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Chris Canas on BackStage Pass | Ep. 705

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Stacy Hoxsey
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WKAR-MSU
Chris Canas

Detroit-based Chris Canas brings the blues with a homestyle feel to a new generation. WATCH NOW

Enjoy a night filled with music of "Little Bluebird," with guest "Frog" Forgey and the title track of the new album "Would Ya Mind."

In the band with Canas are Angela Cottingham, vocals; Kevin Schoepke, bass; Michael Scott, drums; and Chris Nordman, keyboards.

Recorded at Michigan BluesFest 2015 in Lansing's historic Old Town district.

Watch it atvideo.wkar.org after first air

Ep. 705 first air 5/2/16

Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs has awarded a grant of $18,000 in support of BackStage Pass from WKAR. The award comes with a challenge to match the MCACA funds with individual contributions.  It's easy to Add Your Support Here
BackStage Pass is supported in part by
Michigan State University Federal Credit Union
Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs
National Endowment for the Arts
 

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