Singer songwriter Lynn Thompson spans a wildly eclectic spectrum of musical styles; his acoustic frenzy is haunting and captivating. Strong vocals and curious rhythms blend in a pleasing repertoire that is uniquely fringe.
His recent album is a compendium of thought provoking imagery. A strong connection with emotions, the elements and everyday experiences makes this album electrically charged. Armed with a 12 string, Thompson spins an ingeniously sound distinct for ears of many who want to listen to something out of the ordinary. Much of the music is sexy, fun, upbeat and danceable.
Lynn Thompson is a self-taught musician and lyricist and has been exploring creative styles since the age of 9 and performs regularly on the Michigan and Chicago live scene. Thompson is real yet illusive artist that the discerning music lover should get acquainted with.
LYNN THOMPSON BAND PRESS..
(RECOIL MAGAZINE): Led by the 12 string guitar-playing singer songwriter Lynn Thompson, this record features a roster of great talent that brings an unusually professional texture to a local effort. Aside from the obvious Dave Matthews angle, the record has moments of Morphine, with beefy riffs and bari sax, along with Thompson's direct lyrical style. Overall, a cool funk moves through the album, punctuated by the occasional rock grind and harmony-driven layers of horns. Produced and engineered by Grand Rapids veteran Al McAvoy, all the virtuosic, understated musical components are clearly audible for the keen listener. ---Ryan Cunningham)
(GRAND RAPIDS PRESS): At times Lynn Thompson sounds like West Michigan's version of Dave Matthews; at others, he delves into a jazz-blues-funk thing with refreshing results. His fourth album covers the gamut in riveting, rhythmic fashion.---John Sinkevics
(REVUE MAGAZINE) Classify this album under "meaty, invigorating blues/jazz infused rock. MORE MONEY features some great interaction among Grand Rapids' best local talent on saxophones, bass and percussion in particular. Guitar, flute and vocals flesh out the already strong performances. Tracks are hook and groove laden from beginning to end. Saxophones are often the driving force, and whether its an extended solo or simply flourished, they remain prominent throughout. Sax is smooth on the opener "Feelin' Numb" which has enough funky pep to herald the following "More Money" Where the solos take off. Shifting with a grungy, heavy push on "Dream Girl" (track 3) which is a swanky tune about about a movie starlet. "Let Me In" (track 6) is a soft ballad and welcome breather; It's the one song you can slow dance too. The album finishes strong with "Woo Me" (track 9) Which begins innocently and becomes a sassy, rocking tune, leading perfectly into the deep grooves of the rowdy "Come To Daddy." Playfulness from the previous track turns naughty here. This is a pretty sexy album overall. ---Michael Loffelman
Read the interview from the Revue Magazine's November 2008 issue. ---Katie Reily Mitchell
Sportsman's in paw paw...New This month at Sportsman's Becky and Neil are now bartending with a smile every sunday-monday-tuesday-wednesday-thursday-friday and saturday! They welcome you to come and have a great time every week.
House DJ "KG" SPINS YOUR FAVS DANCE MUSIC EVERY MONDAY-TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY
WITH KARAOKE ON Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Live Bands Every Friday & Saturday
So come Have Fun And Dance The Night away!
also SALSA DANCE @ PAPA PETE'S ON THURSDAY NIGHT AND LAMPLIGHTER IN KALAMAZOO ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY!
So heres the deal. I added like 3 more songs to my page. You should come through and check em out! "Dynamite" ft Dante Cope, "Spaceship" str. V.C , and the "ACK VOL.3 CYPHER" ft. Tekh Togo, Troy Ceaser, Composition, Young, and The SEVENth....Enjoy!
Im just stoppin through to say whats up and to tell you to follow me on twitter!!! http://www.twitter.com/iamseventh . Also, come through to Billy's lounge nex wed. 7/1/09 and 7/2/09 @ louise Lounge with AB! I dont even know, why im tellin you this cause i know your gonna be there!! Haha, stop by and show some love.. -The SEVENth
Saturday June 20th at The Outer Limits we are playing one night only and will be shooting 3 camera angles for our upcoming video for "Whole Lotta Waitress".
Not only do we need to make sure this bar is wall to wall packed for the good of the video, but also to show the owners that we can pack their club.
Click the link above for directions to the bar via google maps. The Outer Limits is located at:
WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO SATURDAY NIGHT. 9PM-1AM. AT SHOTS!!! FUN PLACE, GREAT FOOD, COLD-WET-STRONG DRINKS, GOOD PRICING AND THE BEST SERVERS/BARTENDERS AROUND EVERYONE, COME SUPPORT THE BAND AND HAVE A BLAST AT YOUR NEW HOME AWAY FROM HOME
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