Edye Evans Hyde

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Annie Lennox showcases her powerful vocals in “Sisters Are Doin’ It for Themselves”. Listen to Dan Rather’s Big Interview podcast series now on iHeartRadio and on additional podcasting platforms: https://ihr.fm/3MowKAX and watch the full interview on http://www.axs.tv here >> https://bit.ly/LennoxTBI

Hi friends,
I am so proud of my husband for being nominated for the West Michigan Jazz Society Musician Of The Year. He is an amazing person who has made his entire life dedicated to music and music education for over 50 years. If you are a member of the WMJS remember to vote. In my opinion, everyone who has been nominated are amazing in their own right. But...I am very proud of Mike Hyde.

Bio
Guitarist Mike Hyde graduated from Ottawa Hills High School, Grand Rapids Junior (now Community) College and Aquinas College performing with the school jazz bands under the respective direction of Lynn Asper, Ray Gill, and Bruce Early. He went on to the Guitar Institute of Technology (Hollywood CA) to study jazz guitar under Howard Roberts, Joe Diorio, Ron Eschtete, Les Wise, Tommy Tedesco, and Dan Gilbert. Graduate studies in music and education followed at Western Michigan University and Grand Valley State College (now University).

Mike’s teaching history includes positions at GRCC (classical guitar), Aquinas College (classical and jazz guitar), WMU (teaching assistant for guitar and music theory) and Hope College (contemporary and jazz guitar). He also maintained a substantial private studio of students over the years teaching all facets of guitar playing.

Since college, Mike has consistently been heard in various sized jazz groups with almost everybody on the local scene, most notably Bruce Early. He was also “hired guitar gun” for the Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, West Michigan, and South Haven Symphony Orchestras. These performing experiences led Mike to share the stage with such national/international acts as Bob Hope, Neil Sedaka, Nancy Wilson, Denis DeBlasio, The Fifth Dimension, Randy Brecker, Three Mo Tenors, Jennifer Holliday, Tony Monaco, Bernadette Peters, Maria Schneider, Terri Lyne Carrington, and Stars of the Lawrence Welk Show to name a few. His current performances are primarily with his two jazz duos: Mike & Mike (with saxophonist Mike Frost), and Edye & Mike (with vocalist Edye Evans Hyde).

For those of you who know a little bit about Ebony Road Players, I wanted to share that last year we did a podcast series about the arts in West Michigan. You can find them on YouTube but here is one I wanted to share today. Here is my conversation with Deborah Bayard. Have a glass of wine and comment. Our goal is to uplift the arts in Grand Rapids.

ERP Podcast S1E9 This week on The Ebony Road Players Podcast, Edye is joined by Deborah Pryor-Bayard, educator and Education Coordinator of GRAAMA (Grand Rapids African Ameri...

"Don't Give Up On Your Art".
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Looking for something fun to do with the kids and grandkids. Come see Ebony Road Players production of Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical. Its free for kids with a donation. Get tickets while they last. Monday December 11 2023 6:30pm Grand Rapids Public Museum.
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Productions — Ebony Road Players Polkadots follows 8-year-old Lily Polkadot who just moved to the “Squares Only” small town of Rockaway. As the first Polkadot in an all Square school, Lily faces an almost impossible task of gaining acceptance from her peers. From daily bullying, to segregated drinking fountains, Lily’s quest ...

Hey everyone, if you are going to be art prize tomorrow night, stop by and see Edye and Mike and Mike Frost at GRnoir
We have two shows
7:30 PM- 9:30 PM 

Such an interesting night: Waiting out a tornado in the bathroom at GRNoir with these wonder people.

Thanks to Mike Frosts and Noelle Michaels Frost for helping us out tonight. We could not finish the gig without you.❤️

Many years ago I went to the Grammy Awards.
I kinda invited myself to the after party.
I told THIS man that I really adored him. He kinda liked that and insisted that my partner in crime for that day… take a photo of us.
I’ll never forget it.
RIP Tony Bennett. You were a wonderful and talented person to the end. You made me feel very special for those few minutes.

Attention:
I am excited to be back at Clara's on The River in Battle Creek with Terry Lower and Larry Ochiltree. Food is amazing, great drinks and a relaxing patio.
It all happens tomorrow night 6pm-10pm
Stop by and see me!

Hey all,
I’m singing tomorrow night with the Terry Lower trio and I would love to see you in Montague. It’s free
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Tomorrow, Edye Evans Hyde Trio takes the Montague Bandshell stage as part of the FREE Summer Concert Series! Hyde has played with such notables as Ray Charles and Arturo Sandaval, Jennifer Holiday and Clay Aiken. She has also performed locally with many groups such as the Grand Rapids Symphony and The Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra. Big thanks to West Michigan Wine and Jazz Festival for sponsoring the Edye Evans Hyde Trio! Stop by The Artisan Market Village to get a bite to eat and do some shopping before heading over for the music.

Hi all,
If you’re in the area tomorrow or if you want a little drive, come see me and the Terry Lower trio!
It’s gonna be fun!

Tomorrow, Edye Evans Hyde Trio takes the Montague Bandshell stage as part of the FREE Summer Concert Series! Hyde has played with such notables as Ray Charles and Arturo Sandaval, Jennifer Holiday and Clay Aiken. She has also performed locally with many groups such as the Grand Rapids Symphony and The Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra. Big thanks to West Michigan Wine and Jazz Festival for sponsoring the Edye Evans Hyde Trio! Stop by The Artisan Market Village to get a bite to eat and do some shopping before heading over for the music.

Hey friends,
I’ll be at the great space on Tuesday
With Terry Lower, Ray Tini and Jim Ryan. Stop by!

Edye Evans Hyde Trio takes the Montague Bandshell stage Tuesday, July 5th as part of the FREE Summer Concert Series! Edye Evans Hyde has been making music for over 40 years. Performing has taken her from Michigan to California, Asia and Europe playing with such notables as Ray Charles and Arturo Sandaval, Jennifer Holiday and Clay Aiken. She has also performed locally with many groups such as the Grand Rapids Symphony and The Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra. Big thanks to West Michigan Wine and Jazz Festival for sponsoring the Edye Evans Hyde Trio!

Hey Guys and Gals:)
I’ll be singing this weekend at the Rendezvous room in the Amway Grand Plaza. I’ll be there with Mike Hyde and Jim Hayward. We’ll be there 8 to 11 PM.

Hi friends,
I’m so happy to back performing with the Terry Lower Trio.
We will be at the Hasting Performing Arts Center.
I hope you can join us February 18.
https://hastings.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=12405

Hastings Performing Arts Center

Take a listen!!!

Edye Evans Hyde of Ebony Road Players talks about Saturday's virtual production of "Anne and Emmett" on WGVU's Morning Show Friday at 10:30am. Listen here: https://wgvu.org/radio/
Register for play here - presented by Hackley Public Library: https://www.hackleylibrary.org/anne-and-emmett-is-around-the-corne
Ebony Road Players Hackley Public Library W.K. Kellogg Foundation The WGVU Morning Show with Shelley Irwin WGVU Edye Evans Hyde

Hey... Have you been at any Sunday night Edye and Mike Facebook Live concerts. We have one today at 7pm
Go to Edye&Mike face book page. Lots of jazz and contemporary music. Tell a friend.

Enjoy!

Let's Fall In Love

We are so excited to do some great requests!!!
We have a birthday salute to Ella Fitzgerald, a little Anita Baker, Cole Porter and Elton John and more!!!
Don’t miss it tonight live at 7pm
Go to Edye&Mike FB Page.