The Listening Room: Guitar Talk

Patrick Clinton is a singer songwriter in the Southeast Michigan music scene. He writes folk songs. He sings in the style of 1950s and 1960s folk singers, and plays guitar. Some of the songs he's written are comical, and others are serious.

Chris Canas fronts a band which is very active in the Southeast Michigan music scene. He's also a DJ. His singing and guitar shredding are top notch. Many of the songs he has written are soulful blues, featuring the theme of growing up around the Detroit area.

Sydney Timbrook holds a BA degree in classical guitar from Eastern Michigan University. She plays in many jam bands in the Southeastern Michigan music scene.

Ray Brown is a talented singer and rapper. He performs in Southeast Michigan, as well as Northwest Ohio. His nad percussion skills are top-notch, and he plays the congas for us during this episode.

Joe Tuckey is the drummer from the Tecumseh Big Band. They play 1940s era music with a full lineup. Joe is well versed in jazz, and brings his own style and leadership the the music.

Micah & Ky are two members of the band "The Blank"...

Emily Slomovitz teaches lessons at OZ's music store in Ann Arbor. She plays the fiddle, is classically trained, and performs with the band Gemini.

Kat Steih is a vocal teacher, and the lead singer of the band "The Ferils".

Stuart Benbow is a singer songwriter, who is active in the Southeast Michigan music scene.

Joyce Lancaster is the lead singer of the band 42 North.