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Good Cookies on BackStage Pass | Ep. 708

Swinging, rocking, soulful blues from some of Michigan's most talented veteran players. WATCH NOW

Bandleader and drummer Mike Daniels brings together some of Michigan's most talented veteran players 
to perform "Messin' with the Kid" and "Bacon Fat."

In the band with Daniels are Steve Pinckney, guitar; Doc Yankee, keyboards; Dave Dudt, keyboards, trombone; Mike Smalley, bass; Gary Clavette, sax.

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

Watch it at video.wkar.org.

Ep. 708 first air 5/13/16

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 byMichigan State University Federal Credit UnionMichigan Council for Arts & Cultural AffairsNational Endowment for the Arts  

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