Featured Stories
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Welcome to the Show! (An Intro to Dave’s Column called Society’s Slideshow)
Welcome to the Show! Society’s Slideshow, that is. A mental photograph of the world converted into the proverbial thousand words. Well, maybe I won’t use that many. A slideshow, whether on a computer or a projector, delivers to its audience a representation of the world as it was seen by the presenter. No one takes photographs of every second of their vacation. Instead what one sees is sort of a still life highlight reel. This highlight reel is subject to the interpretation of its audience. What they see is what they choose to see. Perhaps they’ll notice the guy falling of the dock in the background of that photograph of…
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Identity Festival Detroit 8/12/2011 (Photos and Review)
This year, the newly formed Identity festival came to DTE Energy Music Energy Theatre. Detroit was the second stop on the first ever touring electronic-music festival that introduces itself as a “sensory extravaganza” that possesses “unparalleled production.” They did not disappoint! Throughout all stops of the tour, the festival is simultaneously running three stages: Rockstar Energy Drink’s Dim Mak Festival Stage, the Advent Stage, and the Skullcandy Main Stage. I was impressed that even though Detroit was only the second stop on the tour, the timeline of all stages was accurate and all performances flowed smoothly. Our first stop was to the Rockstar stage to check out the fantastic electropop duo, Holy…
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Photo of the Moment: Ryan Sambol of the Strange Boys
The Strange Boys Love them!
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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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Artist Spotlight: ANR
September 13 marks the day ANR releases 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. Noize will be in attendance at their show on September 5th at Detroit’s Lager House. Their music has drawn comparisons to such groups as MGMT, Passion Pit, Coldplay and even the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Recent Press Accolades: “…utterly awesome, how have I never heard of this before?” Sean Adams, Drowned In Sound “fully…
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Song of the Moment=Right Away, Great Captain! “I Was a Cage” 8/20/2011
Right Away, Great Captain! is Andy Hull of Manchester Orchestra’s side project. Right Away, Great Captain!’s Facebook Page Myspace
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Bright Eyes in Grand Rapids 8/3/2011 (Photos and Review)
Originally posted on Navdo Bright Eyes performed a passionate, lively, and poignant set at the beautiful Frederik Meijer Gardens Ampitheater in Grand Rapids. Dazzling Frontman, Conor Oberst even remarked that it was one of the most beautiful locations he had ever played. Bright Eyes is a MUST SEE performance due to the full band sound, sincere lyrics, and magical prowess of Conor Oberst. One of the best moments of the night came when Conor told the audience a story about how a certain unnamed celebrity paid him a lot of money to play “First Day of my Life” at her wedding. Speculation suggests Conor played the love song at the…
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The Mountain Goats 8/3/2011 (Photos)
The Mountain Goats teamed up with Bright Eyes this summer for several stops on the Bright Eyes tour!. This was photographed in Grand Rapids, MI.
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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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Photo of the Moment: Ximena Sariñana at St. Andrew’s in Detroit on 7/23/2011 (Photo)
I first heard of Ximena when I saw her live last month when she opened for Sia. Now, it seems like I hear about her at least once a day. Congrats to Ximena and her BUZZ!
