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The Lazy Blue Tunas formed in 2001. An eclectic/acoustic group, featuring three Acoustic Guitars, and Electric Bass. Also featuring 3&4 part harmony. Playing great music we’ve all heard for years, but striving to play songs other bands don’t play. They have a very diverse song list, and are known to throw in a few “unexpected twists” to appreciative audiences. Current line up is: Pete Bardolph, Acoustic Guitar/vocals. Dave Marsh, Acoustic Guitar/Vocals. (newest member) Mary Rademaker-Reed, Acoustic Guitar/Percussion/vocals. Mark VanDerKolk, Electric Bass/vocals. Check out the Gig calendar on the website to see where they are playing next, and be prepared to be entertained. Also on Facebook.
I am searching for someone / anyone who might remember the band called Fire Department from the late 1970s, early 1980s…they may have even continued on into the mid to late 1980s. My friends & I used to go see them play at The Bavarian Inn (now the parking lot of the Gerald R. Ford Museum), and Paolo’s Livin’ Room.
They did excellent covers of Led Zepplin, AC/DC (Bon Scott years), Accept (Balls to the Wall), Quiet Riot, and a hilarious cover of Georgia Satellites’ “Battleship Chains.” They were fantastic. I just never knew anything about them – if they were from MI or maybe other surrounding states, like IN or IL. Does anyone know anything about them? I would love to find out if any of the members are still around in other bands, or any info whatsoever.
Thanks!
Kim M.
Just finished a marathon session OTP with Doug…his commitment & passion to this endevour leads me to believe he has sufffered brain damage of an irreversable magnitude…..God Bless him…lol. Keep plucking away Douglas….the memories that you and Kim are keeping alive are priceless & it is just possible….you are forming a grass-roots revival of music in its purest form…when the artists controlled it..& actually performed it. You have my support & co-operation in every way imaginable…. Mr.Breeze
I want to take this opportunity to congratulate and thank DOUG TAYLOR for building this wonderful website. We never thought we’d have a quarter million visits to the site in less than a year! DOUG TAYLOR built this website, piece, by piece, and continues to do so. I sure appreciate all he does and want him to know it. If not for his efforts, day in and night out, this archive about our local musicians would not exist. Thank you, DOUG, for all of your marvelous contributions. (Kim Rush)
Our website just turned over 1/4 Million Hits a few minutes ago. We debuted this Website August 1, 2011. It feels really good to see numbers like that for such a young website.
Tetrad is a group of very experienced, seasoned players, playing some great Classic Blues, Rock and Country, and a great collection of original tunes! The performers in this group are veterans at their trade, so, what are ya waiting for! 🙂
Come on out to our next show!
Started at Brass Monkey – the band had originally been Ashes to Wind with Mike Romanowski on bass and Jeff Pierce on drums.
Please check out the Kwik Fix Band…..
Strumble Head
http://www.strumble-head.com
Brian Ingraham – Lead Vocals
Rick Forberg – Guitar and vocals
Mike Angell – Bass
Gary Bowman – Lead Guitar and vocals
Tom Shipp – Drums
I forgot to add: We are a Grand Rapids based Band.
“Tetrad Band” rocked and blues’d their way onto the scene in 2010!! With ripping guitar work from Randy Springer and Killin’ rhythm section made up of Laura Springer on Bass, Dan Reilly on Keys, and Xavier Garcia on Drums, this band is a contender! We are a Spirited Blues Rock Band, mainly oriented in Blues and Southern Rock, that can totally Rock the House! Or we can keep it mellow, it’s all up to you, we have a wide variety of music to choose from 🙂
Tetrad is a group of very experienced, seasoned players, playing some great Classic Blues, Rock and Country, and a great collection of original tunes! The performers in this group are veterans at their trade, so, what are ya waiting for! 🙂
Come on out to our next show!
Respectfully
Tetrad
Randy Springer – Lead & Vox
Laura Springer- Bassist
Dan Riley – Keys & Vox
Xavier Garcia – Percussion/Drums
Below is a list of a few places we have played.. 🙂
River City Saloon
Cancun Connection
Coochies
The B.O.B.
