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2/29/08
MCB-VIDEO - Izzy's Raw Art Gallery Corktown Detroit
If you haven't been over to Izzy's Raw Art Gallery on Michigan Avenue in Corktown you should grab your art supplies and mozy on over this Saturday for the weekly painting class.
The video above is from the student exhibit a few weeks ago (i showed up really late and missed all the action) - This is a very unique gallery owned by 2 of the coolest artists around.
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Exotica Detroit 2 - Leland Hotel Labyrinth - This WEEKEND
Exotica Detroit II
Friday - Sunday February 29th - March 2nd 2008
Labyrinth - Leland Hotel
400 Bagley St
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 962-2300 (hotel only)
Read more...Bar Brady's Friday Drink Recipe - VERNORS SAKETINI
Well - its Friday and that means another fabulous installment of Bar Brady's Friday Drink Recipes and this one sounds just right for a blizzardy friday lunch like today...enjoy!
Vernors Saketini
One of Detroit’s healthy and delicious classics.
Well not really a classic or to healthy
But still.. its’ got booze and Motor City roots - enough said.
One bottle of good sake
¼ cup fresh chopped ginger
Two liter bottle of Vernors ginger ale
Some ice
1) Drop you chopped ginger into the bottle of sake.
Let it infuse in fridge over night.
2) Fill your pitcher with ice
3) Pour in ½ bottle of gingery sake. Stir it up.
4) Strain sake into Mason jars (that means sake no ice)
4) Add Vernors to taste.
Tips:
Try adding a strip of crystallized ginger for a garnish
(chew yellow stuff comes in bags)
I’d stick with the regular Vernors on this one
Diet will make the drink too bitter
The Spy Who Loved Me - Redford Theatre - Fri / Sat Feb 29th/Mar 1st
March 1, 2008 - 2:00 & 8:00 p.m.
The Redford Theatre
17360 Lahser Road
Detroit, MI 48219
The non-profit Motor City Theatre Organ Society owns and operates the Redford Theatre
Enjoy the classic film series, organ concerts or your special event, enhanced by this beautifully restored setting.
Tickets - $4.00
Starring Roger Moore and Barbara Bach
Carly Simon sings "Nobody Does It Better"
UA-EON/1977/2:05/EastmanColor/Panavision/Stereo
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UA-EON/1977/2:05/EastmanColor/Panavision/Stereo
2/28/08
The Dirty Drags - The Stonehouse - Sat Mar 1st
The Dirty Drags
Saturday March 1st 2008
The Stonehouse
19803 Ralston St
Detroit, Michigan 48203
$5 cover
w/ The Casket Bastards.....oh yeah !!
Come check out 2 great bands this saturday night
The Stonehouse is one of detroit's oldest biker bars and is located over by the State Fairgrounds of 8Mile and Woodward Ave. - this is a do not miss gig!
FREE TICKETS - Cordero & Dengue Fever TONIGHT!
We had a cancellation from the winner of the tickets just now for the Cordero show with Dengue Fever at The Crofoot tonight....1st emailer gets em - email us at motorcityblog@earthlink.net
Monkey Rampant - Dreamland Theatre - Sat Mar 1st 9pm
Monkey Rampant
Saturday March 1st 2008
9pm
Dreamland Theater
26 N. Washington St.
Ypsilanti ~ MI 48197
734-657-2337
Monkey Rampant will return to the Dreamland Theater again on Saturday, March 1, 2008 at 9 pm. Admission will once again by only $6, or $5 is you bring at least 3 non-perishable items for SOS Community Services. This is a non-smoking, all-ages venue, but please be advised that some of the content is not appropriate for children. Parents should use their discretion when deciding whether to bring their young ones.
CHECK THE CAST OUT!!!
Aural Bliss - PROOF - Thu Mar 6th
Aural Bliss Live - CD Release Party
Thursday March 6th 2008 - 9PM
(PROOF) Martini Lounge
2001 Woodward
Detroit, MI 48201
Join Zumby and Mikeylove as they spin the best in Ethereal Dreampop, Britpop, Triphop, Shoegaze and Electronica live at Proof Martini Lounge in Detroit.
SPREAD THE WORD...
Thursday March 6th - Auralgasms presents Aural Bliss Live at the (PROOF) Martini Lounge in Detroit, across from Comercia Park.
Auralgasms' own Zumby and Mikeylove along with with (Proof)'s teletran.one will be spinning the best in Ethereal Dreampop, Britpop, Triphop, Shoegaze and Electronica. The same music you love from Sunday night Aural Bliss broadcasts on Auralgasms Radio 10PM-Midnight.
We are also proud to be presenting the CD release party for Sia's Some People Have Real Problems with CD giveaways as well as stickers, buttons and other swag.
Don't miss Sia live at the Magic Stick on Saturday March 1st 2008.
2/27/08
MCB-VIDEO - Charlie Slick - Magic Stick Feb 2008
Check this v ideo of Charlie Slick last night at the Magic Stick
the boys opened for Health and CCastles
catch them this friday feb 29th Lusty Leap Year over at Corktown Tavern
Read more...Hey MOTORCITY mates !!! - Motorcity Artists in The Great Land of OZ
Check out the Outre Gallery Exhibits from our very own over in the land of OZ
my good friend petey sent this to me the other day who said "is was so hot that it was dryer than a limediggers pick out here mate!" - ahh good ol petey...thanks bud for the tip so we can fill in the readers but MCB is sure all the artist hipsters out there already were on top of that one right????
MOTORCITYBLOG suggests that all good detroiters jump on the next flight to OZ ASAP
Outre Gallery (2 locations to serve you up motorcity masterpieces)
Melbourne: 249 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Sydney: 13A Burton Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
please call +61 (0)3 9642 5455 and visit http://www.outregallery.com/ for more info
MOTORCITYBLOG READERS RULE!
Got this the other day from a reader who snapped this shot outside Art Battle 08
Thanks for looking so proud besides our makeshift signage .... you are so much cooler than our sign! haha!
along with the pic was an email that went something like this....
"....unlike most other event focused websites in Detroit, MCB seems to appeal to a very broad range of readers.....the listings are across the board and other than the pure desire to provide promotion of "fun events" it doesn't seem to have an agenda driven by one specific type or style of entertainment plus you guys are not selling anything of yours or your friends to boot - are you for real?"
Well - yes we are missy! For real as a wet dream so uncurl yourself from the fetal position and wipe that suprise off your face! MCB is sending you a suprise pack of PROMO CDs just for putting up with that smart-ass remark. Keep on reading! Thanks!
St. Baldrick's Headshaving for Charity - LUNA LOUNGE Royal Oak - Sat Mar 8th 6-9pm
I am calling out all the readers out on this one - we want to raise $1000 for this charity
$1000 to shave my head - lets go - send in the pledges - we will collect later.
Seriously! Send in your emails and we will be getting it on video at Luna.
Come on down and get your head shaved for charity - this invite is for guys and girls alike!
St. Baldrick's Headshaving for Charity
Saturday March 8th 2008
Luna Lounge
1815 N. Main Street
1815 N. Main Street
Royal Oak, MI 48067
Here is the event schedule:
6:00 - Event Begins - Registration - Etc...
6:30 - Shaving begins
7:00 - Some people are still building-up the courage to go bald
7:30 - First Round of Raffles - There's hair all over the floor
8:00 - Second Round of Raffles - "You look great with no hair," echoes throughout
8:30 - Final Round of Raffles, Thank You All - Baldness Abounds
9:00 - Event wraps-up and Shavees look for a hat to put on before going out into the cold
"This is our second year hosting this event at Luna. Our event will be held from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Saturday March 8. Our event is family friendly during this time. However, Luna is a bar and if you intend to stick around after 9 p.m., you must be 21 years-old or older. Luna is located at 1815 N. Main Street in Royal Oak (on Main, just north of 12 Mile Road, across from National Coney Island).
The guys from the Berkley Chop Shop have volunteered their time to have the honor of shaving the heads of our shavees for the second consecutive year.
The Chop Shop is located in Berkley at 2980 12 Mile Road (between Coolidge and Greenfield in the old Berkley Theater building).Donate, shave your head, volunteer or just come-out to the event and have a great time."
For Video clips about St. Baldrick's and from our event last year
check our My Space page by clicking here
Fundraising Goal Achieved
Fundraising Goal:
$12,000.00
Funds Raised:
$2,050.00
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Fundraising Goal Achieved
Fundraising Goal:
$12,000.00
Funds Raised:
$2,050.00
FREE TICKETS&SWAG: Horse Cave Trio - Lager House - Sat Mar 1st
MOTORCITYBLOG is pleased to say that the boys from Horse Cave Trio (one of detroit's best hillbilly bands) will be playing this coming Saturday over at Lager House in CorktownBetter yet - they are offering up a few freebies to give to you readers of the ol' anti-blog
1st three emailers get the following prizes by emailing motorcityblog@earthlink.net
1st prize- Horse Cave Trio CD Pack (all 3 HCT cds)
2nd prize- HCT shirt
3rd-prize- pair of tix to the show to see HCT and Dirt Road Logic
If you dont win via the email you can always be a winner by showing up at the show this saturday night where HCT will be playing with Dirt Road Logic for a kickass cool show.
HORSE CAVE TRIO
Saturday March 1st 2008
THE LAGER HOUSE
1254 Michigan Ave
Detroit, Michigan 48226
Cost : $5
Looks like the boys are buddies with the new owners of the lager house so you know the place is going to rock - get on down to the show and have karen crack you a cold one this saturday night
The Women of Rock - The Ritz - Sat Mar 1st
The Women of Rock
Saturday Mar 1st 2008
THE RITZ
24300 HOOVER ROAD
WARREN MICHIGAN, 48089
18+ $5 - $8
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MCB-VIDEO - HEALTH Detroit 2008
HEALTH does more for you than improve your complexion - they totally jam out!
check the video post here from 2 hours ago as they rocked the motorcity and move on to play 5 months of dates including SXSW jams ....as they detour back and forth across the atlantic playing shows hopefully as receptive as the magic stick tonight - thanks for the interview guys!
SHOW ME MORE OF THESE AMAZING MOTORCITYBLOG VIDEOS PLEASE!!!
here are some great photos from the show of health from a reader of MCB
Check this review from MCB's roaming on call show-goer Jeff Nolan:
DANCE FOR YOUR LIFE!
Crystal Castles, Health, & Charlie Slick @ the Magic Stick
Tuesday Feb 26by MCB contributor Jeff Nolan
Arriving fashionably late, I tragically missed my friend Andy's band Charlie Slick. Charlie Slick is a very unique band to see live becausein addition to Charlie's electronic beats and chirping into the mike,Andy dances about operating a light tower, a strobe, a smoke machine,and a bubble machine while throwing glitter and confetti all about. Andy is leaving the band after two or three more shows, so if you areinterested the next to last time to see Charlie Slick as they are is Friday, Feb. 29 @ the Corktown Tavern.
