fred neil, x, lee hazelwood, roky erickson, gram & emmylou, the kinks, elvis costello, faron young, t. rex, the stax/volt box set, loretta lynn, dillard & clark, the louvin brothers, the zombies
With the release of their debut EP “Innocence Isn’t Easy”, Scarlet Oaks unveil five well-crafted songs that cover genera such as folk, soul, garage, indie and classic country. From the up tempo shuffle of “Saint Anne Street Blues” which pays homage as much to Gene Autry as it does to X, to the Motown inspired “Reckless Stars” which contemplates the blossoming of love while drinking bourbon in a Detroit parking lot, “Innocence Isn’t Easy” explores the despair, miscommunication and hopes that arise between two people. With lush three part harmonies over raw vocals and simple yet melodic instrumentation, Scarlet Oaks want to make you dance, cry and throw back a few in a Detroit parking lot.
Scarlet Oaks played their first show in January of 2007, but their roots together go back much further. Founding members Steve McCauley and Noelle Christine Lothamer met several years ago at a pig roast outside of Lansing, where Steve’s half vegan honky-tonk band was playing. After the set, the two struck up a conversation about music and became good friends. Over the next few years both played in various projects and gigged together around Detroit. In need of a drummer and a new beginning, Steve called on his friend Noelle to lend a hand. That project became Scarlet Oaks.
With new beginnings come new opportunities and challenges. Both musicians had come from “rock and roll” backgrounds, but Noelle had never played with someone who had such a strong folk and country influence on their song writing. Likewise, Steve had never played with someone who had such a pension for vocals and harmonies. By combining each of their talents and shortcomings, along with there love of classic American music, the two forged the sound that defines Scarlet Oaks. With the addition of Ian Williamson on bass and their newest member Michael Munerantz on guitar, mandolin and backing vocals, the line up was complete.
Following the release of “Innocence Isn’t Easy”, Scarlet Oaks plan to hit the road and hit the studio to work on their followup full length record. For more information on the band, check out: www.scarletoaksmusic.com or myspace.com/scarletoaks
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"Touring out of Chattanooga, TN, in support their new record, "Me. We.", Giant Tigers is as volatile as a pack full of rattlesnakes.
With two guitars, drums, a bass and a screaming banshee of a lead singer, they are known in the south for delivering punk-inundated, fast-tempo, grab-your-beer-and-go party anthems, along with catchy, distinctive hooks suited for everyones inner punk. Nick Dupey's distinct, powerful voice squalls over face- punching drums beats and guitar licks, Giant Tigers may set you on fire with a flame that can only be quenched with blood and beer."
please check out our new record, "Find Me A Drink Home. six of the songs are on our page where the record is also available for purchase. the LP will be available soon also. thank you
Jazz 2000 is bummed about missing you at the Blowout. The Jazz-mobile is out of commission, so we had to hang out here and play sweet jazz music by ourselves. Hope to catch you soon!
The Riff2 Detroit Online Battle of the Bands has begun! Are you the best band in Detroit? Enter your songs into the RIFF2 – Made in Detroit Competition sponsored by the Specs Howard School of Broadcasting and prove it!
Enter today! The competition closes on March 23rd! The #1 band in the RIFF2 – Made in Detroit Channel at the end of March will receive: $1,001 in cash (yes, that's $1,001) An HD radio for everyone in the band The winning artist will also be eligible to win the $5,000 OurStage Music Grand Prize! Sign up on OurStage - It’s FREE and super easy. Enter up to 2 tracks into the competition by selecting the RIFF2 – Made in Detroit Channel on the Music Stage. All music genres accepted. To be eligible to win, at least one band member must be a current resident of the state of MI. Tell your friends to sign up for OurStage and vote for you by judging in the RIFF2 – Made in Detroit Channel CHECK IT ALL OUT AT: www. riff2. com
Scarlet Oaks, Thanks for inviting us to your space. Always remember the late, great, pioneer of Detroit rock, Fred "Sonic" Smith. Great feel to your tunes! Gary Rasmussen, bassist of Sonic's Rendezvous Band, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Blue Stone Project, The Up
I don't know if I mentioned it, but you guys were good at Punks vs. 'Pokes - really good! I feel bad that I didn't get to meet the whole band. People enjoyed your set a whole bunch.
Remind me to tell you about the handmade art Chris Gaul tossed out of the art room in 8th grade...
