Entries by Chris Schleuder

Bluesdad

Bluesdad is a singer songwriter influenced by old time blues artists like Lightnin’ Hopkins and Big Bill Broonzy. Some call his style of play “front porch music.” Dad’s energetic mix […]

Megan Dooley Trio

Born and raised in Kalamazoo, Michigan- Megan Dooley has been performing regionally, nationally, and abroad for 24 years. Her music is an intelligent blend that bridges the gaps of soul, […]

Waltz Hour with Hawks and Owls

As a singer/songwriter and an award-winning musician, Bruce Ling is a student and keeper of the history of the timeless musical genre of time-savored traditional folk music, and paints musical […]

Slow Jam with Hawks and Owls

As a singer/songwriter and an award-winning musician, Bruce Ling is a student and keeper of the history of the timeless musical genre of time-savored traditional folk music, and paints musical […]

The Missing Generation

Kalamazoo’s The Missing Generation plays a punk-influenced loose brand of rock ‘n roll. Featuring the songwriting talents of Chris Schleuder (vocals, guitar), Abe Savas (vocals, guitar, bass) and Tim Sparling […]

Eagle Medicine Dancers

Vibrant, exciting, and extravagant dancing is the experience you can expect to get at a Indigenous gathering also known as Pow Wows. Be moved by the vivid and inspiring performance […]

The Music of Circle Pines

Big Bill Broonzy and Pete Seeger played together at Circle Pines Center in July of 1957.  Adam Gottlieb, Victor McManemy, and Bluesdad will share these influential songwriters and musicians stories […]

Great Lakes Brass Parade

Inspired by New Orleans, born of the Great Lakes: Great Lakes Brass draws from New Orleans traditions, where brass bands express the pulse of communities; celebrating life, mourning loss, and […]