Health is a noise-punk band from LA with a sound reminiscent of theLiars or Le Fly Pan Am. Their songs build off of crazy noises emittedfrom distorted guitars and stomping primal drum beats. To this they addodd timing changes, screaming vocals, and a lot of energy on stage. They played tightly and all members were fairly on point, but it waslacking some thing or element to really bring it all together. I metone of the guitarists and the drummer and while they didn't have much tosay, they were both very friendly.
After the Health set, the entire Magic Stick went dark for a minute orso before some electronic noise started coming through the PA. After itbuilt up for a while Crystal Castles flipped on the strobe lights andlaunched straight into a song you couldn't help but dance to. It wentvery much like this for the rest of the show. Crystal Castle consistsof a keyboardist who plays catchy hooks over a steady drummer and a girlrunning around the stage and into the crowd who occasionally providessome vocals. I've never seen the bouncers at the Magic Stick pull theband members away from the audience before, its usually the other wayaround. The entire dance floor was sweaty and moving with peopledancing more enthusiastically than the band, also usually the other wayaround.
Overall it was a great show, made better by all the fun people there, amillion random friends I bumped into, and on top of it the bartendergave my lady friend and I free drinks.
Awesome.
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2/26/08
Broadzilla - Magic Bag - Fri Feb 29th 8pm
Broadzilla
Friday February 29th
Magic Bag
Woodward Ave just north of 9Mile Rd.
Ferndale, MI
Lez Zeppelin
Doors 8 pm
$15.00
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Friday February 29th
Magic Bag
Woodward Ave just north of 9Mile Rd.
Ferndale, MI
Lez Zeppelin
Doors 8 pm
$15.00
Snoop Dogg - St Andrews Hall - Tue Feb 26th
FREE TICKETS: Exposure Detroit March 2008 Exhibit - Bean & Leaf Cafe - Fri Mar 7th 7-10pm
MOTORCITYBLOG is sponsering this event and giving away free tickets to a few different concerts that night so come down and meet with the great photographers who are part of the Exposure Detroit group....and check out the v ideo MCB did for the group last time - here!
2008 March - Exposure.Detroit
Friday, March 7th - 7-10pm
Bean & Leaf Cafe
106 S. Main St
Royal Oak
Free
248-586-9602
5 Michigan photographers will exhibit their work which features a unique look at Detroit and the surrounding area.
Exposure.Detroit launches a new photography exhibit with a grand opening celebration in Royal Oak. The 5 featured photographers will be on hand to unveil their work in a night of art and entertainment taking place on Friday, March 7th from 7pm to 10pm at the Bean & Leaf Cafe, 106 S. Main St, Royal Oak.
The Bean & Leaf Cafe is a new coffeehouse that opened its doors in August of 2007 - next to Memphis Smoke in downtown Royal Oak.
The 5 featured photographers are Ryan Southen, Ledio, Keith Burgess, Vanessa Miller and Dave Haupt. The show opens to the public on March 7th, runs through April and will feature a wide range of styles and subjects by these Detroit area photographers.
The artists are members of a photography group called Exposure.Detroit, whose periodic exhibits are designed to give talented, aspiring Michigan photographers an opportunity to be seen by a wider audience.
Exposure.Detroit is a group of 700+ Michigan photographers and artists that was formed online in 2006. The group helps to enhance each other's knowledge of photography, create lasting friendships and build a solid network of local resources.
Exposure.Detroit can be found online at www.flickr.com/groups/exposuredetroit
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DJ HUMANFLY - 2500 Club - Tuesday Nights
DJ Humanfly spinning all your favorites
2500 Club
Corner of Park and Henry
Lower Cass Corridor
Detroit MI
$5
REMINDER:
The big wedding at 2500 Club (an actual wedding I tell ya!)
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 29th (leap day)
SCOTTY & JANEL ARE GETTING MARRIED at 2500 Club
(Like, really married)
Everyone's invited, including YOU!
w/ The Jollys + Troubleman + Casket Bastards
Cover $10 or a wedding gift.
I met Scott a few weekends back when MCB interviewed SHE and MOTORCITYBLOG wishes Scott and Janel the very best - CHEERS!
2/25/08
NEW DETROIT MAGAZINE - La Famaglia
check them out and advertise!
"LA FAMIGLIA MAGAZINE IS AN ART, MUSIC, AND CULTURE BASED MAGAZINE BASED OUT OF DETROIT. CREATED BY AND FOR THE PEOPLE. A GRITTY HUSTLER ATTITUDE FOCUSED TOWARDS PROMOTING AND HONORING THOSE AND ONLY THOSE WHO WE FEEL DESERVE IT! GIVING YOU A BI-MONTHLY LOCAL AND GLOBAL TASTE OF ART, MUSIC, PERFORMING ARTS, FASHION, CULTURE AND COMMUNITY MOVEMENTS, EDUCATION, CREATIVE THINKING, PEOPLE, CHANGE, AND ..(NOT IN THAT ORDER). OUR MISSION IS TO CHANGE THE WAY WE LIVE OUR LIVES AND THE WAY THE WORLD SEES US. " - La Famiglia Magazine
MCB-VIDEO - Manna & Quail
Here is a video recorded at The Crofoot Feb 16th 2008
We had an interview scheduled but it didnt happen - next time guys!
Read more...MCB-VIDEO - Wild Sweet Orange Interview
MOTORCITYBLOG caught up to Wild Sweet Orange over at The Crofoot on Sat Feb 16th
Check out some live footage and some words from the bands courtesy of our own AmyP
Read more...OVERHEADSPACE - Painted Lady - Sat Mar 1st
OVERHEADSPACE
Saturday March 1st 2008
Saturday March 1st 2008
Painted Lady
2930 Jacob St
Hamtramck, Michigan 48212
$5
w/ WARHORSES (heavy trance rock) and BLUE BLACK HOURS (psychedelic rock)
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w/ WARHORSES (heavy trance rock) and BLUE BLACK HOURS (psychedelic rock)
Funk Shui - Black Lotus Brewing Company - Every Monday
Funk Shui every Monday
Black Lotus Brewing Company
1 East 14 Mile Road
Clawson, Michigan 48017
Jam Session and Open Mic : FREE YOUR MIND
Motor City Kings - Nancy Whiskeys - Sat Mar 1st
The Motor City Kings
Saturday March 1st 2008
Nancy Wiskeys
2644 Harrison
Detroit, 48216
"Come visit The Last, and I mean Last Real Blues Clubs in Detroit, from the Soup Kitchen, and Bakers Keyboard Lounge ERA. We love it here, come and let us really show you what live blues, and great music is all about." MCKings
DUENDE! - 313.jacobys - Fri Feb 29th
Friday February 29th 2008
313JAC!/Jacoby’s
624 Brush
624 Brush
Detroit MI
w/ MAS! and Drew Bardo(acoustic)
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Free Crack & Everyone Gets Laid - The Works - Tue Feb 29th
Free Crack + Everyone Gets Laid
Every Tuesday through March 2008
1846 Michigan Ave.
Detroit, MI 48216
Tuesday February 26th 2008
10PM - 2AM
$5.00
21 over
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HATCH @ Hamtramck City Hall - Tues Feb 25th 7pm
WHO: Hatch: A Hamtramck Arts Collective, friends and supporters
WHAT: Request for site control option for old police station in Hamtramck
WHEN: Tuesday, February 26, 2008, 7:00 pm
WHERE: 2nd Floor, Hamtramck City Hall, 3401 Evaline St, Hamtramck,MI
"One of the primary goals of Hatch is to have a physical space for us to carry out our mission of providing education, artist networking,opportunities, exhibitions and studio space in an effort to organizethe creative community and benefit the surrounding area."
HATCH is asking for your support by showing up at the Hamtramck City Council Meeting on Tuesday February 26th 7pm to provide a physical presence at the meeting to demonstrate the number of people begind HATCH's goal.
Presentation to Hamtramck City Council by Chris Schneider - Founder and President of Hatch
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Lusty Leap Year from Platinum Detroit - Corktown Tavern - Fri Feb 29th
Lusty Leap Year from Platinum Detroit
Friday February 29th 2008
Corktown Tavern
1716 Michigan Ave.
Detroit MI
Now you only get to celebrate leap year every 4 years and it hardly ever falls on a weekend so get you ass down to Corktown Tavern and help celebrate with everyone's favorite Platinum Detroit who will be giving away sexy gifts and prizes all night.
On the bill is Detroit's own DJ Alexi (back from Amsterdam)
Sex Ghost!
Charlie Slick
FREE TICKETS: American Piety - Mitten Movie Project - Main Art Theatre - Tues Mar 4th 7:30pm
Mitten Movie Project has provided MOTORCITYBLOG with 2 free passes to giveaway for the premiere of America Piety - email as motorcityblog @ earthlink.net
THESE TICKETS ARE GONE BRO!
American Piety
Tuesday March 4th - 7:30pm
Main Art Theatre
118 N Main St.
Royal Oak MI 48067
Presale Tickets $8 at www.myspace.com/mittenmovieproject
$10 at the door
HERE IS THE SCREENING ORDER:
A Slow and Steady Drip [trailer] – SuperHouse Pictures (01:02) "A Slow and Steady Drip" is about a businessman who takes a business trip, leaving his wife to deal with a leaky bathroom faucet. The leak serves as a metaphor for the issues in their marriage. The script for "A Slow and Steady Drip" originated from a screenwriting incubation program called Project LightStand. http://www.superhousemedia.org/
LaughcrY [trailer] – TriOmega Productions (01:08) Written and directed by Matthew Peach. Some memories return in an instant, with focus sharper than the clearest photo. The people who’ve affected our lives never really disappear. YASAMIN spent eight years dodging a single question. When she unexpectedly runs into ex-lover LENA , will she finally get her answer? Stifled in a loveless marriage almost by default, will Lena forgive Yasamin for leaving all those years ago? They’ll throw their lives into chaos for a chance to find out. www.myspace.com/triomega
Chicken Sushi – Rich Jackson (01:30) Written and directed by Rich Jackson, “Chicken Sushi” is a spoof TV commercial that appears in the feature mocumentary, "Making Buttprints." Jackson designed and animated the chicken character, recorded the chicken and announcer voice, and also composed and performed the "Asia-billy" theme song. “Chicken Sushi” won the "People's Choice" award at the 2007 SEMAFX Animation Showcase. It was also chosen as a first round finalist for Steven Spielberg's "On The Lot" TV contest and was screened at the 2007 Detroit River Days Festival. (This short is being screened again due to the technical difficulties experienced during the January Mitten Movie Project.) http://www.makingbuttprints.com/
Dear Son – Directed by Chris Hoyle (04:00) “Dear Son” showcases the special relationship between a father and son. Chris Hoyle is a student at the Motion Picture Institute of Michigan.
