Detroit Domination
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ANR, We Barbarians, and The Ashleys @ PJ’s Lager House in Detroit 9/5/2011(Photos and Review)
This past Monday Detroit hosted three bands that music lovers need to know about. 1. ANR Brian Robertson (Keyboardist/vocals) Michael John Hancock (Drummer/vocals) ANR traveled to Detroit to play us some tunes in preparation for their release of the deluxe edition of Stay Kids. ANR is A psychedelic synth-pop duo that met while studying in Miami. The group has played with bands such as Animal Collective, Neon Indian, and No Age, but has spent much of this year headlining their own tour in both the U.S. and the U.K. Prior articles written about ANR compare these guys to all sorts of different bands such as MGMT, Passion Pit and even the Red Hot…
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An Interview with Ty Stone
Ty Stone has been described as “a powerhouse singer in an unprettified package.” This Detroit native has been earning lots of fans due to his raw talent, lyrics that hit home, and likeable personality. Music has always been a big part of Ty Stone’s life, but it took a little help from Kid Rock to take it to a whole new level. A good friend of Ty’s was able to slip Kid Rock a demo during a Piston’s game, and not long after, Ty found himself hanging with Kid Rock, touring, and putting out a new album on Top Dog/Atlantic Records. Ty’s story inspires, and he deserves his success. See…
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Arts, Beats & Eats Royal Oak, MI (Photos)
For the second year, Royal Oak, MI hosted Arts, Beats, & Eats. The event was enjoyable for all ages. Here’s a few pictures from the event that I snapped between concerts. What’s a festival without elephant ears? Squirt the Shirt Yum! Sangria in Royal Oak Metals in Time Very cool Jewelry Store! Animal Hats are the new thing A beautiful baby! Daddy & Daughter John Stillmunks Original Paintings Ralph Rankin Corn Dogs! Yah! The Grill Master! Loving the music! This guy has the right idea… A cool looking fan of George Clinton
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. @ Arts, Beats & Eats Festival in Downtown Royal Oak (Photos and Review) 9/2/2011
On Friday, I was excited to finally see for myself why Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. is one of the most talked about emerging bands of the moment. They did not disappoint, in fact they were even more upbeat, fun and funky than I had realized since I had never seen them live before. Joshua Epstein and Daniel Zott came across on stage as laid-back, genuinely nice, but also awesomely talented. The guys encouraged the audience members to forget about how silly they may appear to their neighbor in the audience and let loose. It was entertaining to see a diverse crowd of young and old enjoying the performance. DEJ finished…
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Listen to the new Insane Clown Posse song produced by Jack White backed by JEFF the Brotherhood and a little bit of Mozart!
Third Man Records is releasing a new Insane Clown Posse single produced by Jack White, backed by JEFF the Brotherhood and mixed with a little bit of Mozart. The song is called “Leck Mich Im Arsch” which means “Lick Me in the Arse.” The 7-inch single and digital download also offers another ICP track called “Mountain GIrl.” A limited edition vinyl-edition single will be available at Third Man Rolling Record Store at MIFest this September 17th. Also, ICP has volunteered to perform the song at MI Fest. I hope they do! http://thirdmanrecords.com/ Insane Clown Posse – Leck Mich Im Arsch by Third Man Records The Press Release The press release: In…
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Hole in the Wall: Steve’s Bar Revisited Detroit, MI
We go to shows at St. Andrew’s in Detroit a lot. Door times can be unpredictable so a lot of time is spent at Steve’s Bar because it’s next to St. Andrew’s. The place has a type of old-world charm that is uniquely its own. Three things make this place interesting: 1. The Owners 2. The Decor 3. Travelin’ Blues Sophia and Steve Francis have owned and opearated Steve’s Bar for about 41 years. These sites have some great background on their story: http://metrogal84.blogspot.com/2009/08/lessons-learned-from-steves-place.html http://www2.metrotimes.com/editorial/story.asp?id=3167 http://detroit.untappedcities.com/2011/02/03/steves-place-detroit-dive-bar/ It’s obvious that this bar is a beloved place of Detroit and helps to give our city its own aura. Steve’s warm, gentle and…
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Detroit Band Domination: The High Strung
You might have heard The Hung Strung before if you like the new Showtime Series “The Shameless.” Their song “The Luck You Got” is the show’s theme song. Their live show is full of energy, vigor, and a myriad of fantastic songs. These guys are talented beyond belief. The High Strung Website
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Artist Spotlight: Insane Clown Posse: Winner of Detroit Music Award’s Distinguished Artist award 4/15/2011
Hate them or love them, these guys deserve respect. Insane Clown Posse won the Distinguished Artist award at this year’s Detroit Music Awards because they have been performing and creating new music for over two decades. This year has been a huge year for them after garnering respect in the Detroit music community evidenced by their top honor award at the Detroit Music Awards. During the duo’s award acceptance speech at the Detroit Music Awards, it was evident that Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope still have an intense passion and love for what they do. They are also planning their yearly “Gathering of the Juggalos” event which is looking to…