The Hummingbirds w/ The Radio Gang, Powell Conley and Greg Poulos


We would be hard pressed to pick a Trinity House favorite, but one thing we would guarantee is that the Hummingbirds would be near the top of the list.  We were sad to learn that one of our favorite groups is getting ready to move to Florida in the months ahead.  Rachel and Steve have made some great music over the last several years.  Steve's guitar work and Rachel's sweet vocals make their beautiful songs stand out from their country counterparts.  We knew we had to have them play Trinity House one more time before they head south.  Joining them for this evening will be the Radio Gang, Powell Conley and Greg Poulos..

The Hummingbirds are certainly creating a buzz of their own.  You can expect a twangy mix of memorable melodies and sweet harmonies from this unique "electro-coustic" duo.  Talented multi-instrumentalist Stephen Grant Wood adds his telecaster twang into the mix, while songwriter, Rachel Lynn lays down the rock steady rhythm with the acoustic guitar.  

Their full length self-titled release was voted as "Best Country Album" in the 2006 Detroit Music Awards.  The songs on the CD, co-written by the duo, tell tales of love, loss, happiness, and heartache.  Their roots style Americana sound is unique and the songs quickly pull in audiences for a closer listen.  Much inspiration for the group comes from the country classic sound of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s  as well as from some of the best influences in American music today such as, Lucinda Williams, Wilco, Steve Earle, and many others.  

The Hummingbirds are currently touring the midwest region, and are working on a second full length album, due out later in 2009.  They were just nominated for three more Detroit Music Awards in 2008 (Outstanding Country Instrumentalist, Outstanding Country Vocalist, and Outstanding Country Group).

The Radio Gang is a classic country group made up of veteran musicians with deep country music roots. The group is fronted by Andy Baron and they put the class in classic country.  The Hummingbirds said these gentleman have been major inspirations for their music.  They're honored to be sharing the stage with these talented musicians.

Greg Poulos has been playing music since age seven, when he began studying piano.  It wasn't until 1987 that he took a few guitar lessons and found the perfect instrument for performing.

While attending Western Michigan University, Greg studied the Grateful Dead songbook, learning nearly every Dead original. From this experience, he was exposed to a wide variety of amazing music, including traditional and modern bluegrass, blues, Appalachian folk songs, and jazz.  Greg recorded and released his first solo album of original songs titled Change Your Life.

Powell Conley is formerly a member of The Huron Valley Boy's and is now fronting his own "End Of The Road Band".

Don't miss this chance to send the Hummingbirds off with our best wishes.  They're sure to be back, if not as often.