Page 99 – A Ramp Production (07:14) Directed by Christopher Oniciu.
The Norm – SuperHouse Pictures (09:51) Directed by Greg Zonca. "The Norm" was originally produced as part of the National Film Challenge -- a film competition in which teams from around the country must write, shoot, and edit an 8-minute film in just one weekend (with certain requirements). There were four elements that SuperHouse had to work with were: (1) Character – Cheeks, a celebrity impersonator, (2) Prop – bubble wrap, (3) Line – “It’s impossible not to look,” and (4) Genre – comedy. Also screening is a behind the scenes of “The Norm.” http://www.superhousemedia.org/
Disease Island – Vendetta Studios and David Lehre Productions (08:27) Directed by David Lehre. A ridiculous and hilarious take on reality TV shows like “Survivor.” http://www.davidlehre.com/
American Piety – Mass Effect Productions (29:00) Directed by Steven Karageanes. This award-winning short takes a comedic look at what happens when a misguided man with more faith in his iPod than God gets hit by a car and goes to purgatory, and the only way to get back to Earth is choose a religion from three speed-dating sessions with Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity. "American Piety" is packed with action, wit, and even tango dancing. With a top-notch original music soundtrack, "American Piety" will provoke thought as well as laughs. This is the world premiere of “American Piety.” www.myspace.com/tantricferret
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Doop & The Inside Outlaws - Park Bar - Fri Mar 1st
Doop & The Inside Outlaws
Friday March 1st 2008
The Park Bar Unterpark Theatre
2040 Park Ave.
Detroit MI
Doors at 10pm
$7 cover
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2/22/08
FREE CD GIVEAWAY - Health - Magic Stick - Tue Feb 26th
We got a copy of Health's latest for the 1st reader to ask for it - motorcityblog @ earthlink.net
THIS PROMO HAS BEEN CLAIMED and SENT OFF THE READER OF MCB
We are interviewing HEALTH and getting live footage - look for the video soon
Read more...
Detroit MI 48201
$12 ADV
Bar Brady's Drink Recipes - EVERY FRIDAY!
So here is the 1st of many drink recipes from our newest contributor "Bar Brady" - ENJOY!
Sick of the cold weather. It’s not too early to think, or for that matter drink, Spring!
Try a delicious Pomegranate Margarita
2 cups of ice cubes
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
2 cups pomegranate juice
1/3 cup lime juice
2/3 cup clear tequila
1/4 cup orange liqueur or orange juice
Step 1) Gather your longing for spring guests.
Step 2) Pour sugar and water into sauce pan. On medium heat, stir till sugar dissolves. Let cool.
Step 3) In blender, mix sugar solution, juices, tequila, liqueur, and ice cubes, until slushy.
Step 4) Pour into salt-rimmed glasses garnish with a lime and enjoy.
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MCB-VIDEO - Lyre's Suite - Butcher's Inn - Thur Feb 21st 2008
2/21/08
Rachel and Junk - Painted Lady - Fri Feb 22nd
MCB suggests a Painted Lady weekend in Hamtramck.....7 killer bands - 2 nights with a bonus track of Rock N Rummage? you cant miss if you tried !?!
Friday February 22nd 2008
Rock n Rummage/Rachel and Junk/ Slackeye Slim/ Chad Roberts (Dewtons)
Saturday February 23rd 2008
The Ratfinks/ Pirate Law/ UDI
Elle And The Fonts EP Release - Belmont Bar - Fri Feb 22nd
Elle And The Fonts EP Release
Friday February 22nd 2008
The Belmont
10215 Joseph Campau St.
Hamtramck, Michigan 48212
Doors 9:30
18+
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MOTORCITY TATTOO EXPO - Detroit Marriott/Renaissance Center - Feb 29th-Mar 2nd
MOTORCITYBLOG will be onsite Friday to interview the one and only "Tramp" who got this thing started back in the day so look for a video piece on MCB soon!
Eternal Tattoos Inc. & Route 66 Tattoo presents:
The 13th Annual
Motor City Tattoo Expo
February 29th-March 2nd 2008
Detroit Marriott/Renaissance Center
Detroit, Michigan
"We would like to thank all of you who come and support our conventions and the artists who travel to Detroit to be a part of one of the biggest and best tattoo conventions on the circuit.
For those of you looking to get tattooed during the convention please check the Guest Artists list and you will see most of the attending artists have their web sites posted so you can view their work. If you would like to make an appointment with with one of the artists please contact them directly to set up your appointment.
If your interested in attending any of the seminars you can register at our front desk beginning the day of the convention.
We will have live entertainment on Friday & Saturday with one of our own "Made in Detroit" Leighton Band www.leightonband.net check out the website.
These guys are kicking out some of the best classic and rock & roll their is plus their own originals.
Saturday & Sunday will both be busy days with the tattoo judging going on so if your interested in having your tattoos entered in one of our contests please check the Contest Info for times & categories.
Eternal Tattoos Inc. is celebrating 28 years of tattooing in the Motor City and with our 5 locations in and around the city we want to just say thanks to all of you who have and continue to support us."
Sponsored By:
Micky Sharpz Tattoo Machines
www.mickysharpzusa.com
Eternal Ink - 886-846-8465
www.eternaltattoos.com
Also onsite will be the infamous Suicide Girls
Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center
(313) 568-8000
Convention Hours & Admission
Guest Artist List
Seminars
Tattoo Contest
(313) 568-8000
Convention Hours & Admission
Guest Artist List
Seminars
Tattoo Contest
DEEP CUTZ - Jeff Milo
Now some have noticed that we have been a little light on the posts this past week here at MOTORCITYBLOG and your totally correct.....we have been slacking a bit but in my own defense my wife just a baby and I have been chasing the neighbor around the hood all week but our MCB contributors are on the streets and we have a few new videos coming here later today so in the meantime checkout the newest music blog on the block from our friend Jeff Milo called Deep Cutz - Uncutz....this thing is packed with all the wholesome goodies you dont get here at the MCB - opinions! So give it a read and enjoy and make sure to leave a comment or two. Read more...
2/20/08
Trio D'Art - Via Nove - Wed Feb 20th 7-10pm
Gaelic Storm - Royal Oak Music Theatre - Thur March 13th
318 W. Fourth Street
Royal Oak, 48067
$18 adv / $20 d.os / $28
All Ages
Scarlet Kings are the opening band
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SUPERDOT - ALVINS - Fri Feb 22nd 9pm-3am
NICOLE ATKINS - Blind Pig - Wed Feb 20th
NICOLE ATKINS & THE SEAWITH THE PARLOR MOB
Wednesday Februrary 20th 2008
The Blind Pig
208 S. First St.
Ann Arbor MI 48104
734 996-8555
Tickets!
$10
18+
2/19/08
APES - PORPHYRIA Southfield - Thur Feb 21st
APES
Thursday February 21st 8pm
PORPHYRIA
2700 Pebblestone St
Southfield MI
APES, Larom Lab, Robot Cowboy
$7
9 pm Read more...
Sole - Misinformants Gallery Detroit - Wed Feb 20th
Sole, Telephone Jim Jesus, Marco Polio And The New Vaccines
Wednesday February 20th 2008
Misinformants Gallery
1352 Division St
Detroit, Michigan 48207
$7
9 PM
From Anticon Records - show was moved from old scrummage
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Citizen Cope - Royal Oak Music Theatre - Fri Feb 22nd
Citizen Cope
Friday February, 22 2008
Royal Oak Music Theatre
318 West Fourth St
Royal Oak, Michigan 48067
All Ages Show
One our readers is heading to this show thanks to MCB ticket giveaways!
Buy tickets here!
Johnny Nobody w/The Crooks - Lager House - Mon Feb 25th
Johnny Nobody w/The Crooks
Monday February 25th 2008
Lager House
1254 Michigan Avenue
Corktown Detroit
Come on out for The Crooks local motorcity boys - FREE SHOW
Lyre's Suite - Butchers Inn - Thur Feb 21 7-11pm
Lyre's Suite Art Exhibit
Thursday February 21st 7-11pm
Exhibit runs through Saturday March 15th
Butcher's Inn - Eastern Market
1489 Winder St.
Detroit MI
Features 36 detroit area artists
Live Music from Matthew Smith - Aran Ruth - Dale Beavers
LYRES SUITE
An exhibition of stringed musical instruments, autoharps,cellos, violins,ukeles, banjos, acoustic and electric guitars dissembled and reconfigured, painted, carved,decoupage, by over thirty motorcity artist's, several of these individuals have performed music in groups such as DESTROY ALL MONSTERS, PIRANHAS, BOGUE, SNAKE OUT, BIG CHEIF, LARVAL, RUINERS, CORONADO'S, GORIES and THE DETROIT WHEELS
Also participating is the man responsible for the custom painted guitar used by BROTHER WAYNE KRAMER in the legendary MC5, ROBIN SUMMERS who early on was associated with the design/graphics of a small magazine from the CASS CORRIDOR, CREEM. GARY GRIMSHAW and CARL LUNDGREN known for designing the much sought after posters and postcards for the sixties venue GRANDE BALLROOM are also contributing work.
Metal fabricators RON FINCH, LEN VON SPEEDCULT, JEFF EVARTS collide steel and wood creating hybrid constructs. HERMAN WEEMS the man behind the graphics on the TEMPTATIONS classic MOTOWN album PSYCHEDELIC SHACK will be showing as well. Opening night reception will have performances by recording artist DALE BEAVERS (DALE HAWKINS, KENNY BROWN & JUNIOR KIMBROUGH)
ARAN RUTH (SIRENS, OUTRAGEOUS CHERRY) AND MATTHEW SMITH (VOLEBEATS, NATHANIEL MAYER). For info call 248-924-0298
ARTIST LIST: JR, M80, NIAGARA, JULIA GALA, DAVE ROBERTS, MARK DANCEY, GARY GRIMSHAW, CHRIS TURNER, KARL SCHNEIDER, NINA FRIDAY, MATTHEW BLAKE, GLENN BARR, JOHN ARETAKIS, JOE SOPKOWICZ, COCO ASHARE, LYMAN WOODARD, DAN KROHA, RON FINCH, GRAEM WHYTE, JOHNNY "BEE", JEFF EVARTS, CARL LUNDGREN, LYNN SPANKE, NAI SAMMON, BETH WILUSZ, MARC NISCHAN, RON ZAKRIN, MAURICE GREENIA, RICK RUINER, ROBIN SUMMERS, T.M. CALDWELL, LEN VON SPEEDCULT, AUDREY PONGRACZ, BRIAN BROZOWSKI, MELISA EDMUNDS, HERMAN WEEMS
2/17/08
MCB-VIDEO Let's Make Love Masquerade Dance Party
MOTORCITYBLOG caught up with Carey Gustafson from Zombie Dance Party on February 8th @ The Magic Stick she threw Let's Make Love - A Masquerade Dance Party
Check out the video and look for Carey during the Hamtramck Blowout when her band Serenity Court plays The Knights of Columbus on March 8th.
