Calling all intellectuals, friends, softies, listeners, and thinkers : Milhouse has something for you. Plan-It-X songsmith Eric Ayotte is coming back to town. His previous visit was last minute, and even then a fair amount of people came to show their support for his project. His music provokes re-thinking your cultural standing, remembering family, and embracing the world around you.

http://www.lastfm.com/music/Eric+Ayotte

Singer-songwriters can easily be over-rated and over-abundant, but Kalamazoo continues to produce those who are intelligent and unique. Both Frank Fuzz and Alex Quinlan, Kzoo residents, will be opening for Eric.

Fuzz Quinlan has gathered experience playing music in several different genres, including : noise rock, ska, punk, folk, and folk punk (which OF COURSE is different from just folk or just punk). His ability to express emotion through a grabbing string melody never ceases to silence a crowd. Mature, well-thought lyrical content allows his songs to be personal yet very relatable. Reflective comment : one of the only Kalamazoo musicians who continues to find new ways to make me cry. In a good way.

http://alexquinlan.bandcamp.com

Frank Fuzz remains another Kalamazoo gem. His unique use of audio-visual interaction continues to please crowds. For those who don’t know, Frank’s performance is accompanied by a movie of himself playing key instrumental and vocal parts of the songs he presents. The footage of past Frank with interaction from present Frank is a new and interesting experience compared to most other Kzoo artists. The (possibly un-intended?) comedy of self-interaction through pre-recorded musicality will stimulate your auditory and visual senses.

http://www.last.fm/music/Frank+Fuzz

Eric isn’t in Michigan on a whim – he’s on his way to Canada – so bring a few bucks to get him there so he can fruitfully continue his journey north. Respect the artists, respect Milhouse, and enjoy!