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STREETCORNER's musical director Dan 'the Band' Kuchar's first musical experience came when he learned to play the clarinet in the school band program. He taught himself to play guitar and keyboards at age thirteen and began performing at school dances at fourteen. He first started playing keyboards professionally in 1977 with the Irresistible Force, the most popular nightclub act in the Flint and Saginaw area. He toured the South Carolina Beach circuit in the late seventies and toured with the Dramatics in the 1980 opening for Smokey Robinson and Heatwave. Playing with VIZITOR in the 1980's Dan was among the first to integrate a personal computer into live music. He is also a prolific songwriter and independent record producer.

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			Filmel "Prince" Johnson
			Prince started singing in church and later on neighborhood street corners in the same local scene that spawned the Temptations, the Spinners and the Fantastic Four. As a teenager he first sang in a gospel group called the Spiritual Crusaders. Prince joined local group "The Main Event" who was the opening act for Elvis Presley at Elvis' historic New Years Eve appearance at the Pontiac Silverdome. Johnson later did a stint as the Singing Chef in the F Troop, the house band at the prestigious Mr. F's Supper Club.


			Bob Carroll
			Baritone singer Bob Carroll, who hails originally from Pontiac, started his professional singing career at age 14 with a local singing group called the Ferros. Even at that tender age the Ferros toured Michigan and the surrounding states playing sock hops and nightclubs. The Ferros had a regional hit called "Come Home My Love". In the 1970's Bob formed United, one of the area's best dance bands.

			Dan 'the Band' Kuchar
			STREETCORNER's musical director Dan 'the Band' Kuchar's first musical experience came when he learned to play the clarinet in the school band program. He taught himself to play guitar and keyboards at age thirteen and began performing at school dances at fourteen. He first started playing keyboards professionally in 1977 with the Irresistible Force, the most popular nightclub act in the Flint and Saginaw area. He toured the South Carolina Beach circuit in the late seventies and toured with the Dramatics in the 1980 opening for Smokey Robinson and Heatwave. Playing with VIZITOR in the 1980's Dan was among the first to integrate a personal computer into live music. He is also a prolific songwriter and independent record producer.

		Les Cunningham This velvet toned baritone balladeer is a native Detroiter. Born on the city’s legendary “8-Mile”, Leslie has been singing since he was just a youngster. Educated through the Detroit Public School System, Leslie is a proud graduate of Northern High School where he was a soloist in the chorus. Leslie received his formidable vocal training under the tutelage of Charles Porter of the Christianaires. A phenomenal showstopper, Leslie would participate in local talent shows and drive audiences into a frenzy. In 1959, Lee’s Sensation Lounge got their first glimpse of Leslie’s prowess when he opened the show for Walter Jackson. Leslie went on to form his first group The Fabulous Master Tones! Several years later, Jazz organist, Rod Lumpkin along with guitarist, Omar Walker often invited Leslie to be an on-stage guest with the infamous Rod Lumpkin Jazz Trio working numerous jazz venues throughout Michigan. As a solo artist, Leslie performed for the grand opening for Allen’s Market, the first African-American owned and operated supermarket in Royal Oak Township, Michigan. It was during this special event that he introduced his daughter Lisa to the stage while singing a duet “Hot Fun in the Summer Time” a Sly & the Family Stone soul classic. Leslie recognizes his musicality is truly a heavenly gift and he gives praise to Christ. He is a devoted member of the Order of the Fisherman Ministry-Home of Love, (Founded by the late, Martha Jean the Queen) where he sings in the chorale and serves in ministry as one of the church’s Sons of God. Leslie has done voice-overs for WQBH radio as well as, M.C. of many fashion shows in Metro Detroit. In 2007, Leslie joined the dynamic STREETCORNER vocal group bringing his 40 years of experience to the stage.

		Evelyn Martin Evelyn Martin is a singer-performer extraordinare. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she has been a lead-vocalist since the mid-80's. Through the years, she has performed at intimate supper clubs, hot dance clubs, top country clubs, and private parties for area celebrities. As lead-singer of Detroit area opening act, ‘10 AM’, Evelyn had the experience of working with Eddie Kendricks, David Ruffin and Dennis Edwards. In Las Vegas she head-lined at various showrooms , including Las Vegas Hilton, Flamingo Hilton, and the Riveria ,with big bands. Evelyn has wowed her audiences, with her versatility with different styles of music, in the Metro-Detroit area, Chicago and Las Vegas for years.
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