Read more...2/15/08
Benefit for The Forest Arms Apartment Fires - Atwater Brewery - Fri Feb 15th 7pm-2am
Benefit for The Forest Arms Apartment Fires
Friday February 15th 2008 - 7:00 PM - 2:00am
Atwater Block Brewery
237 Joseph Campau
Detroit, MI 48207
"On February 6, residents of Forest Arms Apartments (located on the corner of Second and Forest just south of Wayne State) were evacuated due to a five-alarm fire that swept the top two floors of the building. The building sustained severe fire and water damage. The Forest Arms Apartments were home to over a hundred residents as well as People’s Records and Amsterdam Espresso.
In an effort to help out those people and businesses in their hour of need, we are pooling our resources and talents to organize this event.Featuring Los Minstrels del Diablo and A Stowaway performing live, and DJs milieu, dirty D, Cirque and JOHNb, as well as the resident People’s Records DJs.There will also be sideshow entertainment provided by Tim TV, bellydancing by Chantal, a fashion show organized by Fuzzytek with Myonne, Heather Golden, and Rinaco Styles, and other performances TBA.
The benefit will be from 7:00pm until 2:00am on Friday, February 15th at the Atwater Block Brewery, 237 Joseph Campau, Detroit, MI.There will be a $5 suggested minimum donation at the door, but please give what you can. The venue, the sound system, and all the performances are being provided at no cost, so 100% of the funds donated will go directly to the victims of the Forest Arms Apartment Fire.
Donations via Paypal are being accepted through the email address BENEFIT@ALittleBlueDot.com
FREE TICKETS: CORDERO - Crofoot Pontiac - Thu Feb 28th
CORDERO
Thursday February 28th 2008
Crofoot Ballroom
1 South Saginaw
Pontiac, Michigan 48342
$8 cover
ALL AGES SHOW!
Cordero is a new york based latin rock band - Check them out on us with a pair of tickets to the show where they are opening up for Dengue Fever. at The Crofoot.
Email motorcityblog@earthlink.net for the tickets and free CD from the bands.
2/14/08
PHOTOs - DWIFF Kickoff Party 2008
MOTORCITYBLOG was invited to attend The Detroit Windsor International Film Festival Kickpff Party this past Tuesday over at The Majestic Cafe...it was a great event to celebrate the cross border film festival and was sponsered by InZero.
"Did you know the Detroit has the third largest production capacity for film in North America? Just behind LA and NYC..... Many of us don't realize that 40% of national commercials in the 80's were produced here, in Detroit."
The Detroit Windsor International Film Fest held it's Media Release Party on Tuesday February 12 at the Magic Stick in Detroit. the entertainment was provided by Prophecy Productions and featured all local talent such as ER, River Grass, and Pony Boy. Former Senator John F. Kelly spoke about creating a new industry and making things that deserve to happen, happen for Detroit.
With recent tax incentives from Lansing bringing productions like Transformers our way it's the perfect time to show case our talent.
A call for entries has already started, with submissions from as far away as Brazil, and will run until April 1st. The DWIFF is unique because it will actually take place between 2 countries, another thing only Detroit can do!
The University of Windsor, Wayne State, CCS, Detroit Film Theater, Scarab Club and areas of GM's headquarters will be used to showcase the Festival's events June 26 - 29, 2008.
With talents such as Susan Janik (In Zero), Norm Wagner (Hair Ball), Scott Paul Dunham (Creative Energy Alliance) and MaryAnn Haney, this promises to be the Film Event to be attending in 08'.
DWIFF is a non profit and is accepting sponsorship, in kind donations and volunteers.
BUG - Ringwald Theatre - Fri Feb 15th 8pm - Mar 10th
Bug
Friday February 15 - March 10, 2008
Who Wants Cake Theatre
The Ringwald Theatre
22742 Woodward Ave
Ferndale, MI 48220
248-556-8581
First Sunday February 17th is PAY WHAT YOU CAN!!!
**BUG contains nudity, adult situations, and cigarette smoke**
"Bug is a dark (and often funny) thriller set in a seedy Oklahoma City motel room, where Agnes, a divorced waitress with a fondness for isolation and cocaine, is hiding from her ex-con ex-husband. Her lesbian biker friend, R.C.,introduces her to Peter, a handsome drifter who might be an AWOL Gulf War veteran. They soon begin a relationship that takes place almost entirely within the increasingly claustrophobic confines of her motel room. Peter begins to rant about conspiracy theories and government cover-ups. His theories engulf Agnes and the tension mounts as mysterious strangers appear at their door, past events haunt them at every turn and they begin to battle an onslaught of tiny bugs. Tracy Letts's tale of love, paranoia, and government conspiracy is a thought-provoking psycho-thriller that mixes terror and laughter at a fever pitch."
Wildcatting/Woodman - Record Time - Fri Feb 15th 7pm
Another free goodbye show over at Record Time Ferndale this friday night
check out everyone's favorites from Loco Gnosis Productions: Wildcatting and The Woodman
Show starts at 7pm
Record Time Ferndale is closing its doors soon so get on over and buy some super discounted records and cds and shirts and posters and records and stuff before they have to pack it in
Record Time Ferndale
262 W. Nine Mile
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 336-8463
Lolita's Way - Gus O'Connors - Thur Feb 14th 9pm
Lolita’s Way
February 14th 2008
Gus O’Conners
324 Main
Rochester Michigan 48307
"We know you’ve missed us! No worries - we’re putting on a show for you this Valentine’s Day at a brand new venue for LW - Gus O’Conner’s in downtown Rochester!
We’ll be playing approximately 9 p.m. - 12 a.m."
FREE TICKETS: FEEDBACK - Cave Gallery @ The Russell Industrial Center - LOLLYBOT COLLECTIVE - Sat Feb 16th 7pm-5am
Don't forget FEEDBACK this saturday night with The Lollybot Collective over at The RIC.MOTORCITYBLOG is giving away 3 sets of tickets to the following shows in between the sets of the following unsigned local detroit bands: ELEPHANTOM - WHALE TALE - DANIEL BALLANCE w/ DJ DETROITIS4LOVERS spinning otherwise
Gogel Bordello - ROMT - March 3rd 2008
Myspace Music Tour w/ Justice- ROMT - March 19th 2008
Panic at The Disco - Fillmore Detroit - May 20th 2008
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Dr. Sketchy MOTORCITY Division - Valentines Day Session @ The Belmont - Thur Feb 14th 7pm
Dr. Sketchy MOTORCITY Division
Thursday February 14th 2008
The Belmont Bar
Hamtramck
7pm - 10pm
sometimes $5 cover
sometimes food-snacks
usually a free bag of artsy goodies from DR Sketchy
always hot models in interesting poses to sketch as you so please
always great beer selection from the bar (MCB says drink Czech beer)
"We are ON for our next sketch session at the Belmont THIS THURSDAY, Feb. 14 - Valentine's Day, 7-10pm! Bring a date! The model(s?) is still TBA but I'm working on some V-Day goodies and prizes, so it'll be a good time as usual."
2007 ACADEMY AWARD® NOMINATED SHORTS - Detroit Film Theatre - Thu-Sun Feb 14th-17th
Detroit Film Theatre
2007 ACADEMY AWARD® NOMINATED SHORTS
Thursday February 14 - Sunday February 17, 2008
"Here’s your ticket to a full, satisfying meal of all of this year’s Oscar® nominated short films, in both the animated and live-action categories. It’s your chance to predict the winners before the Oscars are handed out on February 24th! The short-film nominees are traditionally among the year’s most creative and surprising films of any kind, yet they’re also the most difficult to find. This program will present them all in one eye-opening program, with a brief intermission between the animated and live-action categories.
Thu. at 7:30; Fri. and Sat. at 7:00; Sun at 3:00 and 7:15
Check out the list of films here
Psychild - LUNA LOUNGE - Thur Feb 14th
Psychild - Luna This Valentines Nite - Peace, Love & Dancin!
Valentines In Love or Out!
Thursday February 14th 2008
Luna Lounge
1815 N.Main St. at 12 mile
Royal Oak MI
248.589.3344
Jen & Katt working the bar morphing super funlooks and serving drinks
The Luna 80's dancers are a groovin' the "80"s jamsby DJ Paul
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2/13/08
MOTORCITY COMIC Premiere - Greaser Ghouls & Gals Exhibit - Meltdown Comics Los Angeles - Saturday March 8th 7-10pm
Well - we did it....MOTORCITYBLOG is helping to sponser an event out of town....
So - if your in Los Angeles on Saturday March 8th stop on over to Meltdown Comics on Sunset in Los Angeles for the premiere of MOTORCITY COMIC !
The book is a full length rockabilly monster magna and we have been shooting you bits and pieces here on MCB over the past 2 years. Look for a copy soon here at the local shops.
MCB managed to hook up 4 passes to The Devil Doll show for giveaways at the premiere. Devil Doll is playing with 3 Bad Jacks over at The Key Club on March 15th and thanks to our pal Zach who runs the promotions over there we will be onsite to raffle them off at the show.
So make sure to pick up a copy of this fantastic book from Gavin Hignight and Jetilla Lewis asap from your local dealer and if it isnt on the shelves ASK FOR IT!!!
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Saturday, March 8th 2008 7pm-10pm
Los Angeles – CA, Melt Gallery is proud to present GREASERS, GHOULS & GALS – a group art exhibition in connection with the release of the independent comic book graphic novel Motor City.
It will be an evening of ghoul-filled goodness as local area artists plus artists from Detroit, Denver, San Francisco and New York City come together for a group show celebrating rockabilly culture, psychobilly music, classic monsters, comic books, and the classic American pin-up girl. The evening is a release party, book signing and art show all in one!
GREASERS, GHOULS & GALS is an opportunity to view and purchase custom works by more than 20 artists working in various mediums such as paintings, prints, and photographs. It’s also the first opportunity to purchase Motor City: Volume 1, and to get your copy signed by the illustrator and writer who will both be attending the event.
Motor City is a rockabilly monster manga published by Rebel Sidekick Studios. Motor City is written by Gavin Hignight (writer for the animated series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Geek Magazine) and is the first full length graphic novel to be illustrated by emerging artist Jettila Lewis.
