Live Performances
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Taylor Momsen’s The Pretty Reckless @ The Crofoot in Pontiac, MI 4/3/12 (Photos, Setlist & Concert Review)
Members Taylor Momsen – Vocals Ben Phillips – Guitar Mark Damon – Bass Jamie Perkins – Drums http://www.theprettyreckless.com Taylor Momsen was relaxed, playful and gracious during her performance for a sizable crowd of enthused fans. Momsen possesses a strong voice ideal for rock. Tuesday night she convincingly switched from soft and sultry to grovely and hardcore best evidenced by the song “My Medicine.” The Pretty Reckless played a skillful mix of old favorites, covers, and new material off the Hit Me Like a Man EP. Momsen was in town last October in order for the band (see photos here) to open up for Evanescence. With the release of the new EP and their latest…
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J*DaVeY @ The Park Bar in Detroit 3/30/12 (Photos)
Genre: PopFusion Members: Jack Davey, Brook D’Leau http://www.theillav8r.com http://www.jdaveybaby.com/ http://www.twitter.com/WEareJDaVeY http://www.facebook.com/WeAreJDaVeY
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Go Radio and This Providence @ The Pike Room in Pontiac, MI 3/21/12 (Photos & Concert Review)
Go Radio Genre: Rock Genre Rock Members Jason Lancaster – Vocals, Guitar Alex Reed – Guitar Matt “Burns” Poulos – Bass Steven Kopacz – Drums http://www.wearegoradio.com http://www.twitter.com/goradio http://www.youtube.com/wearegoradio The first time we saw Go Radio live was at last year’s Yellowcard show @ St. Andrew’s Hall last year. (See photos here.) We were thrilled to hear that the guys from Go Radio were embarking on their own nationwide tour this year in support of their new album, Lucky Street. The Tallahassee group felt right at home in the unseasonably warm Michigan weather as fans packed into the Pike Room last Thursday night. Jason Lancaster has the most interesting and melodious voice with a hint of…
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Stewed, Screwed and Tattooed Tour: Reverend Horton Heat, Larry And His Flask and The Goddamn Gallows @ The Machine Shop 3/13/12 (Review)
The Goddamn Gallows (http://www.goddamngallows.com/) Larry And His Flask (http://www.larryandhisflask.com/) Reverend Horton Heat (http://www.reverendhortonheat.com/) Flint’s The Machine Shop hosted Reverend Horton Heat’s “Stewed, Screwed and Tattooed” tour for their upcoming album, “25 to Life,” to be released on March 27th. Each band stood out with incredible performances, and made a Tuesday night anything but ordinary. If you don’t feel a bit of wanderlust after seeing The Goddamn Gallows, you might not be listening hard enough. Touring at least 200 days a year, this gutterbilly band from Lansing, MI, would probably play until their fingers fell off. The Goddamn Gallows play roots-oriented trickster melodies with solid, dark beats, spirited strings that pound…
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The General Strike Release Tour: Anti-Flag, The Flatliners, Have Nots and Wilson @ Magic Stick 3/12/12 (Review)
We arrived at the The General Strike Release Tour just in time to feel the floor of the Magic Stick vibrating from Wilson’s last song. Their rock ‘n roll sound was filled with strong metal elements backed by enthusiastic, shredding vocals. Wilson was an ideal local group to start off the night which was evidenced by an enthusiastic mosh pit. Wilson Have Nots The Flatliners Anti-Flag It was good to see Boston’s Have Nots play Magic Stick again–the last time was in September 2011. This band has substance and seeing them play live is a must. Their take on ska punk is filled with honest, intelligent and satirical lyrics, backed…
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Amy Gore and her Valentines, Dutch Pink, Ricky Rat, and Factory Girls 3/3/2012 NSFW! (Photos)
Warning! Warning! Don’t scroll down if you’re at work or afraid of naked people! Amy Gore and Her Valentines Members: Amy Gore, Leann Banks, Joe Leone and Jackson Smith http://www.thisisamygore.com Dutch Pink Dustin Charles Leslie- Guitar, Vox, Piano, Organ Clyde- Bass Jelly Roll Joel McCune- Guitar Kevin Tuczek- Drums Aja Sardis- Vocals Serene Arena-Vocals http://www.dutchpink.net Ricky Rat Ricky Rat-vocals & guitar Derek murtagh-gutar & vocals Brian McCarty-bass & vocals Troy Toma-Drums & vocals www.facebook.com/pages/Ricky–Rat/212695388743085 Factory Girls First Shift: Mike Anton Eugene Strobe Brandon Frye Scottie Stone Kyle McBee http://www.facebook.com/pages/Factory-Girls/216130388411699?sk=wall
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The Dirtbombs at Metro Times Blowout 3-3-2012 (Photos & Review)
The Dirtbomb’s performance was insane fun-it could even be described as epic. The Hamtramck crowd was especially unrestrained which caused The Dirtbombs to kick it up a notch. It was the perfect way to close out the Blowout! Members: Mick Collins, Ben Blackwell, Pat Pantano, Ko Melina, Chris Sutton www.thedirtbombs.net
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Arctic Monkeys in Detroit @ Joe Louis 3/3/12 (Setlist, Concert Review, and Photos)
Members: Jamie Cook, Matt Helders, Nick O’Malley, Alex Turner http://www.arcticmonkeys.com The Arctic Monkeys are world-renowned for their live performances, and have become one of the most popular indie bands with over 2.5 million Facebook followers. Arctic Monkeys started out their show sensationally, but really made an impression on the song “I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor” and beyond. The sound in the large arena was surprisingly clear and remarkably loud. The stage lighting was simple and elegant which showed off the group’s polished musicianship and presentation. Drummer Matt Helders was especially entertaining to watch as he enthusiastically beat on his drums with a big smile. Alex Turner easily captivated Detroiters with his…
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Danny Brown, Passalacqua, Child Bite, Bars of Gold, Zombie Jesus and the Chocolate Sunshine Band @ Hamtramck Metro Times Blowout 3/1/2012 (Photos)
Check out our favorite photos from Thursday night of the Hamtramck Blowout! Danny Brown Genre: Prog Rap http://twitter.com/xdannyxbrownx Detroit’s most popular badboy, charismatic enigma, and nationwide media darling had the audience boisterously yelling about smoking blunts as Danny Brown treated us to a homegrown performance. Later this month he is performing at the Detroit Fillmore as a special guest of Childish Gambino. HA look where she is grabbing him! Zombie Jesus and the Chocolate Sunshine Band Genre: Indie, Twang, Sunshine, and Pain http://www.facebook.com/zombiejesusandthechocolatesunshineband Helmut Aretz Jiminez Nick Leu Jheremie Jaque Passalacqua Genre: Old School hip/hop, East Coast rap, the murkier underground and boisterous pop-angled rap Members: Blaksmith and Mister http://tomandbootsy.com http://twitter.com/theblaksmith http://twitter.com/thenameismister…
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FlashClash, Cold Men Young, and Kim Fowley’s Psychedelic Dogs: Photos from the Metro Times Blowout Kickoff Party @ the Magic Stick Garden Bowl (Photos)
FlashClash http://www.flashclash.com http://www.facebook.com/flashclash http://www.twitter.com/flashbryceclash Cold Men Young http://coldmenyoung.com https://twitter.com/coldmenyoung http://www.facebook.com/Coldmenyoung Kim Fowley’s Psychedelic Dogs http://officialkimvincentfowley.tumblr.com http://www.kimfowley.com http://www.myspace.com/realkimfowley http://www.myspace.com/Kimfowley
