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Great Lakes Myth Society
Biography
The Great Lakes Myth Society are that rarity, a folk-rock band that actually rocks out, while at the same time capturing the mystery and wonder of the traditional folk narrative and adapting it to the present day. Based in Michigan, the Great Lakes Myth Society draw the lion's share of their inspiration from life in the Mitten State, from the wreckage of the Motor City to the frozen splendor of the Upper Peninsula, and their literate but passionate music has won them a loyal following in the Midwest, as well as a growing audience elsewhere across the United States.

The Great Lakes Myth Society (or GLMS) were formed in early 2004 following the demise of the Original Brothers and Sisters of Love, a similarly themed group based in Ann Arbor, MI. Formed in 1996, the Original Brothers and Sisters of Love released two well-received albums and toured extensively (especially in the Midwest), but in the fall of 2003, the group's record company, The Telegraph Company, went bankrupt and violinist Liz Auchinvole opted to leave the group. The remaining members of the band -- Timothy Monger (accordion, guitar, and vocals), James Monger (guitar and vocals), Gregory McIntosh (guitar and vocals), Scott McClintock (bass and vocals), and Fido Kennington (drums and vocals) -- opted to continue with a new name that reflected their tight regional focus, and the Great Lakes Myth Society were born.
Selected Discography