit, local and touring. progressive alternative/rock. M MS

Butterfat Trio - based in Kalamazoo. jazz/contemporary rhythms/standard/popular. M

Cabin Fever Band - performing bluegrass for over 26 years in northern lower Michigan. M

Cajun - band, Metro Detroit. country rock.

Canada - band, seven piece musical collective from Ann Arbor/Ferndale. mainstream rock. M

Chris Canas Blues Revolution - artist/band. "blues gone wild". M

Candy Band - garage rock children's music. M

Carjack. - from Detroit. one man band electro-rock, with robots. M

James Carter (saxophonist, jazz) / James Carter and his Organ Trio  [info supplied by record label].

Jen Cass - folk singer & songwriter. M

Category 5 - band, SE Michigan. rock. M

Catz Ass - band. rock. M

Cavern Dandruff - band from Metro Detroit. "A musical celebration of The Beatles". M

Centrifuge - band, Metro Detroit. alternative/rock. M

Chain Reaction - band, Detroit based. rock band with soul/blues influences. M

Champions of Breakfast - duo from suburban Detroit. electropop. M

Chapstik - band from Detroit. rock/punk/metal. M

Chapter 11 - rock band with an edge - Tawas area. M

the Chasers - band. pop rock.

Chasin' Steel - band from the U.P., country bluegrass. M

Chef Chris (Chef Chris and the Blue Plate Specials) - blues singer and band. M

Cherri and the Violators - band from Brethren, MI. a "Processed American Blues Product". M MS

Child Bite - band from Metro Detroit. indie/experimental rock. M

Chimneyfish - three-piece rock band from Metro Detroit. originals & covers. M

Chiodos - rock band from Michigan, tours internationally. M

Chronic - band in West Michigan. mostly covers, classic & new rock. M MS

Citizen Smile - indie rock group from Detroit. high energy pop-rock. M

Classic Touch String Ensembles - based in Plymouth, MI. classical.

the Clatter - band, Metro Detroit. classic rock cover tunes and originals. M

Cetan Clawson (The Cetan Clawson Revolution) - blues/rock guitarist/singer from Detroit. M EPK

George Clinton - official website

Kyle Cobalt - musician, Ann Arbor based. touring most of Michigan and the Midwest.

Dennis Coffey - recording artist, author, session guitarist, producer. jazz & motown soul. M

Colic - band. rock. M

Company of Strangers - band, SE Michigan. blend of eclectic music of Bluegrass, Folk, Irish and Rock. M

Connected - band. half originals, half covers. rock. M

Cool Dry Place - band, rock. M

Copper Ridge - band, based in Mid Michigan. showband, country/southern rock/blues. M

the Copycats - 3 piece band from Farmington. tight harmonies, 60s/70s hits, Beatles to Led Zeppelin.

Coronados - band, three piece group. rock. M

Brian Correll - composer, producer, & current guitarist of Dennis Yost & The Classics IV.

Coup Detroit (Koo-deh-twa) - band, Metro Detroit. rock originals. M

Cowboy Messiah - rock band from Detroit area, performs locally and tours. high energy rock originals. M

Carl Craig - official website

Critical Bill - band. rap rock. M

Croft - band from Flat Rock. metal/alternative. M

the Crop (Crop Circles, Sophistry) - band, based in Flint. rock. M

Crossover - band, SE Michigan. rock, classic rock, alternative.

Crossroads Blues Band - West Michigan. blues. M

Crud - band from Detroit. hard/industrial/sex-rock. M

Cruizin' Jupiter - band, SE Michigan. rock from 60's to current. site has songlist, shows, etc. M

Ben Cyllus - guitarist/singer from Detroit. folk rock. M

the Cyril Lords - band, Metro Detroit. rock. M

Timmy D - drummer/musician from Walled Lake. rock. M

D12 - official website.

Dabrye - electronic music artist. see "Tadd Mullinix" under M

Larry Dameron - singer, musician. Christian/hymns/inspirational. M

the Damn Bandits - band. rock. M

dance t.v. - band, Mt. Pleasant area. progressive hardcore techno-pop madness. M

Dangerous Pursuit - band from Hartland, MI. rock/metal. M

Danny D (DannyD) - musician, singer, songwriter. mainstream rock/pop. M

the Darwin Project - band from Petoskey. hard rock. M

Brad Dase - musician, electric classical guitar (instrumentalist). Detroit area weddings, clubs, events. M

Billy Davis - bluesman, guitar and vocals. M

Billy Davis and the Groove Shakers - blues artist and band.

Jeff Davis - classical guitarist for weddings, corporate, special occasions in Southeast Michigan. M

Thornetta Davis - singer. blues. M

Da Yoopers - musical comedy act from the U.P. (Upper Peninsula). M MS

Deadstring Brothers - band from Detroit. original music in the style of classic rock/country rock. M

Dearing Concert Duo - for weddings/special occasions, based in Detroit. classical music duets. M

Decade - band from Metro Detroit. rock "of the last 40 years, stuffed into 3 energetic sets".

Decades - band from Grand Rapids. "favorites from the last 50 years of popular music".