Artists participating in the show include:
Brandon Auman, TonyMech, William Seppuku , Sepenthes , Spencer Cross, Delmy Loy, Sabrina Allen , Dah Veed, Lenora Claire , Krista Marlene, Phil Harris ,Gea Philes , Glen Hanson, Lisa Boyle , Greg Hignight , Jennifer Carbajal, Steve Hernandez, Ben Strawn, Marc Nischan, Tina L. Corrales, Kiyoshi Nakazawa (Drunken Master Zine), Joe Mac, Jami Lee Rosa, Fawn Lau, Neri Rivas, and Puede One
About Melt Gallery:Melt Gallery is a creative space located inside Meltdown Comics’ 9,000 sq. foot store located in the thriving heart of Hollywood. It is primed for hosting book signings, art events and live music and has done so successfully since its inception. The gallery is located at 7522 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90046.
The evening is sponsored by clothing companies LUCKY 13 www.lucky13apparel.com, Dogpile www.dp-77.com and Monster Squad NYC (http://www.monstersquadnyc.com/) and www.MOTORCITYBLOG.net with a ticket raffle for Devil Doll show at the Key Club
Attendees can also look forward to free drinks from RedRum along with the best in classic garage, rockabilly, psychobilly and good ol’ fashion rock ‘n’ roll!
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SHOW LOVE Reception - 555 Gallery Detroit - Thur Feb 14th 7-11pm
B.B. King - Fox Theatre - Sat Feb 16th 7:30pm
B.B. King
Saturday February 16th 2008
Fox Theatre
2211 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201
Tickets ($32.50, $42.50, $52.50 & $65)
(313) 471-6611
Opium Den presents: Pre-Valentine's Day Massacre - The Painted Lady - Wed Feb 13th 10pm
Opium Den presents:
Pre-Valentine's Day Massacre
Wednesday February 13th 2008
2930 Jacob St
Hamtramck MI
Oxley will draw and/or paint while Paris '68 burns
10 p.m. - 2pm
Free - NO COVER
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2/12/08
Live Photos - Ether Aura - Crashing Cairo - The Satin Peaches - UsvsHer - Exposure Detroit
MOTORCITYBLOG was down at The Magic Bag (where one of our readers got a pair of tickets and a CD prize pack from all the bands on the ticket) to talk with everyone and take a few photos....MCB's own Amy Palomar had this to say after checking out some of the motorcity's talent up on stage:"The night was filled with great Detroit rock at Crashing Ciro's CD Release Party this past Friday at the Magic Bag in Ferndale.
Opening band, Ether Aura performed "I wasn't Her" off thier new CD Semblance. Haunting lyrics and soothing melodies create this stripped down and refined version of Americana.
The Satin Peaches built up the nights energy with "Well well well well". I can't help but hear echos of Dinosaur Jr. You must see this band live...or get a free download....Keep up with their popularity
Us vs HER came out strong with La La Lah. Sara Celina's almost confessional lyrics tell a compelling story. Definitely one to watch."Monday Changed Everything" answers any question you may have. Yes, they belong on the charts.
Crashing Cairo gave a stadium sized performance and I am glad I was there to experience it."
-- Amy Palomar
MOTOWN WINTER BLAST photos from Exposure Detroit
MCB got a call from one of our faithful and fearless volunteers the last day of the Motown Winter Blast who was downtown braving the cold to take a few pictures and enjpy some of that famous hot chocolate...big thanks to Paul Hitz from Exposure Detroit who sent these in today..check him out for a few more of detroit's "cool" winter event and maybe join the group if your a shutterbug
CD Release "We Have You Surrounded" - The Dirtbombs - Sat Feb 16th 8pm
THE DIRTBOMBS CD RELEASE SHOW
"We Have You Surrounded"
Friday February 16th - 8pm
The Magic Stick
Woodward Ave.
Detroit MI
w/TYVEK & FakeBlood
Everyone and thier brother is talking about this show and we are trying to get a pair of tickets for you out in 010110001 land...so stay tuned..check out the record here
FREE SCREENING: Premier Screening: JOE LOUIS: AMERICA'S HERO, BETRAYED - Gem Theatre - Tues Feb 12th
Premier Screening: JOE LOUIS: AMERICA'S HERO, BETRAYED
Tuesday February 12th 2008
FREE SCREENING - CALL FOR RESERVATIONS!!!
333 Madison St
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 963-9800
"On Saturday February 23, and in honor of black history month, HBO Sports will be present its poignant documentary JOE LOUIS: AMERICA'S HERO, BETRAYED, a touching retrospective of the life of the legendary boxer and his tremendous impact on segregated America.
Louis was the original crossover athlete, a star in both white and black America, at a time when the country was falling into war and desperately needed heroes. When the "Brown Bomber" entered the ring, the world stood still. His 1938 defeat of Germany's Max Schmeling was interpreted as democracy's defeat of Nazism, boosting public morale and transforming Louis into a true American hero.
Joseph Louis Barrow began life as the grandson of slaves in Lafayette, Alabama, and ended up holding the world heavyweight title for 11 consecutive years, successfully defending it a record 25 consecutive times. In the process, he became the poster boy for the American way of life who showed the world what a person of color could do if given the opportunity.
Later in life, Louis maintained his dignity through several setbacks, including serious financial trouble with the IRS. He died a poor old man in Las Vegas, supported with a monthly check from Frank Sinatra.
JOE LOUIS: AMERICA'S HERO, BETRAYED debuts Saturday, February 23 on HBO. The documentary will be seen 8:00-9:15 p.m. ET; the PT debut will begin at approximately 9:00 p.m., immediately following the live HBO Sports event "World Championship Boxing: Wladimir Klitschko vs. Sultan Ibragimov," which begins at 6:30 p.m. PT.
A special premier screening will be held on February 12 in Louis's home city of Detroit at the Gem Theatre."
Bleed The Martyr - I-Rock Detroit - Sat Feb 16th
Saturday February 16th 2008
The I-Rock
Harper AveDetroit, Michigan
$5 cover (cheap!)
With I Decay, Drastic Measure, and Obscurium, Intovert (thanks guys for the flyer!) Read more...
2nd Annual Bloody Valentine Show - The Elbow Room - Fri Feb 15th
Ypsilanti's 2nd Annual Bloody Valentine Show
Friday February 15th 2008
9pm - 1am
The Elbow Room
6 S Washington
Ypsilanti MI
48194
The Tickled Fancy Burlesque Company
Arson’s Blazing Carnival
The No Joke Sideshow
The Love BANG!!! - The Blind Pig A2 - Sat Feb 16th
The Love Bang! Saturday February 16th 2008
930pm- 2am
The Blind Pig
208 S. First St.
Ann Arbor
48104
$8 Under 21
$11 18+ (sorry get older!)
FREE TICKETS: Tim Reynolds and TR3 w/ Rootstand - The Crofoot - Sun Feb 24th
WE HAVE FREE TICKETS TO THIS GREAT SHOW - email us at motorcityblog@earthlink.net
1st reader who asks for them gets them - NO STUPID CONTESTS forget it
TIM REYNOLDS & TR3 with Rootstand
Sunday February 24th 2008
The Crofoot Ballroom
1 South Saginaw
Pontiac, 48342
Cost : $12
Dont miss out on the this great guitarist and of course one of michigans coolest jam bands who will be playing a show 2 days prior - Feb 22nd at The Cadieux Cafe in Detroit
REVIEW from Jeff Nolan of MCB:
TAKE YOUR PANTS OFF!
Tim Reynolds @ the Crofoot in Pontiac
Sunday Feb 24 by MCB contributor Jeff Nolan
Tim Reynolds is happy for Valentine’s Day. In the middle of a long sethe paused between songs to shout this at the audience in his heavy German accent. I have no idea why he felt the need to make this proclamation ten days after Valentine's day, but it made about as much sense as the music he played.
Tim Reynolds' sound could be describe as a sort of mash up of Stevie Ray Vaughn, Steve Vai, and maybe Foghat or Bob Seger. His set was mostly an excuse for him to bust out incomprehensibly fast guitar solos and mumblein broken English between songs. The musicianship of both Tim Reynolds and his band TR3 was phenomenal, but the music was overly technical and bland. As disinteresting as it all was, the sound quality in the Crofoot was great.
The show was entertaining, but for the wrong reasons. I enjoyed the bassist and his awkward attempts at dancing, listening to tim say things in between songs, and a strange, discordant selection of covers including Sex Machine, Purple Rain, and Whole Lotta Love with the Stairway To Heaven solo mixed in. I was supposed to interview TimReynolds and company for MCB, but after seeing the show I was a little creeped out and left the show in a hurry.
2/11/08
Michigan Humane Society 2008 Valentines Day Telethon - WXYX Channel 7 - Thursday Feb 14th
"Love is in the air at the Michigan Humane Society and we hope that you will join us on Thursday, February 14 from 6:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Detroit’s WXYZ Channel 7 and “Share the Love” for the animals who desperately need your support. "
Michigan Humane Society 2008 Valentines Day Telethon
WXYZ Channel 7 (on TV fool!)
Thursday February 14th
6am - 11:30pm
Want to donate now? Click here!
PRUSSIA - Scrummage U - Mon Feb 11th
Prussia
Monday February 11th 2008
Monday February 11th 2008
Scrummage University
Eastern Market
1551 Winder Street
Detroit, Michigan 48207
w/Wildcatting & Child Bite & Sister Suvi
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Ace Brown - The Painted Lady - Fri Feb 15th
Ace Brown & His Ohio Valley Boys
Johnny Carlevale
Rockin Rodney &the Regulars
Friday February 15th 2008
2930 Jacob
Hamtramck MI
313.874.2991
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History of the Word - Music Hall - Sat Feb 16th 7-10pm
History of the Word w/Saul Williams
Saturday, February 16, 2008
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Music Hall
350 Madison St.
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 963-2366
The Detroit Music Hall for the Performing Arts, in association with "McDonalds Cafe," Detroit Public Schools, The Detroit Youth Foundation (Youthville), and CityWide Poets present: "HISTORY OF THE WORD" : By Words The Mind Is Winged
All Ages
Tickets$15.00
$12 Advance
The 21st Erotic Poetry & Music Festival - Northern Lights Lounge - Sat Feb 16th 9pm
The 21st Erotic Poetry & Music Festival
Saturday February 16th - 9pm
Northern Lights Lounge
660 W.Baltimore
Detroit's new center off Woodward Ave.
The Erotic Poetry & Music Festival-"an eclectic celebration of the erotic arts" is one of the oldest community arts festivals in Detroit. It showcases a night of erotic poetry, music, dance and art by Detroit artists. The show is also for a good cause as a portion of the proceeds benefits a Michigan animal charity called Paws with a Cause.
Featuring poetry and music by:
Satori Circus
Stephanie Loveless
The Pin-ups
Jimmy Doom
Lisa Vicious
Abida Blaze "gothic belly dancer" (yeah!)
j.
Jaye Thomas
Armenta Hesselrode
Brooke Ratliff
Ann Holdreith
Annie Houston
Dena Luckett "blue dogma poetry"
Scotty Boman
Hosted by The Impaler & Peter Schorn
Erotic art by Chopper & Jeff Hocking
Erotic images by Natasha Beste
sexy wares by Romantic Gifts & Novelties
$8 cover with proceeds benefiting a good cause.
