Live Performances
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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 focus of Slayer’s current tour is to highlight classic songs. The Detroit audience more than adequately showed their appreciation for Slayer’s body of work by head banging, partying hard, and making a lot of noise. Six months ago the band lost guitarist Jeff Hanneman to liver failure. Many fans paid respect by wearing Jeff Hanneman…
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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 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…
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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 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…
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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 more of his hits-my favorite of them all was, “I Want Crazy.” Another special moment in the show was when he sang his song ,”Where We Left Off.” He dedicated that song to all the veterans who are serving our country. Hunter Hayes is keeping true country music alive! Storm Warning Can’t Say Love Faith…
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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
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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 Griz’s part of the performance, the crowd was extra crazy. It was obvious he is adored. Griz was dressed as a blues brother. Armed with his saxophone and laptop Griz gave the crowd an extra special Halloween http://mynameisgriz.com https://www.facebook.com/xdannyxbrownx/ …
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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 Clardy. He is one of the hardest hitting and most entertaining drummers to watch! After the show was over I got a chance to meet the band and they were a great group of guys. http://www.teramelosmusic.com http://twitter.com/teramelos http://teramelos.bandcamp.com http://www.myspace.com/teramelos http://www.sargenthouse.com http://www.rawasfuck.com
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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
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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 best out of any of the bands at Voodoo that we heard! Members Robert Smith Porl Thompson Simon Gallup Jason Cooper http://www.thecure.com/ http://www.myspace.com/thecure http://www.imeem.com/thecure
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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 you! RUBY AMANFU http://www.rubyamanfu.com NEW FOUND GLORY http://www.newfoundglory.com http://www.myspace.com/newfoundglory http://www.newfoundglorystuff.com http://www.twitter.com/newfoundglory http://www.steveisthereason.tumblr.com http://www.twitter.com/xchadballx http://www.twitter.com/steveisdareason HOCKEY CULTS http://cultscultscults.com http://twitter.com/CultsCultsCults REIGNWOLF http://www.reignwolfofficial.com DELTA RAE http://www.deltarae.com http://www.youtube.com/deltaraeband http://www.twitter.com/deltarae http://www.myspace.com/deltaraemusic L.P. http://www.iamlp.com http://twitter.com/lprock