Decibilt - band from Detroit. high energy rock. M

Deep Cut - band from Detroit. "classic rock with an edge".

Doug Deming and the Jewel Tones - band, local & touring. blues.

Desolation Angels - band from Detroit. blend of country/rock. M

Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings - concerts of eclectic selections featuring brass, woodwinds, strings. M

Detroit Cobras - band from Detroit, fronted by two women. "ass-shaking retro rock". M MS

Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) - official website.

Detroit VooDoo - heavy metal/hard rock band from Metro Detroit. M MS YT EPK

Detroit Women (Detroit Women and Motor City Express) - band featuring Kate Hart. r&b/blues/gospel. M MS

de've-es - (pronounced devious) - band, SE Michigan. rock/metal/alternative. M

DiamondBack - band from Metro Detroit. dancin' country and classic rock. M

Dirtbombs (the dirtbombs) - band from Detroit. multi-faceted intense rock. M MS

Dirty Americans - band. hard rock.

Discipline. - rock band from Detroit. M MS

Diversity - group of kids who sing kid friendly songs. M

Doesn't Matter - band, SE Michigan. rock from 60's to current. M

Downfall - band, metro Detroit. rock, originals. M

Downplay - band from Detroit. M

Downriver Community Voices (DCV) - choral singers based south of Detroit. performs concerts. M

Downtown Brown - band. combo of "metal/funk/jazz/punk/nostalgic 80's-cheese-arena-rock".

Paul Dozier - music artist. jazz/smooth jazz.

Drivin' Wheel - band from Detroit Downriver area. "60's, 70's, 80's Revved Up Rock".

Dubphonics - trio based in Detroit. hip-hop. M

Diane E. Dunn - harpist for wedding receptions, parties, special occasions in SE Michigan.

Dusty Libido - band. M

Dutch Pink - band from Detroit. indie/alternative/rock. M

Dwele - r&b singer/musician from Detroit. does national tours. M MS

Earth Angels - non-profit performance group (ages 9–18) from SE Michigan. 50s and 60s oldies.

Eastside Elvis and The Motor City Mafia - Elvis Presley theme band, based in Detroit.

Easy Action - band from Detroit. hard rock, originals.

Dave Edwards - guitarist/singer. see "the Look" under L

Eldorados - 93.1 Doug Fm 2007 Top Ten Cover Band Metro Detroit. M MS

the Electric Glove - band from Detroit. Jazz/Rock instrumental. M

Matthew MCR Ellison II - "Detroit Funk-Jazz Fusion" and underground. M

Eminem - official website.

Empty Canvas - band out of Westland.

Empty Orchestra - band from Flint. indie alt/rock. M

End Of Reason - band from Three Rivers, MI. hard metal. M

Ensemble Al-Asdeka - from Western Michigan. melds traditional Arabic music from long ago and far away with the modern instrumentation of jazz and rock. M MS

Eons - band from Detroit. indie rock. M MS

Episodic - band from Flint. progressive hard rock/metal. M

Bill Essary - guitarist. blues. M

Essence of Ape - Funk-rock band out of East Lansing and Detroit. M

Ethodius - studio group from Mt. Clemens creating experimental/ethereal/ambient music.

Ethos - band from Metro Detroit. indie pop/rock. M

Larry Everhart - from Shelby Twp, plays harmonica. M

Evil 3 - band from Flint. Lounge metal. M MS

F Street - band, based in Mt. Clemens. classic rock and blues.

the Fabulous Oldies But Goodies Band - based in Lansing. six piece authentic 50's and 60's show.

the Fantastics - show band. performs popular 50's through 90's music. M

Fast Forward - band for weddings, corporate parties or your party. diverse repertoire of music.

Fastlane - band from Metro Detroit. classic rock.

Fastrax - band from Downriver (Detroit). rock & roll, influences from classic to modern/alternative.

Steve Fentriss - drummer and composer from Ann Arbor. jazz.

Amp Fiddler - singer/musician from Detroit. r&b/retro funk. M MS

Fifth Way - rock band from Metro Detroit. M

FiftyAmpFuse (FAF, Fifty Amp Fuse, 50ampfuse) - show band, cover band. clubs, corporate, private. M MS

Flash Geezer Band - SE Michigan, nine members. funk/rock. M

the Flask - band featuring Kenny Olson (from Kid Rock's Twisted Brown Trucker band). rock/metal. M

Flatfoot - band. "First and foremost, we really like to play rock and roll music." M

Flophouse - band from Metro Detroit. funk/soul to high-energy roots-rock. M MS

Forsaken - band, SE Michigan. thrash rock.

Fractal - band from Kalamazoo. a mix of original blues, rock, alternative, folk, jazz, electronic. M

Stewart Francke - Detroit musician/singer/songwriter. soul, r&b. band: Stewart Francke & the Regular Boys. M

Aretha Franklin - booking info. M

Kelly Franklin (Kelly Franklin and August Heat) - guitarist/singer. M

Free Beer - band. "The King of Live Bands". rock.

Free Dirt Band - in Metro Detroit. rock/experimental/jam. M

Free Element - band, SE Michigan. alternative/rock.

