Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas @ St. Andrew’s Hall 11-27-13 (Photos & Review)
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 […]
Fitz & The Tantrums wsg Capital Cities @ The Fillmore Detroit 11-17-13
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. […]
Fat Tour 2013 Less Than Jake and Anti Flag 11/14/13 @ Clutch Cargos
By Jacob Giampa It’s a sad day when a venue has to close its doors for good. Last Thursday was Clutch Cargo’s last show, and they went out with a bang with the Fat Tour 2013. Headlining the show was Less than Jake and Anti Flag with special guest, Masked Intruders. This punk rock tour […]
Oklahoma refuses all National Guard couples benefits to deny benefits to gay couples.
By Dave Palmer Oklahoma has apparently gone ape-crap over the Supreme Court overturning the Defense of Marriage Act, a decision that allows same-sex married couples to collect federal benefits. In fact, Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin is so bat-dump crazy over the situation that she announced that all state-owned National Guard facilities are no longer going to allow any married […]
Slayer @ The Detroit Fillmore 11-16-13 (Photos
By Alexis Simpson Testosterone raged at the Detroit Fillmore last Saturday as many big burly dudes and a few hardcore rocker chicks slammed the venue to see thrash metal icons, Slayer. Guitar riffs reigned supreme on the Fillmore sound system creating insane body-slamming mosh pits for those brave enough to enter the main floor. The […]
Datsik wsg Protohype and Heroes X Villains @ Royal Oak Music Theatre 11-15-13 (Review & Photos)
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 […]
Sleigh Bells @ St. Andrew’s Hall (11-12-13) (Photos & Review)
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 […]
Hunter Hayes @ The Fox Theatre 11/10/13 (Review, Setlist & Photos)
By Jacob Giampa Michigan country fans gathered at the Fox Theater in downtown Detroit last Sunday for Hunter Hayes who played to a sold out crowd. The beautiful Ashley Monroe opened for Hunter. Ashley’s voice was lovely, and she certainly made an impact on the audience. . Hunter Hayes opened with”Storm Warning.” He also played many […]
The 2013 Voodoo Music + Arts Experience Day 3 Photos: Kid Rock!
Our own Kid Rock went to Voodoo Fest and put on a top tier performance. In addition, in typical Kid Rock fashion, he was the only artist to thank the crowd for spending their hard earned money on the festival! http://www.kidrock.com
FREAKY DEAKY HALLOWEEN @ Masonic Temple 10-26-13
By Jacob Giampa Halloween was celebrated early this year at the Masonic Temple in downtown Detroit last Friday for Griz’s hometown show. Everyone was dressed up for the show which put everybody in the mood for Halloween. Danny Brown was a huge highlight of the show because he knows how to interract with his audience. For […]
Tera Melos @ The Blind Pig 10-24-13
By Jacob Giampa Last week, Zorch, an alt band with a very spacey sound, opened for Tera Melos. Not too shabby! Tera Melos is a jazz alternative band who uses many different pedals to create the unique sound that is Tera Melos. My favorite part of the whole show was watching Tera Melos drummer John […]
VOODOO FEST SPOTIFY MIXTAPE
Check out our fancy new VOODOO FEST Spotify playlist for 2013! VOODOO FEST 2013
STEVE AOKI WSG WAKA FLOCKA FLAME & BORGORE @ THE FILLMORE DETROIT (REVIEW and PHOTOS)
By Cristina Vitello A turned up dose of debauchery swarmed The Fillmore Detroit, courtesy of party boys Steve Aoki, Waka Flocka Flame, and Borgore reminding us the Detroit party never stops. “We come, we fuck shit up,” Waka Flocka shouted, as his opening Aokify America Tour set neared its end. “And then we leave.” Staying […]
The 2013 Voodoo Music + Arts Experience Day 3 Photos: A Photo Tribute to Dr. John-a New Orleans Legend!
