FREE TICKETS: THE GO TEAM! - Wild At Heart Concours Special Edition @ Ticket Giveaway

Bill Kettelhut provides the "blog" to this anti-blog
He has a radio program on WXOU out of Oakland University

Wild At Heart

The Go! Team are an English six piece band whose songs are a mixture of action theme songs, cheerleader chants, guitars and early hip hop, with a hint of '70s funk.
They are playing at the Magic Stick on Aug 2nd,

so if you would like to go, send an email to doramu13@yahoo.com
first received wins a pair of tickets to the show

(nice work Bill! - kirk)

And now, on to the Concours d’Elegance which is going on this Sunday, Aug 3rd at Meadow Brook Hall.

This is my favorite event in the area, mainly because of the quality of the cars that are invited to the event. That’s right, the cars are invited! The Concours people send out teams of people that look for the best cars on the circuit and invite them to the show. In the past few years, they have had everything from the only existing Ann Arbor to one of the only remaining Futureliners (giant buslike vehicles that traveled between cities before TV to promote the current line of vehicles for GM). This is looking to be a great year and don’t forget to look for me at this weekend’s show.

Starting off, if you are in the Meadowbrook/Rochester area on Friday morning starting at 8:30AM, your truly will be riding in one of the classic cars during the Concours d’Elegance Motoring Tour. It starts at Meadowbrook and goes north to Scripp’s Estate and then at 12:15PM the tour goes to Rochester and then departs Rochester at 2:30PM back to Meadowbrook Hall. This will be a fun time to see these beautiful cars in action.

On Saturday at Meadowbrook, they will be having an open grounds event and you can attend various seminars dedicated to collecting classic Ferrari’s, wine tasting and a cooking demonstration with renowned chef Michelle Bommarito (you will have to get reservations for the seminars, so go to www.meadowbrookconcours.org). There will be some cars out you can look at for a taste of the main event Sunday and you can test-drive the new 2009 Hyundai Genesis. They will also be having half price tours of Meadowbrook Hall which is a beautiful building with some very nice architecture. I esp like the children’s playhouse in the gardens that is bigger than
my apartment. Basically it is an undersized house for the kids to play “house” in. Ah, to have $!

The main event is on Sunday and runs from 10AM-4PM (college students with ID get in free). Among the special cars is the new BAT 11 which looks like something out of Blade Runner. Designer by local Michigan man Dr. Gary Kaberle, the car is a tribute to the uniquely designed BAT’s and his wife, Debbie, who passed away due to cancer. Dr Kaberle sold his BAT 9 to help pay off her medical bills and give her a few more good years. He later designed this car in her memory and the story is currently be optioned as a book and a possible movie (currently being looked at by Disney).

You can also see the Mitchell concept cars which were designed by the legendary Bill out of his secret basement "Studio X”. Among the cars you can see at the Concours this year are his 1959 Corvette Sting Ray Racer, the 1961 Mako Shark and the 1969 Corvette Manta Ray. You will also see some flying cars including the 1932 Helicron and Ed Sweeney’s 1956 Aerocar (the only one of six that still flies) which is the only airplane in history certified for highway driving. It is easily converted from airplane to car, in minutes, by folding and detaching the wings. Meet the Jetson’s future! Well, almost.

The Concours will also be celebrating the 100th anniversary of both GM and the Model T which will have many representatives. You can also see vintage motorcycles (specializing this year with sidecars), a celebration of the cars of 1933, significant Ferraris, 8 litre Bentleys (6 of the 100 built) and a 1935 Duesenberg that was given as a gift to Clark Gable from Carol Lombard. I hope to see some of you out there. I’ll be wandering around the ground and taking some pictures for the blog with my new digital camera which I am learning to use. Take care and listen to Wild Bill Monday and Thursday mornings from 8-10AM on www.wxou.org

Take care and see you around!
I'm on my way to see Neil Diamond @ the Palace tonight and Rancid @ Clutch Cargo's tomorrow.

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Objects DʼArt -Illuminated Pleasures - Lawrence Street Gallery - Sat Aug 2nd 2008

Objects DʼArt -Illuminated Pleasures
Larry Zdeb and Gene Smith

Show Dates :
July 30 - August 30

Reception: Saturday, August 2m 6:00-9:00 p.m. (public invited)

Larry Zdeb and Gene Smith say that "Objects d'art”, is an exploration into the past. Influenced by Kurt Schwitters, Joseph Cornell and Robert Rauschenberg, the artists use vintage found objects as a major component in their constructions along with elements of Dada, randomness and chance. Layer after layer, the surfaces of these constructions reveal a variety of stimulating possibilities to the viewer.