Free Will - band from Flint. indie rock. M MS

Jim Freeman - musician/singer. "The King of Raunch & Roll". M

Freer - band from Metro Detroit. indie rock. M

Frequency 54 - band, Flint/Detroit area. rock. M

Friendly Foes - band from Ferndale (Metro Detroit). indie modern rock/powerpop. M

From Blue To Gray - metal band based out of Mount Pleasant (Metro Detroit). MS

Frustrations - band from Metro Detroit. garage rock. M

Full Throttle - band, Metro Detroit. rock.

Fun Ender - band from Lansing. rock. M

FunHouse - band from SE Michigan. rockin' dance.

FunkeeStation - band, SE Michigan. "dance, funky, jazz and soulful, depending on the gig."

the G-Daddy’s - Rock and dance cover band. M

Michael Galvan - lead guitarist/vocalist/songwriter in Metro Detroit. multi-genre. M MS

Ron Gay - singer/songwriter from Pontiac. acoustic folk. M

Joey Gaydos (Guitar Joey Gaydos) - guitarist from Belleville, been in many rock bands. M

Joey Gaydos Jr. (Joey Gaydos Group/JGG) - guitarist, band. SE Michigan. rock. M

GBMI (Guilty, but Mentally ill) - rock band from Detroit. M

Gemini - twin brothers who write and play acoustic music for children and families. M

George & The YoungBloods - band in Metro Detroit. covers 5 decades of classic rock hits. M MS

GEQ (Guy Ensley Quintet) - jazz. M

David Gerald and Insurrection - modern R&B Blues and Rock n Roll band. M

Ghosts of August - band from Metro Detroit. rock/metal. M

the Ghouls - band, Detroit area. punk. (Ghouls website requires installation of Zango search active x control)

Gerard Gibbs (Gerard Gibbs & Organized Crime) - Detroit based jazz organist. M

Fred Girard Band - Metro Detroit. danceable classic pop rock. M

Glass Sun (The Glass Sun Band) - late '60s, early '70s style jammin' rock. M

Howard Glazer and the EL 34s - band. "high energy rocking blues from the Motor City". M

Glowb - band. "fuses diverse genres of music with a penchant for improvisation".

GNS - band. blend of jazz R&B and new age. M

Go 4 Baroque - string quartet & duets for Lower MI.

John Gonzalez and the Downriver Blues Project - artist/band. blues/r&b/classic rock.

Good Gravy (GG) - dance-rock cover band from Metro Detroit. diverse repertoire. M MS

Gore Gore Girls - band from Detroit. rock. M

Government Honey - band, SE Michigan. party rock. M MS

Grand Circus - hard rock band from Detroit. M MS

Grande Nationals - band, SE Michigan. rock.

Graverobbers - teenage band for Hartford area. punk metal, original music. M

Gravity +; The Eric Thompson Project - band(s) from Lansing. original music, many styles. M

Grayling - band from Metro Detroit. indie pop/rock. M

Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra - approximately forty musicians, performs all over Northern Michigan.

Great Lakes Chamber Players - classical string ensembles for weddings, receptions, corporate events.

Great Lakes Myth Society - band. storytelling folk/rock collective. M

Great Lakes Pride Band - LGBT marching band based in Lansing (gay/non-straight).

Great Lakes String Quartet - classical/jazz.

Greenstreet - band from Metro Detroit. modern alternative pop/rock. M

Troy Gregory and The Stepsisters - combination of bubblegum/garage/new wave. M

Grievous Angel - band. exploring "all the pathways of American music". M

Grinder - band featuring Darren McCarty. "The Toughest Band in Rock-n-Roll" M

Groove Party - corporate/wedding/party band from S.E. Michigan, duo to 12-piece. M

Grudge Grind - band, Flint. "Michigan's most outrageous hard rock band."

Don Guerrier - guitarist. rock/metal. M

Gunner Ross & TNT - band featuring Ted Nugent's former drummer. Nugent tribute, rock.

Gun Shy - teen band (as of 2007) from Saint Clair Shores. modern rock with a classic rock sound. M

Gun Shot Amy - band from Owosso (Mid-MI). punk / pop punk / screamo. M

Gabriel Hadd - musician/singer/studio recording artist based in Saginaw area. several music styles. M

the Hairy Drain Babies (HDB) - punk band out of Ann Arbor. M

Halloween - band, Detroit area. heavy metal horror show. M

Hanover Fist - band, Metro Detroit. classic and modern dance rock. M MS

Hard Drive - cover band in Metro Detroit. Classic Motor City Rock-n-Roll, "high octane rock". M

the Hard Lessons - band. indie rock.

