The name Michigan is derived from the Chippewa Indian word “meicigama” which translates into great water, and refers to the Great Lake. And perhaps our tears of happiness and sadness add to the dark-ribboned depths of those storied waters.
Somethings are immutable. The healing power of music is one such thing. Like a smooth shot of white lightning, the sounds of Greensky Bluegrass levels things out and calms a heated heart and buoys a hopeful one. It’s also the perfect accompaniment to the dwindling light of day. From Kalamazoo, Michigan these fine men are brethren to our precarious seasons, our big sky and a wilderness none too far away just outside our front doors. And the music made by Dave Bruzza, Paul Hoffman, Michael Bont, Anders Beck and Mike Devol is more than fiddles and twangy homespun goodness, it is both remedy and heartbreak. Their music ferries us away to a place less log-jammed with complications, allowing our hearts spill into the larger bastions of the great lakes that dot the compass our home state. Grab a copy of the band’s Handguns EP (2011), and with songs like, “Don’t Lie”, “Cold Feet” and the epical beauty “All Four” it’s hard to deny their longstanding talent. Oh this is wholesome music, satisfying the partaker on a deeper level with every listen. Come frame your moments with GSBG and know kinship. You can catch ’em live at The Loft (April 12th), the Magic Bag (April 13th), and at Bell’s Eccentric Café (April 14th). And for more great music check out Greensky Bluegrass on SoundCloud and on find additional tour dates and band info at www.greenskybluegrass.com. Peace. Continue reading “Greensky Bluegrass // Handguns EP”
