Jake Simmons & the Little Ghosts, Heavy Looks, Rocket Bureau

Rock. Free.

press release: ON TOUR!! Jake Simmons & the Little Ghosts (Kalamazoo, Michigan)

Big. Loud. Rock & Roll.

Likely rolling down a highway in a busted van, Jake Simmons & the Little Ghosts have spent the last eight years traveling across the country, performing in dive bars, on festival stages, and everything in between. Similar to their homebase of Kalamazoo, Michigan, their songwriting is as blue-collar Springsteen and Stone Cold Steve Austin as it is Hold Steady-esque self-awareness with indie sensibilities. 2018 marks the release of their 3rd full-length album, "Shake So Easy". The record is a celebration of their first chapter as a band and the sounds that formed their style, a decidedly midwestern take on Rock & Roll influenced by artists like The Clash, Black Sabbath, Otis Redding and Tom Petty.

As "Shake So Easy" makes its debut, the Little Ghosts  prepare to hit the road hard, kicking off the next era of their particular brand of big, loud rock & roll. They perform at Mickey's Tavern on November 9th, along with Madison indie rock bands Heavy Looks and Rocket Bureau.

"Taking deep pride in their coming together in Kalamazoo, Jake Simmons and the Little Ghosts settles itself kindly on the sleeves of rootsy, gritty flannel rock that’s popular in the area while bringing a Springsteen-esque ferventness to the entire ensemble." - Pop Matters

Heavy Looks (Madison)

Power pop mixed with grunge rock straight out of a Wisconsin basement.

Rocket Bureau (Madison)

Tasty guitar riffs and catchy vocal melodies and harmonies reminiscent of '90s garage rock/power pop heyday!

Mickey's Tavern

NOV 9TH, 10 PM

FREE SHOW!!!!!!