Hardline Drive - band from SE Michigan. progressive bluegrass that is true to the tradition of bluegrass. M MS

Harmonica Shah and the Will Riot Band - based in Detroit. blues. M

Harpbeat! featuring Donna Novack - harp/percussion instruments, weddings to entertaining children. M

Kate Hart - singer/performer/songwriter, and member of the Detroit Women band. r&b/blues. M

Donny Hartman Band - Donny is a former member of FROST. M

Joe Hassell - Metro Detroit entertainer. complex guitar instrumentals w/vocals. blend of styles. M

the Vincent Hayes Project - band. "One of Michigan's most respected blues ensembles". M

Amy Heard - professional singer/songwriter and recording artist. M

Hellen - all girl rock band from Metro Detroit. M MS

Carl Henry - solo performer, guitar & vocals. acoustic/blues/folk. M

Here In Theory - band from Kalamazoo area. acoustic and electric original pop rock. M

Hidden Agenda - band from Dewitt (Lansing area), travels. classic rock and originals. M MS

Hidden Income - band, Romulus area. mostly modern/classic rock.

HiFi HandGrenades - band from Detroit. high energy fast rock, post punk. M

High Caliber - band from Waterford (northwest of Detroit). classic rock/country covers. M

High Water - band. "modern urban rock".

Hillbillys in a Haunted House - band. rock/metal/horror show. M

Hip Pocket - ten piece horn band in West Michigan. high energy r&b. M

Jeff Hoagland Blues Band - from Detroit. delta blues. M MS

Dennis Hoffman - blues musician from Greenville, MI. M MS

Holland Symphony Orchestra - based in Holland, MI. classical, symphonic.

the Holy Fire - band. indie rock. M

Honest D & The Steel Reserve - band. traditional honky-tonk and western swing. M

Hot Club of Detroit - jazz band. Gypsy jazz/traditional jazz from the 20's, 30's, and 40's. M

HotSauce - band from Detroit. mostly mainstream r&b. M

the Hotwalls - band from Detroit area. rock. M

Christy Howard (The Christy Howard Band) - Christy is lead singer, band is country blues. M

the Ron Howington Band - "the hardest working band you'll ever see!" M

Howlin Mercy - band from SE MI. heavy blues. M

Howling Diablos - band. modern rock/funk. M MS

Hullabaloo - ten piece band playing ska, latin, jazz, rock, etc. M

Human Eye - band from Detroit. experimental & visual punk/rock. M

Huron String Quartet - in Southeastern Lower Michigan. classical.

I, Crime - band from Detroit. indie rock. M MS

Ignorant Mob - reggae band from Marquette. M EPK

Illegal - band. rock. M

Illusion - band, Detroit. original progressive rock.

Immunity - band. reggae. M

Impact 50 - band, Metro Detroit. mainstream/classic rock. M

In God's Image (Lawrence and Diane Marie Leach) - gospel/Christian. M MS

Indecision - hard rock band from Port Huron. M MS

Insufficient Memory - band out of the Metro Detroit area. mostly covers, rock. M

Insurrection - see David Gerald under G

J Raw (Joe "RAW" Rigsby) - lead guitarist from Metro Detroit. rock. M

J3 - three girl group from Mid Michigan, performs throughout the state. country/christian. M

Jill Jack - artist/band. original music, a blend of bluesy folk/country/rock. M

Jackie Blue - band. "Detroit's funk 'n roll music band." M

Dan Jacobs - jazz trumpeter. M

Lemon James - guitarist/singer, Jimi Hendrix style. blues/rock. M MS

Jamison - band from SE MI. R&B/Rock/Soul/Hip-Hop/Funk/Blues. "Old School for the New School". M MS

Jane Doe - band, SE Michigan. plays covers.

Greg Jaqua - Elvis Presley impersonator and tribute artist in SE Michigan. detroitelvis.com B M

Javelins - band from Detroit. indie pop-rock. M

Jelly Roll Blues Band - for parties and weddings in northwest MI.

Jiggy Piggy - band, Metro Detroit. "popular danceable tunes to absolutely horrible songs."

Jimmy Tickles - band from Coldwater. "Hardcore in touch with its feminine side". rock/screamin. M

JoCaine & 75 North - band. "redneck, white trash, blue collar rock". M

Joe and Jezter - Joe Anthony (guitar) and Jezter (singer/musician). M

Joey Jett (Joe Prus) - lead guitarist from Metro Detroit. hard rock, shredding guitar. M

Johnny Headband - duo/group. rock. M

Johnny Mundane and the Sweetspots - band from Detroit. originals, power rock. M

Matt Johnson - guitarist from West U.P., instrumental style of Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson. M MS

Juke - band from Metro Detroit. alternative/funk/rock (Jam Band). M

Just Jake - band in West Michigan. classic rock and vintage blues. M

Just Jill - band from Metro Detroit. acoustic folk/rock. M

the Dan K Project - band, Flint. rock and reggae. M

K-Wild - a premiere all original hard rock/metal band from Mid-Western Michigan. M MS

Kalamazoo Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra - mandolins/mandolas/mandocellos/guitars/bass.

Michael Katon - guitarist, singer, musician. "wild ass boogie". M

Katrinia (Trina Carson) - artist, songwriter, actress, talk show host. M

Charlene Kaye - singer/songwriter/musician. indie pop, easy listening. M MS

Luther Badman Keith - guitarist/singer/songwiter. mainstream blues/rock. M

Paul Keller Orchestra - based in Ann Arbor. big band jazz. M

Cain Kelly Band - classic rock 'n' roll sound. M

Kadenza Music - in Midland MI. versatile group of musicians covering jazz, pop, and classical genres.

