Spectrum Theatre Productions ft CARA & Other Bands Variety Band from Ann Arbor, MI

Cara began her musical journey when she was very young; she started singing at family gatherings and quickly garnered the nickname “Cara Bird” for her beautiful voice. Cara studied piano, voice, and the violin during her childhood. As a youngster she sang the National Anthem at several local sporting events, played Christmas concerts at retirement communities, and became rather well known in South Eastern Michigan. Cara continued her musical journey at the University of Michigan as a Vocal Performance major. It was there that she developed the friendships and inspiration that would lead her to pursue music as a professional career. Cara left University in January of 2015 after successfully completing her Junior year to pursue music full time. She performs regularly, either solo on piano, with her 6 piece ensemble band, or as a duo, trio, or quartet depending on the venue size and requirements. She is known for her beautiful voice, engaging performances, and charismatic personality. Following a traumatic personal loss in 2014, Cara was inspired to write music in earnest. She focuses her performance on her original songs, along with a great mix of covers from a wide range of musical genres including blue-eyed soul, pop, and foreign language songs. Cara continues to actively write, record and perform in both English and Polish; travels annually to Poland and Europe; and is working with her management team on upcoming tours in both Poland and throughout the United States. As well, Cara speaks Polish, Russian, and Norwegian. Her producer, Brian J Trim / Spectrum Theatre Productions, debuted her new band at the Copernicus Center's 2016 "Taste of Polonia Festival" Labor Day weekend, which marked her first appearance in the Chicago area for her beloved Polish public. Band Members Cara - Vocals Peter Kent - Violin Mike Lomerson - Acoustic Guitar J-diggity-dog larson - Guitar Jeremy McGinzie - Bass Ben Moore - Percussion Paul Rakowicz - Saxophone Caitlin Rakowicz - Keyboard CARA -- Pop, Original, Foreign-Polish, Folk, Covers -- International Emerging Starlet often compared to Adele & Arianna Grande, but better Rick Hicks/Blues Master -- Blues Maestro Extraordinare, Classic Blues, Rhythm & Blues, & Soul, -- Rick is often compared to the likes of B.B. King with the sweetness of voice of George Benson/Sam Cooke. He has opened for a number of industry giants in USA & abroad. Motor City Beat – Motown, R&B, Classic Jazz Standards, Latin Rhythms, Covers – featuring top professional musicians and singers from Detroit Hullabaloo – Original Rock, Ska, Reggae, R&B, Afro-Caribbean, & Latin Jazz rhythms. – A 20 yr. musical collective with upbeat sonic expression, overflowing with fun energy Jerry Mack & Terraplanes -- R&B, Soul, Rockin' Blues & Uptown Swing, Roots Rock-n-Roll -- An Ann Arbor staple for the past 17 years, influenced by the music of Chicago, New Orleans, Memphis, Detroit, Texas and the Mississippi Delta Corndaddy – roots & classic rock, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s-present, covers & originals – A veteran 20-year fixture on the Ann Arbor music scene The Vicissitones -- 60s spy, surf & space age with a hint of lounge sleaze. -- The songs evoke a time when the hipsters knew that the instrumental B-side was the one to start with. North Coast Horns -- Big Brass Swingin' Sound -- Classic Jazz Swing Era Standards, Original Brass & Big Band Compositions with Terrific Arrangements by Steve DeDoes Louis Johnson Jazz -- Metro-Detroit jazz ensemble -- Special events, corporate gigs & clubs Terry Farmer -- Classical & Instrumental Guitarist -- Simply beautiful renderings & romantic melodies by classical guitarist Terry Farmer Band -- Vocalist -- Original Vocals, Folk Rock & Band The Hallelujah Singers - Detroit Gospel Choir -- An Electric Gospel Choir with special arrangements by Dr. E. LaQuint Weaver II -- An Emmy Award winning Choir which opens for the Detroit Pistons with our National Anthem