The Latest No Cover News:

New Wednesday Night Jam Session

No Cover and the Fat Iguana are pleased to announce the new place to be on Wed nights!
This new "Jam" will feature a different No Cover Band each week.
Come on out and play with some of Detroit's best!
Starts at 9 and goes till 1
No Cover Charge!
We kicked the jam off with Christopher Leigh and The Boogie Chillens.

April 2  -  Sweet Claudette & Friends

April 9  -  Billy Davis

April 16 - Cathy Davis & The Soul Searchers (unconfirmed)

April 23 - Lester's Blues

April 30th - Erich Goebel

May 7th - Robert Noll Blues Mission

May 14th - Jeff Grand and the Granmasters

May 21st - The Curtis Sumter Project

May 28th Cathy Davis and the Soul Searchers (Unconfirmed)

June 4th - The Christy Howard Band

June 11th - The Ben Moore Blues Express

January's Release: Yakity Yak & The Mike Espy Band have signed with No Cover. They have recorded a new CD at Straight Ahead Studios titled "Born in the Country" (NCP102) which was released in January, before the guys went down to Memphis to compete in the International Blues Competition there. This CD has that real-deal blues feel that you must have.

January's Other Release: The Flatrock Riverfest (NCP031)this Festival happened for a couple years in a park outside Michaels On The River, a downriver blues club which still exists today. These recordings were done at the 2001 Riverfest and they took a few years to see the light of day, but it was worth the wait. With songs from a diverse selection of Detroit blues acts, some of which are still playing today, some of which have since broken up. This CD serves as a reminder of the great times had at those festivals. bands include: The Playboys, Lucas, Buck & The System, The Amazing Boneheads, Stoney Mazar & The Westsiders, Blue Rose, Mystery Train, and the band that helped put this festival together, the Diamond Dukes. 8 bands/12 songs.

Febuary's Release: The Best Of Heatstock Vol. Seven (NCP104) features songs from the many bands which performed at the 2007 Heatstock festival including: Lester's Blues, The Erich Goebel Band, The Billy Davis Rhythm Machine, Robert Noll Blues Mission, Jazz Junk & The Booty, Gary Winslow,The Boogie Chillens, "Lonesome" Dave Paul, Sweet Claudette & Friends, Cathy Davis & The Soul Searchers, The Curtis Sumter Project and Motor City Josh & The Big 3

March's Release: Joe Neely & The Suburban Legends Live at the Cadieux Cafe (NCP103) We have done a limited edition release of Joe's new CD. With 11 songs and only 2 covers this new band is bursting onto the scene! Recorded live at the Cadieux Cafe, a venerable Detroit music club. This CD marks a fresh start for Joe, and his first time as the bandleader, so look out the Suburban Legend has been started! 

Recording: Christy & Jeff Howard have started work on their second CD for the No Cover Label. this is the follow up to the CD Deep In Blues Country (NPC094) which has had several songs in the top 10 on the Broadjam website for over two months straight! (This is the third CD for Christy & Jeff - They also have a self-released Country music CD)

Getting Better: Little Jr. Cannaday has completed his surgery for having a tumor removed from his lung and is recovering. Jr. says he is feeling better than he has in quite a while, and he wants everyone to know that he will be back on the scene soon.

Signed: Jimmy Baker will be recording a CD for No Cover. Jimmy will be using Billy Davis on guitar along with Jame Cloyd on Bass and some other well known Detroit blues artists to make this record. Look for more details soon.

Recording: Johnny Norwood is working on a few more songs to finish his CD "Somebody Got My Love" Johnny will use the Billy Davis Rhythm Machine for these tracks. look for it to be out soon.

Started Recording: Jeff Grand & The Grandmasters have started recording a second CD for No Cover.  Jeff's first disc for No Cover titled "Therapy" (NCP037) was a musical masterpiece and we will be looking forward eagerly to this new release. Jeff will be using Chris Rumel on Bass, and Martin Gross on Drums to make this record. His good friend, Eddie Harsh will add some keyboards, along with other special guests.

Signed:  No Cover will be releasing a CD from Denny Baran's New band Will Riot. Recording has began at Straight Ahead Studios and is going well. Look for more info soon.