Kevin Kern - pianist/singer. beautiful and relaxing music. M

John Kerr - guitarist, songwriter, singer, & producer. guitar driven alternative rock. M

Kid Rock - official website.

Kielbasa Kings - polka band based in Metro Detroit. polkas, waltzes, obereks. M

Killer Flamingos - band. blend of pop, rock, electronica. M

Doc Killian - singer/songwriter/banjo player. traditional country and patriotic. M SC

Killin Machine - metal band from Metro Detroit featuring "Shredding Guitarist" Joey Jett. M MS

Killpress - band, Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti. rock, originals. M

Kindred Nation - Detroit based Christian band. Fusion of pop/jazz/world beat. M

Matt King - Elvis tribute artist from Leslie, MI.

Steve King and the Dittilies - Michigan's Official Band. showcase. 1930's to present. M

Koffin Kats - band from Detroit. psychobilly/punk. M

Kathy Kosins - jazz vocalist and composer. M

Koyl - band, based in Metro Detroit. rock metal. M

Krescent 4 (K4) - band. rock. M

Kroon (The Kroon Band) - Hawaiian contemporary musician & band from northern Metro Detroit. M

Krywolf - band, based in Metro Detroit. classic rock and other music styles.

La Corda Ensemble - chamber music ensemble for the Metro Detroit area.

Adam Labeaux - guitarist/singer/songwriter. "jafolfunk fusion", jazz/acoustic/folk rock/funk. M

Lady M & Mr. 6 Strings, The Pick Pockets - in Midland. classic rock.

Lady Sunshine and the X Band (LSX) - SE Michigan. r&b, blues, soul.

Taya Lear - country music singer from Port Huron area. M MS

Lindsey Lane and Impulse - artist/band based in Southwest Michigan. high-energy versatile dance. M

Liz Larin - singer/musician/songwriter, SE Michigan. pop rock. M

Last Tourist - band from Harper Woods (Metro Detroit). heartfelt melodic indie rock/pop. M

Last Warning Band - rock. M

Lauderdale - classic rock and blues cover band covering the mid-Michigan area. M

Lazy Genius - live-instrument hip-hop group from Metro Detroit. M

Leander - musician/singer/performer/DJ/recording artist from Ann Arbor area. r&b/pop M

Debbie Lee & The Kruizers - band. classic & oldies rock n roll. M

Lee Marvin Computer Arm - band from Metro Detroit. garage rock. M

Left of Zero - band. screamin' metal. M

Legend - band. blend of rock, country, r&b and soul songs.

Leighton - band featuring Eddie Leighton. "backbone of rhythm & blues, with the power of rock & roll". M

Sarah Lenore (and Sarah Lenore Band) - country music singer from Plymouth, MI (Metro Detroit). M

Leonardo (Leonardo Gianola) - guitarist/singer. blues. M

Scott Lewis Band - SE Michigan based Rockin' Blues Band. "Red Hot Blues & Rockin' Rhythms". M

Lies Unknown - band from Detroit. modern rock. M

Life Support - "High Energy Variety Band" based in Lansing area. M

Lisboa - band, SE Michigan. rock. M

Little Davy & the Diplomats - 6-10 piece band for weddings, formal occasions, casual. M

Lizzy's Ax - band from Northern Michigan (will travel). six decades of danceable music, rock and country.

the Loaners - band from Quicken Loans/Rock Financial in Livonia. classic/modern rock. M

the Look - band featuring Dave Edwards. classic rock and originals. M

Los Gatos - Latin Jazz group from the Ann Arbor area. M

Loretta Lucas & the Larkspurs - combination of rock/pop/country. M

Love Meets Lust - band from Metro Detroit. electro-pop, '80s retro new wave. M B

Crystal Lynn - country singer/songwriter/musician, tours nationally. M

Maggie McCabe musician. MS

Ted Maciag - performing sax player from the Brighton area. jazz/funk/soul/rock/fusion.

Macpodz - jazz/fusion band from Ann Arbor. blend of jazzy disco-bebop/rock. M

Madwire - band from Kalamazoo area (Southwest MI). hard rock, originals & covers. M

Magic Bus - band from Waterford (Metro Detroit). oldies psychedelic and 60s pop/rock. M

Magic Kompa - the only Kompa band in Michigan. live caribbean music. M

Mango Pie - band, SE Michigan. rock.

Mansfield Park - band from Metro Detroit. modern rock. M

Marco - band based in Grand Rapids. 70's, 80's, 90's covers plus original tunes. M

Kent Marcum & Michael Grajek - duo. Kent - pianist/composer, Michael - singer/songwriter. M

Dani Marine (and the Rob Mills Band) - country music artist who has opened for national acts. M

Mariner - band. Michigan based, toured internationally. hard rock. M

Terry Alan Martin - musician and internet radio DJ. rock. M

the Martindales - band from Ypsilanti. blues/rock. M MS

Maryz Eyez - band from West Michigan. punk rock party music. M

Mason Proper - band. alternative/garage/power-pop. M

Matrix - band, SE Michigan. rock.

