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Ann Arbor's jazz rock outfit, The Macpodz, throw some of the coolest parties around. With a little bit of everything in its musical grab bag, The Macpodz easily please music lovers, from fans of far out jazz to those rootsy jam band-style grooves. The inventor and namesake of its own brand of funky dance music, coined 'disco-bebop,' The Macpodz pay homage to kinky musical concoctions like the groovy, unstructured big band instrumental works of the late, great Frank Zappa with psychadelic tinges of sunglasses-and-afro era Miles Davis. With two solid albums under its belt and a slew of foot-shuffling fans across the region, The Macpodz impress as only an open-minded band can, taking the core of genuine American music and tossing in tasteful touches of world music grooves and lots and lots of swinging horn licks that rouse and comfort all at once. Join us for their debut performance here at the pub!

With the release of their debut EP “Innocence Isn’t Easy”, Scarlet Oaks unveil five well-crafted songs that cover genera such as folk, soul, garage, indie and classic country. With new beginnings come new opportunities and challenges. Founding members Steve McCauley and Noelle Christine Lothamer had both We come from “rock and roll” backgrounds, but Noelle had never played with someone who had such a strong folk and country influence on their song writing. Likewise, Steve had never played with someone who had such a pension for vocals and harmonies. By combining each of their talents and shortcomings, along with there love of classic American music, the two forged the sound that defines Scarlet Oaks. With the addition of their newest members, Joe Lavis on bass and James Anthony on lead guitar, the line up was complete. We have been waiting a long time to have Scarlet Oaks come to Holland, join us for their debut performance here at the pub!

Never before in Northwest Indiana has so many great craft beers been assembled in one location and at one festival then at the inaugural Valpo BrewFest to be held in Downtown Valparaiso on Saturday, October 2.
Sample over 125 different styles of beers from America’s best craft brewers and vote for your favorite Indiana craft beer as we award the coveted HOOSIER BREW award to the top vote recipient. Valpo BrewFest is a celebration of the great craft beer and the cool people that enjoy it. Cheers to Ya!

General Admission Tickets-$35
VIP Tickets-$55
Designated Driver Tickets-$15

New Holland Brewing Co. is proud to be a sponsor of the Grand Rapids Marathon again this year. In anticipation of this year's marathon on October 17th we are holding "Beer Runs" leading up to the race.

These beer runs will be held on the first Tuesday of the month at several locations with the final run at the Corner Bar on October 5th. For $5 you will be provided with a map for the beer run that will take you on a short run that will wind up back at Corner Bar. After the run you will receive 1 New Holland beer, complementary appetizers and a chance to win some cool door prizes. If you have completed 4 out of the 5 Beer Runs you will receive a Beer Run T-shirt. T-shirts will also be on sale for $15.

Half of your $5 entry fee will be donated to a local charity.

Groove Merchant was started in early 2005 by organist Paul Lesinski drummer Fred Knapp. In 2006, in came guitarist Michael Drost just back in West Michigan after almost a decade as a first call player on the Chicago music scene. They also added saxophonist Johnny Gist to the band who brings years of experience playing in the areas best Blues, R&B, and Jazz groups. Organist Paul Lesinski brings a mastery of the jazz language as well as the rock and pop tradition. Drummer Fred Knapp is one the top jazz drummers in West Michigan and brings years of experience to the band. One thing that is special about this band is that each member has contributed to our song repertoire which gives us a very diverse sound pulling in all are different influences.

Ethan Keller is a singer, songwriter, and son-of-a-preacher-man. Playing a wide spectrum for over a decade, Keller uses folk, rock, & jazz guitar styles, while his soulful, youthful voice and poetic lyrics naturally dive to spiritual depths. Keller may employ Milwaukee’s living musicals legends for a combo, or a loop machine for a solo gig, but every show is original and fresh.

Ethan Keller’s full-length 2006 debut, “Face Light”, garnered critical praise, and 2008’s “One Way” EP, is being added to college and internet radio across the country. Having has sold over 10,000 records, and played in 35 states, Ethan relentlessly perseveres; always performing recording, and creating what a listener recently called, “music with a purpose.”

Hailing form Grand Rapids, MI, A.B! & Coconut Brown was conceived in the summer of 2005 and is the brainchild of front man, Adrian Butler. After a few sparse gigs between '05 and '07, the current lineup was finalized in late December of '07. During the spring of 2008, AB added trombonist, Josh Usadel to further thicken the horn section.

