By Alexis Simpson Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas came home to Detroit to perform at St. Andrew’s Hall the night before Thanksgiving. Opening acts included: The Sights, George Morris & The Gypsy Chorus and DJ Nardolicious. Jessica Hernandez had an array of merch swag including a wide array of records and two racks of thrift shop shirts adorned with the band’s patch. Ms. Hernandez’ band of boys was altered with a few missing faces such as bassist Ben Sturley. Jessica Hernandez looked like a young Cher with her long dark hair, cropped bangs and bright mini dress. Her voice sounded as strong and soulful as ever as she performed her…

By Cristina Vitello Sunday night 11/17/13 was a parade of indie-pop music that challenged even the most reserved fan to tap their toes. Featuring soulful and funk-infused styles compliments of Capital Cities and Fitz & The Tantrums, fans were treated to three hours of pure dance-party fun under the historic architecture of The Fillmore Detroit.   However, before the real show began, Beat Club took the stage for a less than stellar seven song set. While they had fun, the crowd ultimately did not. Lacking the funky soul that would prove to be a theme of the evening, Beat Club had an average performance reminiscent of a high school talent…

By Cristina Vitello Packing an extra 100,000 watts of sound and a sold out crowd into the Royal Oak Music Theatre, Datsik shook the plaster loose from the ceiling and made the earth rumble with the most bass heavy concert the venue has ever hosted. Along side Datsik, Firepower Records artists Protohype and Heroes X Villains started off the night before the Vortex struck down center stage for the Rockstar Energy sponsored ‘Most Wanted’ tour. Like the White Rabbit’s rabbit hole, the Vortex was revealed, sucking the audience into a genre-bending, transcendent adventure of hypnotizing light and sound. Datsik took his place among the decks proving once again how he’s…

By Alexis Simpson Sleigh Bells, the rockalicous electro-pop duo, played at St. Andrew’s Hall last week in front of a glammed up crowd. Sleigh Bells is comprised of the lovely vocalist Allison Krauss and Derek Miller on guitar. Alison shined on stage in Detroit due to her infectious smile and ability to draw the crowd in. The group managed to create a party atmosphere even on a Tuesday night. Their sound had a mini makeover due to the addition of an extra guitarist and drummer. The additions added sophistication to their sound. Sleigh Bells is modern, original, and adept at putting out new music at a pace that pleases their…