Derrick May - DJ and music producer. electronic/techno. M

Michael May & The Messarounds - band. blues/jazz. M

Mazinga - band from Ann Arbor. rock/pop-punk. M

Jamie McCarthy - lead vocalist and songwriter. alt-rock. M

Mike McGuigan - drummer from Metro Detroit, played with lots of cover and original bands.

Don "Tulsa" McLean - Elvis Tribute artist from Metro Detroit. A 2005 Michigan Elvisfest winner. M MS

Mega 80s - band, Metro Detroit. "accurately replicated sounds of the 80s era".

Mega Weedge - band from Detroit. garage rock. M

Mellotrön (Mellotron) - prog-metal band from Detroit. M MS

Merge Entertainment - band in Metro Detroit. Funk, R&B & Jazz at it's Finest.........

Mario Messina (at Timeless Music Production) - all around vocalist, Dean Martin to Robert Palmer.

Ken Michael - solo acoustic classic rock, alternative and country. M

Middleton Trio - drums/accordion/saxophone for receptions and parties in Grand Rapids since 1949.

Paul Miles - guitarist/singer. blues. M MS

Milligram Smile - band, based in Central Michigan. rock. M

the MillionAires - jump blues and swing band from Detroit. M

Millions of Brazilians - band from Southeast Michigan. jammin' indie rock. M

MindCandy - band. rock. M

MiniVanMissile - band, Metro Detroit. rock/metal. M

Minutes To Midnight - band, metro Detroit. new & classic rock.

the Misty Blues orchestra - dance band for wedding, anniversary, corporate, party, festival, etc. M

MixMatch - band, based out of West Michigan. country/classic/rock/blues. M

Mo Biggsley - band from Grand Rapids. rock. M

MoBluz Band - from Western Michigan. Original, classic and rockin' blues. M MS

Model Citizen - band, Metro Detroit. rock and roll covers.

Money Penny (Moneypenny, MP Entertainment) - cover/dance band for Jackson-Detroit area.

Charlie Monterey - singer/songwriter/guitarist. folk/soft rock. M

Moon Madness - band, based in Wayne. mainstream variety, r&b, funk. M

Ben Moore and the Blues Express - band from Metro Detroit. blend of jazz/blues/funk. M

Robin Moore & The NorthStars - from SE Michigan. Americana/southern gothic/roots. M MS

Moose & Da Sharks - "Motor City legendary band". music show, oldies. M

Mike Moran & The Big Ones - band from Traverse City. pop rock. M EPK

Scott Morgan - musician, member of several bands. rock, soul. M

Morris Code - classic rock power trio for nightclubs, venues, parties, weddings, festivals ...

Motor City Brass Band (MCBB) - Michigan's first competitive British style brass band. M

Motor City Josh - singer/guitarist/songwriter. blues. M MS

Motor City Kings - band. blues. M

Motor City Rhythm & Blues Pioneers (Motor City R&B Pioneers) - group/band. r&b. M

Motor City Sheiks - band. "old school American roots music" (similar to blues). M

Motor City Sidestrokers - band. acoustic folk/bluesy/pop/traditional. M

Motor Town Juke Boys - band. acoustic/folk/blues. M

Motorwhore - band.

Mourning Sun - band. metal. M

Mr Cheapy - band. Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti/Saline/Whitmore Lake area. rock.

Mr Denton On Doomsday - experimental-metal 4-piece band from Mid-Michigan (Lansing). M

Mr. Largebeat - band from Ann Arbor. rock. M

the Muggs - band, Metro Detroit. hard blues. M

the Muldoons - band from Detroit, two young brothers and dad (as of 3/9/07). garage rock. M

Tadd Mullinix (a.k.a. Dabrye) - artist. electronic. M

Muniz Family Band - in Metro Detroit. latin music. M

Mustard Plug - band. ska/punk. M

mustardseed - band from Mid Michigan (Flint). Classic Rock & Blues. M MS

Mutual Kumquat - band. good times revolution music. roots music influenced by bluegrass to afrobeat. MS

My Machine - band. rock. M

Mydols - band from Metro Detroit. "rockin' soccer moms". M MS

MyKey K - musician. religious/gospel/Christian. M MS

Mystery Train featuring Jim McCarty - band. blues/rock. M

Nadir - band. distorted soul (combination of funk/rock/soul).

NagyDuo - elegant salon-style classical music for Metro Detroit area.

Nancy's Fury - band from Northern Michigan. classic and modern rock. M MS

Narrow Seven - band, SE Michigan. "working class rock".

Willie Nash - country music artist from Southeast Michigan. M Willie Nash Band

Nasty Jack - band from Detroit. indie, harder rock. M

Natchez Trace - acoustic classic rock band in West Michigan.

National Ghost (NG) - rock band from Detroit. M MS

Nevaeh - band. classic rock, new rock & country covers. MS

New Grenada - band from Metro Detroit. rock. M MS

New Music Detroit - contemporary music collective. "strange beautiful music". dynamic works from late 20th century to current. saxophone, drums, percussion, violin ...

the New Tricks - band from the Brighton area. "earthbound funkin' folk-rock, jazz, & soul", fusion. M MS

Karen Newman - singer. she also sings the national anthem at Detroit Red Wings games. M

Niagara - punk rock singer. now doing art painting. M

Robert Noll - a.k.a. Psychild, Psychild & The Psytones.