Finished Recording: Christopher Leigh & The Boogie Chillens Have been working on a new project. Christopher has been featured on the Alley Katz CD "Goin' Alley On Your Mind" (NCP058) and the Boogie Chillens CD "I Don't Know" (NCPR67). This new project will feature all-original tunes, most penned by Christopher. Update: we are mixing this CD now and we expect an early 2008 release date.

Started Recording: Caleb Ford & The American Ramblers have started recording a CD for No Cover.  Caleb will be using T-Bone on Bass, and Spliff on Drums to make this record. His Brother, Motor City Josh will add some Guitar, along with other special guests.

Mixing: Monster Chuck & The BBQ'D Blues Band have finished recording a CD for No Cover.  Chuck used his son Alex on Bass, Johnny Rhoades & Motor City Josh on Guitar, and Justin on Drums to make this recording.  Motor City Josh Fans will recognize Chuck as the co-writer of many of Josh's songs.  When you see his act live, you never know who will be cooking in the band with him - but you can be sure they all will be top-notch artists!  Update: the CD is finished - Release party soon!!   

Other upcoming projects include, A new studio release from Bobby Murray, a studio cd re-issue from Wailin' Inc., and Mystery Train live with Motor City Josh. and our 7th sampler 14 - 07 But that's not all....                                                            

Ongoing Shows:                                                              

Tuesdays: The Reefermen @ Fifth Ave. Royal Oak

Also on Tuesdays: BLUEStage Club open jam session includes backline available at club (7-11pm), 398 W Brooklyn Rd, Napoleon, MI 517-536-8635

Wednesdays: new jam at the Fat Iguana (Formerly Ralph & Mertyle's) on Dequindre just North of 11 mile

Also on Wednesdays: Cathy Davis and the Soul Searchers at Norm's field of Dreams 14 1/2 and Rochester rd. Troy Mi (One Wed. per month - call to see if they are playing)

Thursdays: Open microphone night with Cee Cee and Rusty Reid at Nancy Whiskey’s, 2644 Harrison at Spruce, Detroit, MI 313-962-4247

 Check the Detroit Blues Society Website for more shows

Tom the Detroit videoman came out to Heatstock for the first time in 2002 and made a video featuring two songs from each band that played. Copies are available through Tom, you can get them through his website at --detroitvideoman.com Over 2 hours for just $10 What a deal! He made a 2003 Version from his second visit which is a 2 tape set with 3 hours of music. I expect the '04 version to be excellent.  The recordings from '05 are super-fantastic! and he was back again in '06 too! (he also taped the '07 show, of course))

We also have 7 Cd's available from the Best of Heatstock series in our No Cover Cd's You Can Buy section of this website

The tenative 2008 schedule:   Friday, July 25th: 4:00 - 5:00 the Christy Howard Band.... 5:30 -6:30 the Front Street Blues Band 7:00 - 8:00 The Billy Davis Rhythm Machine  8:30- 10:00 Christopher Leigh & The Boogie Chillens  .... 10:00 - 11:30 Psychild .... 11:30 - 1:00 All-Star Jam session 

Saturday, July 26th:  12:00 - 1:00 Yakity Yak & Mike Espy....1:30 - 2:30 Lonesome" Dave Paul....2:45 - 4:00 Jeff Grand and the Grandmasters/John Sinclair....4:30 - 5:30 Little Jr. Cannaday.... 6:00 - 7:30 Lesters Blues....8:00 - 9:30 Miss Cathy Davis & The Soul Searchers....10:00 - 11:30 Motor City Josh & The Big Three 11:30 - 1:00 All-Star Jam Session

To get to Heatstock: Take the Palace exit off 1-75 and go north until you get to Lapeer.  (or take I-69 to the Lapeer exit) continue north on Lapeer road for another 15 miles to Otter Lake road.  turn left on Otter Lake road and go 4 miles to Fostoria Road.  turn right and go approximately 3 miles to town.  turn left on Saginaw St. (at the Fire Escape Bar) and follow the curves/signs for 1 mile to the site.  There will always be a map included with all advance tickets or you can call the Hotline at 248-398-6877 for more info

to get tickets go to the website homepage and scroll down or write to:
No Cover
P.O. Box 187
Clawson Mi 48017

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1. January's Release: The Sax Maniacs  have joined the roster of artists here at No Cover. Titled "Will The Last One Out Of Detroit Please Turn Out The Lights" (NCP089) this one has 10 original tunes and no covers.