21+ please
erotica - Green Thumb Gallery - Fri Feb 15th 7pm
CLICK & Green Thumb Gallery present:erotica photo exhibit
"A Photographic odyssey of temptation flirtation and sensation"
Friday February 15th 7pm
Green Thumb Gallery
1217 Shelby St. LOFT 5s
Closing event Sunday March 9th 3pm-7pm
Music - Models - Best-of-show raffle
Here is the list of participating artists:
Elliott Attisha - Chris Auito - April Bajer - Eva Bannow - Jeff Bannow - C.J. Diehl - Daphne Doerr - Agnes Domanska - Joshua Doolan - Iratxe Gonzalez - Jamie Hilu - Sue Johnson - Andy Jury - Bernadette Mitchell - Christian Pulla - Daniel Seybold - Silke Seybold - Vaclav Stransky
MCB-VIDEO - Interview - RECORD GIVEAWAY - Gore Gore Girls - Pierpoint Commons Cafe - Fri Feb 15th
WE HAVE A WINNER FOR THE GGG RECORD!
MCB caught up with GGG last December out at The Crofoot Pike Room where we got a chance sit down and talk to Amy & Hammer about the great year they had in 2007 and what was on the horizon for 2008. Thanks to Bloodshot Records we got a copy of the limited edition Pink Vinyl Record from The Gore Gore Girls to giveaway to one lucky reader
Email us at motorcityblog@earthlink.net to get this killer freebie
Make sure to catch them out in Ann Arbor this weekend with 2 other great motorcity bands _________________________________________
Gore Gore Girls
Friday February 15th 2008
University of Michigan / Pierpoint Commons Cafe
2101 Bonisteel Blvd, Ann Arbor MI
@ Bonisteel & Maufin
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109
w/ Hard Lessons & Silent Years
Silent Years 8:30 / GGG 9:15 / Hard Lessons 10:15
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Interview with Amy Gore - Dec 2007 - Crofoot Pontiac MI USA
MCB: Hi Amy - Thanks for meeting with MCB for this interview...
AG: Yes
MCB: The Gore Gore Girls were signed by Bloodshot in Feb 2007...how have things changed for the group?
AG: Get The Gore was released on Bloodshot Records in June of 2007, actually. The recordings were done at Jim Diamond's Ghetto Recorders studio in two parts, most in April of 04 and then finished in the Summer of 05. We toured with an EP that had some of the songs from the album on it in 2004, with The Cramps. Recording with Jim is always fun, he's a great man to have at the board.
MCB: GGG hit the road hard this past year, 1st over at SXSW then Electric 6 and finally another stint to end the year playing with SCOTS....what was the best and worst of the tours?
AG: The Electric 6 is a machine, and also truly nice guys. We had a blast with them. Their crowds are different than anything we've played to before, which was an experience. In December we had shows with Southern Culture on the Skids, that was incredible. SCOTS are a great, great band and super rad people. We had a great time... kind of too much of a good time, really. Our last show with SCOTS was at the Orange Peel in Asheville where they were being filmed for a movie. A SCOTS show is always crazy; they invite people on stage to dance and have fun. I was lucky enough to guest on guitar with the amazing Mary Huff, which I'll not soon forget!
MCB: When I listen to "Where Evil Grows" and think back to "Mama in the Movies" there is just no comparison - Can you highlight some of the factors contributing to the maturity of the songwriting/group?
AG: I love "Where Evil Grows"! I had that 45 when I was a kid. Terry Jacks has an interesting musical history, the Poppy Family released some very unique recordings. There is a song called "There's No Blood in Bone" that is creepy and wild, too kind of like WEG. It was a challenge to record that song. Eric Stollsteimer (Freddy & The Four-Gone Conclusions, Mondo Mod) played electric citar and Michael Maltese ( Fortune & Maltese) played keys. The first GGG 45 was recorded in a glass shop in Redford, MI, our old bassist's brother's shop, and in probably under 30 minutes. Both examples of stellar, grade A Rock N Roll!
MCB: How is the relationship going with Gretsch Guitars and why are they the axe of choice?
AG: Hammer and I have played Gretsch guitars for years, my first was a 65 Gretsch Corvette, Hammer has a 60's Gretsch Rally Custom. Bo Diddley knew what he was doing, Gretsch rules! I hope to get my hands on a Gretsch Princess one day. Now I play a 6136 Gretsch White Falcon and Hammer has a Gretsch Silver Phoenix prototype. Her guitar is one of two made, the other was sent to Brian Setzer for his approval.
MCB: What is the best part of returning to the MOTORCITY after being on the road so much?
AG: Friends, my bed, a clean bathroom! We love it here, there is really no other place on earth like Detroit. For better and for worse!
MCB: Who are the Gorettes?
AG: Gorettes are a hand picked lot of the finest singing and dancing ladies in town. The backup singers on the album are Casey Dawson, Nikki Corvette, Loretta Lucas and myself. For stage, The Lucas Sisters and Aran Ruth are core Gorettes. They performed with us for our record release parties in Detroit and in Chicago last year.
MCB: What does 2008 hold in store for GGG? Will there be a new record and will it be recorded in Detroit?
AG: Gore is doing it's first show at the University of Michigan on February 15th! We haven't been back to Ann Arbor in awhile so naturally we're excited. Spring 2008 GGG heads to Europe for a full month's tour of Scandinavia and Western Europe.
MCB:Finally - GGG will be heading to Denmark for a few shows in May 2008 - How do you think the rececption will be to motorcity music in Denmark and will you eat at Polish Village Cafe or Roma Cafe before jumping on the plane?
AG: I will eat at Polish Village Cafe AND Roma Cafe this weekend. You can't get enough of a good thing :)
Thank Your for the Interview!
MCB: Thanks for your time and have a great show here at The Crofoot!
FREE TICKETS & CD GIVEAWAY: Wild Sweet Orange - Crofoot Pontiac - Sat Feb 16th
THESE TICKETS ARE GONE
MOTORCITYBLOG has a pair of tickets to this show and CDs from WSO/Manna & Quail to the 1st reader who emails us at motorcityblog@earthlink.net
Wild Sweet Orange
Saturday February 16th 2008
Saturday February 16th 2008
The Crofoot
Pontiac, Michigan
$8 in advance
Chase Pagan, The Great Fiction, Wild Sweet Orange, Manna and Quail to close.
All Ages Show
WSO is also playing the Blind Pig the night before Friday February 15th if your out in Ann Arbor
Check some video of WSO here
QuickTime: http://mailsend.vectorcomp.com/t/1/l/uuiiy/jrtlhdli/www.redmusic.com/streams/WildSweetOrange/WrestleWith_Vid.mov
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Windows Media: http://mailsend.vectorcomp.com/t/1/l/uuiiy/jrtlhdli/www.redmusic.com/streams/WildSweetOrange/WrestleWith_Vid.asx
Detroit Windsor International Film Festival Media Kickoff Party - The Majestic Cafe - Tue Feb 12th 8pm
The Majestic Cafe - Woodward Ave. Detroit
Tuesday February 12th 2008 - 8pm
$20 donation
This event kicks off the countdown to a Film Festival in Detroit- and Windsor simultaneously!
Imagine what we can do with this... it builds an arts and film culture that inspires collaborate and new ideas and can take us all in a new direction.
The inaugural year of the festival, set for June 26-29th in the Cultural Center of Detroit promises to be a ground breaking summer.
Check out DWIFF.org for more information.
Join us for this evening filled with food, drink and THREE hot local music acts, including Rivergrass, E.R. and Pony Boy, with Hatch plus a DJ in between sets.
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Join us for this evening filled with food, drink and THREE hot local music acts, including Rivergrass, E.R. and Pony Boy, with Hatch plus a DJ in between sets.
2/10/08
"Three the Hard Way" - The Zeitgeist Gallery - Saturday February 16th - March 15th, 2008
"Three the Hard Way"
Saturday February 16th - March 15th, 2008
The Zeitgeist Gallery
2661 Michigan Ave
Detroit, MI 48216
313-965-9192
OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, February 16th, 7pm-Midnight
PERFORMANCE @ 9pm
TomCarey, Topher Crowder, @ Denis Jonbes in the Main
Bryant Tillman's new work in the Bar Gallery
Performances @ 9pm with Monster Island and UVU.
Gallery hours Fridays 5-8pm, Saturdays noon-5pm(One mile west of old Tiger Stadium)
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Saturday February 16th - March 15th, 2008
The Zeitgeist Gallery
2661 Michigan Ave
Detroit, MI 48216
313-965-9192
OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, February 16th, 7pm-Midnight
PERFORMANCE @ 9pm
TomCarey, Topher Crowder, @ Denis Jonbes in the Main
Bryant Tillman's new work in the Bar Gallery
Performances @ 9pm with Monster Island and UVU.
Gallery hours Fridays 5-8pm, Saturdays noon-5pm(One mile west of old Tiger Stadium)
2/9/08
MCB-VIDEO INTERVIEW - The Singles
MOTORCITYBLOG caught up with The Singles a few weeks ago over Cadieux Cafe in Detroit for a little chat - a few games of darts - and of course some feather bowling!
The guys are heading over for a European Tour for the next few weeks before coming back to play SXSW and a bunch of detroit dates around town here.
Catch them if you can for some good ol motorcity rock.
Feb 15 2008 10:00P
Parkside Aachen, Germany
Feb 16 2008 9:00P
Ernestos Sittard, Netherlands
Feb 17 2008 10:00P
La Feline Paris, France
Feb 19 2008 10:00P
Le Bukowski Donosti, Spain
Feb 20 2008 9:30P
Sala La Boite Madrid, Spain
Feb 21 2008 10:00P
Sala Carmen 13 Burgos, Spain
Feb 22 2008 9:00P
Savoy Club Gijón, Asturias
Feb 23 2008 10:00P
La Fábrica de Chocolate Vigo, Pontevedra
Feb 24 2008 9:30P
El Cocodrilo Negro Ponferrada, León
Feb 25 2008 10:00P
Le Tapas Nice, France
Feb 26 2008 10:00P
Skaletta Rock Club La Spezia, Italy
Feb 27 2008 10:00P
Eden Ulm, Germany
Feb 28 2008 10:00P
Subway To Peter Chemnitz, Germany
Feb 29 2008 9:00P
White Trash Fast Food Berlin, Germany
Mar 1 2008 10:00P
Thalia Theater Hamburg, Germany
Mar 3 2008 9:00P
Voxhall Arhus, Denmark
Mar 4 2008 10:00P
Morten Henriksen Moss, Norway
Mar 5 2008 10:00P
Credo Trondheim, Norway
Mar 6 2008 9:00P
Cafe Mono Oslo, Norway
Mar 7 2008 9:00P
Dean Bar Frederikstad, Norway
Mar 8 2008 10:00P
Studenterhuset Kopenhagen, Denmark
Kira Soltanovich - Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase - Thu/Sat Feb 14th-16th
Jazz on the Vine - Fillmore Detroit - Fri Mar 14th
Friday March 14th 2008
The Fillmore
2115 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201
Come enjoy a romantic and dreamy night of wine tasting, strolling hors d’oeuvres, and dancing or just listening to the swinging sounds of the Craig Strain Orchestra featuring the electrifying Kimmie Horne on vocals. It’s a little something for everyone!!
