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SUMMARY:Sammy Rae & The Friends - the GET DOWN
DESCRIPTION:For as much as Sammy Rae & The Friends may be a band\, this collective of dreamers and artists considers themselves a family first. That all-for-one and one-for-all camaraderie ignites their unforgettable and can’t-miss live shows\, which serve as a catharsis for both the musicians and their fervent audience. Fronted by singer/songwriter Sammy Rae and honed through years of touring\, the group is capable of flourishing in any spotlight thanks to its signature blend of palpable chemistry\, deft virtuosity\, and vocal fireworks. Their sound\, which has attracted new fans by the thousands in the past few years\, is a unique mélange of Sammy’s influences: classic rock\, folk and funk and sprinkled with soul and jazz. Rae has been building toward this moment since moving to NYC from Connecticut in her early 20s. Finding herself without a built-in peer group\, she simply built it herself: the literal and proverbial Friends. When she started playing shows\, she made sure the audience was part of the family too. Everything that’s happened since – from EP’s “The Good Life” (2018) and “Let’s Throw a Party” (2021) to sold-out shows in major markets and secondary markets alike across North American and the UK & Europe\, to high-profile festival sets around the world\, including Bonnaroo’s main stage\, Sound on Sound\, All Things Go\, and more – has been based on friends telling friends. After the release of their debut album “Something For Everybody” in 2024\, Sammy Rae & The Friends have come to represent more than just a band: they are a full-on movement being adopted with refreshingly diverse clientele. Sammy Rae and the Friends new singles “You Just Wanna Get With My Friend” and “Boogie All By Yourself” are out now!
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LOCATION:The Majestic Theatre\, 4140 Woodward Ave.\, Detroit\, Michigan\, 48201\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cory Wong featuring Dodie
DESCRIPTION:Cory Wong is a Grammy-nominated guitarist\, composer\, and producer celebrated for his explosive live energy\, razor-sharp funk grooves\, and boundary-pushing collaborations across genres. Known for blending the technical precision of jazz with the infectious spirit of funk\, pop\, and soul\, Wong has carved out a singular space as one of modern music’s most dynamic and joyful performers. \nA Minneapolis native\, Cory first rose to international prominence through his work with Vulfpeck\, where his rhythmic guitar playing and magnetic stage presence helped define the band’s sound and live aesthetic. He’s since built a prolific solo career\, releasing a steady stream of albums that showcase his unmatched versatility from horn-driven funk and instrumental fusion to expansive collaborations with artists including Jon Batiste\, The Jonas Brothers\, Bruce Hornsby\, Chromeo\, Billy Strings Victor Wooten and more. \nOn stage\, Cory Wong’s shows are a celebration of musicianship and connection\, equal parts precision\, humor\, and unbridled joy. His live performances with the Cory Wong Band and the Fearless Flyers have become must-see events for music lovers\, guitar enthusiasts\, and groove seekers alike. \nBeyond his work as a performer\, Wong has established himself as a visionary collaborator and creative force in the modern music landscape. His projects often extend into visual and digital storytelling including his self-produced variety series The Wongnotes\, and his work as host of the Wong Notes Podcast\, where he explores creativity and craft with fellow artists. \nWhether playing sold-out shows around the world\, producing albums for others\, or crafting his ever-growing catalog of original music\, Cory Wong continues to bring a sense of positivity\, playfulness\, and purpose to everything he creates.
URL:https://theark.org/event/cory-wong-featuring-dodie/
LOCATION:Royal Oak Music Theatre\, 318 W 4th St\, Royal Oak\, MI\, 48067\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lake Street Dive
DESCRIPTION:In the spring of 2025\, just a few short months after playing their near-sellout first show at Madison Square Garden\, and earning their first GRAMMY® nomination for 2024’s Good Together\, the members of Lake Street Dive – vocalist Rachael Price\, bassist/background vocalist Bridget Kearney\, drummer/background vocalist Mike Calabrese\, keyboardist/vocalist Akie Bermiss\, and guitarist/background vocalist James Cornelison – gathered to work on new music for what would become their very first independent release\, and ninth album\, What About Flamingos?. It was a year and a half journey\, and rather than working with a topical theme\, the band’s mission was taking a new approach to their recording process: live in a room together. The idea originated with Rachael. She explains\, “Something we’ve definitely heard from our fans for years\, is that they love our live shows\, but I realized that we’ve never achieved a live recording. And personally\, I wanted to be a part of the recording process from the beginning\, instead of going in after the band had done the track\, and then singing over that. So I sent an email to the band with all my thoughts and reasonings\, and everyone said\, ‘Let’s go for it.’”  \nAs songs were being written for the album\, bassist/background vocalist Bridget Kearney was inspired to write the title track “What About Flamingos?” after hearing a podcast interview with record producer Brian Eno\, discussing how awe-inspiring and unique life on planet Earth is. It  spurred her to write the mantra-like refrain “This might be the only place”\, and the song asks us to ponder everyday wonders we often take for granted (like flamingos)\, including the joy of being part of a band and making music with your friends for twenty-two years. This gratitude for what we have and the magic alive-ness of the “now” infuses the entire album\, and is embodied in the recordings.  \nMarking another first\, the band worked with two different producers\, on opposite coasts: GRAMMY®-nominated producer\, Philip Weinrobe (Adrianne Lenker\, Big Thief\, Cass McCombs) at Spillway Sounds in West Hurley\, NY\, and producer Jonathan Wilson (Father John Misty\, Angel Olsen\, Dawes\, Margo Price) at his Topanga Canyon Five Star Studios in Los Angeles\, CA. While the Upstate New York session brought the close intimacy of a cozy living room studio in winter\, the second round of recordings in the warmer and more open L.A. environment mirrored opening up their approach as well. Rachael remembers\, “When we went to Jonathan’s\, it became a choose-your-own-adventure for everyone.” Bridget adds\, “We were a little more lenient with the rules that we had imposed for ourselves. While we wanted to get that magic of us playing together\, we realized it’s not gonna be any less magic if I’m wearing headphones and I can hear the bass really well. We shifted to figuring out what each of us needs.” Calabrese reflects\, “Keeping as many firsts in our process seems to work. Sometimes you swing and you miss but it’s kinda cool because you get this other thing. For us it was a reminder to follow our instinct.”  \nLake Street Dive’s instincts have led them here: an album that is a document of shared moments of being in the moment\, and the joy and freedom of sharing that with their fans. This is not only the most live album they have ever made\, but also the most ALIVE. Akie Bermiss puts it this way: “It feels like it’s finished\, but yet it still has the potential to grow. It’s a living\, breathing thing\, like an organism\, not a relic of last year. This album is a testament to the band being alive now.”  \nThis might be the only place. So what about friends making music together? What about Lake Street Dive? What About Flamingos?  \nLake Street Dive has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 from every ticket sold goes to World Central Kitchen’s work providing meals in response to humanitarian\, climate\, and community crises\, along with organizations working to improve the lives of children around the world. 
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LOCATION:Masonic Temple Theatre\, 500 Temple St\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States
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