Slightly Stoopid @ St. Andrew’s Hall 3/10/13 (Photos and Review)
By Jacob Giampa I first saw Slightly Stoopid last year when they played with 311, and I was hooked on them right away. They are now headlining their own tour. During their Detroit show, kids kept getting busted for smoking weed and the fans were throwing joints on stage for the band as well. Many positive vibes were [...]
Don’t like your personal outcome? Sue for a new one. (Society’s Slideshow)
By Dave Palmer School is filled with pressure, whether it be from peers, extra-curricular activities, parents, an after-school job, the list goes on, with grades not the least of students’ concerns. Sometimes, a student cannot avoid being absent, and needs to make up an assignment. Sometimes, the assignment requires a measure of class participation or [...]
Manchester Orchestra at Clutch Cargo’s (Review & Photos) 11/8/11
Members Andy Hull Chris Freeman Jonathan Corley Robert McDowell Tim Very http://www.themanchesterorchestra.com http://www.twitter.com/manchesterorch http://www.favoritegentlemen.com Manchester Orchestra’s performance at Clutch Cargo’s was one of the year’s best. The intimate venue was packed full of fans that knew every word to each song. Andy Hull’s signature voice was in top form as he incited fans to crowd [...]
Mates of State at Voodoo Festival 10/28/11 (Photos)
Kori Gardner Jason Hammel http://www.matesofstate.com http://blogs.babble.com/babble-voices/band-on-the-diaper-run/ Mates of State are a husband and wife indie pop duo out of Conneticut. They are known for their rich melodies, interesting rhythms, and unusual song structures.
Evanescence @ Royal Oak Music Theatre 10/24/11 (Review and Photos)
Six hours ago Amy Lee tweeted, “Detroit took the cake. Best crowd of the tour so far!” Detroit’s sold out crowd was equally impressed by Evanescence in terms of performance and stage production. The audience was a diverse mix of ages and ethnicities mixed with the usual Goth-garbed Amy Lee look-alikes. It was a great [...]
Paying to Access Your Own Money! (Society’s Slideshow)
Many people across this nation have some sort of bank account. Some have checking, some have savings, many have both types of accounts. Thanks to banks retaliating to new banking regulations, the average consumer is now going to have to pay to keep their money at a bank. In some cases, they will have to [...]
To Tax or not to Tax? A question for the Michigan Supreme Court (Society’s Slideshow)
Wednesday, September 7 marked the day that the Michigan Supreme Court hears arguments about Governor Rick Snyder’s law that makes it possible for the state to tax retiree pensions. The AARP a and other groups representing retirees raised concerns regarding the law’s consitutionality when the law was first passed. The Michigan Constitution states that public pensions cannot [...]
It’s Almost Time for MI Fest! 9/17/2011
The first annual MI Fest is 9/17/2011 in Brooklyn, MI. The lineup is diverse and the festival has been well-thought out with lots to do including music, art galleries, food, camping, outdoor sporting activities, and even an outdoor marketplace. THE RACONTEURS • SHERYL CROW RONNIE DUNN JEFF DANIELS THE ROMANTICS • MARK FARNER ALTO REED’S ALLSTARS TY STONE [...]
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 [...]
