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Members of the indie rock trio, Vincie D & The Sensations after a house performance at Eastern Michigan University. From left, Ian Puzdrowski, Vince Digiorgio and Cam Varner.
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Formed in 2015, the trio is fronted by Puzdrowski who is also the group’s primary songwriter.
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Varner is the group’s newest addition, replacing Ali Haque, the trio’s former drummer who retired from the band to pursue a career in medicine.
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The tight knit band has become a staple in the East Lansing music scene. They were recently invited to perform at Stoop Fest, a local music festival.
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Known for their energetic performances and charismatic stage banter, Puzdrowski often contorts and embellishes wildly in the final moments of shows.
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The crowd moments before Vincie D & The Sensations start their performance at Bowie House, a Michigan State University cooperative. “Co-Ops are our favorite spots to play live,” Varner said. “The shows are always packed and the scene is full of awesome people.”
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House shows, while energetic and wild, have their downsides. Setting up equipment in a packed environment is frustrating and awkward.
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Moshing is to be expected at Vincie D shows. This group of concert-goers gleefully bash into one other in the basement of Bowie Co-Op.
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Digiorgio, from whom the band derived its name, is 6 feet 7 inches tall. He often has the best view of people in the mosh pit and says “their energy makes me want to go crazy on stage myself, whatever they put in, we give back.”
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Digiorgio lends a helping hand, hauling his lead guitarist off the ground one-handed as the crowd bellows and hollers in excitement.
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Most of the band’s notoriety is attributed to its live shows, however the group recently entered the studio to record its first LP. While the release date is under wraps, the group says the album will be here before the end of 2018.
Almost all of your favorite bands started in the same place, the local scene. But what makes a great local band?
This question is hard to answer. Today, the music industry equates success to dollars and sales. But anyone who’s been to a rowdy show at Mac’s Bar in Lansing knows that 30 college kids can rage harder than a sold-out stadium show.
Vincie D & The Sensations is a Lansing based indie rock band making waves in the local scene. Formed in 2015 by Ian Puzdrowski, Vince Digiorgio and former member Ali Haque, the group is a staple in the East Lansing housing cooperative scene.
From sold-out shows at Mac’s Bar to packed house gigs, it’s clear their passionate fans and boisterous stage presence add up to some of the most freewheeling performances seen on the local scene.
Be a fly on the wall during two Vincie D shows, the first at Mac’s Bar, the second at David Bowie Housing Cooperative in East Lansing. And listen to a performance of their punk-influenced song “Can Opener” live from their practice space.