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Simon Phillips/Protocol II

Simon Phillips/drums

Simon Phillips is by far one of the world's most renowned and respected drummers, whose style not only reflects his technical gift but also his distinct musical sensibility. Whether it is Rock, Fusion or Jazz, Simon applies the same precision and intensity to his drumming, which is never lacking in emotion and feel.

Phillips found an early prominence as the drummer on the 1976 LP 801 Live with Phil Manzanera and Brian Eno. He went onto play with a wide array of musicians including Big Jim Sullivan, Pete Townshend, Big Country, Toto, Steve Lukather, Jeff Beck, Whitesnake, Jack Bruce, Brian Eno, Mike Oldfield, Jon Anderson, 10cc, Mick Jagger, Joe Satriani,Phil Manzanera, Asia, Stanley Clarke, Jimmy Earl, Nik Kershaw and Gordon Giltrap.

He was the drummer for The Who in their 1989American reunion tour, and appeared on solo recordings by band members RogerDaltrey and Pete Townshend. He has also worked with Tears For Fears, with heavy metal act Judas Priest on Sin After Sin (1977) and Michael Schenker's debut album The Michael Schenker Group.

Among other co-producer credits, he also co-produced and mixed two albums by Mike Oldfield.

In 1992, Phillips was asked to fill in for Jeff. Steve Lukather stated that he would only go on tour so shortly after Porcaro died if Toto could get Phillips to play the tour, so he was the first and only drummer that the band contacted to replace Porcaro. After the 1992/93tour Phillips was asked to join Toto as a permanent member.

In 2009, Phillips joined with keyboardist Philippe Saisse and bassist Pino Palladino in forming an instrumental jazz/funk rock trio: Phillips Saisse Palladino or PSP. As well

as touring with his own Protocol II, Simon also currently tours with Hiromi and Toto.

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AndyTimmons/guitar

As guitarist for pop-metal band Danger Danger, Andy Timmons toured the world opening for Kiss and Alice Cooper, sold over a million records worldwide, and had two #1videos on MTV, plus amassing a discography that includes 7 solo releases that range from blazing guitar instrumentals, to blues, and even a Beatles/Elvis Costello-inspired collection of pop tunes.

As a session player, he's been highly featured on CDs by drumming legend Simon Phillips, a live CD with Olivia Newton-John (Andy has been her music director/guitarist for several U.S.tours), two internationally acclaimed CDs by Kip Winger, recording sessions for Paula Abdul, Paul Stanley, and countless radio and television jingles. He has also played alongside many of his heroes such as Steve Vai and Joe Satriani (asa regular guest on their G3 tours in Dallas), Eric Johnson, Steve Morse, Mike Stern, Ace Frehley, Ted Nugent, and Pierre Bensusan, as well as some of his fave '60's singing stars such as the Beach Boys, Lesley Gore, and Gordon Waller(of Peter and Gordon fame!)

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ErnestTibbs/bassist

graduated from the Bass Institute of Technology in 1989 receiving the Bass Student of the YearAward. Since then, he's gone on to develop an impressive list of credits,including work with Natalie Cole, Dionne Warwick, Gladys Knight, James Ingram,and Melba Moore. Ernest has also toured and/or performed with Allan Holdsworth,Andy Summers, Jeff Richman, David Benoit, David Garfield, Phil Upchurch, Tom Scott, Eric Marienthal, Brian Auger, Ronnie Laws, Jeff Lorber, Lee Ritenour,John Pisano, Brian Bromberg, Mike Stern as well as symphony orchestras in San Francisco, Atlanta, and Los Angeles.

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SteveWeingart/keyboards

 is a jazz-funk keyboard player who has recorded and performed internationally with, among others, Chaka Khan, Steve Lukather. Dave Weckl, Robben Ford, Scott Henderson, Simon Phillips, Eric Marienthal, Kenny Rankin, Ernie Watts, Alain Caron, Jimmy Haslip, Terry Lynn Carrington, John Patitucci and Bunny Brunel.

THE ORIGINAL DETROIT FOLLIES!
 Est. 2006 - Featuring Detroit's Finest
 & Most Amazing Vaudevillians
 "Torch With Twist" is Detroit's quintessential Olde-Timey Vaudevillian Variety Extravaganza We combine Classic Jazz Standards with a variety of Burlesque, Circus & Sideshow acts & depending on circumstances & availability we produce the show to suit each gig & particular venue.

 April 24, Thursday 7:00pm-9:00pm  M. L. Liebler Presents Detroit Tonight Live at The Jazz Cafe at The Music Hall  Sponsored in part by Springfed Arts 
 John Sinclair Beat Legend & Poet  
  Not For Sal starring Musician Salvatore Aiello Metro Detroit Poet and Teacher Mary Jo Firth Gillett Tag Team Performance  Poets Mark James Andrews & Tom Brzezina Laugh Coach and Octogenarian Extraordinaire MR. SILLY Detroit Working Writer Alexander Morgan

After working on this album for almost 3 years it's finally done!!! Come out for the CD release for "It's So Easy From Far Away", featuring a full band backing me with Danny Emmerson, Amir Edwards, Jeffrey Gold, Anne Marie Nouhan, Brian Sheehan and Renee Turner. Friday April 25th at the Jazz Cafe in Music Hall, wsg Leah Elizabeth Dunstan. Doors @ 8, $15 includes a copy of the CD.

You have less than 3 full days to get your last minute tickets to the 4th annual After Work Affair 2k14. If you missed the first 3 shows you missed an amazing experience. There will be live performances from my dynamic rhythmic phenomenal band D NOTE & CO. There will also be comedy from 2014 winner of Laff Tracks Kesh Gallman and also comedy from Josh Adams. There will be prize giveaways and also a grand cash giveaway. There will also be open mic for you to showcase your talents. You can bring a cd to accompany you or my live band can assist you. So all singers, poets, and any other talents you may wanna showcase.  Come out to the 2k14 After Work Affair this Wednesday April 30, 2014 from 7pm-11pm at the Music Hall located at 350 Madison. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Please contact AfterWorkAffair2k14@gmail.com for tickets. Get all your friends and family its going down. This will be my last After Work Affair for a minute. So you dont wanna miss it. GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!!

Kesh Gallman (comedian)- The Detroit native has been rocking comedy clubs throughout metro detroit. She discovered her comedic talent in 2005 when she rocked an open mic at Joeys Comedy Club. Since then she has become a writer and actress. You can catch her in movies such as Detroit Bad Boyz and Nightmare in Detroit coming summer 2014. Her crazy punchlines and delivery will have you in tears. She is the winner of the 2014 Laff Tracks comedy contest. For booking info send emails to keshgall@gmail.com