Hanzie Records

Nov 9, 2011

Dave Edwards Release: Pickin' Singles EP on Hanzie Records

Dave Edwards has just released “PICKIN’ SINGLES”, a 6-song EP for digital download and is now available on iTunes and CDBaby. “PICKIN’ SINGLES” was produced or co-produced by Hanzie CEO Bob Monteleone and recorded over the last 10 months at Nothing Fancy and Harmonie Park Studios. Featuring a warm blend of acoustic guitars, mandolin, accordion and upright bass, “PICKIN’ SINGLES” represents a new “back to the roots” approach by the longtime Detroit classic rocker. Lending a hand are prominent musicians keyboardist Jimmie “Bones” Trombley (from Kid Rock’s band), drummer Myles Rutledge (Stumbling Mice), bassist Ken Pesick and mandolin player Mitch Purdy (both from Acoustic Madness), vocalist April Monteleone (Belle Islanders), accordion player Mark Iannace (Jill Jack’s band) and pedal steel player Larry LaBeck (the Orbitsuns). Dave’s live band The Look roar through the Frankie Miller song (and only cover in the set) “Be Good To Yourself”.

“PICKIN’ SINGLES” includes “I’m Wondering” and “Rock And Roll Fever”, both released in early 2011 and receiving airplay on WDET/101.9 and WCSX/94.7. The EP also includes “I Found Love”, whose video achieved extreme exposure across the US and Canada.

May 10, 2011

Brian Blush in town to perform Luck and Trouble set!

Brian Blush is coming into Metro Detroit (via Tennessee) to perform a full set of Luck and Trouble material (plus some Refreshments?) with Bob Monteleone on Friday, May 13th. This performance will be a part of the weekend long Party For The Planet festival outside the Rochester Mills Beer Co. in downtown Rochester (400 Water St., Rochester, MI 48307). The band, with Brian & Bob on guitars and vocals, includes Ken Pesick on bass, Kent Elder on keys and Myles Rutledge on drums. The set will also feature special guest Ken McCauley. Music starts at 6PM with Hanzie artist Dave Edwards, followed around 7PM by Luck and Trouble and then at 9PM Broken Bravado featuring Scooter Jennings’ guitarist John Schreffler.

Nov 18, 2010

New Dave Edwards Single is Released!

Dave Edwards has just released “I’m Wonderin’” and “Rock And Roll Fever” as a single. Both tunes were recorded at Hanzie Records’ Nothing Fancy Studio in Utica, Michigan and produced by Bob Monteleone. The single features the rhythm section of drummer Miles Rutledge (Stumbling Mice) and upright bassist Ken Pesick (Barefoot Girls, Acoustic Madness). Mitch Purdy (Acoustic Madness) supplies mandolin to both tracks and April Monteleone provides sweet harmonies on “I’m Wonderin’”. The two uptempo tracks (written by Dave) represent a slight shift in direction for the classic rocker. A more organic, rootsy sound is apparent as Dave & Bob’s acoustic guitars set the table as Ken’s upright provides the bottom for Dave’s unmistakeable voice to soar over. Buy this single NOW on iTunes.

Aug 31, 2010

Stumbling Mice Headlining Callahan's Music Hall

Hanzie Records recording artist The Stumbling Mice are headlining top Metro Detroit venue Callahan’s Music Hall on Saturday, September 11th. In just a couple of years, Callahan’s Music Hall, in Auburn Hills, MI, has become one of the top live music clubs in the Midwest. Legendary blues and rock performers like Johnny Winter, Sonny Landreth and Albert Lee among many others have chosen Callahan’s to be their favored Detroit area stop while touring the US. Featuring first class sound & lights and excellent viewpoints, Callahan’s is a fantastic place to see a show. The bands Mule Drive and Big B and the Magic Bullet opens. Showtime is 8PM, doors 6:30PM. Tickets are only $5 and available at the door.

The “Mice” will feature plenty of material from their self-titled debut CD (CD HR-010) as well as some surprises.

Get directions to Callahan’s Music Hall

Aug 8, 2010

2 Hanzie Artists Featured at Arts, Eats, and Beats!

Hanzie Records recording artists Dave Edwards Band and the Stumbling Mice will be performing at the Arts, Eats and Beats Festival this year. The festival, which takes place every Labor Day weekend, is going to be held in the streets of downtown Royal Oak for the first time, after being in Pontiac since it’s inception.

The Dave Edwards Band will perform Sunday, September 5th, at 5PM on the “Rock Stage”. His set will contain material from his 3 Hanzie Records solo CD’s as well as a couple of gems from The Look.

