Artist description Five-piece Detroit-based heavy blues rock band. The Kingsnakes have been bringing their own blend of blues-based rock and roll to the Detroit area since the spring of 1998. In just 3 short years they managed to make be chosen as 1 of 8 finalists in The Palace of Auburn Hills' "Best Unsigned Band" competition. They were chosen out of over 250 entries from across the state.

Music Style Heavy Blues Rock

Musical Influences Black Crowes, Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, MC5, Iggy Pop

Similar Artists Black Crowes, Stone Temple Pilots, MC5

Artist History The Kingsnakes have been bringing their own blend of blues-based rock and roll to the Detroit area since the spring of 1998, when they took the job of house band at a hole-in-the-wall dive in the pits of Inkster, Michigan, called Fire and Ice. After playing a few months as the house band, they quickly moved on to bigger and better gigs. Notably playing for hundreds at the infamous Hash Bash in Ann Arbor and opening for The Detroit Music Awards Best Local Band, The Howling Diablos, at Ann Arbor radio station WIQB's "Summer Shindig" at Barnstormers in Whitmore Lake. The band formed when lead guitarist Daniel Rossi brought rhythm guitarist K.R. Broderdorf and bassist Tommy Diaz together. The search for a singer ended soon after when they heard the soul-touching vocal chords of singer Thomas Mann. Two months later, they crossed paths with drummer Steven Pelloni and The Kingsnakes were born! "You guys sound GREAT!" emphasized 89X disc jockey Kelly Brown at Detroit's Whitney Restaurant, where they played with Solid Frog to a packed house at the Windsor radio station CIMX 89X's 'Garden Party at The Whitney'. "I had you as one of my top three bands" said Detroit Free Press writer, and judge of the Palace’s Opening Act contest, David Lyman. "You guys are definitely Detroit rock and roll!" The Kingsnakes were one of eight bands chosen as finalists in the contest. Over 250 bands from across the state entered the contest. Currently, the band is working on and recording their upcoming CD at The Loft Studio in Saline MI. They are using every opportunity to play in and around the Detroit area to showcase their material. Check the gigs page at www.thekingsnakes.com for concert info. Places The Kingsnakes have played: Alvin's - Detroit, Barnstormers - Whitmore Lake, Fire and Ice - Inkster, Harpers - East Lansing, Harvey's on the Mall - Kalamzoo, MI, Hash Bash - Ann Arbor, Lakepointe Yacht Club - Livonia, Lili's 21 - Hamtramck, Meadowbrook Music Festival - Rochester, MI, Memphis Smoke - Royal Oak, Military St. Music Cafe - Port Huron, MI, Mr. B's - Clarkston, Mr. Sports - Redford, Rivertown Saloon - Detroit, Rosie O'Grady's - Ferndale, Scalici's Underground Lounge - Allen Park, T.C. Gators - Canton, The Brass Tap - Warren, The Library Pub - Novi, The Magic Bag - Ferndale, The Token Lounge - Westland

Group Members Thomas Mann - Vocals Danny Muggs- Lead Guitar K.R. Broderdorf - Rhythm Guitar Steven Pelloni - Drums Tommy Diaz - Bass Guitar

Press Reviews Beginning three years ago in hopes of rockin' the Motor City, they managed to strut their stuff at Ann Arbors' Hash Bash last year. This blues based straight in-your face rock'n'roll group consists of Thomas Mann on vocals, Daniel Rossi on lead guitar, K.R. Broderdorf on rhythm guitar, Tommy Diaz on bass and Steven Pelloni on drums. Their sound is derived from an MC5/Black Crowes type of vibe and their great lyrics are offset beautifully by Thomas Mann's intense voice. -Aimee Spencer, Real Detroit Magazine March 2-8, 2000

Location Detroit, MI - USA

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