Included in this show is a collection of box constructions, many of which feature battery-powered lighting. With the windows of the gallery blacked out and interior lights off, gallery visitors can turn on each box beginning with the smallest. In the dark, the normal
parameters of the boxes are lost, provoking imaginative associations. The beauty of these assemblages is in pushing the envelope beyond the boundary of the conventional. Expect the unexpected!

Larry Zdeb is from Troy.
Gene Smith is a former Michigan resident, now living in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Gallery hours:
Wed, Thurs & Sat, Noon - 5.
Fri, Noon - 9

Lawrence Street Gallery is at 22620 Woodward, Ferndale
(East side of Woodward, two blocks south of 9 Mile).
Telephone 248-544-0394, or visit us at www.lawrencestreetgallery.com

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Friday Night Live - The DIA - Every Friday Night 6pm-10pm

This guy never made it to The DIA Friday Night Live events but you can and check out some of Detroit's best local music kicking it out at the museum...

Tomorrow and next week's line ups are listed below
http://www.dia.org/calendar/friday_nights/index.asp

Friday, August 01, 2008
Friday Nights Live @ The DIA
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Zebula Avenue - 7 & 8:30 p.m.
Detroit-based world beat ensemble Zebula Avenue plays an infectious variety of multi-ethnic, danceable music. Female vocals and rhythm section provide a wall of sound, driven by multi-layered percussion. Rooted in American rhythm and blues and rock, they are influenced by world-beat legends Buena Vista Social Club, King Sunny Ade, and Bob Marley.

Friday, August 08, 2008
Friday Nights Live @ The DIA
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

American Mars - 7 & 8:30 p.m.
Since its inception in the late 1990s, American Mars has been a musical anomaly in their hometown of Detroit. The band has persevered for nearly a decade with its unique brand of atmospheric roots-influenced rock. American Mars has embraced a more direct approach to both songwriting and its sense of theme and place in one of its latest records, Western Sides.

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DRUMOFF 2008 - your local Guitar Center - Starts Fri Aug 1st 2008

Following the regional finals on December 6, finalists will be headed for Los Angeles in January, where they will perform before a panel of celebrity judges (past judges include, Stewart Copeland (The Police), Travis Barker , ?uestlove (The Roots), Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters), Stephen Perkins (Jane’s Addiction), Josh Freese (NIN), Kenny Aronoff, Joey Castillio (Queens of the Stoneage) Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath), Steve Smith (Journey) and Alan White (Yes) in the final Guitar Center Drum-Off competition to see who will become Drum-Off ‘08 Champion.

DRUMMERS UNITE!

Guitar Center Announces Launch of World’s Largest Drum Competition

Guitar Center Drum-Off ‘08 - Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Offering Grand Prize Worth Over $45,000

For 20 years, Guitar Center has been committed to providing drummers across the country the opportunity to pursue their musical aspirations and achieve their dreams by way of the world’s largest drum competition: Guitar Center Drum-Off.

Starting August 1st, drummers can sign up for their chance to win over $45,000 in cash and prizes, joining over 5,000 drummers from across the country to compete for the title of Guitar Center’s Drum-Off Champion ‘08. Like all Guitar Center music programs, Drum-Off is designed to provide developing artists with support-based opportunities that vastly improve the potential for their success as professional musicians. Drum-Off inspires up-and-coming drummers to further their musical aspirations, while at the same time encouraging the local music community and providing a platform for local musicians to network and be discovered.

Guitar Center’s Drum-Off ‘08 champion will win an impressive package of prizes, including $25,000 cash, a Roland TD-20 kit, and a custom designed drum kit by DW, Pearl, Gretsch, Tama, or Orange Country Drums as well as a drum, stick, cymbal, and drum head endorsement deals, be featured in Modern Drummer magazine, and in a Guitar Center ad campaign, along with a VIP appearance @ NAMM 2009 and shopping sprees with Levi’s, Converse and Guitar Center. A Monster Energy Drink endorsement deal is also part of the prize package, making the total prize package worth over $45,000.

In addition, Sabian, Zildjian, Remo, Pro-Mark, Vic Firth, Evans and Rhythm Tech are all proud sponsors of Drum-Off 08. Several winning alumni from Guitar Center’s previous Drum-Off competitions have gone on to have incredible drumming careers, including Cora “CC” Dunham (Prince; Drum-Off ’02 Champ), Eric Moore (Bobby Brown, Sly and The Family Stone, Infectious Grooves; Drum-Off ‘03 Champ), Tony Royster Jr. (Jay Z; Drum-Off ’95 Champ) and Thomas Pridgen (The Mars Volta), who became the Guitar Center Drum-Off champion in 1993 when he was just 9 years old!

