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Monthly Music Highlights
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KELLY AND DARRYL ROENICKE - December 8th
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Kelly Roenicke is an active teacher and performer in Detroit’s metropolitan area. Her résumé includes previous performances with the following artists: Richard Marx, Anne Murray, Celtic Thunder, Il Divo, Mannheim Steamroller, Amy Grant, and Regis Philbin. She is a longtime member of the Terra Voce Ensemble, which performs multiple chamber music concerts throughout the year. She received a M.M., Violin Performance, from University of Cincinnati, and a B.M., Violin Performance, Western Michigan University. Darryl Roenicke received his M.M., Jazz Studies, from Indiana University, and a B.M., Jazz Studies, Western Michigan University. Darryl has three years of experience performing all styles of music on cruise lines around the world. He is an active performer and can be heard at a variety of venues in the Metro Detroit Area, including the Franklin Hills Country Club, Andiamo's, and Cliff Bell's. He has appeared as part of the Terrace Room and Dining Room Bands at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. He has been the keyboardist for productions of Meshuggah Nuns, Beauty and the Beast, White Christmas and Little House on the Prairie.
EAT IT UP TRIO New Years Eve
Detroit-based and undeniably swinging, the Eat It Up Trio is Michigan’s premier professional purveyor of possibly the most pleasurable music three humans can safely perform within the parameters of the law. Comprised of drummer Sean Perlmutter, bassist Trevor Lamb, and pianist/vocalist Mike Harrison, the Eat It Up trio delivers original songs and arrangements with a versatile repertoire centered in jazz but covering the continuum of American music. For this performance, they will be joined by trumpeter and vocalist Dave Vessella who will add a layer of swing, soul, and sophistication to the proceedings.
MATTHEW BALL - January 5th
A national touring act, pianist/ vocalist Matthew Ball performs New Orleans and Swing Era favorites. A graduate of Oakland University and lifetime MetroDetroiter, Matthew trained classically with Flavio Varani, a graduate of The Paris Conservatory and Manhattan School of Music, who traces his own pedigree of study back to Chopin himself. Matthew has established himself as one of the leading entertainers in Michigan. In 2017, he performed his program with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and has been featured on Michigan Public Radio’s Ann Delisi's and Rob Reinhart's Essential Music Programs, The Craig Fahle Show and WMUK’s The Art & More Show. 8
VANESSAR CARR February 7th
Vanessa Carr is a world-class singer and dancer, recognized for her captivating story-telling and genuine connection to audiences. Her ever-growing repertoire includes a diverse variety of genres from Broadway tunes to rock n’ roll, The Great American Songbook to Opera, international favorites, and soulful standards. Her influences include Barbra Streisand, Tina Turner, Frank Sinatra, Freddie Mercury, Liza Minelli, Dionne Warwick, and Linda Ronstadt. Vanessa is an award-winning performer whom you may have seen kick off Detroit Lions and Tigers games with the National Anthem. Vanessa was a member of the Detroit Pistons House Band, opened for the Jacksons at Detroit Music Weekend, and has shared the stage with Twinkie Clark of The Clark Sisters and Martha Reeves.
JENNIFER CHRISTIANSEN March 14th
Jennifer Christiansen was born in Ohio and has been living in Michigan for over 25 years. She has been electrifying audiences with her fantastic vocals and stage performance. Jennifer knows how to make each person feel like she is singing directly to them. “I never would have thought I would be singing in the Motor City. This is my home now and I am blessed to have such a wonderful ‘music’ family here. Detroit has taught me the ropes and brought me to where I am today.” She has had the honor of singing on an album with The Four Tops, as well as opening for many acts such as Peabo Bryson, Tony Bennet, Liza Minelli, Barbra Mandrell, Brian McKnight, Rick James, Jessica Simpson, and Chubby Checker. Jennifer performed at The Inaugural Ball for George W. Bush. Jennifer is also known for singing the National Anthem for every professional sport in Detroit.
STEVE GILBERT Sunday Sing
Detroit born and bred Steve Gilbert has been singing and playing the guitar since the 1960s. Beginning with folk music, he branched out into rock and roll, blues, standards, swing and jazz. Steve enjoys entertaining by combining these genres into his performances, and by adding a surprise or two! Don’t miss the chance to sing along to your favorites and kick back as you take in the classic Americana compositions.
