Eight piece funktified extravaganza from Kalamazoo.

* The unique qualities and feel of DADGAD
* Irish guitar strumming techniques
* Use of muting technique with right hand
* getting the rhythmic feel of reels, jigs, and polkas
* sweet chords to get those overtones
* applying these techniques to a couple specific tunes

It is not only heart, but blood that unites the core of Roosevelt Diggs. At its base: Two brothers, Levi and Logan Duddles, who have spent a lifetime creating and writing music together. With the addition of the musical backbone of Jon Shears on the upright bass and Jeff Leitch on percussion, they transformed from two brothers picking on stringed instruments to a band with a fire inside.

Musically, Roosevelt Diggs finds itself in the long standing Michigan tradition of acoustic based music. Blending Folk, Country, Bluegrass, Blues, Rockabilly and Rock and Roll into a melting pot of true Americana, Roosevelt Diggs proudly carries on this tradition and brings a genuine approach to acoustic music.

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 of acoustic folk, blues, and gospel bring Bob Dylan vibes while his storytelling and humor have people comparing him to Paul Thorn.