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Having a Ball: Best of Season 5

Season 5 Episode 514 | 57m 52s

Featuring jazz, rock, funk, blues and more. Artists include Phil Denny, Mardra and Reggie Thomas with the Rodney Whitaker Quartet, Lowdown Brass Band, Sugar Ray and the Bluetones, Maurice Davis Quartet, Elliot Street Lunatic, The Hard Lessons, Simien the Whale, Kevin Nichols and Blue Tuesday, Big Llou and the Bluesville Revue, Mustard Plug, and Funktion.

Aired: 05/15/14
BackStage Pass Season 10 is made possible with financial support from MSU Federal Credit Union and by viewers like you. Additional production support is provided by Zaytoon Mediterranean Grill, Homewood Suites by Hilton, and MessageMakers.
Extras
Have a dance party in your living room with Michigan musician Tunde Olaniran
"Stuck at home with the family driving you crazy? Try being in a band with them!
Soothe your soul with the musical musings of Willy Tea Taylor
Lighten your mood with electronic singer Tishmal and her song "Heavy."
Chase away those clouds with Joe Hertler and the Rainow Seekers and their song "Old Love."
Feeling so isolated you could scream? Shout along with Jesse Ray & The Carolina Catfish
Remember when life was simpler? Hit "Rewind" with the electronic pop of SIAS.
Keep calm and remember "Everything...Everything is going be alright!"
Take a break with the soothing sounds of Jack & The Bones and their song "Sideshow."
Artist and activist Tunde Olanarian leads a high-energy show featuring dancers and choir.