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The Reason You came are a Detroit based country variety band performing over 200 shows a year at venues across Michigan and around the country including Tin Roof, House of Blues Cleveland, Old Crow Chicago, Isle Casino and many more. Hits from yesterday and today along with your requests delivered with class and style.

Kenny Parker’s blues education began with the Beatles in the early 1960s, but it wasn’t long before he discovered the roots of their music. Parker grew up in Albion, Michigan and began playing in his first band, the Esquires, at 14. He discovered Albert King and B.B. King in high school via the local record store, and he took his inspiration from them. After graduating from Eastern Michigan University in 1976 and took a job in a Cadillac factory while looking around for the right opportunities to play blues at night. He began working with a paragon of the Detroit scene, Mr. Bo (Louis Bo Collins), and later joined the Butler Twins. While Parker toured Europe with the Butler Twins, JSP founder John Stedman heard him and decided to sign him up for his own recording. The Butler Twins accompanied Parker on his debut recording “Raise The Dead,” where he was also backed by harp master Darrell Nulisch, best known for his work with Anson Funderburgh and the Rockets

Hollis Jordan is a soulful, dynamic singer known for blending heartfelt lyrics with smooth, captivating vocals. With a style that moves effortlessly between contemporary pop, R&B, and soul influences, Hollis brings authenticity and emotion to every performance. Passionate about connecting through music, Hollis Jordan continues to win audiences over with a fresh sound and undeniable stage presence.

George Montelle is a powerhouse Detroit Songwriter and Performer. His music Features core elements of Pop, R&B, Rock, Soul and Hip-Hop

My music comes from within. A feeling, an expression of life's moments summed up into musical notes from me to you.

Austin Scott

Austin Scott has been writing and performing his music for over 15 years. Born and raised in Detroit, MI, he also spent some time living and performing in Nashville, TN before moving back to the D to continue building his career. A gifted songwriter, he has released 4 albums on iTunes and is currently working on a new project. He has been seen on stages across Michigan, and has been heard around the world with airtime on radio stations as far as the Netherlands.

While his primary genre is Country, Austin also includes hints of Rock, Pop and Folk into his sound, creating a unique blend loved even by those who “don’t like Country.”

Bob Mervak has been an active member of the Detroit music community since 1997, and has worked with many of the musicians who embody its collective talent. He has worked with pianists Matt Michaels and Gary Schunk, bluesman Johnnie Bassett, Colton Weatherston, Chuck Brodsky, Grammy award-winner Tim Marks, Beth Stalker, Ben Sharkey, Liz Larin, and a host of others. He performs in various settings, has toured extensively, and is equally capable on stage and in the studio. He has led and developed the Bob Mervak Trio for 11 years and recently enjoyed working as a sideman for Brett Lucas and Thornetta Davis. Bob has been creative and artistic director of the St. Columban Concert Series in Birmingham, which showcases the finest talent in Detroit and beyond.

Weatherston is a fine jazz guitarist, and he's assimilated the styles of players like Wes Montgomery and Chet Baker into his own clear tone, while his singing voice is warm, comfortable, and familiar-sounding.

Lauren LaStrada, is an actress, singer, published author and motivational speaker. She is the recipient of 6 Best Actress Awards and 5 nominations, for her work in Stage and Film. She is a member of SAG-AFTRA and The Actors Equity Association for professional theatre. As a youth, she studied classical piano, violin, french horn, latin dance and is also a former competitive figure skater. Lauren is alumni of The Lee Strasberg Theater Institute and The Detroit School of Arts.