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BIO
It is not only heart, but blood that unites the core of Roosevelt Diggs. At its base: Two brothers, Levi and Logan Duddles, who have spent a lifetime creating and writing music together. With the addition of the musical backbone of Jon Shears on the upright bass and Jeff Leitch on percussion, they transformed from two brothers picking on stringed instruments to a band with a fire inside. Musically, Roosevelt Diggs finds itself in the long standing Michigan tradition of acoustic based music. Blending Folk, Country, Bluegrass, Blues, Rockabilly and Rock and Roll into a melting pot of true Americana, Roosevelt Diggs proudly carries on this tradition and brings a genuine approach to acoustic music. Since its beginning in 2008, Roosevelt Diggs has made its way around Michigan performing in some of the finest concert venues, breweries, and festivals. Whether it’s a high energy evening in your favorite brewery, a Wednesday afternoon at a music in the park, or the opening set for a sold out nationally touring act, their music was felt and embraced by audiences of all ages and musical preferences. Roosevelt Diggs released their fourth album, "Reverie" in October 2023. Reverie displays an evident growth in songwriting from their 2018, (WYCE Jammie award winning album), Better Days. Reverie was recorded at La Luna Recording and Sound in Kalamazoo, MI and engineered by Ian Gorman and Joe Hettinga. Produced by Hettinga, and mastered by Grammy award winner, Glenn Brown, Reverie is sonically a step above any of their previous releases. The album also features a host of talented guest musicians including Paul Niehaus (Justin Townes Earle, Iron and Wine) on pedal steel, Meredith Krygowski (Adrian+Meredith) on fiddle and Eric Engblade on banjo which helps to round out the songs. Reverie captures Roosevelt Diggs at their best and shows the band still growing and improving and after 15 years together. SHORT BIO Music is felt, not heard. Live music is an exchange of emotions from musician to audience and back again. It is something that cannot be harnessed with a silver disk or mp3. Roosevelt Diggs brings the wide influences of four individuals into one painted landscape. They focus their obsession for music into this live music setting…..for true Roosevelt Diggs, experience it live. ONE SENTIENCE BIO An energetic blend of Folk, Country, Blues, Bluegrass, and Rock-n-Roll. KIND WORDS FROM THE PRESS:
"Song for song, the new album (Reverie) from Roosevelt Diggs is one of the best of 2023 It's Outstanding." - Sonic Coast "There’s plenty of raw power in the music of Roosevelt Diggs, balanced by engaging moments of poignant tenderness and insights into life’s hard lessons. It all makes this one of West Michigan’s most compelling releases of 2018." John Sinkevics~Local Spins "They take the stage each night ready to have the time of their lives, erasing the notion that their time would be better spent doing anything else. It’s Game 7— everyone wins and everyone is given the opportunity to feel something spectacular, together." -Kevin Lamb~This Is A Good Sound. "Roosevelt Diggs continued their rise in the west Michigan music scene, showing us all once again how to feel the music and get back to the basics of emotive tones and vivid, storytelling lyrics." Jeff Brinn~Ultra Michigan "West Michigan’s Roosevelt Diggs turned up the heat on the main stage with their original blend of Americana, rock, and old-timey music. The crowd began moving and dancing to the classic upright bass, drum and guitar combo as soon as the band began its set. Their heartwarming energy, paired with the band’s musicality and soaring vocals, drew people to the stage for a rambunctious tour through their original music catalog." Jamie Brackman - Local Spins |
