Michigan Acoustic Musicians Alliance     
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Winter/Spring 2008

Volunteer at MAMA's and come to the show for free! Please e-mail MAMA's if you are interested.

 

 

April 19 - MAMA's 15th Anniversary Show!

MAMA's is excited to present a special show for our 15th anniversary where we will showcase local singer-songwriters that are favorites amongst our concert goers!  As in the past, all the artists will be donating their time and effort so that the proceeds will be given to a local charity. This anniversay, we have selected the CARE House (Home of the Child Abuse and Neglect Council of Oakland County) which serves the needs of neglected and abused children in our community while also reaching out with advocacy and prevention programs aimed at breaking the cycle of abuse and neglect.  Please note that admission for this show only will be $15 general and $12 senior/student.

And the line up is (not listed in order of appearance)...

Joel Mabus - The old and the new intertwine in Joel's music, whether he is singing an old ballad with a new interpretive twist or writing a new song with a 21st century perspective. He is also a fixture on the traditional scene as a guitarist, old-time banjoist, singer and fiddler.

Matt Watroba - Matt's excellent guitar playing, mellow voice, friendship with his audience, and knowledge of his presentations is impressive. You will feel his obvious love of folk music and enjoy his own special brand of humor.

 

Mustard's Retreat - Celebrating 31 years together, David Tamulevich and Michael Hough still focus on pleasing, moving and engaging their audience by singing their own gentle love songs and vivid ballads, telling tall tales or offering treasures from America's vast traditional song bag.

The Biddies (Kitty Donohue & Jan Krist) -  Kitty and Jan have been individually wowing audiences for years. Now as a duet they have braided together their notable talents as songwriters,  their stunning voices and the wealth of their experiences and the audience is in for a wicked good time!

Floyd King and the Bushwackers - Made up of Maggie Ferguson's strong voice, Denise Marie Stein's amazing harmonies, Jim Bizer's guitar playing and Dennis Kingsbury's ability to make movies with words and burn up the stage with his Dobro and mandolin, Floyd King and the Bushwackers are high octane performers with great instrumentation and vocals.

Jim Bizer - Award-winning songs and dynamic performance are the signature of singer/songwriter/guitarist Jim Bizer by combining a vast musical knowledge with thoughtful and humorous lyrical ideas.  With a comfortable rapport and an intimate delivery, Jim loves playing his guitar and singing his songs for all who listen.