Blanche... We're not a fancy people. We may look somewhat fancy, but we're not. We don't have a fancy sound, although Feeny resorts to musical trickery occasionally. We each do our simple thing and hope that it fits together in a way that doesn't make most people cringe. The metropolis region of Detroit in these United States of America is our home. We rake our leaves as we should. We sit on the front porch and play music. But sometimes we just sit. And think. We endure the sad times. We try to savor the good times without fearing the inevitable other sad times to come. We garbagepick. We clean our gutters. We make small talk with our postal carrier. We wave to our neighbors and help them lift heavy objects. Our hygiene is fairly terrific.
Tracee's hair is sometimes red, sometimes brown, and currently black. She has been known to wear a wig. Feeny has always aspired to "wear a rug." Dan's hair has caused trauma. Lisa chews gum whilst she plays the drums. Little Jack doesn't like small talk. The family that plays together stays together. That is why we often "baby-bird" each other on tour. This means one Blancher chews a piece of food and spills it into the open mouth of another Blanchee who may not have the energy to chew his/her food due to the rigors of touring or general disinterest. This excercise shows trust. And caring for one another.
Blanche will begin recording the new album in February in Nashville at the home of Mr. Mark Nevers, and then head home to Feeny's laboratory, The Tempermill, in Detroit for more recording and mixing. The album should be out in the latter summertime...
Blanche is proud to perform at the 29th Annual Ann Arbor Folk Festival on Friday evening at Hill Auditorium. Founding Blanche member, and Blanche Hall of Fame banjo player, Patch Boyle, will make a rare appearance in the absence of Little Jack who is currently out Greenhorneing.
Thanks to all who attended Feeny's Festivus, The 4th Annual Detroit City Sounds & Spirits charity concert that Feeny conducts every year. Much money was raised for a truly good cause, although Blanche finished 27th out of the 29 bands who played that night according to the international judges. Congratulations again to Feeny, as his rendition of Heatmiser soundly defeated Dan's pitiful Snowmiser waltz.
Tracee Mae has some paintings available for your purchasing pleasure, along with signed prints of two paintings: www.TraceeMiller.com
Thank you for your interest in Blanche and please have a pleasant day. Won't you?
Darn, missed the Dan solo show! Hope it won't be too long before Dan (or perhaps even the whole band) can hit the road or recording studio again! What this town needs... is more Blanche!
i really have to insist you guys make a european tour, and head on over to USAG bamberg where my huband and i are stationed! i miss seeing you play anywhere! my favourite was a new years show a few years back at the stick. so yeah, come to bamberg, germany! i miss bands from home...
oh,BLANCHE OF MY LIFE, when are you coming back to SPACELAND? got a chance to talk to Little Jack after the Dead Weather show at the Roxy and he totally remembered when you came to my animal hospital for a tour... good times!
Gracias por añadirme. Vuestra música, ha sido uno de los descubrimientos más hermosos que he hecho ultimamente. Cuando encontramos algo bello, todavía resulta una experiencia luminosa y optimista. La tierra, los hombres, producen aún belleza constantemente. Gracias.
Rothbury 2009?? I have been praying that you guys will show up on the roster of this Michigan Fest this summer!!! You guys would blow everybodys minds!!
i simply adore your music. it's obvious you don't use this page much, but i had to tell you just how much i enjoy listening to these fascinating tunes! thanks for your creations,a.
i would love to know where boss hoss (mike miller) is buried. does anyone know please? if someone knows thats reading this comment please add me to let me know? thanks, i'm a friend of dans old band goober and the peas
I'm so happy i got into your music, it makes me feel so good to listen to this amazing music... Thanks for making it ; ) Wish you all the best, and hope to see you one day! xx
