Doors open at 7 - Music at 7:30 - $20 advance tickets - $25 at the door
Seated listening room style show - General Admission - All ages
Long time musical compadres, Justin Avdek and Eric Engblade have released new recordings into the world and will celebrate with a special collaborative live show at The Alluvion.
Justin Avdek with "Songs For Cowboys (For People Who aren't Cowboys)" - Songs reminiscent of old folk songs and spaghetti westerns, with modern lyrical styling.
Eric Englade with Plant Our Trees Vol.1 & 2 - A quasi-Folk Rock opera, telling stories with soaring vocals, and exciting arrangements.
Expect cross-pollination with band members in both groups, and colorful originality.
JOINED BY:
Loren Kranz - Drums
Justin Wierenga - Pedal Steel
Dutcher Snedeker - Keys
JUSTIN AVDEK
Justin Avdek is a Multi-instrumentalist/Producer from Michigan who has collaborated and played with many artists such as Earth Radio, War and Treaty, Seth Bernard, Mark Lavengood and played on soundtracks such as Narco Wars on Nat Geo and an Emmy Award Winning Soundtrack for PBS’ The Last Artifact. His latest record “Songs For Cowboys (For People Who Aren’t Cowboys)” showcases his depth as a singer/songwriter.
His influences and music moods span across the board, always twisting and turning. From singer/songwriter to through composed mind trips. Always attempting to push the envelope, while keeping the listener engaged.
ERIC ENGBLADE
Eric Engblade's music tells great tales of mystic marvels, advent, and adventure! From the “homegrown, handmade, work of art” of 2008’s ‘The Northern Skies - Drake’ (On The Town, Grand Rapids, MI) to the “authenticity and soulful vocal delivery” of 2024’s ‘Compass’ Engblade has gained attention as a “one of West Michigan's most in-demand musicians” and as a “top-drawer songwriter” (John Sinkevics -Local Spins).
He is the modern Michigan Ringmaster: Theatric in his antics; Silly in his nature; Swing in his tempo; A showman thoroughly rooted and suited in the art of illustrating a vision, taking listeners on a mission, from his heart to yours.
Check out his latest project Plant Our Trees.
DUTCHER SNEDEKER
Dutcher Snedeker is a Grand Rapids pianist with a long history of being involved in the Michigan music scene. Growing up in a musical family, he was surrounded by different music styles that continue to inspire his multifaceted interest in music, whether it’s exploring different genres or taking on work in other music industry roles.
Dutcher Snedeker currently performs with Earth Radio, Normal Mode, Mark Lavengood and occassionally with passion projects like Monsters’ Impromptu, the West Michigan New Music Collective, and Blushing Monk. He also has worked with all sorts of recording studios as a session artist.
LOREN KRANZ
A drummer, multi-instrumentalist, and singer-songwriter from the Mitten State. Known for his prolific work with many artists all across the mid-west such as Erin Zindle & The Ragbirds, Mark Lavengood, The Rupple Brothers, and so many more music festival mainstays. In addition to being a multi-talented sideman on stage, Loren also leads his own solo projects and bands. Often times singing and drumming simultaneously.
JUSTIN WIERENGA
Justin Wierenga is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, band leader and session musician with a primary focus in guitar, pedal/lap steel guitar, and dobro. After playing professionally for over a decade in many styles of music, Wierenga has forged a unique singular voice for himself.
Wierenga may be the ultimate sideman. This incredibly talented guitarist who grew up in New Era, now calls Grand Rapids home. For years he’s been an in-demand musician providing amazing textures and guitar enhancements to a wide variety and styles of rock and blues and more.
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