MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP - Deacon Earl Darnell is a 34 year old co-owner of a Blue-Reggae company, Icy Waters Blues. He is a blues and reggae bassist, guitarist and vocalist. He performs along side other musicians and bands such as: Jimmy G. and the Capitols, The Banana Migration and The Lo-Fi Steppers. He can be found playing in several farmers markets, bars and festivals in the East Lansing area and Meridian Township.