Wine tasting: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Music: 9:00pm - 11:30pm
Tickets are $50.00 each and ALL of the proceeds go to Gilda’s Club of Metro Detroit
Call Jennifer Berkemeier @ The Fillmore for tickets to this great event
313 961 5451 Ext. 12
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2/8/08
Detroit Derby Girls - Masonic Temple - Sat Feb 9th 7pm
We have been posting the DDG shows on MCB since day one and we took a vote that this poster has to be the coolest one so far....this one rocks out! And so does DDG!
D-FUNK ALLSTARS VS. DEVIL'S NIGHT DAMES
Saturday February 9th 2008
Temple/Cass Ave.
Detroit MI
Doors 6PM
Game 7pm
Game 7pm
Tickets are $12 in advance
$15 at the door, and kids under 12 get in free when accompanied by an adult.
This month's featured charity:Lakeshore Legal Aid
Entertainment by: The Motor City Rah Rahs and The Breakers
The Official After-Bout Party
660 W Baltimore St, Detroit
Featuring: The Ruiners
Doors 6PM
Game 7pm
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Lets Make Love Dance Party Reminder - TONIGHT!
click here for more info on the motorcity's coolest dance party - TONIGHT FOOL!
MOTORCITYBLOG will be onsite with photographers and video kids so make sure to get your mask in the frame....this one is going to be killer so get out - dress up - and watch out out for those detroit zombies as well.
Red China - Corktown Tavern - Fri Feb 8th
LOCO GNOSIS PRODUCTIONS presents:
RED CHINA
Friday February 8th 2008
Corktown Tavern
1716 Michigan Ave.
Detroit MI 48201
w/the Frustrations and Displaced
$5
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The Jesus Chainsaw Massacre - Old Miami - Sat Feb 9th
The Jesus Chainsaw Massacre
Saturday February 9th 2008
The Old Miami
Sass Ave.
Detroit, Michigan 48201
FREE entrance with 12pack of beer donation
otherwise $5
Friendly Foes - Berkley Front - Sat Feb 9th
Friendly Foes
Saturday February 9th 2008
The Berkley Front
3087 12 Mile Rd
Berkley, MI 48072
(248) 547-3331
Revolutionary Politics of a Dance Party w/ COPPER THIEVES & RPD DJs
$5 - great beer - great music
Friends of Dennis Wilson - Belmont - Fri Feb 8th
Friends of Dennis Wilson
Friday February 8th 2008
The Belmont Bar
10125 Jos Campau
Hamtramck MI
The Birddogs
Coronados
The Questions
Doors - 9pm
$6
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WINTER BLAST - Downtown Detroit - Fri-Sun Feb 8th -10th
Make sure to visit Detroit's Winter Blast this weekend downtown for all kinds of fun and music
Check out the music lineup here
Read more...2/5/08
FREE TICKETS - Martin Sexton - Royal Oak Music Theatre - Fri Feb 15th
Want a free pair of passes to see Martin Sexton at Royal Oak Music Theatre?
1st emailer gets em at motorcityblog@earthlink.net
THESE TICKETS ARE GONE!
Martin Sexton
Friday February 15th
Royal Oak Music Theatre
318 W. Fourth Street
Royal Oak, MI 48067
248-399-2980
Directions to Theatre
Doors: 8pm
All ages welcome
Tickets: $22 & $27
FREE TICKETS - Louis CK - Royal Oak Music Theatre - Sat Feb 16th
This guy is outright hilarious.
Free tickets to the 1st lucky emailer at motorcityblog@earthlink.net
THESE TICKETS ARE GONE !!!
Louis C.K.
Saturday February 16th
Royal Oak Music Theatre
318 W. Fourth Street
Royal Oak, MI 48067
248-399-2980
Directions to Theatre
Doors: 7pm
All ages welcome
Tickets: $27.50 & $32.50
FREE CD GIVEAWAY - Crashing Cairo CD Release - The Magic Bag - Fri Feb 8th
UPDATE: this was a great show and MCB has live photos - click here
Do you want a free copy of all these bands latest CDs?
1st emailer gets em by emailing us at motorcityblog@earthlink.net
THESE TICKETS ARE GONE
Crashing Cairo CD Release Party
Friday February 8th 2008
The Magic Bag
22920 Woodward
Ferndale MI
Doors 8 pm
Cover $7
18+
wsg/ Ether Aura - The Satin Peaches - Us vs. Her
"Come celebrate the release of their new "Monday Changed Everything" album on Saturday, February 8 at The Magic Bag in Ferndale. Crashing Cairo friends Ether Aura, who have just released their Semblence EP, bring their new, stripped-down Americana sound to the party while Island recording artist The Satin Peaches and Us vs. Her round out the bill.
CC's sound takes a raw, dirty approach sounding like Radiohead, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, R.E.M. and Nirvana in a blender.
The band had already been going down that musical path when keyboardist Dan Denton died tragically last October.
“Dan had recorded all of his keyboard parts for the new album before he passed, but he was playing guitar too,” said lead vocalist Robert Wax. “When we hear him on tracks like See, we’re not only reminded that he’s still with us, in a sense, but also that he could never be replaced.”
REVIEW - Small Plates Royal Oak
Things we like......
Small Plates Royal Oak
310 S. Main St
Royal Oak, MI 48067
248.543.3300
Small Plates new spot on Royal Oak's Main Street of eateries.
From start to finish a really delicious, if a touch decadent affair. Knowing Small Plates was opening in Royal Oak was enough to send my saliva and taste buds tingling. Having been to the Detroit location a few times I knew I liked their style already.
The portions are not very small, perhaps only in comparison to today's "supersize" steakhouses and the like. The menu is brief and perhaps lacking a little bit on the specials side but all in all there is something for everyone.
But I am getting ahead of myself. When you first walk in your senses are enveloped in warm chocolaty colors, the glow of a fiery pizza oven and a very eager to please staff including Doug, the manager. The night my guy and I went there the entire upstairs was booked for what seemed to be a wedding shower. The downstairs tables were full, so they offered us a spot at the downstairs bar, with full service of course. Before we could finish our Hendricks Gin Fizz & Small Plates Cosmo with Ketel we were soon obliged with a coveted upstairs table and took the elevator instead of the staircase.
And I'm glad we did. Upstairs is a very cool large seating and bar area with more of the same warm colors and fantastic greenery with hundreds of votives which may have had to do with the private party. In the back is another semi-private seating area that looks to be set for use as a VIP or large party area. Nonetheless, it was nothing short of a stunning visual and feeling.
But I am getting ahead of myself. When you first walk in your senses are enveloped in warm chocolaty colors, the glow of a fiery pizza oven and a very eager to please staff including Doug, the manager. The night my guy and I went there the entire upstairs was booked for what seemed to be a wedding shower. The downstairs tables were full, so they offered us a spot at the downstairs bar, with full service of course. Before we could finish our Hendricks Gin Fizz & Small Plates Cosmo with Ketel we were soon obliged with a coveted upstairs table and took the elevator instead of the staircase.
And I'm glad we did. Upstairs is a very cool large seating and bar area with more of the same warm colors and fantastic greenery with hundreds of votives which may have had to do with the private party. In the back is another semi-private seating area that looks to be set for use as a VIP or large party area. Nonetheless, it was nothing short of a stunning visual and feeling.
The overall effect is a hip lounge, yet very warm and inviting. Front façade is all windows allowing the lights and sounds to spill in from the street. The only thing missing was some type of artwork on the walls but they just opened so maybe in time they will display some of the great artists who work in the area up on the walls as many other restaurants have been doing.
Quickly as we sat down and made ourselves comfortable our waiter, Scott, came over and greeted us like good friends. He explained the menu and I pronounced that I knew exactly what I wanted. A Greek pizza to start - which honestly was my least favorite item--nice try but it needs more pepperoni and veggies in general. 2nd was the seared scallops--very very good but the noodles it comes with could also use a little help.
Next, the premier item the petit filet was a tribute to perfection--seasoned and cooked exactly the way I like it including crispy fried potato strings on top. This was the decadent part of dinner indeed as every bite melted away - hats of to the chef!
We also ordered the Panko Shrimp and Mushrooms; my partner commented that the shrimp sauce it was served with could use a little more fire to it but otherwise was very good and the mushrooms were exactly what you want to eat with the bread basket provided at no extra cost. Each item was served with perfect timing and courtesy by the well oiled runner machine who took pride in every new plate placed at our service.
Overall, it was a great dinner. I would like to see a few special entrees, like braised short ribs on the menu. I do recommend giving them a shot for a date or dinner with friends or private party.
And we especially can't wait to return to the upstairs bar on a sultry summer evening when the live entertainment that "coming soon" will spill out onto the patio seating out front, down on Main Street. -JDP
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Overall, it was a great dinner. I would like to see a few special entrees, like braised short ribs on the menu. I do recommend giving them a shot for a date or dinner with friends or private party.
And we especially can't wait to return to the upstairs bar on a sultry summer evening when the live entertainment that "coming soon" will spill out onto the patio seating out front, down on Main Street. -JDP
feedback - ART MUSIC DANCE PARTY extravanganza - CAVE Gallery @ Russell Industrial Center - Fri-Sun Feb 15th-17th
MOTORCITYBLOG has sponsered another art event - this time to support the demented and creative minds over at The Lollybot Collective who are throwing a weekend exhibit called "feedback" over at The Cave Gallery in The Russell Industrial Center.
Thanks to the many venues around town who have donated tickets to be raffled away at the show including Royal Oak Music Theatre - Fillmore Detroit - Crofoot Pontiac
Make sure to check out the upcoming concerts at these venues as they have graciously donated these tickets to help support the local art scene here in the motorcity.
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FEEDBACK:
A multimedia art exhibition about communication presented by Detroit based art group the Lollybot Collective. Feedback is an interactive show about the exchange of ideas between artists and participating attendees.
Held in the CAVE gallery @ the Russell Industrial Complex, a notorious Detroit art factory.
Feedback will showcase raw Detroit talent and provide the public with an opportunity to weigh in on what's happening while having a themselves a jolly good time.
