The Imps
In February 2011, Katelynn Corll from Rochester Adams and Liah Miller from Cranbrook formed the original band The Imps. They are an all teen-girl rock band performing original music and cover music. The School of Rock brought them together and determination keeps them going.
All Teen, All Girl, Rock Band – The Imps – Photo by Michael Dwyer
They have won three Battle of the Bands, including the Detroit Battle of the Band Finals. The Imps released their first self-titled EP in 2013 and just release their second CD this past August (available on iTunes, Amazon, and Google Play).
Their influences are Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, Led Zeppelin, Foo Fighters and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. They are performing in Romeo this Friday at Youngers Tavern. The show starts at 8:00 p.m. with two other bands on the bill.
The Current Line-up
Katelynn Corll on Drums and Lead Vocals is from Rochester Adams High School. “I have been playing piano since I was 5, drums since 9,” said Corll. She also plays bass, harmonica and guitar. “I lean toward the heavier side of rock because I love to hit those drums. My musical influences are Foo Fighters, Nirvana, Them Crooked Vultures, Halestorm, and Led Zeppelin. My favorite drummers are Taylor Hawkins, Dave Grohl, Tommy Clufetos, John Bonham, and Alex Van Halen.”
The Imps performed at Half Time in October at the Palace of Auburn Hills – Photo by Michael Dwyer
Liah Miller is attends Cranbrook School and plays Lead Guitar. “I am a musician/songwriter. I started playing guitar at age 5 and picked up bass, drum, and keyboard skills along the way,” said Miller. “We play rock driven music” and “Blues tunes are also close to my heart.”
Claire Davis is on Bass, does Vocals and Rhythm Guitar. She goes to Troy Athens High School. She is “just a bassist who really loves Red Hot Chili Peppers and making loud music,” said Davis.
Hannah Boissonneault is from Clarkston High School and plays Rhythm Guitar and Bass, and does Vocals. “I love writing music and playing with others on stage is my passion! I’m a fan of all types of music, ranging from heavy metal to punk,” said Boissonneault, “My favorite artists are Alice in Chains, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Metallica, and Red Hot Chili Peppers.”
Past Gigs
- The Palace of Auburn Hills – Auburn Hills, MI
- The Hard Rock Café – Detroit, MI
- Arts, Beats, and Eats – Royal Oak, MI
- The Pike Room at the Crofoot – Pontiac, MI
- The Foundry – Jackson, MI
- Detroit River Days – Detroit, MI
- Diesel Concert Lounge – Chasterfield, MI
- High Octane Lounge – Romeo, MI
- The Village of Rochester Hills – Rochester Hills, MI
- The Loving Touch – Ferndale, MI
- Alrosa Villa – Columbus, OH
- Classic Lanes, Rochester Hills, MI
Next Show
Friday, November 21, at 8:00 p.m. Youngers Tavern 120 S. Main Street Romeo, MI 48065 586-752-4400
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