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Festival Epicure 20011 has a musical lineup featuring the best musicians the Windsor/Detroit area has to offer! Whether you are into R&B, Pop, Blues, Bluegrass or Jazz, Festival Epicure is second to none.
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Damon Harris Temptations Review |
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Damon Harris joined the Temptations as a replacement for Eddie Kendricks in 1971, and a year later the group recorded the number one hit, “Papa Was a Rolling Stone”, which remains one of Motown’s finest achievements while winning the label its first Grammy Award. Harris continued to perform with the Temptations providing lead vocals on hits such as “Superstar”, “Take a Look Around” (1972), “Masterpiece” (1973), “Plastic Man” (1973) and “Glasshouse” (1975). So come on down Sunday to appreciate the mood and music of one of Motown’s most famous groups and “Get Ready” and “Take a Look Around” and I’m sure you will all be on “Cloud Nine”…
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The Bobby Murray Band featuring Tom Hogarth |
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Blues guitarist Bobby Murray has played with the great Etta James for the past twenty two years. Bobby currently leads his own Detroit based band. Murray has played on three Grammy winning recordings - two w/Etta and one w/BB King. Perhaps you've heard his guitar work on "The Sopranos" or seen him on the Tonight Show, Austin City Limits or Late Night w/Letterman. If you've seen Etta James perform in the last twenty years, you've seen and heard Bobby. As Robert Santelli of Downbeat says,"He's the one that makes you take notice."
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The Kimmie Horne Show |
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A native Detroiter, is considered by many to be one of the most outstanding vocalist/entertainers to emerge from this area in years! Billed as
the "Kimmie Horne" show (with an 8 piece band), featuring classy blends of Jazz, Pop and R&B, Kimmie takes her audiences on a
journey through time and an electrifying ride through various musical idioms. Having just been voted "Casino performer of the year 2002
" by the Casino writers guild of America, Kimmie's career is presently streaking like a meteor! Her repertoire includes standards like
"Sweetest Georgia Brown", contemporary hits like Desiree's "Gotta Be", Sade's "Sweetest Taboo", bluesy hits like
"Last Two Dollars" and "Ain't Misbehavin'". Kimmie has appeared with The Neville Brothers, Aretha Franklin, The
Temptations, En Vogue, Pieces of a Dream, as well as, performing at the Emmy's, Super Bowl, Caesar's Palace and Trumps Plaza.
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Larry Lee and Back In The Day |
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Larry Lee one talented individual, spent 17 years in the NFL, 8 as a player and 9 as an executive. During his playing days he played for the Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins, and Denver Broncos. While with the Broncos he participated in Super Bowl XXII. He then went on to become Vice-President of the Detroit Lions. After his NFL years were done, with a little persuasion from a good friend and fellow bass player Kerry Lacy Larry decided to return to his childhood passion, music. He has been a professional bass guitarist for more than 30 years. After getting his fingers back into shape another good friend Detroit Blues legend Robert Penn hired Larry as his bass player. After playing with Robert for one year he wanted to start his own group. So he went out looking for the best musicians and vocalists in the awesomely talented musical City of Detroit, and found them. The result of his search produced a group that is comprised of former Temptations, 4 Tops, Parliament/Funkadelic, Contours, and Gospel Hall of Fame entertainers thus Larry Lee and Back In The Day was born. LL and BITD has comprised a resume’ that is second to none. In its short existence, 6 years, LL and BITD has shared the bill with artist such as Brian McKnight, Chaka Khan, Isaac Hayes, Gap Band, Morris Day and The Time, Dave Koz, Los Lobos, KEM, Robert Randolph and the Family Band, The Isley Brothers, Smokey Robinson, Little Richard, O Jays, Average White Band, and the Temptations just to name a few.
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Johannes Linstead |
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Get ready for a fiesta with award-winning Latin guitarist Johannes Linstead and his ensemble of Afro-Cuban & World percussion! Johannes' live performances are nothing short of phenomenal. Bursting with tropical sounds and rhythms from the Mediterranean and the Caribbean, Johannes and his group create a high-energy, festive mood with plenty of lightning fast guitar improvisations and spicy percussion solos. Johannes' latest CD, Mediterranea, recently won "Best World Album" in the US and has reached the Top Ten on the Billboard magazine music charts.
