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Steppin' In It & Shout Sister Shout on BackStage Pass

10p Thu. Feb 11 on WKAR-HD/23
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Steppin' In It delivers old-time country swing and blues and originals from singer/songwriter Josh Davis. When singer Rachael Davis steps on stage, the ensemble becomes Shout Sister Shout, offering '30s/'40s jazz in a string-band style that anyone can enjoy. Known for a bluesy ballads, torchy swing, American jazz and folk repertoire, and featuring Davis' gilded voice on vocals, Shout Sister Shout brings the charm of swing-era classics to a new generation.
Featuring selections from Steppin' In It's latest CD, Simple Tunes for Troubled Times and much more.


first aired 1/7/10
Big Willy on BackStage Pass

A driving guitar and brassy sax punctuate the songwriting of Lansing's C.W. Rideoutt. | #203

first aired 1/21/10
String Doctors on BackStage Pass

Good humor, hot-picking and great tunes with Michigan mainstays Joel Mabus, Ray Kamalay. | #205

first aired 2/4/10
Huckleberry Groove on BackStage Pass

This horn-heavy pop/funk/soul band from Michigan packs energy and a feel-good vibe. | #207

Thursday, May 27, 2010 10:00 PM
Best of BackStage Pass

BackStage Pass provides front-row center seats for performances from Michigan’s most talented musicians. | #209

first aired 1/14/10
organissimo on BackStage Pass

Soul jazz from mid-Michigan's internationally acclaimed organ trio led by Jim Alfredson. | #204

first aired 1/28/10
Jen Sygit and Spare Change on BackStage Pass

Bluesy folk with an edge from Lansing-based singer/songwriter Jen Sygit. | #206

Thursday, February 11, 2010 10:00 PM
Steppin' In It & Shout Sister Shout on BackStage Pass

Old-time country swing and swing-era jazz classics from two of Michigan's hottest acts. | #208

first aired 10/6/09
Orquesta Ritmo on BackStage Pass

Big band salsa from Michigan, a dance favorite led by Mike Eyia. | #201

artists and airtimes subject to change

Coming Up | more...

Steppin' In It - Premiere
Thu. Feb 11 at 10p | HD/23
Steppin' In It
Sat. Feb 13 at 9p | WORLD
Huckleberry Groove
Sat. Feb 13 at 11p | HD/23
Orquesta Ritmo
Thu. Feb 18 at 10p | HD/23
Orquesta Ritmo
Sat. Feb 20 at 9p | WORLD
Steppin' In It
Sat. Feb 20 at 11p | HD/23
Root Doctor
Thu. Feb 25 at 10p | HD/23
Root Doctor
Sat. Feb 27 at 9p | WORLD

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