2. January's Other Release: Christy & Jeff Howard have a new CD titled "Deep In Blues Country" (NCP094)this one has 14 original tunes and no covers.

3. Febuary's Release: Robert Noll continues his Retospect series with the release of "Live Retrospect Vol. 2" (NCP093)

4. March's Release: The Billy Davis Rhythm Machine has finished recording "It Ain't Easy" (NCP091)their fourth Cd on the no cover label.

5. April's Release: Sweet Claudette is releasing her first live CD with No Cover. This one is titled "Live and Kickin'" (NCP092) The new CD was recorded on the 30th of November 2006 at Max Duggan's on 10 mile between John R. And Dequindre roads. her first release"Linament & Collared Greens"(NCPR63) is also available in our "No Cover CD's You Can Buy" section.

With 20 releases this year looks like another "Most Productive" one here at No Cover!!

1. January's Release: The Billy Davis Rhythm Machine is finished with the follow-up to their "Blue Teardrops" Cd (NCP053) The new Cd "Coming For You" (NCP064) again features all original songs written by Billy who is a very prolific songwriter. 

2. March's Release: Wailin' Dale & The D.T.'s have issued Their debut Cd titled "Drunkards Dream" (NCP076) on the No Cover Label. Now don't get the impression that these are new kids on the block. Dale had 25 years in with the Alligators, releasing several CD's. While bandmate Emmanuel X. Garza spent 25 years with the Detroit Blues Band. (Check out the DBB's 3 releases on this site) Later Emmanuel formed the Motor City Sheiks with Mark Robinson releasing the "Sensational Rhythms" CD (NCP013) which you can buy here also. Now these two have teamed up to form a great new band. Check it out.

3. April's Release: Travelin' Blues has released a new Cd  titled "Nightly Things" (NCP079) which was recorded at No Covers Straight Ahead Studios. The new lineup features Steve and Tony, With Buck holding down the bottom with his "Gutbucket" Bass. Features 13 songs - all of which were recorded in one night!

4. April's other release: The Kenny Miller Blues Band, Kenny is a great guitar player who has been hiding out here in Detroit for many years. We have reissued a CD Kenny recorded back in 1996 called "Kenny Blues"  (NCPR80)

5. 6. & 7. May's Releases: Robert has reissued two discs with No Cover - these two CDs are Robert's past releases "Happy Bluesday" and "Blues Mission" We have also released some other things previously unheard!! The first volume of The Retrospect series, "Retrospect Vol 1"  features Live recordings made in the early 90's, prior to the formation of No Cover, by President Mike Boulan while he was doing live sound for Robert. 

15. & 16. December's Releases: Benefit CD for New Orleans & others affected by the Hurricane No Cover opened up our studio in September for a 2 Cd Project.   Many Bands who wanted to help the victims came by and cut a song for the 2 Cd's we are planning.  Blues For Katrina (NCP070) will benefit all the victims through the Red Cross while Blues for Katrina & the McDowell Family (NCP071) will benefit the familys of the three sisters of local bluesman Odell "Bluesboy "D" who lost everything in the Hurricane. 

14. November's Release: The Erich Goebel Band is releasing East Side Soul (NCP073) Featuring Erich Goebel on Guitar, Percussion,and Vocals with No Cover recording artists RJ Spangler on Drums, Chris Rummel on Bass, and Shawn MacDonald on Piano.  Also appearing on this recording: Phil Hale (Hammond B-3), Cheeze (Drums) and Jerome Spearman (Drums)

13. October's Release: Motor City Josh & The Big 3  released their new Cd Made In Detroit this October 15th, in Atlanta Georgia, while on the road doing the current tour. Detroit is once again Josh's home base starting next year  This will also keep him in close contact with the recording studio so look for more from the band next year. (We are also looking into a "Best of CD" for Josh, long overdue, considering he has just released his 9th Cd!

11. & 12. September's Releases:  Bassist James Cloyd has done his first recording with his band The Alley Katz.  Titled Goin' Alley On Your Mind (NCP058).  James has appeared on four No Cover compilations Live at Lou's (NCP017), Blues From The Heart Vol. #1 (NCP018), Blues From The Heart Vol. #3 (NCP020) and The Coldstock 2005 Sampler (NCP059). James is well known aroud Detroit as a interesting and unpredictable frontman.  See what he has done on his first full-length No Cover release!  Alley Katz  Guitarist Christopher Leigh has also reissued his 2003 Boogie Chillens release tilted I Dont Know (NCPR67) Christopher has also previously recorded with No Cover on the Blues at Midnight compilation cd (NCP011), and The Coldstock 2005 Sampler (NCP059).      

