HOLIDAY CLASSICS REMIXED
—like your family traditions, just turned up to 11.
This isn’t the “Little Drummer Boy” you sang with Grandma—on that record you loved so much you knew every skip by heart. Eight SE Michigan acts flip the classics, and every $1 vote = 1 vote for mentorship.
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HELP LOCAL KIDS & FAMILIESWATCH. VOTE.
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Every vote keeps matches connected and helps a young person feel seen, supported, and ready to dream bigger—right here in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, and Washtenaw counties. Your holiday cheer = more mentors, stronger families, and brighter futures.
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MEET THE ACTS
Huge thanks to our eight artists--BIG talent and even bigger hearts—who stepped up for the first-ever Big Holiday Battle of the Bands and put mentorship center stage.
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WESLEY AND THE CRUSHERSORGIN STORY: We are a rag tag band of galactic misfits. Running from the Evil Galactic Empire. While on the run, we encountered a mysterious being, with the power to bend time and space who, for reasons still unclear, sent us to the outer rim of a new galaxy, far, far away from our own. This being, "Wesley", gave us a single mandate, "Unite the galaxy of Earth before it's too late."
MENTORING ADVICE: 1) The past affects us but need not define us. 2) Failures are a byproduct of long-term success |
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NIKKI 'D' & THE SISTERS OF THUNDERORGIN STORY: Sisters of Thunder is a multi-generational family based Gospel, Blues & Sacred Steel Band that has a mixture of male and female musicians. Our sound include roots music, vocals harmonies all punctuated by Nikki D wild sacred steel guitar playing. We enjoy bringing Music with a Message that Ignite Joy, Inspire Hope and Impact Lives. What brought us to music was all of our parents who were Gospel singers and musicians. They poured the love of music in us and we've been doing this ever since. We've been performing as The Sisters of Thunder for 10 years
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MENTORING ADVICE: "You can only depend on God and yourself." ~ my Dad.
"Once you realize how awesome you are, you will never be quite again!" ~ a Friend
"Once you realize how awesome you are, you will never be quite again!" ~ a Friend
JOIN THE TEAMTeam links go live Oct 1st
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VICALELY & THE NON MUSIC MAJORSORIGIN STORY: We are a cover band from Michigan, Eastern Michigan University Students. Victor Aka Vicalely (Ukulele & Vocals), Joey Laurin (Baritone Ukulele Player), Alex Fenner (Cajon Player), Mallory Knadler (bass), and Sam Jacobson (fiddle).
. MENTORING ADVICE: Listen more and talk less. |
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JEREMIAH MACK & THE SHARK ATTACKORIGIN STORY: I'm Jeremiah Mack! I've wanted to be a musician since I was born, but really got into it in middle school, playing saxophone in the jazz band. I soon learned guitar and played in a few bands before forming Jeremiah Mack & the Shark Attack in 2012. Danarus Greene (drums) and James Johnson (bass) joined early on, and we recently added Emma MacWilliams (guitar and vocals) to the mix!
MENTORING ADVICE: An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Don't believe everything on the internet. |
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LOREN KRANZORIGIN STORY: I grew up in a musical family. The holidays always seemed to involve music, whether it was caroling, singing songs together on Christmas Eve, or later, playing holiday-themed gigs with my chosen family of musicians and collaborators. Music is a great way to celebrate - and it's as good as a blanket or a cup of hot cocoa to help you feel warm and cozy.
MENTORING ADVICE: 1) 'Never miss an opportunity to keep your mouth shut.' 2) See Number 1. |
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LANSINGOUTORIGIN STORY: Our chorus was founded in 1988 as the Greater Lansing Gay Men's Chorus. Over the years, we have changed names and rebranded to our current persona - LanSINGout. We are an open and welcoming organization that encompasses all individuals, all genders/identities, and orientations (we have a couple of allies in our ranks).
MENTORING ADVICE: Be yourself and Make A Joyful Noise. |
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FANGS & TWANGORIGIN STORY: This fun-loving three-piece is a toe-tapping mix of rock, blues, and bluegrass. They write songs about the monsters we grew up loving, and the sometimes complex social issues facing monster kind.
MENTORING ADVICE: Everyone benefits from a little kindness... even Bigfoot. |
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ANNA LEE'S CO.ORIGIN STORY: Anna Lee's Co. was founded by Colin Murphy. They play a mix of crowd-pleasing covers and original tunes written by various band members. Their collaborative style, a mix of musical backgrounds, makes for a wonderful mashup of genres and styles.
MENTORING ADVICE: I don't know what the future holds, but tomorrow would be a lot better with you there. |
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Locations:
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Contact UsPHONEDetroit - 313-309-0500
Ypsilanti - 734-975-0933 |
