Artist description Detroit-based music inspired by everything grooving. We do extreme things for extremely hip people. Rudderhead Lounge has been in the making since its members were in diapers. Each song written by this quintet has been home-brewed from every member's daily lives growing up in the Detroit suburbs so Rudderhead Lounge (frequently shortened to RhL or the Lounge ) is a real band with real stories to tell. All five pieces of the band add an exciting edge to the sound and emotion of each song. The band’s soulful groove can not claim any one major influence and can only give credit to all musicians here and gone who put all their spirit into creativity. Rudderhead lounge offers edgy vocals and carefully crafted lyrics. The Rudderhead Lounge rhythm section starts with crispy piano chords and moody key lines reminiscent of intimate lounge acts. Add Bass licks that walk, run skip or strut and drum grooves that swing, jump, fly or drive. It doesn’t matter if it’s an emotional ballad, dance groove or a Latin run, it’s all part of the experience that is Rudderhead Lounge.

Music Style Rock and Roll flavored with bits of jazz and latin grooves

Musical Influences Dave Mathews, Bend Folds, Bare Naked Ladies, local talent, Jazz artists from the 70's and earlier...

Similar Artists Dave Mathews Band, Ben Folds, Bare Naked Ladies

Artist History Each one of the band's members grew up somewhere in the wet mitten that is Michigan. Josh Clemens and Joe Moultrup started writing together in early '99 and recruited Jared Saverino, Rick Waligora and Mike Schneider in late '00 to complete the group.

Group Members Josh Clemens - guitar and lead vocals, Joe Moultrup - keys and vocals, Mike Schneider - bass guitar and vocals, Rick Waligora - tenor, alto saxophone, Jared Saverino - Drums and percussion

Instruments acoustic guitar, electric guitar, keyboards, bass guitar, tenor/alto saxophone, drums

Albums self titled demo #1 and #2

Additional Info T-shirts, stickers - email rhlmailinglist@aol.com

Location Royal Oak / Detroit, Michigan - USA

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