Mary Jo Grizzard-Menke - Vocals & Keyboard,
Jay Hoiland - Guitar & Vocals,
Chuck Rupar - Drums,
Tony Schumacher - Vocals & Bass Guitar.
Influences
Mary - Tower of Power, Janis Joplin, Michael McDonald, Gary Moore, Lydia Pence & Cold Blood - - -
Jay - Beatles, Stevie Ray, Jimi, Grand Funk, Led Zeppelin
Sounds Like
We bring our own styles into everything we play. We don't sound like any one in particular, we sound like us!
Mary Jo Grizzard-Menke & Jay Hoiland performed in a band together in 1969-70. 35 yrs later, after being in different bands in different cities we got back together and formed "BitterSweet", an acoustic duo. We play originals, classic-rock, rhythm & blues and Motown. In August, 2006 we added bass and drums to the mix and we call this unit "Bluewolf". Chuck Rupar is our drummer and Tony Schumacher is our bass player. You can now purchase songs from My Music Store at www.myspace.com/jayhoiland
That's right friends, neighbors, and music lovers, the CD Release for "Old Crow" will take place TOMORROW at the Red Mug in Superior. As part of this event, Chelsey Miller (who did the stellar artwork for the CD) will be having an art show that begins at 7:00pm. She has got some GREAT art, so come on down, have a drink, see some art, hear some music and support local, independent artists!!
What: Matt Ray's CD Release Party and Art Show When: Friday - May 22 Art Reception Starts: 7:00pm Music Starts: 8:00pm Where: The Red Mug - Superior, WI Cost: FREE, FREE, FREE!!!
Can't make it to the CD Release? Don't worry, we've got you covered! Click on the image below to purchase your copy of "Old Crow" today. Or, if in Duluth, stop by the Electric Fetus and pick up a copy.
Hi Daddy! It seems you use this one more than your other one so I wanted to tell you that I love you and it was lots of fun having you over for dinner the other night and playing Guitar Hero with you! See you soon! <3
Hi Jay! It was wonderful to see you again, it was too short though. And thanks for grabbing me to hear those vintage recordings! I would love to get a copy of that. Happy Thanksgiving to you!
Hi Jay,
Paul has a few gigs up in your area coming up...would be great to see you again. He and his brother, Greg, will be playing at a bar in Biwabik this Sat., May 25 for their niece's 21st bday, and then Paul and his band will be playing at Fortune Bay on June 2. Hope to see you again! Nancy (and Paul)
Hi Jay,
I remember meeting you last fall with Paul at that food shelf benefit or at the Sports Page. Love your songs on here...does anyone from the range ever play anything wrong?? I am learning the answer to that is "no". Your guitar playing and tone on here are amazing!! And I'm very picky! Hope to see you again soon.
Nancy
Hi Kids!! Thanks for the add and for joining our friend's list. Keep on keeping on!! We'll see you at the Winter Jam 07. Good music... good friends... that's the Bottomline!!