BAND MEMBERS Levi Duddles - Vocals, Electric Guitar, Banjo, Melodica Logan Duddles - Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, Harmonica Jeff Leitch - Drums, Percussion, Accordian, Vocals Jon Shears - Upright Bass, Vocals [email protected] CONTACT PHONE # Jon 616-218-0556 LINKS Roosevelt Diggs Website Bandcamp Reverbnation Spotify Youtube Channel |
NOTABLE AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
* 2024 WYCE JAMMIE AWARD WINNER "LISTENER'S CHOICE ARTIST OF THE YEAR"
* 2024 WYCE JAMMIE FINALIST FOR "LISTENER'S CHOICE ALBUM OF THE YEAR" (TOP 3) - REVERIE
* 2024 WYCE JAMMIE FINALIST FOR "CRITIC'S CHOICE ALBUM OF THE YEAR" (TOP 3) - REVERIE
* 2023 SONIC COAST'S BRIAN MALONEY'S TOP 5 MICHIGAN ARTISTS OF THE YEAR
* 2019 WYCE JAMMIE AWARD WINNER "LISTENER'S CHOICE ALBUM OF THE YEAR" - BETTER DAYS
* 2019 WYCE JAMMIE FINALIST FOR BEST AMERICANA / ROOTS (TOP 5) - BETTER DAYS
* 2019 WYCE JAMMIE FINALIST FOR SONG OF THE YEAR (TOP 5) - EVERYTHING AS IT WAS
* 2015 WALK THE BEAT - WINNER FOR BEST SONG - IT'S ABOUT TIME
NOTABLE PERFORMANCES AND FESTIVALS
WHEATLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL, BLISSFEST MUSIC FESTIVAL, HOXEYVILLE MUSIC FESTIVAL, EARTHWORK HARVEST GATHERING, BUS BENEFIT BY BUSES BY THE BEACH, WHEATLAND WINTER WHEAT, FREDERIK MEIJER GARDENS TUESDAY NIGHT MUSIC CLUB, BEAVER ISLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL, BUTTERMILK JAMBOREE, COWPIE MUSIC FESTIVAL, RED HOUSE CONCERT SERIES MUSEUM SERIES, GOPHERWOOD MUSIC SERIES, LOWELL SHOWBOAT SIZZLIN' SUMMER CONCERT SERIES, RHYTHM ON THE RIVER, ROOTS ON THE RIVER
NOTABLE BANDS PERFORMED WITH / OPENED FOR
BILLY STRINGS, GREENSKY BLUEGRASS, LANGHORNE SLIM, REVEREND PEYTON AND HIS BIG DAMN BAND, THE ACCIDENTALS, THE CRANE WIVES, SETH BERNARD, THE WAYDOWN WANDERERS
* 2024 WYCE JAMMIE AWARD WINNER "LISTENER'S CHOICE ARTIST OF THE YEAR"
* 2024 WYCE JAMMIE FINALIST FOR "LISTENER'S CHOICE ALBUM OF THE YEAR" (TOP 3) - REVERIE
* 2024 WYCE JAMMIE FINALIST FOR "CRITIC'S CHOICE ALBUM OF THE YEAR" (TOP 3) - REVERIE
* 2023 SONIC COAST'S BRIAN MALONEY'S TOP 5 MICHIGAN ARTISTS OF THE YEAR
* 2019 WYCE JAMMIE AWARD WINNER "LISTENER'S CHOICE ALBUM OF THE YEAR" - BETTER DAYS
* 2019 WYCE JAMMIE FINALIST FOR BEST AMERICANA / ROOTS (TOP 5) - BETTER DAYS
* 2019 WYCE JAMMIE FINALIST FOR SONG OF THE YEAR (TOP 5) - EVERYTHING AS IT WAS
* 2015 WALK THE BEAT - WINNER FOR BEST SONG - IT'S ABOUT TIME
NOTABLE PERFORMANCES AND FESTIVALS
WHEATLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL, BLISSFEST MUSIC FESTIVAL, HOXEYVILLE MUSIC FESTIVAL, EARTHWORK HARVEST GATHERING, BUS BENEFIT BY BUSES BY THE BEACH, WHEATLAND WINTER WHEAT, FREDERIK MEIJER GARDENS TUESDAY NIGHT MUSIC CLUB, BEAVER ISLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL, BUTTERMILK JAMBOREE, COWPIE MUSIC FESTIVAL, RED HOUSE CONCERT SERIES MUSEUM SERIES, GOPHERWOOD MUSIC SERIES, LOWELL SHOWBOAT SIZZLIN' SUMMER CONCERT SERIES, RHYTHM ON THE RIVER, ROOTS ON THE RIVER
NOTABLE BANDS PERFORMED WITH / OPENED FOR
BILLY STRINGS, GREENSKY BLUEGRASS, LANGHORNE SLIM, REVEREND PEYTON AND HIS BIG DAMN BAND, THE ACCIDENTALS, THE CRANE WIVES, SETH BERNARD, THE WAYDOWN WANDERERS
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