The Stumbling Mice will jam Monday (Labor Day), September 6th, at 11AM (that’s right, 11AM! Get there early, you’re not workin’!) also on the “Rock Stage”. The “Mice” will play music from their self-titled debut disc on Hanzie Records as well as some surprises. Come on out and say hi to everybody at the Hanzie Records booth/table!

Mar 22, 2010

Dave Edwards nominated for 2 Detroit Music Awards!

Hanzie Records recording artist Dave Edwards is nominated for Outstanding Country Recording for the song “It’s Written All Over Your Face” from the Hanzie Records 2009 release LONE SURVIVOR (CD-HR009) and also for Outstanding National Indie Label Artist/Group. The Detroit Music Awards will be on April 16 at the Fillmore Theater.

Nov 30, 2009

Dave Edwards, Stumbling Mice getting airtime!

Those of you listening to Detroit’s classic rock station WCSX/94.7 FM may have noticed a certain Hanzie Records presence in the last few weeks. On the morning of Nov. 21, Pam Rossi played I NEED YOU from Dave Edwards 1st solo disc, TAKE ANOTHER LOOK (CD HR-005) on her “Over Easy” show that airs every weekend morning from 7-10AM.

The next night, Nov. 22, Dave and Bob Monteleone were interviewed on WCSX/94.7’s “Motor City Blues Project” by host Mark Pasman. They discussed, among other things, Dave’s latest release LONE SURVIVOR (CD HR-009) and the Stumbling Mice’s self-titled debut (CD HR-010).

The Paz played Dave’s LOW DOWN, which features Kid Rock’s Jimmie Bones on piano, and then The Stumbling Mice’s KNOW YOU RIDER.
They then talked about and played the recording of IT’S CHRISTMAS TIME, an original song by Bob that Dave recorded at Harmonie Park Studios for the upcoming CHRISTMAS IN DETROIT 3 benefit CD.

Speaking of IT’S CHRISTMAS TIME, Dave & Bob performed it during WDIV’s (Channel 4) telecast of the Detroit Thanksgiving Parade. Look for CHRISTMAS IN DETROIT 3 (with artists like The Howling Diablos, Jeff Daniels, Sun Messengers, Hell Drivers, Stuart Franke, Mitch Albom, Tim Diaz and others) in Metro Detroit stores (Bigby’s Coffee, Tubby’s, etc..)Dec. 10 and available for download NOW.

If you want to hear Hanzie Record’s artists on the radio, like Dave Edwards, The Stumbling Mice or the Belle Islanders, PLEASE call the WCSX/94.7FM’s request line at 313-298-WCSX. Here are the shows and the times that you have the best chance of succeeding… “Over Easy” Sat. & Sun 7-10AM “Motor City Blues Project” Sunday nights 9PM- midnight “Michigan Mondays w/Steve Kostan” Monday nights 10-10:30PM

Oct 6, 2009

Stumbling Mice debut disc out now!

Stumbling Mice’s debut disc “THE STUMBLING MICE” is finally out and ready to be enjoyed! It opens with blues “shout out” AIN’T DRUNK and closes with Steve Earle’s country gem SOMETIMES SHE FORGETS. In between are inspired performances of KNOW YOU RIDER, ROUTE 66, DUST MY BROOM and many others. THIS IS A GREAT PARTY DISC!! Check it out HERE and also look for it on iTunes in November.

Aug 1, 2009

Dave Edwards on WCSX Over Easy

On Sunday, July 26th, Dave Edwards performed 2 songs on WCSX/94.7FM “Over Easy” show. Dave played, with Lou Abraham on guitar, “It’s Written All Over Your Face” and “Ain’t No Cure For Love” from his latest Hanzie release, LONE SURVIVOR. Dave also talked about his new album with cordial host Pam Rossi.

Look for Dave to promote LONE SURVIVOR around town the rest of the year, including Sept. 4th, opening for Randy Bachman (Guess Who, Bachman-Turner Overdrive)in downtown Detroit.

Jun 5, 2009

Dave Edwards' "Lone Survivor" CD finally out!!

Dave Edwards’ LONE SURVIVOR is finally out and available right here! 3 years in the making, LONE SURVIVOR takes the listener on a journey around the world of Dave Edwards and his unmistakable voice. LONE SURVIVOR was produced by Hanzie CEO Bob Monteleone and mostly recorded at Hanzie Records’ Nothing Fancy Studio. Musicians as diverse as Rusty Russum & Lou Abraham (The Look), Jimmie Bones (Kid Rock) and Dylan McCarty (Steller Drive) make appearances as well as noted bassist James Simonson and the legendary drummer Johnny Bee Badanjek. THIS RECORD WILL ROCK YOUR WORLD!!!