Bar None
Here's what happens when you take 3 of the most versatile and experienced multi-instrumentalists, throw in some great harmonies, and add a song selection that covers The Beatles to Taylor Swift to Merle Haggard: you get the best acoustic trio in the state - Bar None! Al Carmichael, Janel deVries, and Robert Bruce bring their love of acoustic music of all genres, to audiences with the accompaniment of guitar, violin, mandolin, banjo, bass, and keyboard. All three take turns singing lead, and can back each other up with beautiful 3-part harmony.
Al Carmichael is an award-winning singer, songwriter,and guitar player, whose awards include a gold record for writing the #1 country hit, "What Kind of Fool Do You Think I Am?", the Addy, the A-Team Award from Arista records, The Communicator Award, The Radio Festival Finalist Award, Best Country Songwriter by the Detroit Music Awards, and Best Detroit Guitarist by the Detroit News. He's written hundreds of songs, and has recorded music for commercials and corporate events for many years. Al has played with dozens of bands over the years in many different genres. Currently, you can see him perform solo, or with No One Else, Terrie Lea and the Mustangs, Blue Cat, and other configurations, when he's not playing with Bar None.
Robert Bruce, on bass, keyboards, and vocals, has extensive experience as a song writer, band leader, performer, producer, and sound engineer. He has worked on many commercials, movie sound tracks, and has performed on multiple albums. Robert has played with many Detroit area bands, including Bobby Lewis and the Cracker Jack Band. He currently plays with The Robert Bruce Group, a duo with Julie Anne, as well as Bar None.
Janel deVries, has been playing fiddle and mandolin with various bands in the area for many years, in addition to a classical string quartet. She has played with Terrie Lea and the Mustangs, Clay Underwood, Janis Leigh, and Crossroads, among others, and can be heard on recordings for those bands. She brings her love of harmony singing and acoustic music to this fantastic new trio.
Al Carmichael is an award-winning singer, songwriter,and guitar player, whose awards include a gold record for writing the #1 country hit, "What Kind of Fool Do You Think I Am?", the Addy, the A-Team Award from Arista records, The Communicator Award, The Radio Festival Finalist Award, Best Country Songwriter by the Detroit Music Awards, and Best Detroit Guitarist by the Detroit News. He's written hundreds of songs, and has recorded music for commercials and corporate events for many years. Al has played with dozens of bands over the years in many different genres. Currently, you can see him perform solo, or with No One Else, Terrie Lea and the Mustangs, Blue Cat, and other configurations, when he's not playing with Bar None.
Robert Bruce, on bass, keyboards, and vocals, has extensive experience as a song writer, band leader, performer, producer, and sound engineer. He has worked on many commercials, movie sound tracks, and has performed on multiple albums. Robert has played with many Detroit area bands, including Bobby Lewis and the Cracker Jack Band. He currently plays with The Robert Bruce Group, a duo with Julie Anne, as well as Bar None.
Janel deVries, has been playing fiddle and mandolin with various bands in the area for many years, in addition to a classical string quartet. She has played with Terrie Lea and the Mustangs, Clay Underwood, Janis Leigh, and Crossroads, among others, and can be heard on recordings for those bands. She brings her love of harmony singing and acoustic music to this fantastic new trio.
Drops of Jupiter Train
I Will Follow You Into the Dark Death Cab for Cutie
Falling In and Out Love With You / Amie Pure Prairie League
Rose Colored Glasses John Connely
Wildfire Michael Martin Murphy
Bartender's Blues James Taylor
Turn, Turn, Turn Byrds
You're Gonna Lose that Girl Beatles
Past the Point of Rescue Hal Ketchum
Crazy Love Poco
Morning Sky Dan Fogelberg
Liza Jane Vince Gill
Seven Bridges Road Eagles
Southern Cross Crosby, Stills, Nash
I'm in a Hurry Alabama
Into the Mystic Van Morrison
Black Water Doobie Brothers
Ghost in this House Allison Krause
Chains Patty Loveless
Strong Enough to be My Man Sheryl Crow
Dust in the Wind Kansas
Old Man Neil Young
Walk Away Renee Left Bank
Wildest Dreams Moody Blues
Can't Let Go Lucinda Williams
The Lucky One Alison Krauss
Blue Side of the Mountain Steel Drivers
You've Got a Lover Ricky Scaggs
Heaven's Just a Sin Away The Kendalls
I Will Follow You Into the Dark Death Cab for Cutie
Falling In and Out Love With You / Amie Pure Prairie League
Rose Colored Glasses John Connely
Wildfire Michael Martin Murphy
Bartender's Blues James Taylor
Turn, Turn, Turn Byrds
You're Gonna Lose that Girl Beatles
Past the Point of Rescue Hal Ketchum
Crazy Love Poco
Morning Sky Dan Fogelberg
Liza Jane Vince Gill
Seven Bridges Road Eagles
Southern Cross Crosby, Stills, Nash
I'm in a Hurry Alabama
Into the Mystic Van Morrison
Black Water Doobie Brothers
Ghost in this House Allison Krause
Chains Patty Loveless
Strong Enough to be My Man Sheryl Crow
Dust in the Wind Kansas
Old Man Neil Young
Walk Away Renee Left Bank
Wildest Dreams Moody Blues
Can't Let Go Lucinda Williams
The Lucky One Alison Krauss
Blue Side of the Mountain Steel Drivers
You've Got a Lover Ricky Scaggs
Heaven's Just a Sin Away The Kendalls
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