Weekend Riff: Middle of the Mitten, Echoes of Pink Floyd and More
Friday and Saturday: Middle of the Mitten
takes over SCENE Metrospace in East Lansing on Friday and the Loft in Lansing
on Saturday. Check out the full details about the festival, plus an interview
with organizer Joel “Hodge” Heckaman, in this week’s LSJ What’s On. Check out one of the performers, Maria Rose & the Swiss Kicks, above.
Saturday: Echoes of Pink Floyd bring their Pink Floyd tribute show to Jackson’s Michigan Theatre on Saturday. The 8-piece group has performed all over the Midwest since 2003, building a fanbase that loves their high-energy stage show and laser light spectacle. For more information, head to the band’s official website.
Plan on it: Funky fusion favorite the Mantras will perform at The Loft on Thursday, Jan. 31. The group is fresh off a year of major festival and club performances, 2013 will bring the release of their new album, “Jam Bands Ruined My Life!” The album was recorded with the help of friend and Umphrey’s McGee guitarist, Jake Cinninger. Check out more about the band via their official Bandcamp page.
