Musicole w/Michael C.
Attn: Michael Coleman
215 McDonald Ave.
McKenzie, TN. 38201
731-352-9366
MUSICOLE is definitely great music and entertainment for all to enjoy. These multi-talented musicians and vocalist are highly polished and professional. They keep their audiences absorbed in their stage performances.
THE BAND:
Michael Coleman is the founder and leader of Musicole. Michael began his extensive career in Benton Harbor, Michigan in 1971. After relocating to South Bend, Indiana he played with a number of bands whose musical sounds ranged from the classic jazz standards, to the foot stomping sounds of down home funk. Michael has shared the stage with such greats as The Impressions, Archie Bell, Clarence Carter, and The Platters.
John Goodlife is the man that keeps every foot tapping. He lays a strong steady grooving beat that is the backbone and signature for Musicole. John is no stranger to the stage. He is one of the most dynamic and exciting drummers in the business. Along with his strength as a drummer, he brings a fresh and dynamic style to the soul of Musicole.
Steve Heyn plays Bass. Steves backround as a member of The Transients an original band based in Los Angeles. As a member of The Transients they received air play in Los Angeles, to Munich, Germany. A very accomplished Bass player, Steve has added a well rounded sound to the Musicole unit.
Linda Heyn plays Keyboards and is an accomplished Vocalist. Earning a B.S. Degree from West Alabama University. Linda has shared the stage with such greats as Shirley King(BBs Daughter), Roger Johnson of (The Stanford Townsend Band), and Roy Hodge from the Roy Clark/Chet Atkins Band. Linda is real treat and brings a Bluesy, Soulful sound to the Musicole unit.
Lynne Christopher is the beautiful and talented woman who has graced the stages from Caesars to the Hyatt Regency. A native of Southern California literlly got her vocal training at home. Her mother , an opera singer and voice teacher helped Lynne perfect her three octave range. Although her adept in musical genre, her first love is jazz and Blues. For the past eight years Lynne has enjoyed a successful career in the Reno/Tahoe area, and is a warm and welcome addition to the Musicole sound.
Lane Cameron comes from a show business family and has been performing in front of audiences since the age of four. A very gifted Keyboardist, Guitarist and Vocalist. Lane has shared the stage with The Allman Brothers Band, Stephen Stills of Crosby, Stills & Nash Young. His versatility, showmanship and unique vocal and instrumental stylings have entertained audiences from coast to coast. Lane brings a mix of contemporary light rock, country, reggae and smooth jazz to the Musicole sound.
Together these fine multi-talented musicians have become one of the premier bands in the state of Nevada. Musicole plans to expand and take their show worldwide. Be on the look out for Musicole in your city and state.
For further information please contact us at:
Concepts West Agency
Reno, NV.
775-324-1922
MUSICOLE W/MICHAELC.
Attn: Michael Coleman
731-352-9366
BAND SUMMARY:
Musicole w/Michael C. is a multi-talented show band consisting of highly polished and professional musicians and vocalist. Michael Coleman is the founder and leader of Musicole and has performed professionally for 27 years and has 19 years of touring experience. Michael has toured with such artist as The Impressions, Clarence Carter, Archie Bell, and The Platters.
Musicole w/Michael C. currently consists of six multi-talented musicians and vocalist whose musical genre ranges from R&B to Jazz, Country to Pop. Coleman says bands today place themselves in of three categories. They either play for the whites, the blacks, or the kids. Musicole will not put ourselves in category or another. It is very important to entertain our audiences with sincerity as opposed to simply playing the latest dance hits.
Our goal is to work approximately 250-300 days a year. A major effort will be undertaken to perform the top 20 venues within the southeastern and the mid-west region returning to build a strong following of fans, local media, and club owners insuring a rising of performance fees.
Forty weeks on the road is preferrred, with 4 to 5 nights in terms of performances. To begin we are going to move towards weekenders, School gigs, especially concert settings will be used when available.
Musicole w/Michael C. is specifically designed to move our career in an orderly and profitable manner in what is for the most part an industry with very little clear cut parts to our success. We believe that being highly organized, realistic and true to our music and show our chances for total success are greatly enhanced. We respect the individual goals and desires by combining all like minded people we will work together for the common good of Musicole w/Michael C.
For further information please contact us at the address above. Thank-you!
Michael Coleman
Bandleader Musicole w/Michael C.
Yes, we're working the casino circuit through out Nevada and California. Yes, we love it! One of my most memorible moments was Chicago, Ill. summer of 1996. I was working with The Impressions and we were performing "People Get Ready" before 65,000 people. I was given a 5 minute solo before 65,000 fans. That was my most memorible moment.
Kool & The Gang, Hall & Oats, Earth, Wind & Fire, Quincy Jones, and George Clinton
Fender Guitars and Amps. All different products!
The new Musicole Cd "MCII" is finished and will become avaliable summer of 2006!.