10. August's Release: We have finished the sessions to record the great John Sinclair - Poet & Writer!  The resulting CD titled Country Blues -  Fattening Frogs For Snakes Vol. #2 (NCP066)is a collection of pieces from John's Book "Fattening Frogs For Snakes" John is a legend in Detroit, among many accomplishments, he was the manager of the MC5, founder of the White Panther Party, organizer of the first Ann Arbor Blues and Jazz festivals and he also wrote the book, "Guitar Army", which spawned 2 great concerts of the same name in the 80's.  No Cover President Mike Boulan attended both shows and thought they were incredible.  We are honored to work with such a great activist.

8. & 9. July's Releases: Lonesome Dave Paul Has released his first Cd ever! At the 10th annual Heatstock Sit Down Bluesman (NCP068)became available for the first time. also released at Heatstock: The Best Of Heatstock 04 (NCP061)  compilation Cd. This is the 4th Cd in the best of Heatstock series. This one features the best of the 2004 heatstock show.

6. & 7. Junes Releases: Bobby Murray has two releases coming out, the long awaited live Cd Live & Lowdown!, recorded here in Detroit, and we are re-issuing Bobby's first Cd previously issued on the Viceroots label The Blues Is Now  Bobby also plans on starting a new studio project in the near future.  Also The Detroit Blues Challenge 2004 Finals cd (NCP060) is here!  The Detroit Blues Society & No Cover Productions have released a cd featuring two songs from each band who played at the finals of the Blues Challenge, November 28th, 2004 at Tenny Street in Dearborn Mi. The list of bands includes:  The Billy Davis Rhythm Machine...The Crossroads Blues Band...The Bob Halverson Blues Band...Crossing X...Lady Sunshine & The X Band...Mojo & The Boogieman...Leonard Moon...and Travelin' Blues                            

5. Mays Release: Little Jr. Cannaday!  I Been Misused (NCP054) Jr. is closely tied to Ben Moore & The Blues Express.  Ben and his band are backing up Little Jr. on this recording.  They are also the band he uses for his live performances.  In fact Jr. appears on the Blues Express reissue Funky Blues (NCPR46)  We have finished mixing all the tracks for Little Jr.'s Cd and we are pressing copies.  Look for a release party soon or order yours today from our Cd's you can buy section of this website

4. April's Release: Sweet Claudette has re-issued her earliest works on the No Cover label. This Cd is Claudette's recording debut titled Linament & Collard Greens (NCPR63) which was recorded at No Cover's Straight Ahead Studios in 1997

3. March's Release: We have released the Coldstock 05 Sampler Compilation (NCP059) which was included with admission to Coldstock 05.  Due to light attendance we have extra copies that need a home. when we run out this cd will not be re-pressed!  Get youself a copy before they are gone by visiting the Cd's You Can Buy section.

2. February's Release: Jeff Grand has released his new Cd Therapy (NCP037) Friday February 18th. get yourself some "Therapy"  today from the Cd's You Can Buy section of this website.

1. January's Release: Guitarist, Singer, and Keyboard player, Rick Stel has a solo project out. Straight From The Soul is an all-original project with 10 songs all written by Rick. Only two of these songs have ever been released before. This project was recorded at No Cover's own Straight Ahead Studios Rick is on the No Cover label's first release with the Detroit Blues Band (NCP000) and He also is playing on Mystery Train & Willie "D" Warren Live (NCP007)   Look for a release party Soon.  Or get your copy today from our release section. 

2004 releases available from No Cover:

This list covers the 16 CD's we released in 2004 our most productive year ever! (for a complete list of No Cover CD's go to the CD'S YOU CAN BUY section of this website)

16. September's Release: After a 3 year search we have located one of the Detroit Bluesmen that we have always wanted to capture on tape (Living only 3 miles from No Cover's Straight Ahead Studios)....Billy Davis has finished recording Blue Teardrops (NCP053) for the No Cover label. We are honored to work with Billy who played and recorded with the great Hank Ballard & The Midnighters for 25 years and also gave guitar lessons to the greatest guitarist of all time...none other than Jimi Hendrix!

