Joe Marcinek Band Announces Midwest Tour Dates

Article Contributed by Ryan Neeley | Published on Tuesday, May 27, 2014

The Joe Marcinek Band (JMB) is proud to announce a series of midwest dates with special guests Allie Kral (formerly of Cornmeal), Natalie Cressman (Trey Anastasio Band) and Joe Hettinga (Strange Arrangement and Digital Tape Machine) with shows at Bells Brewery in Kalamazoo, MI on May 29th, The Mousetrap in Indianapolis, IN on 5/30, culminating with a free show at The Ale House Pub in Bradley, IN on 5/31.

Joe Marcinek Band is an ever evolving mixture of original compositions and incredible musicians.  Each show has a slightly different lineup and interpretation.  Fiddle player Allie Kral, who performed internationally with bluegrass band Cornmeal from 2003 to 2013 joins Marcinek and his bandmates for this run of shows along with Trombonist/Vocalist Natalie Cressman, a member of jazz/rock group Trey Anastasio Band, a side project of the band Phish, and Joe Hettinga of electronic act Digital Tape Machine and Strange Arrangement.

Guitarist/Founding Member Marcinek, who also plays keyboard for the band Fresh Hops, states.  " this run is exciting - we're taking different genres - bluegrass, electronica, rock, jazz and funk and fusing it into a sort of melting pot of music.   Each show is an experience like no other."

Also joing Marcinek are Janis Wallin (Bass), Pete Koopmans (Drums) and Rob Dixon (Saxophone).

Don't miss this exciting lineup!

Thursday, May 29th - Bell's Brewery - Kalamazoo, MI - Joe Marcinek Band w/ Allie Kral (formerly of Cornmeal), Natalie Cressman (Trey Anastasio Band), and Joe Hettinga (Digital Tape Machine/Strange Arrangement)

- with special guests Pleasant Drive and Fried Egg Nebula - 9pm - $8.00

Friday, May 30th - The Mousetrap - Indianapolis, IN - Indy Mojo Presents: Joe Marcinek Band w/ Allie Kral ( formerly of Cornmeal), Natalie Cressman (Trey Anastastio Band) and Joe Hettinga (Digital Tape Machine/Strange Arrangement) - with special guests Funky Junk - 10pm - $7.00

Saturday, May 31st - Ale House Pub - Bradley, IL - Joe Marcinek Band w/ Allie Kral ( formerly of Cornmeal), Natalie Cressman (Trey Anastastio Band) and Joe Hettinga (Digital Tape Machine/Strange Arrangement) - with special guest Todd Hazelrigg - 10pm - FREE SHOW