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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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An Interview with Larry And His Flask
Larry And His Flask are: Dallin Bulkley on vocals and guitar, Andrew Carew on vocals, trombone and banjo, Ian Cook on vocals and guitar, Jamin Marshall on vocals and percussion, Jeshua Marshall on vocals, double bass, baritone and harmonicas and Kirk Skatvold on vocals, mandolin and trumpet. They’re a six piece rock and roll band from Redmond, Oregon who were born to travel and play music. Their live shows are incredible and the sounds they omit are striking: strings played so fast that you wonder if the instruments themselves are alive, forceful beats from a double bass that will kick you in the face, percussion that ties all of the…
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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
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The Deadmeat Tour: Steve Aoki and Datsik 2-25-11 (Review and Photos)
After the Detroit leg of The Deadmeat Tour, I overheard one fan say that she wished Aoki and Datsik owned a Detroit club and held such a party every week. We agree! Saturday night was a high-energy, super-hype event. We walked in just in time to hear the second special guest, Mustard Pimp. Mustard Pimp was a pleasant surprise and well-worth checking out. The group is signed to Aoki’s label, Dim Mak Records. Datsik was up next. The British Columbia, Canadian has had a huge year. Ironically, we had just covered the Korn show at the same venue two days earlier, and Datsik had helped Korn with their new 2011 album. Datsik…