The Real Night Tripper, otherwise known as Dr. John is a true New Orleans legend. http://www.nitetripper.com
The 2013 Voodoo Music + Arts Experience Day 3 Photos: 50 Beautiful Photos of The Cure
By Alexis Simpson I got the change to photograph the Cure last Sunday at Voodoo Fest in New Orleans. Robert Smith was such a great subject to photograph so I wanted to share the different photos of him with a few of his band mates thrown in. He is eerily beautiful and The Cure sounded […]
The 2013 Voodoo Music + Arts Experience Day 2 Photos
By Alexis Simpson Reignwolf ruled Day 2 of Voodoo Fest with the most electrifying and charismatic performance of the whole festival. Ruby Amanfu, Rudimental, and Cults were other faves! PHOTOS http://www.thevoodooexperience.com http://www.twitter.com/voodoonola http://www.jointheritual.wordpress.com Beware of this friendly & drunk bottomless banana girl wandering around the streets of New Orleans! She may try to motorboat […]
Thao and The Get Down Stay Down @ Royal Oak Music Theatre 10-29-13 (Photos, Review)
By Cristina Vitello http://thaoandthegetdownstaydown.com/ San Franciso’s Thao and The Get Down Stay Down stopped off in Detroit Tuesday, warming the stage for headliner The Head and The Heart. It’s been a busy year for Thao Nguyen and her bandmates with the release of their third album We The Common and a North American tour taking them from […]
Steve Aoki is Returning to Detroit on 11/6/13! (Preview)
Attention Party People:) Steve Aoki is coming to The Detroit Fillmore on 11/6/13 so get your tickets before they are gone:) He is also joined by Waka Flocka, Borgore, Felix Cartal, Deorro, and Kryoman. Go here to check out our previous Aoki Coverage: http://www.noizenews.com/?s=aoki and here to join the event: https://www.facebook.com/events/462867353820915/
Voodoo Fest in New Orleans Day One Photos 11-1-13
By Alexis Simpson The last time we covered Voodoo Fest Music + Arts Experience was two years ago, so we were anxious to come back. Voodoo Fest is an interesting mix of music, art, and local New Orleans food. Our top showstoppers for the day were: Calvin Harris, Desaparecidos, Royal Teeth, Allen Stone and Boys […]
Desaparecidos wsg The So So Glos @ The Majestic Theatre 10-27-13 (Photos & Review)
By Alexis Simpson In 2012 Conor Oberst resurrected his political punk band, Desaparecidos, and brought them to Detroit last Sunday for a performance at The Majestic Theatre. The So So Glos out of Brooklyn opened, and garnered a mixed reception. The frontman was perhaps too talkative considering most of the crowd had probably never heard […]
The Pretty Reckless @ St. Andrew’s Hall 10-25-13 (Photos, Setlist & Review)
By Alexis Simpson Taylor Momsen is one of the most talented, ballsy, sultry and attractive women in rock ‘n roll today. Fortunately she always make it a point to stop in Detroit when touring. Ms. Momsen brought along her band to St. Andrew’s Hall for the Going to Hell tour which coincidentally is the name […]
Two Door Cinema Club @ The Crofoot 10-18-13 (Photos)
http://www.twodoorcinemaclub.com http://www.twitter.com/tdcinemaclub https://soundcloud.com/twodoorcinemaclub PHOTOS
St. Lucia @ The Crofoot 10-18-13 (Review & Photos)
South African Jean-Philip Grobler’s band, St. Lucia, took over The Crofoot last Friday in celebration of their new album When the Night. St. Lucia is regarded as “up-and coming” in most music publications, and the sold-out Crofoot audience reveled in the chance to see Jean-Philip perform his new material live. Grobler’s stage presence was impressive which […]
Florida’s new squirt-gun control policy
By: Dave Palmer Finally, Florida is going to do something about gun control in their state. Squirt-gun control, that is. According to a police report quoted in the Palm Beach Post, Giovanna Borge was arrested “for Simple Battery/Domestic Violence under F.S. 784.03 for squirting water on (boyfriend) to antagonize and agitate him against his wishes.” The officer stated earlier […]
