Detroit band Jackie Stahl & The White Russians is the project of veteran musician Matthew Stahl aka Jackie, whose vast work includes playing drums in the bands The Blue Collar Boys, Catfish Mafia, Bixy Lutz, and Jennifer Westwood & The Waycross Georgia Farmboys, just to name a few.
The White Russians play what they describe as "Dirty Americana" music, influenced by Detroit rock, country, blues, jazz, and soul. Stahl's various musical influences range from local folk hero, guitarist Rodriguez to the classic sound of composer Burt Bacharach, the blues stomp of The Black Keys, jazz legend Miles Davis and troubadour Tom Waits.
After learning to play the piano Stahl began writing and recording songs in his home studio. He assembled a band of his musical colleagues to become his backing band, The White Russians. He has since released two albums; one of original songs “Jackie Does Love” in 2013 and a six-song covers EP “Used” in 2015.
Both works received airplay nationwide and also accolades from the music press in his hometown. Writer Eric Harabadian from Detroit Live Mag said in his review, “It's kind of got a retro vibe to it, with it's liberal splashes of vintage soul and rock. Stahl delivers a full album's worth of original songs, with an earthy Tom Waits meets Wilson Pickett aesthetic. The band's demeanor is laid back and the vocals are slightly off key, but the fragility or perceived pathos adds to the authenticity of the material. Select tracks like "Girlfriend" and "Refrain" make a strong impression, with their indelible hooks and insistent rhythms. There's even a shred of New Orleans style Dr. John at work via Stahl's piano and organ combo. Well worth a listen for those that like their tunes with a little bit of grit.”
His third album “Time” features some of Detroit's finest musicians accompanying him in the studio, including Josh Ford (bass), Jason Charboneau and Greg Hanson (guitar), Todd Glass (drums), Jarrod Champion (Hammond Organ), Bernard Staples (harmonica), Ivan Fargo (additional vocals) and Kevin Beattie (whistle). All the songs were written by Stahl who also produced the album along with engineer Josh Ford. Stahl enjoyed the process of writing and recording his latest endeavor, “"Time" is a continuation of our debut record "Jackie Does Love". These songs were inspired by real life experience and my desire to make the type of music I want to hear. In a tidal wave of candy coated and sterilized mainstream, I suggest you "stick that in your waffle cone and give it a lick".
For information on Jackie Stahl & The White Russians, check out their website:
jackiestahlandthewhiterussians.bandcamp.com/album/jackie-does-love
www.facebook.com/JackieStahlandTheWhiteRussians
Or email jackiestahlandthewhiterussians@gmail.com
Something Wickedly Funky This Way Comes The BLACKMAN REVUE featuring SHIRLEY HAYDEN with special guest Ted Nagy
This Is A 2016 Fish And Wheat Bread Production
Join us at the Jazz Cafe for the fastest growing open mic showcase in Detroit.
SPOTLIGHT provides an opportunity for up and coming Detroit artists to share thier talent with the best audience.
If you are intersted in performing, email us at detevents@outlook.com
Jazz Cafe at Music Hall presents...
De Trio, featuring members of Immigrant Suns
with special guests Ara Topouzian and members Stella’s Ghost
joining forces for an evening of music inspired by Greek and Middle Eastern traditional song and dance.
The looongest running all R&B, Live Music show of its kind. Retuns to bring you another outstanding event featuring the hottest R&B in the D,,
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"..in thekey of SOUL"
starring
Frank Simmons III & Class Act ....http://www.franki3music.com/
- Keyboardist, composer, producer
Album "The Chocolate Noise effect" Top Ten Amazon Music Jazz
LaShawn Gary..............................http://www.lashawngary.com/
- Pianist, Producer, Composer, arranger, artist
Album "Love, Peace & Praise" Out now
Kristian DeLayne.........................http://www.kristiandelayne.com/
-Singer Songwriter
Album "Musically Inclined" out Now
Dominick Shelton......http://domshelton18.wix.com/domusic?fb_ref=Default
- Singer, Songwriter, Musician
- Debut single "Rocket Love" out now
Hosted Jay Michaelz
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This amazing evening of music will be taking place on Friday March 25 at 8:00
At the legendary..
Music Hall Jazz
350 Madison
Downtown
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Admission Adv. 12.00. Door/ 15.00
Tix available online at:
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With performances that have been viewed more than five million times on YouTube alone, Ben Sharkey has been delighting fans worldwide with his romantic style and velvet vocals on old swing and jazz standards that would make old Blue Eyes himself green with envy. His original compositions bear his soul and tug at the listener's heart strings. Ben Sharkey's striking good looks and impassioned music makes him a creative tour de force. Although often compared to contemporaries like Michael Bublé, Ben is actually more closely comparable to Mel Torme and Harry Connick, Jr, with his intimate interpretations of jazz classics and ability to make them sound fresh and new. His elegant renditions of the music of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Bobby Darrin (along with many others) are both powerful and personal. His original music (available on iTunes) is heartfelt and instantly catching!