Former Michigan garage rock natives-turned-L.A. power pop sensation The Singles shall be kicking off their nationwide tour in Kalamazoo at Bell’s Eccentric Cafe this Thursday, July 10th along with special guests The Hemingers and Boring People.  The show starts at 8:00 p.m. and is a $6 cover.

The Singles latest release, ‘Look How Fast A Heart Can Break,’ is a non-stop barrage of catchy hooks, instant melodies, infectious harmonies and incredible changes in the vein of T. Rex, The Flamin’ Groovies, Badfinger and The Move.  Guitarist/vocalist/chief songster Vincent Frederick and drummer/vocalist Nicky Veltman are veterans of Detroit garage rock (Frederick with an earlier incarnation of The Singles, Veltman with the Gore Gore Girls), hence a dirtier rock ‘n’ roll root is still evident underneath the groups sunshine sound.  Self-described as “Buddy Holly on a bender,” the trio, with a rotating cast of bassists, have been receiving a lot of positive press for their most recent album from sources like The AV Club, CMJ and USA Today, the latter having said of the video featured below: “If you need a rock ‘n’ roll release… I think I have the perfect song. The Singles’ ‘Inamorata’ hooked me instantly. The duo, which formed in Detroit, pulls from some of my favorite bands to create a glam garage sound all its own.”

Coldwater’s The Hemingers will close out the night.  They bring the party to the people with their Classic Signature Series garage punk.  Vocalist Ben Lyon designed the flier adorning the top of this article.

Kalamazoo’s Boring People will open the show.  Forlorn songs played with high-octane energy, Boring People have spent the last year and half greasing up their gears in dingy basements and smokey bars.  They are ready to take on big stages and bright lights.

Bell’s Eccentric Cafe is located at 355 E. Kalamazoo Avenue in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  Doors are at 8 p.m. with Boring People kicking things off promptly at 9. The cover is $6 and Bell’s is ages 21+ after 8 p.m..  Any additional questions can be answered by calling (269) 382-2332.