DJ detroitis4lovers will be spinning records all day and night at the February 16 opening with performances by Detroit musicians the Elephantoms, Whale Tail, and Daniel Ballance.
The bands are scheduled to play from 11pm until 1am.
From 1am until sunrise detroitis4lovers will host a dance party in the gallery space.
The Lollybot Collective is a group of over fifty artists with a shared passion to make things better while having a good time in the process.
Most members are from the Detroit area with contributors from Boston, Houston, and California. The Collective strives to create a powerful experience with every show that will enlighten even the most pessimistic and narrow-minded individual.
Lollybot members are very active in the Detroit art scene.
CAVE gallery is located on the 3rd floor of the 4th building in the Russell Industrial Complex.
Feedback will be open February 15, 16, and 17.
The opening party will be held February 16 from 9pm until sunrise.
Admittance is free, with $1 beers served until supplies run out.
“Engaging Wisdom and Compassion” - His Holiness The Dalai Lama
H. H. the Dalai Lama “Engaging Wisdom and Compassion”
Crisler Arena University of Michigan Campus
333 E. Stadium
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Saturday, April 19 2008
10 AM - 12 PM
2 PM - 4 PM
Sunday, April 20 2008
10 AM - 12 PM
His Holiness The Dalai Lama
On Saturday and Sunday, April 19 and 20, 2008, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama will visit Ann Arbor where over the course of three sessions in two days he will teach on “Engaging Wisdom and Compassion” at the Crisler Arena of the University of Michigan.
On Saturday and Sunday, April 19 and 20, 2008, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama will visit Ann Arbor where over the course of three sessions in two days he will teach on “Engaging Wisdom and Compassion” at the Crisler Arena of the University of Michigan.
The two-day educational program will be held in conjunction with a public talk, the Peter M. Wege Lecture on Sustainability, on environmental issues presented on April 20th by the University of Michigan at the Crisler Arena in celebration of Earth Day. The teaching is being co-sponsored by Jewel Heart, a Tibetan Buddhist Center headquartered in Ann Arbor, The Tibet Fund, and the Garrison Institute. The Dalai Lama is recognized worldwide for his message of compassion and tolerance, his promotion of human rights and inter-religious understanding, his focus on peace through non-violent conflict resolution and his advocacy for the environment. Winner of the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize, the Dalai Lama was the recent recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Engaging Wisdom and Compassion
His Holiness the Dalai Lama brings us the ancient Indian and Tibetan teachings on wisdom and compassion to inspire and guide our lives.
The teaching will be based on Nagarjuna's Commentary on Ultimate Compassion and Je Tsong Khapa's In Praise of Dependent Origination.
2/4/08
Safaafir - Global Thursdays @ AANM - Thur Feb 7th
Safaafir
Comerica/Ford Global Thursdays
Arab American National Museum
13624 Michigan Avenue
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 582-AANM (2266)
SafaafirIraqi Maqam
Amir El Saffar – trumpeter, composer, singer, and santoor (trapezoidal hammered dulcimer with 70 strings) player – is garnering international acclaim for his work, both in the traditional Iraqi Maqam (the system of melodic modes used in Arabic music) and in the realm of jazz.
February 7, 7:30 p.m.
Admission: $12 at the door; advance purchase $10 (Museum members $8)
19th Annual Mardi Gras Party - Fishbones - Tues Feb 5th 8-11pm
19th Annual Mardi Gras Party
Tuesday February 5th 2008
Fishbone's Rhythm Kitchen
400 Monroe St.
Detroit, MI
313 965 4600
The Killer Flamingos are playing all night with $5 Hurricane Bar
$1,000 Prize for for best couple costumes
No cover charge - 21 and over only
8pm-1pm
The Body Eclectic 2008 - Lawrence Street Gallery - Fri Feb 8th
The Body Eclectic 2008February 6 - 29, 2008
Opening Reception: Friday, February 8 from 6pm - 9pm
This annual juried competition has been one of the most popular of the Lawrence Street Gallery events, to patrons and artists alike. The Gallery expects to juror over 100 works from artists and students all over the Metro-Detroit area.
The theme of the exhibition is the human figure, in all its attitudes and dimensions. The display will include clothed and nude figures, portraiture, abstractions and more. Media will include sculpture, painting, photography and printmaking.
The Juror for this event is Dan Keller, widely known instructor. He has a master in Fine Arts from Wayne State University, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the College for Creative Studies. He currently teaches at Wayne State University, the College for Creative Studies, Macomb Community College, and the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center. He is currently concentrating on painting the figure in acrylics, and has created many large-scale pieces, including numerous wall murals within the Detroit area.
Prizes will be awarded at our opening reception on February 8 at 7:30 p.m.
The public is invited to attend.
The Blind Shake - Painted Lady - Mon Feb 4th
The Blind Shake
Monday February 4th 2008
The Painted Lady
2930 Jacob
Hamtramck MI
313.874.2991
w/The Birthday Suits and The Potions
MCB was over at The Painted Lady for a few minutes on Saturday for The Hammies
We had to take off but man it looked like it was turning out to be the party of the night!
Hoorah! to the Hammies - will be sure to schedule that one for the entire evening next year!
Marilyn Manson - Fillmore Detroit - Mon Feb 4th
Four lucky winners are heading to the Marilyn Manson concert tonight thanks to free tickets from MOTORCITYBLOG - if you can find a ticket this may be the one of the last times MM will be on tour.
Marilyn Manson
Monday February 4th
The Fillmore Detroit
2115 WoodwardDetroit, MI 48201
Doors @ 6:30pm - Show at 7:30pm
wsg/OURS
Tickets $35blacony $45main
2/3/08
MCB-VIDEO - Interview w/ She (the band) & Empty Arms - Fri Feb 1st
So after MOTORCITYBLOG left The Blank Show we cruised to a number of places to see what as happening around town...stopped over at the SSM record release party in mexican town but the bands weren't going on till at least midnight so we left to shoot some pool at LJ's and then over to the Lager House to check out some live music.
Next we bounced to 2500 Club to do a quickie interview with She (The Band) and catch a few acoustic songs from Empty Arms.
Rounded out the night with stops at Sneakers Pub & Grill & Dino's for the Ferndale Blues Festival where we caught the end of the Howling Diablos set.
Read more...MCB-VIDEO - Lager House - Birdgang - Feb 1st 2008
So after MOTORCITYBLOG left The Blank Show we cruised to a number of places to see what as happening around town...stopped over at the SSM record release party in mexican town but the bands weren't going on till at least midnight so we left to shoot some pool at LJ's and then over to the Lager House to check out some live music.
Next we bounced to 2500 Club to do a quickie interview with She (The Band) and catch a few acoustic songs from Empty Arms.
Rounded out the night with stops at Sneakers Pub & Grill & Dino's for the Ferndale Blues Festival where we caught the end of the Howling Diablos set.
Read more...Jukebox the Ghost Live Photos from MOTORCITYBLOG
Jukebox the Ghost played a show last thursday at the belmont in hamtramck so we sent one of ours over to share a few drinks and take some photos of the band as they passed through the motorcity promoting the new record
"What could make a Pre-Med student stop wanting to be a doctor? How about selling out an 800 person venue and turn away at least 100 more for the release of your first CD? That's what happened with there first CD "Live and Let Ghost".
Ben Thornwell (piano, vocals), Tommy Siegel (guitar, vocals) and Jesse Kristen (Drums) create this piano driven Grunge-Pop group. The three met in college at George Washington University in Washington DC. Each coming from diverse back grounds.
Ben is a classically trained pianist from Kentucky, Tommy is a self taught guitarist and self described "hippie kid" from Virginia and Jesse 'Med School No More" Kristen a self taught drummer who grew up on punk and ska is from Massachusetts.
They focus on working with each others strengths making sure only the best comes out. And it does! This trio gave a great live performance this past Thursday and was a crowd favorite. With witty lyrics, great composition and killer harmony their passion and energy grabs you and won't let go until they say it ends.
Check out tour dates along with two big shows (Philly and NYC) and look for "Live and Let Ghost" to hit stores nation wide in April.
So if you haven't heard of Jukebox the Ghost, you haven't been listening." - Amy Palomar
2/2/08
FREE TICKETS - Mitten Movie Project - Tues Feb 5th
"MySpace: The Movie" Headlines the Mitten Movie Project
David Lehre Series Begins February 5th at the Main Art Theatre
These passes are gone!
Tuesday February 5th 2008
The Main Art Theatre
Main St / 11 Mile
Royal Oak MI
CednTeri Epsiode 5 - Park Bar - Sun Feb 3rd 10pm
Screening of CednTeri Episode 5
Sun - Tues February 3rd-5th 2008 - 10pm
Park Bar
2040 Park Ave.
Detroit MI
313 962 2933
3rd Annual Figure Drawing & Painting Class Exhibit - Izzy's Raw Art Gallery - Sat Feb 2nd 7pm - 12MN
Izzy's Raw Art Gallery in Corktown offers art classes on Saturday mornings and tonight is the 3rd Annual exhibit of the work from the students....Get on over and check out this very unique art space and of course the artwork as well.
3rd Annual Figure Drawing & Painting Class Exhibit
Artist's Reception
Saturday February 2nd 2008
7pm - 12MN
Izzy's Raw Art Gallery
2572 Michigan Ave
Detroit, MI 48216
248.207.7547
The exhibit runs through the end of the month
MCB-VIDEO - The Blank Show - Feb 1st 2008
The Blank Show by The Spilled Milkshake Company was a huge success last night.
Check out the video from the show!
Read more...2/1/08
FREE TICKET GIVEAWAY @ The Blank Show - TONIGHT at 4731 Gallery Detroit
Make sure to get out and visit The Blank Show tonight and help support local artists here in the motorcity. MCB is sponsering this show and will be onsite to give away free concert tickets for NOFX and Citizen Cope thanks to The Royal Oak Music Theatre.
The Blank Show
Friday February 1st
5:30pm - 11:00pm
4731 Gallery
4731 Grand River Ave
Detroit, MI 48208
The Spilled Milkshake Art Company is hosting its first art show entitled The Blank Show at the 4731 Gallery. The 4731 Gallery is located at 4731 Grand River Ave in Detroit, MI 48208 (located near the 555 Gallery).
The exhibit runs from Friday, February 1st to Thursday February 28th.
The opening reception is at 5:30 pm - 11:00pm on Friday February 1st, 2008
DJ spinning all night - food - drinks - fun - killer artwork
Directions: Take Warren West to 14th and turn left - make a right at the 1st light and look across the street for the 4731 Gallery
Click here for the map
Lightning Love - 814 Stanley - Fri Feb 1st
LIGHTNING LOVE!
Friday February 1st 2008
Friday February 1st 2008
814 Stanley St, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197
$3 Birthday Party Show at some dudes house?
if your out in Ypsi tonight get over and check out this band for some infectious tunes.
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