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Freddie Cunningham and The Root Doctor Band
Blues / Soul / Jazz



Lansing, Michigan
United States

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   Freddie Cunningham and The Root Doctor Band: General Info
Member Since10/10/2006
Band Websitehttp://www.rootdoctorband.com
Band MembersFreddie Cunningham (lead vocals); James Williams (bass and vocals); Mike Skory (keys and Vocals); Bill Malone (guitar and vocals); Bobby Gardner (drums and vocals)
InfluencesAlways a tough one (will have to come back with this formidable list) For now our influences can be summed up as: The icons of blues, soul, r&b, jazz, and everything else. Oh and our friends and family. :)
Sounds LikeRoot Doctor has shared the stage and bill with such icons as Macy Gray, Taj Mahal, Little Richard, The Pointer Sisters, Buddy Guy, Cheap Trick, James Cotton and so on. They have also had their fair share of headlining spots. Sounds like serious stuff. Yet there's no heady pretense here. Real musicians playing real music, and having a ball doing it. Sounds like Blues, Soul, Funk, Old School R&B, and more.... Sounds like love, heartbreak, recovery, sorrow, joy. With airplay on XM radio and 400 stations around the globe Root Doctor sounds like they are going places.

"...Fun, energetic, and soulful, their music is a promise to rhythm and blues that what is past is as close as the present: traditional does not have to be complacent. Pip McKay - Elmore Magazine, May 2006"

Please take a moment to hear more audio samples and to learn more at: rootdoctorband.com

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ROOT DOCTOR : BMA Nominated CHANGE OUR WAYS $12.98
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Oct 9 2009 9:30P
Green Door Lounge Lansing, Michigan
Oct 10 2009 9:30P
Billy’s Lounge Lansing, Michigan
Oct 11 2009 3:00P
Firekeepers Casino Battle Creek, Michigan
Nov 14 2009 9:30P
Billy’s Lounge Grand Rapids, Michigan
Dec 26 2009 9:30P
Billy’s Lounge Grand Rapids, Michigan

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   About Freddie Cunningham and The Root Doctor Band
"This blues-soul-funk quintet from Lansing, Mich., holds one's attention. Delta-born and raised Freddie Cunningham has texture and depth to his singing voice, and the other players (plus guests, like the Motor City Horns) exhibit a smooth, passionate resolve..." Downbeat

SELECT HONORS -2006 Release BEEN A LONG TIME COMING Debuted number 8 on the national Living Blues Radio Charts, Feb 2006, Top 25 several months running. Nominated and awarded WYCE Jammie. Nominated for Detroit Music Awards, made several top ten lists for 2006.

-2007 CHANGE OUR WAYS debuted at number 14 on national Living Blues Radio Oct 2007, Nominated for Detroit Music Awards and Blues Music Award (formerly WC Handy Award), awards two WYCE Jammies, made several "Best Of..." lists and received rave reviews from Downbeat, Hittin The Note, Living Blues, Blues Revue, and many other such publications.

-2008 Live At The Cadillac Club debuted at number 8 on national Living Blues Radio Oct 2008, nominated for four WYCE Jammies (won two!), and made several "Best of..." lists for '08. Nominated for several Detroit Music Awards. Great reviews in Downbeat, Living Blues, Elmore, and more...

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Capital Area Blues Society

Capital Area Blues Society



Sep 27 2009 2:16 AM

Thanks for playing and attending the 2009 Old Town Blues Fest – Lansing, MI.
~ O.T.B.A.D.A., O.T.C.A. and C.A.B.S.
kadedra

kadedra



Aug 4 2009 2:04 AM

Just dropping by to say hi. have a great weekend.
Silver Canyon Band

Silver Canyon Band



Jul 13 2009 12:03 PM

ROOT DOCTOR thanks for accepting our request!
excellent songs- sounded Great!
lov your blues
honored to be in your family of friends
The Best to You from SilverCanyonBand
kooder (good music)

kooder (good music)



May 16 2009 3:49 AM

It is my pleasure to be one of your MySpace friends, and an honor to be here. :)

kooder
Redwood Blues Festival

Redwood  Blues Festival



May 19 2009 4:42 AM

We so look forward to seeing and hearing you perform this August! Thanks so much for being a part of this event. :)
Pascal

