Central Michigan?

[Brian J. Doyle]

I am moving up to Alma, MI in the fall, and I am wondering where to go and who to look for in Central Michigan. Any good honky tonk acts to check out? Steel players? Good music in general? I'm guessing that the Lansing area would have the most to offer, but any tips from those of you who live in or have traveled through this area would be greatly appreciated.

[Ray Montee]

The Steel Guitar King of Northern Michigan is a likely candidate for being 'inside the loop'......
Gerald Ross.

Personally, I'd check with him if I was in need.

[Russ Wever]

Get in touch with Danny Hullihen.
He's a great player, and he also
operates Jag-Wire Strings.
He's about an hour above where
you're going and, as they say,
has his 'finger on the pulse'
of what's going on.
~Russ

[Brian J. Doyle]

Thanks for the tips guys.

[Danny Hullihen]

Thanks for sharing the info Russ for Brian.

Brain, contact me when you get up here and I'll fill you in on what's happening around here. I'm also the President of the Michigan Steel Guitar Association.

[Brian J. Doyle]

Thanks, Danny. I'll be sure to give you a shout.

[Tony Kotula]

Hi Brian... look up the "Dusty Chaps" band and the "Beveridge Bro's." in the Grand Rapids area!
Dale (dusty chaps) Thomas toured with many great players.
Including Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown! Good Luck!!

[Drew Howard]

I play pedal and non-pedal in Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Kalamazoo, wherever. I'll be @ Wheatland again this year in Remus, giant folk festival west of Mt. Pleasant.

Click tour on my website www.drewhoward.com.

I play with Deiliah Dewylde a lot.