13. 14. & 15. August's Three New Releases: Motor City Josh has a new No Cover release titled "Blue Collar Bluesman" this is the new band from Chicago backing up Josh on a 14 song effort with 11 of the songs never having been released before! We are also re-issuing Josh's "Stringer Full Of Blues" And "Live From The Road" CD's. This means All of Josh's CD's are once again available on the No Cover Label!! 

12. July's Release: The Bonzai Bob's Blues Bash recording went very well. The Compilation we have released from the 2 day event includes 1 track from each of the following bands: Buck 'N The System, Chris Canas, Paul Miles, Jonathan Lane's Detroit Blues Conspiracy, "Monster" Chucks BBQ'D Blues Band, Motor City Josh & The Big Three, Wall Of Denial, The Whoodoo Band, Little Leon & The Detroit Gang, The Groove Kings, and Miss Cathy Davis & The Soul Searchers                                           

11. July's Second Release: The Best of Heatstock '03 CD is now available! The Compilation we have released from the 2 day event includes 1 track from each of the following bands: R.J.'s Rhythm Rockers, 32:20 Blues Band, Lucas, The Kooler Kings, and Long Black Sedan, and 2 songs each from Motor City Josh & The Big Three, and Miss Cathy Davis & The Soul Searchers 

10. June's Release: After being a sideman on countless projects Jeff Grand has released his first solo CD Therapy (NCP037). This  is available now but due to the fact that Jeff is performing with Uncle Kracker the release party date is not set. check back here for info on the party.

8. & 9. May's Releases: Ben Moore & The Blues Express have signed on with No Cover. We have re-issued the band's first two releases "Live Blues" and "Funky Blues"  Ben's association with No Cover pre-dates the start of the company to when president Mike Boulan used to do live sound for the band in the early 90's. The Express is starting a brand new project too - so look for it here!

7. April's Release: Jeff Maylin has a new CD available on No Cover Titled "Satori In Blue" with 12 songs 11 of which are originals

6. March's release: A new CD from the Heatstock Festival titled "Best of Heatstock Vol. #2"

5. February's Release: The Whoodoo Band has released "Bringin' Home The Blues"  A  12 song project that features all original songs penned by 3 different band members.

4. January's Release: The first CD in the compilation series "Blues All Over Michigan" ......"The East" is here! With 15 tracks, Each representing a self-released CD from each band, this CD covers bands from eastern Mi (there are 3 more CD's planned in this series, West, North, and The Capitol area)

3. We have also re-issued the live CD from Wailin' Inc. (which has been out of print for 4 or 5 years)

1. & 2. And we have issued the first two No Cover Samplers  "The First 14"- 14 songs from the first 14 CD's and "The Next 14" - 14 songs from the next 14 CD's

Saturday November 13th Thanks for coming out to help us celebrate 10 years of No Cover Productions putting out cd's by some of the best blues bands around. We are moving along with 50 cd's out and many more in various stages of completion. (In fact this night also celebrated the release of the Billy Davis Rhythm Machine's new release "Blue Teardrops" on the No Cover Label) The Billy Davis Rhythm Machine & Motor City Josh & The Big Three  hosted the show with special guests from the roster stopping by all night long. of course this was recorded for possible release as the 10th anniversary cd.

 guests included:

Cathy Davis, Curtis Sumter, James Cloyd, Eric from Buck "N The System, Jeff Grand, Monster Chuck, Sweet Claudette, Steve Somers & Valerie Barrymore, And Jerry Mac.

Price is only $10.00 per CD (includes shipping) to get yourself a copy today click on the "No Cover CD's You Can Buy" tab on the left above

LATEST NEWS !! the CD will not be coming out until later than planned because we need some photographs to do the cover artwork but we promise the c.d.will be out someday!! ---Thanks, Mike

We are now offering the capability of doing short-run duplications. If your band needs copies of your cd feel free to e-mail us. The price for 100 cd's starts at $3.00 per cd for cd's packaged in jewel cases with inserts and $1.00 per cd for cd's packaged on a spindle. For a quote on your job e-mail us at mboulan@wwnet.net or call 248-398-6877