The Layabouts "Monkey See, Monkey Do"

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The Layabouts sprang from the heart of Detroit's radical/bohemian community in the early 80s. Thirty years later, they kicked- off the Detroit All Star Revue at this year's Concert of Colors and rocked the house!

Stephen Goodfellow - vocals
Ralph Franklin - bass, vocals
Alan Franklin - guitar, vocals
Mel Rosas - drums
Ralph Koziarshi - saxophones
Margaret King Ahmed - vocals, percussion

With special guests:
Luis Resto - keyboards
Ismael Ahmed and Don Was - backing vocals

Performed Live at the 2009 Concert of Colors
Orchestra Hall, Detroit MI
July 18, 2009

Produced by DON WAS
Recorded by STEVE DR. CHING KING
Mixed by KRISH SHARMA
Video Directed and Edited by GEMMA CORFIELD

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Added: 11/17/2009
Views: 7,099

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Ralph Koziarshi - saxophones
Margaret King Ahmed - vocals, percussion

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