The sound of A.B! and Coconut Brown is an organic blend of bass, drums, electric guitar, keys and horns synthesized with a MPC 2000. This mixture of hip-hop beats, infused with elements of jazz, pop, rock, reggae and old-school funk is truly unique. Chief lyricist and MC, Butler, raps about topics ranging from space travel, politics, social issues, personal experience and female situations. His rhymes are touched with smart humor and satirical overtones.

ABC Brown has been gigging virtually non-stop on the West Michigan club circuit throughout 2008. They have played all the major local venues and festivals. The band even played 3 shows in one day in the fall of 2008! A.B! & Coconut Brown is currently working hard to break out into major markets such as Detroit, Chicago and beyond in 2009.

The Twin Cats are a 5-Piece Jazz-Funk band, based out of Indianapolis, Indiana. The Twin Cats were founded by identical twins Adam and Seth Catron, (drums and guitar/vocals, respectively). Cameron Reel (bass guitar) and Phil Geyer (keys) were added to the group shortly after the twins began playing together. The Twin Cats' sound was completed by the addition of Indy jazz artist, Nick Gerlach (sax/flute).

From intimate venues to outdoor festivals, this group loves to entertain: Playing festivals such as 10KLF, Summer Camp, and F.U.N.K. Festival, have given the band the pleasure of sharing the bill with some of the top touring acts in the country. The Twin Cats have also had the opportunity to open for artists such as The Greyboy Allstars, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Rusted Root, and Here Come the Mummies.

Though easily recognized by the identical twins, ultimately, The Twin Cats are best recognized for their innovative funk grooves, fused with unforgettable jazz melodies. They never have trouble engaging a crowd.

This is the Twin Cats debut performance here at the pub! They will be opening for our Groove Walk band and this show is FREE!!

More Than Lights is Zach Combs, Unicus Harry, Natalie Fine, Reuben Rodriguez, Matiu Unga, Corey Hess, and Jellyfish Josh. Together, they make fresh music. All sorts of it. It brings together hippies, hip-hop heads, hipsters, hamsters, and everyone else under the sun.

After playing shows across the country for over five years, the band released their debut album "The Electric Prescription For All Your Funky Illz" in November of 2009 to wide acclaim. In addition to seeing radio play across U.S. and Canada, its songs were licensed for television shows on E!, VH1, MTV, and Bravo.

After spending the first half of the year touring and festival hopping around the country, More Than Lights is back in the studio preparing their second effort set to release by the end of the 2010.

We are excited to have them in the house for the fall Groove Walk!!!

The Sanger Brothers Band serves up a heartfelt slice of Americana. Americana is roots music influenced by rock, country, jazz, & blues. The Sanger Brothers combine these elements to create their eclectic sound. Although they moonlight as a cover band their original sound is influenced by bands like The Jayhawks, Old 97’s, Uncle Tupelo, John Prine, Bob Dylan, & Tom Petty. Most songs start in acoustic form, and grow from there.

The Red Sea Pedestrians are a one-of-a-kind, full-blown, instrument-swapping fusion between tradition and the here-and-now. We’re talkin’ high-energy world-beat grooves, hypnotic laments from the earth, songs of celebration and wonder: a warped and beautiful blend of Klezmer, Greek, Gypsy, Celtic, Jazz and American Roots, all filtered through the band’s original vision.

RSP are a melting pot of six distinct singer/songwriters, almost a self-contained variety show. Their sound is first defined by the sweet interplay between clarinet and violin, and is colored by three fine singers and multi-instrumentalists and an amazingly facile drummer. Together, they provides the backbone to a musical experience that is both harmonically and rhythmically gratifying. All of these musicians are also students of the great records of the sixties (notably late Beatles), and hence they have created a realm that is both comforting and challenging to the listener. Multi-layered lyrics, rich harmonies, and masterful playing complete the story.

Their captivating live shows and ambitious CDs have been getting rave reviews and building an energetic buzz throughout Michigan’s independent acoustic music community, including the garnering of nominations for two WYCE Jammie Awards: Best World Beat Album & Best Debut World Beat Artist.

Join us for their debut performance here at the pub!!

Half Pint Jones is a colorful five-piece project of sophisticated funk, jazz, and rock sprinkled with the musical flavors of New Orleans. This dynamic group was birthed during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and is rooted to staying true to all musical and spiritual influences; keeping their music honest and fresh. Based in South Bend, Indiana, these five musicians have come together to express a new, organic, manner of story-telling and musical improvisation, while maintaining a completely relatable sound.