Ben Steel and His Bare Hands: January Performance Recap & Upcoming Appearances
Submitted by John Denomme
Ben Steel and His Bare Hands returned to Marge’s Bar & Grill in Grosse Pointe Park on Sunday, January 15th, for their regular monthly engagement. The band performed from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., and with the following Monday being MLK Day, many treated the evening like a Saturday night celebration—great food, familiar faces, and classic tunes.
For those who may not know, Ben Steel and His Bare Hands is a spinoff of the well-loved Balduck Mountain Ramblers. As we head into the busy “Irish Season,” fans of either group can look forward to several upcoming performances:
Upcoming Dates:
- Sunday, March 4th – Coffee House Series, Sterling Heights Community Center. (Times TBD. Info: 586.446.2751)
- Sunday, March 11th – Corktown St. Patrick’s Parade, live at Nemo’s Bar, 1384 Michigan Ave., Detroit. Music from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Friday, March 16th – Annual Fundraiser for the Historic Players Playhouse, 3321 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit. 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Tickets: $25 in advance / $30 at the door, includes dinner, snacks, and beer. (Reservations: 313.259.3385 – Joyce)
- Saturday, March 17th – St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, Nemo’s Bar, 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
We hope to see you along the way this season!
About Ben Steel and His Bare Hands:
Formed in 1999 by members of the Balduck Mountain Ramblers, Ben Steel and His Bare Hands blends elements of classic country, blues, folk, bluegrass—and whatever else strikes the mood.
Band Members:
- Kevin Taylor – guitar, mandolin, dobro, pedal steel, banjo, vocals
- Gerry Castle – guitar, mandolin, banjo, harmonica, vocals
- John Denomme – bass, guitar, vocals
Marge’s is an ideal spot for Ben Steele – the bar and our repertoire both come from deep in a prior century. We play the sort of music you might have heard on a staticky AM car radio late at night on a long road trip, broadcast on a 50000 watt station from a southern state you’ve never visited. And once you step into Marge’s, you’ll immediately understand why this is a good fit. We hope to see you there.
Thanks for the comment. I see you guys are playing from 6pm-9pm. A couple parents have asked me about local shows to take their kids to. Does Ben Steel recommend kid’s coming to their shows?
Our shows are pretty family friendly; however, not really “kids” shows. We’ve had many families come to various venues where we play – should be a good time for the whole family.
Thanks
Gerry Castle
Ben Steel
That’s great to know thanks Gerry. I will let people at our academy know that your shows are good for all ages.