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The Unsettlers |
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Based out of Montreal, with roots in Windsor On, and Vancouver BC, THE UNSETTLERS, bring their foot stompin', beatnik/klezmer, turn of the century “Folka” music to the Epicure stage for the first time. Blacklight theatre meets old time roots music with a brand new twist…ladies and gentlemen …The Unsettlers Check out myspace.com/theunsettlers, for more information.
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Amanda Mabro |
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Amanda Mabro and her band have wowed crowds internationally with their unique combination of rock n' soul meets cabaret noir. A sassy songstress with a multicultural background, this Montreal native has performed alongside international stars and received high praise from music critics. Her body of work has built a dedicated following but fans agree; you cannot fully understand the essence of her art until you see her live, lit up by spotlights, jumping around the stage, belting extraordinary melodies while captivating audiences with her electric energy. Last year, she and her band left crowds breathless at the International Montreal Jazz Festival and Osheaga Festival, and they are excited to bring their sound to this year's edition of Epicure! Web: www.amandamabro.com
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Hot Sauce |
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HotSauce began bringing Love, Inspiration, Freedom, & Entertainment to the stage ten years ago, and has been captivating and electrifying audiences of all ages ever since. The multi-talented band combines a fusion of jazz, gospel, r & b, rock, and hip hop with a timeless delivery reminiscent of Earth Wind and Fire but clearly set to a unique harmony of their own. The group of four brothers and three friends is a diverse blend of personalities each as unique in style as they are in sound. Their passion for music is the essence of what makes HotSauce more than a band but a brotherhood. Web: hotsaucemusic.com
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The Groove Council |
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2011 Detroit Music Award Winner – Outstanding R & B Artist/Group THE GROOVE COUNCIL is the band to catch when you need some funky horn-driven R & B with that old school Detroit soul sound. Every gig is a party hosted by lead singer Kathleen Murray – who got her own 2011 DMA nomination for Outstanding Blues/R & B Vocalist! The 9-piece band features 4 horns and a smokin’ rhythm section. You’ll hear some of your favorite soul classics, a few tasty B-sides, and some new tunes that have that old-school sound – all with that distinctive Groove Council influence. You want to be there when the Council is in-session!
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Robert Penn |
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Robert Penn, Detroit's " Man of The Blues " has been perfecting his craft for more than thirty years . He has developed a style compared to the likes of B.B. King and other great blues artists of our time. Growing up he had a strong passion for music in general but a true sense of belonging to the blues. Besides working with the great B.B.King his list of works are as follows: Opening act for Bobby "Blue" Bland, Little Milton, Jonnie Taylor, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Coco Taylor, Buddy Guy, Albert Collins and Jimmy Vaughn . His new CD is titled "A Little Blues, A Little Soul".
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The New Mighty Inspirations |
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Billy Ray Crumb is the founding member of The New Mighty Inspirations gospel group, and was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi in 1957. His music background included vocals for the group Gene and the Soul Gang, EMI recording group Special Delivery, Westbound Records recording artisits C.J and Company, as well as a vocalist with Atlantic Records artists Eramus Hall, produced by George Clinton and the Parliament Funk All Stars bassist Bootsy Collins. In 1994 Billy Ray, William Tillery and John E. Anderson formed a group known as the Soulful Brothers, marking the early beginnings of what would become The New Mighty Inspirations. In 2007, Billy Ray collaborated with long time friend and associate O’rrick Ewing in producing what would be a new sound for the quartet-based group. Orrick performed as a member of Parliament/Funkadelic, along with the Ohio based group Crowd Pleasers, who had the R&B hit Freaky People on the Westbound Record Label. Crowd Pleasers also incorporated another musician by the name of Kenny (babyface) Edmonds on guitar. The New Mighty Inspirations are a quartet contemporary sound, featuring a style and rhythm embodying the legendary sounds of the Motown R & B movement, carrying their message in the music. They perform their deeply inspiring and uplifting music using a Motown vernacular.
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Dawn and Marra |
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Emerging from the small town of Dundas, Ontario, Dawn and Marra won the 2010 Hamilton Music Awards Rising Star competition. With the upcoming release of their debut album in fall of 2011, "Never Ask Me Why", Dawn and Marra's incredible song writing is showcased with beautiful harmonies and exceptional musicality. With standout tracks like "Maybe" and "Lovin' You" already creating a buzz, "Never Ask Me Why" is an essential addition to any music lover's library.
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Six Degrees |
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Six Degrees is a local jazz group that has entertained many audiences with their unique blend of smooth jazz and R&B. Each member brings a wealth of experience and talent to the stage which make Six Degrees an act you will not want to miss.
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