Nomo - band with horn section. afrobeat/funk. M MS

North - band from Ann Arbor. Diverse, evocative and powerful eclectic rock. M MS

Not For Sal (N.4.S.) - band, SE Michigan. M

NoteWorthy - band. soul & blues. M

Novada - band from Metro Detroit. a blend of jammin' modern rock/Detroit Rock/Brit-Pop. M
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Novadriver - band. rock. M MS

Noxus - band, girl fronted, from Flint. music style: heavy and melodic. M

Ed Nuccilli & Plural Circle - Big Band Jazz Orchestra in the Detroit area, 18 piece. M

Brian O'Blivion - singer, former member of the Trash Brats. rock. M

Obscured - band from South Lyon. rock. M

Odd Enough - band, Detroit area. "Aggressive Celtic Music". M

Odu Afrobeat Orchestra - 15-piece group from Detroit. "Original Afrobeat". M

Phil Ogilvie's Rhythm Kings - "outstanding hot jazz and dance orchestra based in Ann Arbor". jazz/swing.

Old Dave - psychobilly rapper from Livonia. M

Old Town Blues Band (OTBB) - from Lansing. blues. M

One Beat Back - band. high energy big band swing and jazz. M

the Orbitsuns - band featuring Vinnie Dombroski. rockabilly/country/rock. M

Kat Orlando - singer, sax player, songwriter from Detroit. M

Our Fate In Hell - band from Allegan (West MI). hard rock/metal. M

Outrageous Cherry - band from Detroit. originals, modern pop-rock. M

OverEasy (Over Easy) - band, SE Michigan. mainstream variety music.

Overloaded - from Detroit. rock/metal. M

Frank Pahl - musician/composer. M

Ed Palmer - musician. traditional old time music. M

Keeno Palomino - established musician/songwriter in West Michigan. M

Jesse Palter (Jesse Palter Quartet) - jazz singer with band. M

Pan-Fried Mojo - band. combination of modern/classic/alternative/Detroit rock'n'roll/r&b. M

Paper Street Saints - band. power rock. M

Paradise Band - All event, good times band, Mid MI. Festivals to Weddings. all styles including Trop Rock. M

Jim Paravantes - singer, based in Metro Detroit. Frank Sinatra cover act and other standards. M

Robin Parrent? and the Revenants - band from Kalamazoo area. indie/folk-experimental. M

Mark Pasman (the Paz Man) - music artist & radio show host. blues.

Passage - band in Metro Detroit. classic rock. M

Patchwork Band - from West Michigan. bluegrass. M

Patchwork Pear Performers - Deb sings, plays guitar, banjo, stringed instruments. Mat plays jawharp.

Paul's Big Radio - band from Ypsilanti. folk/lite-rock/roots. M

Paxton Hood - band, based in Ann Arbor. heavy metal.

PBM - band. independent pop/rock music with horns. M

Penumbrae - band from Detroit. female-fronted sextet with an eclectic brand of rock. M MS

Laura Lee Perkins - singer/musician/songwriter. rockabilly, oldies style rock. M

Gene Perry - singer/songwriter acoustic guitar player in Northern MI. "Up North" music. M

Stacia Petrie - singer/songwriter/guitarist from Metro Detroit. acoustic/blues/folk. M

the Phenomenals - band, Metro Detroit area. "Oldies with attitude!". M

pi (David Winans pi band)(pi - the math symbol) - band from Metro Detroit. rock/blues/funk/fusion. M

Pillar of Autumn - band from Detroit. modern rock/alternative/metal. M MS

Pinkeye - band from Detroit. afrobeat/jazz. M

Pistol Day Parade - band from Detroit. hard rock. M

Bobby Pizazz & The RhythmTrain Band - based in Mid Michigan. solo to 7 piece band. pop/jazz +. M

Planet of Fun - band from Detroit. rock. M

Plymouth Symphony Orchestra

the Pocket - band, West Michigan. strictly covers: classic rock/alternative/popular. M

Police Piper - bagpiper for all occasions in Metro Detroit area.

the Polish Muslims - band. polka-rock. M

the Pop Project - band. '70s style pop-rock. M

Cooley Pope | the Cooley Pope Band - from northeast Metro Detroit. blues. M

Porchsleeper - band from Ann Arbor. rock/pop. M

Potion Blue - band, Metro Detroit. rock. M

Power Source - band, Metro Detroit. "high energy rock & roll". M

Powertrane - band featuring Scott Morgan. rocking rhythm and blues.

Angela Predhomme - singer/acoustic musician, Metro Detroit. M

the Prime Ministers - band. power pop/rock 'n' roll. M

Projekt Gift - band. combination of funk/hip-hop/rock/reggae/jazz. M

Proven Guilty - band, Metro Detroit/Downriver. classic & modern rock.

Prussia - band from Metro Detroit. indie pop-rock with a retro sound, sometimes psychedelic. M

Publik Parking - band, based in Flint. modern rock/alternative with originals.

