Shake Steady

Shake Steady Shake Steady is Funk and Psychedelic Soul music to the highest degree!

02/28/2026

Recording of the first performance of a song that started as an instrumental written by our saxophonist, Alec Cooper. He kept adding sections and asked me to write some lyrics. Our drummer, Shana Byas, said this should be about some badass dude! Before I thought of a family member or fictional person, the name Robert Smalls flashed like neon in my mind. Yeah, because of its similarity to Biggie Smalls! Good thing it did stick, because his story carries a deep thread in the Reconstruction of the United States. Exemplary, American history, during Black History Month or not.
When you find out about his story, you'll know why I was compelled to write something about the man
~ Sean
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Smalls
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Harper’s Weekly of June 14, 1862, recounts the escape:

02/28/2026

Our first performance of a song that started as an instrumental written by saxophonist, Alec Cooper. He kept adding sections and asked me to write some lyrics. Drummer, Shana Byas, said this should be about some badass dude! Before I thought of a family member or fictional person, the name Robert Smalls flashed like neon in my mind. Yeah, because of Biggie Smalls! Glad I remembered it, because his story carries a deep thread in the Reconstruction of the United States. Exemplary life that became American history, Black History Month or not. There's a reason why I felt compelled to write something about the man. Live in Ann Arbor Summer Festival, w Detroit's own, Allen Dennard on trumpet.
~ Sean

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Smalls
https://history.house.gov/People/Detail/21764

02/28/2026

Our first performance of a song that started as an instrumental written by saxophonist, Alec Cooper. He kept adding sections and asked me to write some lyrics. Our drummer, Shana Byas, said this should be about some badass dude! Before I thought of a family member or fictional person, the name Robert Smalls flashed like neon in my mind. Yeah, because of Biggie Smalls! Good thing I remembered it, because his story carries a deep thread in the Reconstruction of the United States. Exemplary life that became part of American history, during Black History Month or not. Once you read of his story, you'll know why I felt compelled to write something about the man.
~ Sean
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Smalls
https://history.house.gov/People/Detail/21764

12/17/2025

Wow! Flint town really showed up! Thanks for the love! Tamra Klaty and Robb Klaty thank you for everything!! Big love to The Outfit ! It was a pleasure meeting you all and sharing the stage with you! All of the love the man, the myth, John Angel Archangeli ❤️❤️ Happy 86th and we wish 86 more!

Have a happy and safe holiday and a wonderful new year!!

Video footage: Ashton Young 📹 📱

12/13/2025

Sagittarius Night w/ The Outfit, Shake Steady, and Tenacity Brewing

Celebrate our Sagittarius friends!

The Outfit @ 8
Shake Steady @ 10

$15 suggested donation
BYOB
Tenacity Brewing beer and cider on tap
Smoke friendly
Potluck

Please respect our neighbors and keep driveways and side streets open and accessible.
Parking is across Court Street, in gravel lot by jiu-jitsu place

See you all tonight!!

We're showing birthday love to our favorite Sagittarius friend, John Angel Archangeli this Saturday too! Join in on the...
12/10/2025

We're showing birthday love to our favorite Sagittarius friend, John Angel Archangeli this Saturday too! Join in on the fun with us! Saturday, December 13th!!! 👇🏾👇🏾

Sagittarius Night w/ The Outfit, Shake Steady, and Tenacity Brewing

12/10/2025

This Saturday night, join us for an unforgettable Sagittarius Night experience at Ray-All Garage in Flint, MI.

Saturday, December 13th/ The Outfit at 8pm/ Shake Steady at 10pm /$15 donation /BYOB/ Tenacity Brewing beer and cider on tap

12/05/2025

A HAPPY BIRTHDAY WEEKEND to one our good friends, John Angel Archangeli ! Putting so many of us to shame on the dance floor, no matter WHERE that dance floor may be.

09/12/2025

Happy Anniversary to our first show where we were scruffy and didn't even have a name yet!

Happy Birthday to our drummer extraordinaire, Shana Byas!
09/02/2025

Happy Birthday to our drummer extraordinaire, Shana Byas!

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