Based in Ann Arbor, MI, Chirp is a four-piece band that does their fair share of genre-hopping. Often playing in the styles of progressive rock/funk and jazz-fusion, their sound maintains a melodic center. The group features a wide array of originals and covers in their live sets and puts together dynamic, high-energy shows. Though their music ties in many technical elements, an equal emphasis is put on grooving and keeping people moving. Chirp takes influence from Snarky Puppy, Steely Dan, Led Zeppelin, James Brown, Yes, Daft Punk, Vulfpeck, and The Beatles to name a few. 

Chirp has been hard at work since their formation in 2015, touring and recording consistently since the project began. Their fresh sound has taken them touring across the Midwest to play a large variety of venues and festivals. Chirp released their self-titled  debut studio album in March 2019 as well as three live-recorded EPs: "Live from Brownstown" (in-studio, 2016), "Live at Willis Sound" (in-studio, 2017), and “Live at Ann Arbor Summer Festival” (2018).  All of which have been met with great reception and have helped along with live performances to build an extremely enthusiastic fan base. Chirp is Jay Frydenlund, Brian Long, Sam Naples, and Patrick Blommel. 

Accomplishments: WYCE Jammies - Nominated for Album of the Year and Best Jazz Album (2020), WUMD Radio Battle of The Bands Winner (2018). Performed with Andre Foxxe of Parliament-Funkadelic (2018). Performed at Cowpie Music Festival (2019), Michigan Peace Festival (2018 headline), Sacred Vibes Music Festival (2017, 18), Buttermilk Jamboree (2018, 19), Ann Arbor Summer Festival (2018), Feral Fest (2019), Sweetgrass & Sage Burn Music Festival (2017, 18 headliner), Broken Branch Breakdown (2018 headliner). They have shared the stage with The Disco Biscuits, Marcus Rezak, Papadosio, Spafford (2x in 2019), Moon Hooch, Mustard Plug, Joshua Davis, May Erlewine, Broccoli Samurai, Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers, Earphorik, Ott, The Macpodz, Marbin, Dixon’s Violin, Of The Trees, EGi, The Jauntee, Desmond Jones and more

Ryan Yoskovich - Drums, Vocals
Ryan Stafford - Keys, Sax
Will Richardson - Guitar, Vocals
Danny Flynn - Bass, Vocals 

Known for magnetizing performances, chilling harmonies, and a unique style of jamming, Detroit's funky fusion band Act Casual has been taking over the Midwest music scene by blending the blues, funk, long instrumentals, and tight pop tunes with infectious melodies. In the last few years, the group has seen an increased following of dedicated fans that brought them from jamming in a basement to playing sold out shows at iconic venues such as Ann Arbor’s The Blind Pig, Grand Rapids’ Tip Top Deluxe, and Mount Pleasant’s Centennial Hall. 

They have also made a name for themselves in the music festival circuit, headlining Livestock Music Festival and performing at Ann Arbor Hash Bash, Arts Beats & Eats, a Bernie Sanders rally, and many more, sharing the bill with national acts including Laith al-Saadi, members of Umphrey's McGee (Omega Moos), Larry McCray, Spafford, The Werks, Magic Beans, The Nth Power, Dizgo, EGi, Ultraviolet Hippopotamus, The North 41, Desmond Jones, and Zoofunkyou.

The presence they have built on stage and throughout the Midwest is undeniable, leading to press in Rolling Stone Magazine, The Detroit Metro Times, Local Spins, The Stratton Setlist, and Music Connection Magazine. The group released three singles within the last year to the tune of over 26,000 streams and is slated to release another single leading up to a full release later this year.

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Progressive jam band from Southeast Michigan.
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In the fall of 2013, another band's last minute cancelation left room for Adam Marth (guitar, vocals), Curtis Kuipers (bass), and Ryan Heisler (drums, vocals) to perform a set of mostly improvised music along with a few loosely structured tunes at a rock ‘n’ roll nightclub in Central Michigan. When asked what they were called, Big Sherb was chosen from a list of names they'd come up with over the course of a few pie-eyed summer nights. Following several more performances and the recording of three demo tracks, the trio decided to extend their family, making the addition of Ben Charles (keys, vibraphone, vocals) official shortly thereafter.

Big Sherb’s growing fan base has remained “Intact,” as the band continues to ‘shake booties like hands at a business meeting’. Their aptitude for effortlessly blending funk, electronic, rock, and fusion elements has helped them engage audiences at festivals and shows throughout the Midwest and has regularly lands them on bills supporting nationally touring artists on their Michigan stops.  

In the spring of 2015, Big Sherb released their debut EP “Intact” and soon found their music infiltrating college and public radio waves around Michigan. While continuously serving up their funk-focused grooves at some of the state’s most acclaimed music venues, they plan to stay busy throughout the year ahead, already making plans to return to the studio to record their second album. Creating music that can easily bounce across genre borders is no easy feat, but they appear to be up to the challenge. With each member bringing a diverse set of influences to the table, the shape shifting songs in their rapidly growing catalog are proof that time will only benefit Big Sherb.

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