Pascal



Mar 28 2009 6:39 PM

Bonjour
Thanks for the friendly add
What a so good sound in your music
I really appreciate it
Best wishes from France
Pascal
(Rev.) DJ Michael A

Michael Absher



Mar 27 2009 12:04 AM

Great set on PBS last night!!! BadASS.
Dan n Kat

Dan n Kat



Mar 26 2009 3:51 AM

WOW! wife and I watching backstage pass Blown Away.
Thanks!
Dave Day - Guitarist

Dave Day - Guitarist



Mar 16 2009 4:28 PM

You guys are great! The real deal! Thank you for adding me.
Greg Nagy

Greg Nagy



Mar 5 2009 10:40 PM

Great job on WKAR fellas! You should be proud and stuff... ;)

g
Soul Xpress

Soul Xpress



Mar 5 2009 3:50 PM

Hello ROOT DOCTOR....The band sounds great....Dan (SOUL XPRESS BAND)
Tess's Bluesgroove

Tess's Bluesgroove



Feb 2 2009 1:04 PM

Hi Guys,
Good to see your album is doing well!
Once again you are riding high in the Bluesgroove listener favourites for January. Check it out on the Bluesgroove page!
Your fans might like to tune in and check out the music!
Keep on bluesin'
Tess

http://www.live365.com/stations/tesstify2
~Jay~Jay~

~Jay~Jay~



Dec 25 2008 12:03 PM

MERRY MERRY MERRY CHRISTMAS FREDDIE, BAND, ALL YOUR FAMILYS!
HOPE TO SEEYA REAL SOON!
HAPPY NEW YEAR...MY 2009 BRING GREAT SUCCESS!
Larry Garner Blues Band

Larry Garner Blues Band



Dec 20 2008 4:06 AM

Happy Holidays Big Timer!
Anne

Anne



Dec 19 2008 9:21 PM

Happy Holidays, Root Doctor!
Doug

Doug Morence
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Dec 10 2008 2:31 AM

Hey guys, I had a great time at your cd release party at the Cadillac Club a couple weeks ago. First time my lady friend and I had the opportunity to catch your show. Wow!!! Ya had us up n dancin'!!! We WILL see you again!!!
Tess's Bluesgroove

Tess's Bluesgroove



Nov 22 2008 5:09 AM

Hi guys,
I'm diggin' the new CD! I've recorded a tribute to Booker T which can be heard on Bluesgroove and your version of Hip hug her is included! Hope you and your fans can tune in and check it out. There's a couple of rare Booker T tracks also in the mix!
all the best from your Anglo/Aussie friend Tess!

http://www.live365.com/stations/tesstify2
Sk8r Babe

Sk8r Babe



Nov 6 2008 1:19 PM

Great Obama video slideshow and music! I put it up on my profile.
Lucky D.

Lucky D.



Nov 8 2008 5:21 PM

Hi Freddie, Marge and all,
it's Danny from the Blues Cruise ('06?). I just heard a track from the new CD on XM Sirius satalite radio,, it was ROCKIN..... Freddie's voice sounded so strong, and the band was as tight as ever..I was just diggin it, and didn't realize ! I was so F*%#n' happy to hear it was Root Doctor !!! ha ha ha...
fondly remembering you from the West Coast.
Luck D.
Edouard Gabriel

Edouard Gabriel



Oct 24 2008 1:33 PM

Hi Guys,thank you for your virtual friendship here on myspace.Its my pleasure to meet you on there.Sounds great guys i love it,keep up the good work.Cheers from Belgium E.G
Dewley-Noted Blues Network

Deb -Skip Dewley



Oct 27 2008 1:11 PM

Hey Guys, sorry we had to miss you at Memphis Smoke. We heard you were all amazing! See you soon. :)
Deb & Skip
Jones’n

Jones’n



Oct 23 2008 2:49 PM

Hey y'all! Sounding great as always! I wish you continued success and happiness.
Take Care,
Heather Jones (& Jones'n)
Hot House Florida

Hot House Florida



Oct 22 2008 5:31 PM

Good to hear your news tunes in rotation on Smokestack Lightnin'!
Best!
Grassland

Grassland



Oct 6 2008 11:00 AM

Hey guys..... LOVE the new tunes. When are you coming to Grand Rapids, MI.??????
Upon Wings

Upon Wings



Oct 4 2008 8:45 PM

Thanks so much for the support, Greg! I'm honored to be a friend of Root Doctor! Keep in touch!
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