MUSIC
Kenny Wayne Shepherd – Rockin the House
Joyous fire from the sacred steel followed by a wall of blues fury. The packed house at the Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak, Michigan was treated to a phenomenal show by the Kenny Wayne Shepherd band with support by Robert Randolph and The Family Band on 25-Jun-2014.
Chris Robinson Brotherhood make everything alright!
The Chris Robinson Brotherhood brought freedom and love through music to the Sound Board at the Motor City Casino in Detroit, Michigan last Friday night (13-June-2014). There was absolutely no reason for concern on this Friday the 13th as the Brotherhood took our hands and guided us through a sonic wonderland.
Risky Brenda does PLI
Risky Brenda brought the PLI in Manchester to her knees on May 31st Great show Terris Ahrens, Juston Brady, Nathan Smith, Kevin Walter, and Ian Chartrand! And there is an added PLI history lesson for our genealogy and history fans.
Blue Snaggletooth – Adventures in music
Police Blotter: May, 30 2014 Man found wandering the streets after an incident at the Blind Pig in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Victim appears to have suffered from blunt force trauma to the head and neck as a result of sonic field distortions causing massive convulsions. Assailants identified as the bands Fuckknot, Blue Snaggletooth, and the Mike Hard Show. Victim reported that he enjoyed every minute.
Taking Chances with Del and Jadea
We took a chance at the The Ark and it paid off in musical gold with Del Barber and Jadea Kelly, two amazing singer/song writers from Canada.
Captain Ivory – Rockin The Dark Horse Beer Garden
It’s a great feeling when you stumble upon a new band whose music makes your soul sing. Its even better when you find out this band is playing at one of your favorite breweries! Such was my luck when I read that Captain Ivory would be jamming over at Dark Horse Brewing in Marshall, Michigan on May 8, 2014.
Water Hill Music Fest 2014: A Cornucopia of Music
Water Hill Music Fest- a magical community event in Ann Arbor, Michigan where neighborhood musicians step onto their porches to perform.
Music Stew with 5th Wall Concept, Jayke Orvis, and Rickett Pass at PJ’s Lager House
Mix an eclectic rock band with a couple of salt of the earth country/bluegrass bands at one of my favorite small venues in Detroit, and you have a recipe for great music and good times. 5th Wall Concept, Jayke Orvis and The Broken Band, and Rickett Pass cooked up this fine musical brew at PJ’s Lager House in Detroit, Michigan on Thursday, May 1st, 2014
Charlie Fest – Chuck’s 50th Birthday Party
What a great party! Chuck’s 50th Birthday Party- Charlie Fest – Friends, Food, Music and Michigan Beer. Laith Al-Saadi provided music at SideTrack, Ypsi Mi
FUZZ FEST at Woodruff’s!
I read online that ‘The Muggs’ were going to be playing in Ypsilanti, Michigan at a cool little place called Woodruff’s last Friday night (April 11, 2014) and that just so happened to be my birthday. I figured it was divine intervention and that I needed to go check out the show. What I didn’t know was that what was really happening at Woodruff’s was FUZZ FEST!! A three day rock and roll extravaganza featuring 33 Michigan bands on two stages!
Experience Hendrix : Have You Ever Been Experienced?
It was Stratocaster nirvana at the fabulous Fox Theater in Detroit, Michigan on Thursday April 3, 2014 as some of the best guitar players in the world paid homage to probably the most influential rock musician; Jimi Hendrix.
The Absence – Unleashing the maelstrom at the Token Lounge
Imagine the tenacity and determination of the Norse sailors of old who braved unfathomable oceans to seek out their dreams, no matter the cost. Now fast forward to Tuesday, March 11, 2014 with four hard working metal bands traveling across North America. This is The Absence tour with support from Infernaeon, From The Embrace, and The Mirage Theory.
Zappa Plays Zappa Taking Roxy to Ann Arbor
No seriously, does it get any better when you get to groove like a penguin in bondage at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor, Michigan with the Zappa Plays Zappa band? On Wednesday (2/19/2014), we got treated to Zappa Plays Zappa performing the entire “Roxy & Elsewhere” album by Frank Zappa & The Mothers. This is the 40th anniversary of the album release and Zappa Plays Zappa is taking it out to audiences across the country.
Almost Famous at 50
Chuck’s Almost Famous Experience! Covering shows, interviewing musicians, and writing album reviews. He may not be 15 but he is still having a good time!
PJ’s Lager House – Great Food and Great Music!
We’ve been hearing about this great bar down in Detroit called PJ’s Lager House, yet just hadn’t had a chance to stop by and check it out. When we heard our friends, Rickett Pass, were playing their 5th anniversary gig over at PJ’s; we had to go!
Sponge, Spacehog, Lionize, and the Red Paintings at the Magic Stick
Last week (Thursday 12/12 to be precise), I went out to the Magic Stick in Detroit to check out The Red Paintings, Lionize, Spacehog, and home-town icons Sponge. Jon Freeman from Freeman Promotions (the cool dude that hooked me up with the photo pass for Clutch) let me know about Lionize coming to town and wanted to know if I wanted to check out the show.