David Manchel w/ Roy Scoutz

David Manchel has played bass for a number of artists in the Detroit area.   On his first solo CD, “Welcome Back to the Same Old Me,” he takes us back to the sounds of The Kinks and The Who.  

The CD has picked up praise from the Metro Times and airplay on local radio stations, and has been featured on NPR’s Open Mic series.  His song One Fell Swoop was featured in the Martin Lawrence movie, Big Momma's House 2.  He's also had songs purchased for major commercial use including by Burberry Clothing Company.  His songs are also available through major publishing companies in New York and LA.  

He is currently playing with a band called Ask Alice and is working on his second full length CD.  Don't miss this chance to see him perform with his three piece band.

Roy Scoutz has been playing the guitar for almost 40 years. His instrumental CDs feature his own originals that showcase his composing, arranging and masterful playing. His musical approach reflects his admiration for Pop, Classical, Jazz, Folk and World music. About 10 years ago the acoustic guitar became his main instrument of expression and he has written and arranged originals and covers alike for guitar. Originally from the west coast Roy has been living in Michigan for the last 8 years. You may have heard him at one of the local art shows or festivals throughout the state. Roy has also performed in New Zealand, England, Portugal and Italy.  He has played along side Willie Nelson, The Mighty Clouds of Joy and Members of Earth Wind and Fire.