Five Emprees
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"It's another reminder of the band's ability to put its own spin on what we've been hearing all along, and there's no sign of the interest letting up, judging by the fervency of the response." Find out what happened at the Five Emprees' first reunion show in four years. | Sep 12, 2024 |
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The Five Emprees return, for their annual reunion show, at Hidden Pointe, in Benton Harbor. Chairman Ralph gives you a preview of what you could have expected to see, if you still hadn't gotten a ticket. | Sep 12, 2024 |
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For those who showed up, it's those ringing opening chords to "Little Miss Sad" that will probably stick longest in the old subconscious...yes, it's time again for another Five Emprees reunion, and the Chairman was there to document it, after a two-year break. | Jan 7, 2020 |
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Chairman Ralph apologizes for missing this year's Five Empress/White Summer reunions...better luck next year, as the saying goes! | Aug 22, 2017 |
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"He had no info on it, but I snatched it up..." Can anybody help pin down a date, or venue, for this particular Five Emprees poster? | Nov 25, 2016 |
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"You're the reason we do this...." Step back in time for an in-depth look at the latest five Emprees reunion, in words and images, right here! | Nov 25, 2016 |
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A setlist, plus round one of some photos, from the Five Emprees' latest reunion concert outing at Hidden Pointe (7/08/16). | Oct 30, 2016 |
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"He said, 'You guys are just a big part of my childhood, growing up, and my love of music'..." Find out for yourself what went down at the latest Five Emprees reunion show. | Dec 5, 2015 |
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Fewer words, more images, which is just how part one of Your Humble Narrator's snapshot of the latest Five Emprees reunion should start off! | Dec 5, 2015 |
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After another lengthy period of downtime, the Five Emprees will rise again in 2014, with help from a couple of special friends in high places (as the saying goes). | Dec 29, 2013 |
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The Five Emprees and Sixth Generation have made it across the finish line...and joined the Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame's Class of 2013 in the Legendary Michigan Band and Song categories, respectively. Chairman Ralph runs down the specifics.
| Feb 16, 2013 |
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Chairman Ralph salutes "Blue Suede News" for using two of his Five Emprees reunion photos in the magazine's latest issue -- which also contains an extensive look at '60s-era garage bands from West Michigan. | Jun 19, 2012 |
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Chairman Ralph wraps up the Five Emprees' latest reunion show, held at Lake Michigan College (5/07/11) to raise money for music scholarships. Bassist Ron Pelkey, keyboardist Bill Schueneman and guitarist Mike Depoian share their thoughts about what happened on the bandstand, and their feelings about the band's legacy. | May 17, 2011 |
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Chairman Ralph announces the Five Emprees' return to action in May at Lake Michigan College, through his official website. | Apr 21, 2011 |
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Chairman Ralph delivers his full concert and photo report from the Five Emprees' latest reunion gig, which occurred on June 25, 2010, at the newly-restored Shadowland Ballroom (St. Joseph, MI). | Jul 12, 2010 |
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Benton Harbor-based '60s garage rock legends, the Five Emprees, are rising again through a special YouTube channel...and rebroadcast of a four-part radio retrospective show, now available on this site! | Jul 9, 2009 |
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Once again, the Five Emprees reunited at Lake Michigan College for a good cause -- this time, on the Silver Beach Carousel Society's behalf. The show, which proved every bit as fun as the 2007 reunion, was also filmed and recorded for a possible CD and DVD release. Bassist/guitarist Ron Pelkey shared some of his reflections after the concert. | Nov 14, 2008 |
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While researching his advance article about the Five Emprees' 2007 reunion, Ralph contacted Gary Burns, author of the liner notes for Arf! Arf! Records' LITTLE MISS SAD reissue. As expected, Burns provided a wealth of information and opinions, which appears in full for the first time. | Nov 14, 2008 |