Jason Pyzik - musician from Metro Detroit. plays and sings solo acoustic bluesy rock. M

Michael Quatro - musician/songwriter/entertainer with 48 gold and multi-platinum record awards. M

Michael Quest - songwriter/guitarist, recording artist. blues/rock. M

? and the Mysterians (Question Mark and the Mysterians) - official website.

Questions - band from Metro Detroit. hard rock. M

Qwestion - band, Western Michigan. rock. M

Rachel and Junk - duo from Detroit. mellow acoustic folk. M

Radiocraft - band, Metro Detroit. retro rock. M

Radioland - band from West Michigan. folk rock, emphasis on originals, music from the 50's, 60's, 70's.

Jody Raffoul - musician/singer/performer/recording artist. rock. M

the Ragbirds - band. "infectious global groove". M

Rattlebox - band in Southeast Michigan. "the ultimate expression of 60s music gone wild". M

Ratzass - band, Downriver Metro Detroit. rockin' classic rock. M MS

Ray Street Park (RSP) - band from Detroit. rock/metal. M MS

Rebound Band - Metro Detroit. classic rock & blues.

Rectalfury - band. "We are a punk outfit from well all over downriver". M

Redd Wahlter - band, metro Detroit. college-age, 4 piece jam-rock-funk group. M

Redhill - band from SE Michigan. modern country. M MS Julianne

Red Mercury Blues Band - from northeast Metro Detroit. profile page. rockin blues. M

John Reece Project - a collaborative, different performers depending upon venue. jazz/blues.

Alto Reed - official website. saxophonist associated with Bob Seger's Silver Bullet Band. M

the Reefermen - band, Metro Detroit. blues/rock. M

Martha Reeves (of Martha Reeves and the Vandellas) - official website.

Regal - band from Detroit. indie garage rock. M

Regular Boys - ten member band from Detroit. authentic rhythm and blues sound. M

Jake Reichbart - primarily a solo guitar, jazz & fingerstyle. M

Jerry Reid - young recording artist, Plymouth Canton area. M

Mark Reitenga - musician/singer. based in metro Detroit. rock, blues, folk, latin, jazz. M

Relentless - band. hard rock.

Replica Junkies - band, SE Michigan.

Rondo String Quartet - classical music for your special occasion in Southeast Michigan. M

Rhythm Society Swing Orchestra - featuring vocalist Paul King - 16 piece vintage swing dance band. M

Chris Richards and The Subtractions - from Livonia (Metro Detroit). pop rock. M

the Ride - band, Metro Detroit. "Rock & Roll how you remember it. Playing yesterday & today's music" M

RoadHog - band, SE Michigan. classic rock & blues from the '70s & '80s. M

Robb Roy - band. "Detroit Modern Rockers band." M

Robyn Robins - former member of Bob Seger's Silver Bullet Band is back in MI. see recording studios.

Rock Island - band, Mid Michigan. party-rock.

Rock's Gang - show band. "six-man powerhouse of American '50s and '60s rock & roll" M

RockStar - "Detroit's Premier Hair Band Tribute Show". M

Roma Music - voice and guitar duo. Michéle Ramo guitarist/violinist, Heidi Hepler singer. M

the Romantics - official website. M MS

Rondo String Quartet - SE Michigan. classical, popular, nostalgic, jazz, tangos, waltzes, etc. M

Kevin Roney - singer/musician, SE Michigan. combination of folk, funk and hip hop/poppy melodies. M

Room 13 - band, Eastside Metro Detroit. modern rock. M

Rootstand - band. "rebel rootsgrass & reggae, swashbucklin' folk & blues". M

Rose Colored Glasses - band, West Michigan. soft rock. M

the Royal Garden Trio - jazz/swing/30s-era Django. M

RSO (Rock & Soul Order) - three piece band from Detroit. rock/soul/r&b sound. M

RUI Music - band and recording project. M

Jimmy Ryan - jazz drummer and music instructor.

Mitch Ryder - official website.

Saline Fiddlers - stage show. American folk fiddle/bluegrass/jazz/western swing/Celtic music. M

Onita Sanders - Harpist, concert or folk harp, expertly plays classical to jazz for your special event. M

Saturday Looks Good To Me - band. "indie band with Motown influences." M

Kevin Saunderson - electronic/techno. M

Sax Maniacs - band, SE Michigan. blues, r&b, oldies, classic rock, plus originals. M

Saving April - band from south central Michigan. all original rock.

Scarlet Oaks - band from Metro Detroit. indie country/rock. M

Nick Schillace - musician/acoustic guitarist, Detroit area. M

Rob Schneider - drums / percussion. Sterling Heights, MI.

Brian Schram Band - from metro Detroit. rock 'n roll. M

Devin Scillian - music artist & tv personality in Metro Detroit. country. M

Scoot Magoo - band from Metro Detroit. danceable classic rock.

TK Scott Band (T.K. Scott Band) - SE Michigan. MS

Screamray - band from Detroit. high energy rock, originals. M

Second Nature - band from Metro Detroit. classic rock, oldies, dance music from 60's and 70's.