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311 Unity Tour Spotify playlist featuring 311, Slightly Stoopid, and The Aggrolites
In preparation for 311 coming to Detroit next Wednesday 3/15/2012, we have put together a Spotify playlist. Check it out here: http://open.spotify.com/user/alexisincolor/playlist/1dvsBeHfEK3zaDt79grAbr 311 and Slightly Stoopid are joining forces for what promises to be the party of the summer, as the two bands prepare to launchUnity Tour 2012. This installment of the annual trek hits amphitheaters nationwide from July 8th to September 5th (see attached itinerary), with tickets for select shows go on sale starting March 27th. For details, visit www.311.com or www.slightlystoopid.com. “Summer Unity in full effect!” said 311 vocalist/guitarist Nick Hexum. “We’re really excited that Slightly Stoopid is on the 2012 Unity Tour. 311 & Slightly Stoopid seems like a perfect outdoor summer party. Can’t wait…
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Trespass America Festival @ Meadow Brook Hall 8/4/12 (Photos & Review)
By Jacob Giampa Trespass America Festival came to Meadow Brook last week. Five Finger Death Punch headlined the tour with Killswitch Engage, and the openers: Trivium, Emmure, God Forbid and Battlecross. The tour is running till the end of August. Battlecross, the Michigan natives hit the stage first followed by God Forbid then Emmure, who are both on Victory Records. Trivium was next, this band was the most interactive with the crowd. The bass player, Paolo Gregoletto, was frequently leaving the stage to go play in the crowd. He even made it all the way up to the top of the hill and was rocking out in the mosh pit! This…
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An Interview with Linkin Park and Incubus!
We had the opportunity to participate in a group interview last week with Chester Bennington of Linkin Park and Brandon Boyd of Incubus. The interview was in preparation for this summer’s Honda Civic Tour. Both bands will be performing at The Palace of Auburn Hills, MI on August 21st. Both frontmen were charismatic, intelligent, and a ton of fun especially when joking with each other. Enjoy! Press: Past Honda Civic Tours have been more pop-oriented, such as “”Blink 182, “My Chemical Romance.” What can fans expect from this year’s Honda Civic Tour? Chester Bennington: Well, I think that for us, I mean, really, I think the most special thing about…
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The Hand Grenades @ The Magic Bag 7/20/12 (Photos)
By Alexis Simpson Members Andrew Pawelski [vox, guitar, bass] Tom Pawelski [vox, guitar, bass] Nick Chevillet [vox, guitar, bass] Joby Kaslowski [drums, drums, drums http://thehandgrenades.us facebook.com/TheHandGrenades youtube.com/TheHandGrenadesMusic
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311 Coming to DTE Energy Music Center on 8/15/12 for the Unity Tour 2012 with Slightly Stoopid & The Aggrolites!!! (Press Release)
311 and Slightly Stoopid are joining forces for what promises to be the party of the summer, as the two bands prepare to launch Unity Tour 2012. This installment of the annual trek hits amphitheaters nationwide from July 8th to September 5th (see attached itinerary), with tickets for select shows go on sale starting March 27th. For details, visit www.311.com or www.slightlystoopid.com. “Summer Unity in full effect!” said 311 vocalist/guitarist Nick Hexum. “We’re really excited that Slightly Stoopid is on the 2012 Unity Tour. 311 & Slightly Stoopid seems like a perfect outdoor summer party. Can’t wait to see you all at the shows!” Slightly Stoopid vocalist/guitarist Miles Doughty said:…
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Jessica Hernandez & the Deltas @ The Magic Bag 7/20/12 (Photos & Review)
By Alexis Simpson Detroit music lovers eagerly awaited Jessica Hernandez & the Delta’s performance this past Friday. This was Jessica’s first big local show since signing with Blue Note Records/EMI, and fans expected to hear some of the new material the band has been working on for the upcoming album. As a young singer/songwriter/artist, Jessica Hernandez is a blossoming talent in charge of her own image, musical style and career. This isn’t surprising since Ms. Hernandez comes from an entrepreneurial family that runs the successful Armando’s Mexican Restaurant and Mexicantown Bakery in Southwest Detroit. Before signing her record deal, Ms. Hernandez raised eyebrows when she cancelled her first meeting with Blue Note…
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Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas-“Young, Dumb & Drunk” (Photo & Video)
If you don’t know, then you will soon… http://Jessicahernandez.net http://twitter.com/#!/DetroitJess http://youtube.com/detroitjessmusic http://myspace.com/jhernandezmusick http://jessicahernandezthedeltas.bandcam… (More photos from the Magic Bag coming soon!)
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Airborne Toxic Event, Minus the Bear, and Tristen @ The Fillmore Detroit 7/14/12 (Concert Review & Photos)
By Alexis Simpson The Airborne Toxic Event is a must see concert because not only does their music sounds fantastic live, but also due to how fun it is to watch the band interact so affectionately with each other and their audience. The dashing singer of ATE excitedly praised the Detroit crowd for being at the show, “I love these little chats-I’m gonna be honest with you guys, this is really fucking fun right now!” The band closed the out night with a lengthy encore composed of classic covers by such greats as Bruce Springsteen and Johnny Cash. Violinist, Anna Bulbrook took a break from performing to do a little bit of crowd surfing.…
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Right Away, Great Captain!, Casey Crescenzo (of The Dear Hunter), and Harrison Hudson (Review & Photos)
By Alexis Simpson The Pike Room in Pontiac, MI hosted a sold-out show headlined by Andy Hull and his side project, Right Away, Great Captain!. The last time we saw Andy perform was at Clutch Cargo’s for the Manchester Orchestra show. Harrison Hudson performed first in front of a sizable crowd who were already staking out their spots in front of the stage. Harrison reminded us a bit of fellow Nashville musician, Justin Townes Earle. His performance was favorable and the Pontiac crowd enjoyed interacting with Harrison as he viewed the performances of Casey Crescenze and Andy Hull. Also, Harrison is an accomplished photographer! Next Casey Crescenzo took command of the room and chastised members of the…
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Taking Back Sunday @ Vans Warped Tour 2012 Detroit
By Alexis Simpson Members Adam Lazzara vocals Eddie Reyes guitar John Nolan guitar/vocals Mark O’Connell drums Shaun Cooper bass/tomfoolery http://www.takingbacksunday.com http://www.youtube.com/takingbacksunday http://www.twitter.com/tbsofficial http://www.myspace.com/takingbacksunday http://www.formspring.me/adamdamnlazzara