Twisted Bull / People Lounge
Chez Ami Bowling Lanes / Paolo’s Living Room / 54th St Lounge
Eastbrook Bowling Lanes / Kegler’s
Westgate Bowling Lanes
Lakewood Bowling Lanes
Greenville Bowling Lanes
Muskegon Country Club
Lincoln Lake Country Club
Kent Country Club
Otsego Club
Penn Club
Taxpayer’s Club
Kentwood Roller Rink
Steak and Blues Festival
River Rock Festival
Grin Fest
Woodcock Festival
Fast Trax
Gipper’s
Festival Downtown Grand Rapids
Calder Stage
Celebration on the Grand
Rosa Parks Circle
Red Flannel Days
Polaski Days
WLAV Raft Race
Val Du Lakes
Ionia / Barry County Fairs
Sparta Rodeo
Paris Trout Ponds
The Grange
WCUZ / B-93 Shows
Local GR23 TV
Club Eastbrook / The Orbit Room
St. Cecilia’s
Westside Halls
DAV / VFW / Moose / Eagles / Knights of Columbus / American Legion
Firekeeper’s Casino
Poinciana Lounge – Key West, FL
Holiday Inn:Grand Rapids, Spring Lake, Traverse City
Rockford Hotel
Howard City Hotel
Wayland Hotel
Harley Hotel
Best Western
Howard Johnson
Hoffman House
The Candlestone
Belding Inn
Bresa del Rio Ranch
Billy’s / Martini’s / Eastown Saloon
Parrots
River City Saloon
Kirby Grill
Laguna Beach
Rose Bud
Coral Gables
Blue Note
Great Lakes Downs
Log Cabin
Comet lanes
The Grotto
Louie’s
Beer Barrel
Danny J’s
Russo’s
Riverbend
Cascade Roadhouse
Pat’s Roadhouse
Turk Lake Inn
Daisy’s Gun Lake Inn
Gowen Lake Inn
Government Lake Lounge
Whiskey River
Whiskey Creek
Whiskey Lounge
Stephanie’s Lounge
The Colony
Putt Putts
The Continental
Barney’s
Brass Bull / Yogi’s
Kazbar
The Rio Grand
The Radio / Dominic’s / Robert’s Roost
Riggy’s
What Not Inn
Sand & Surf / Neutral Corner
Sazerac’s
Silver Dollar
The Lamplight
Grant Airport
Hilliard’s Corner
Sentry Post
Rags to Riches / Leo’s
Flannigan’s
Rhythm Kitchen
One Trick Pony
Bourbon Street
Kalamazoo College
York’s Landing
Lena Lou / Village Inn
Johnny’s in Custer
44 Lounge
Sand Bar / Lake St. Station
J.J. Nichol’s
Harvard Tavern
The Highlander
Old Boys Brew House
Crazy Horse
The Loading Zone / The Raven
Leonard Heights Inn / Make Believe’s
Swinging Door
The Valley
The Round Up
The Street Car
The Time Out
The Bow Tie
Howlin’ Moon Saloon
Gun Tavern
Red Carpet Inn
The Riverview
Dirty Shame
The Hill
The Embassy
Stan’s Tavern
Maple Island Tavern
Southland Tavern
Rogue River Tavern
Boondocks
Crystal Valley
Silo Gopher
4 J Ranch House
Westwood Ranch House
LC’s Roadhouse
Alpine Lounge / Brass Monkey
Slip Knot
Stumble Inn
Rusty Nail
Froggy’s / Canopy
Tennessee Jack’s / Silver Derby
The Intersection
Thunder Chicken
Wooden Nickel
J.R. Dillons
R&D Recreation
Duffy’s
The Stable Inn
Miller’s Cave
Yellow Jacket
Shamrock
Bavarian
Kent City Lounge
Bottoms Up
Pop A Top
Numerous Weddings, Anniversaries,
Festivals, Pow Wows, Biker
Parties
Sanger Brothers Band
Contact: John Sanger
(616) 485-2197
sangerbrothersband@gmail.com
What We Do:
The Sanger Brothers Band serves up a heartfelt slice of Americana. Americana is roots music influenced by rock, country, jazz, & blues. The Sanger Brothers combine these elements to create their eclectic sound. Although they moonlight as a cover band their original sound is influenced by bands like The Jayhawks, Old 97’s, Uncle Tupelo, John Prine, Bob Dylan, & Tom Petty. Most songs start in acoustic form, and grow from there. John performs acoustically as “The Lone Sanger” as well.
We are a tight 3 piece band with a big sound. We can easily fit in smaller establishments whereas a larger band may be too big for the room. We have fun with the patrons & you might try us out instead of a DJ or Karaoke one night. We are also happy to offer a more competitive price for weeknights or early shows. I also do solo acoustic shows if your establishment is on a budget.
Ashes to Wind – predecessor to OZZ
Started at Yellow Jacket – Allendale and became the house band at Brass Monkey.
Tom Jones – keyboards
Rich Bacans – guitar
Jeff Pierce – drum
Mike Romanowski – bass
OZZ – Grand Rapids
Tom Jones – Keyboards
Rich Bacans – Guitar
Scott Hock – Bass
Jeff Galas – Drums
Started at Brass Monkey – the band had originally been Ashes to Wind with Mike Romanowski on bass and Jeff Pierce on drums.
Changed Bavarian in from country for Ronnie Frey to Rock n Roll. Played Michigan club circuit with home base at Bavarian. Played the Creek in Big Rapids, Harbor Inn – Grand Haven every year during Coast Guard Festival.
Went thru lots of players:
Bass was originally Romanowski, then replaced by Bill Moore (Juniper) and the Hock – Vic Amato)
Jack Meyers temporarily replaced Jeff Galas while recovering from motorcycle accident.
Fred Galas then replaced Tom Jones on keyboards.
Scott VanderArk replaced Rich Bacans
From there I don’t know who or how many musicians were replaced.
after Fred Galas replaced Tom Jones of Keyboards.
HMS – Grand Rapids
Wayne Williams – keyboard and vocals
Jim ( Pete) Peterson – Bass Guitar
Dennis Gramza – lead guitar
unknown – drums
Played 1970s Lena Lou’s
Yellow Jacket
Night Hawk
Silo Gopher