How It Works:

Sign-ups for the preliminary rounds of the Drum-Off competition begin August 1, and run on a “first-come, first-serve” basis, with a maximum of 30 registrants per store.

Contestants must sign up with a Guitar Center drum department associate at their local store -- no phone or Internet sign-ups are available.

Local competitions start September 23rd in all 214 Guitar Center locations from nationwide.

One winner from each store will be chosen to move up to district competitions (24 locations), followed by regionally hosted semi-finals (6 locations) and culminating in the final championship Drum-Off in Los Angeles in January of 2009 (exact date and venue TBD).

COMPETITION DATES:

STORE PRELIMS: September 23rd, September 30th, and October 7th.

STORE FINALS: October 14th

DISTRICT FINALS: November 4th

REGIONAL FINALS: December 2nd

GRAND FINALS: January 2009

Following the regional finals on December 6, finalists will be headed for Los Angeles in January, where they will perform before a panel of celebrity judges (past judges include, Stewart Copeland (The Police), Travis Barker , ?uestlove (The Roots), Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters), Stephen Perkins (Jane’s Addiction), Josh Freese (NIN), Kenny Aronoff, Joey Castillio (Queens of the Stoneage) Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath), Steve Smith (Journey) and Alan White (Yes) in the final Guitar Center Drum-Off competition to see who will become Drum-Off ‘08 CHAMPION.

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5th Annual Detroit Blues Cruise 2008 - Detroit River - Sat Aug 2nd

5th Annual Detroit Blues Cruise on the Diamond Jack's River Tours

Sponsored by the Detroit Blues Society

Root Doctor and Mike Espy Band with Yakity Yak.

The ship boards at 7:45pm sharp.

Ticket price of $35 per person includes cruise, food and music.

A cash bar will be available.

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POP MONTREAL 7 - October 1st-5th 2008

We know this is a ways out and not in the motorcity but MCB is planning to send 2 of our reps over to this one....stay tuned for more info and possible freebies. - kirk

POP MONTREAL 2008 CONFIRMED ARTISTS:
Burt Bacharach, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Hot Chip, The Persuasions, Dan Deacon, Ratatat, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, Cori Bishop (aka Elyse Weinberg), United Steel Workers of Montreal, The Dodos, Liam Finn, Wintersleep, Dark Meat, Headlights, Playdoe, Dabaaz, Kim, Eric Bélanger, The Veils, WIRE, Black Kids, St Catherines, Vetiver, Silver Apples, Thomas Function, Julie Doiron, Chad Van Gaalen, Dominique Grange & Jacques Tardi, Great Lake Swimmers, Katie Moore, Socalled, Woodhands, You Say Party! We Say Die!, Sam Shalabi, Gatineau, Jason Collett, Chocolat, Irma Thomas, Wedding Present, Evangelicals, Beach House, Jana Hunter, Cex, Teeth Mountain, Teki Latex, D’Urbervilles, Michie Mee, and so much more...

Passes on sale now and tickets for individual shows also available.
For details and updates, please visit:
http://www.popmontreal.com/

www.myspace.com/popmontreal


POP MONTREAL INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL CELEBRATES LUCKY NUMBER SEVEN
October 1-5, 2008

2008 is sure to be a year like no other for POP Montreal. This year's fest will feature artists like the legendary Burt Bacharach and New Orleans Soul Queen Irma Thomas, alongside poetic-punk troubadour Nick Cave, the seminal and brilliant WIRE, and the godfathers of experimental electronic psych Silver Apples.

Also appearing will be the single most important benchmark for a cappella music, Brooklyn's The Persuasions, and other stand-outs including Canadian rap legend, Michie Mee, upstarts like Black Kids, Ratatat, Dan Deacon and The Dodos, as well as Hot Chip, Dark Meat, Great Lake Swimmers, Beach House, Vetiver, T. Raumschmiere, Teki Latex, Ste Catherines, Liam Finn, and reclusive Neil Young collaborator Elyse Weinberg (she's awesome, Google her, or check her out on eMusic.)

In addition to all the amazing music, there will be a specially commissioned composers series with, among others, original pieces by Socalled, performed at porn theatre Cinéma L'Amour. This year, POP introduces its very first gear exchange and record shop, the enigmatic art of Mingering Mike and also...Kids POP!


THE POP MONTREAL SEGMENTS!
KIDS POP (NEW THIS YEAR!)
This year, kids and youth can explore Montreal’s innovative cultural scene at Kids Pop. A variety of shows, demonstrations and workshops will be offered that connect artists with young folks in order to share skills, encourage artistic expression and enjoy Montreal’s cultural offerings.

PUCES POP
In its 4th year, Puces Pop is a DIY festival that celebrates independent creation. It features a marketplace of handmade goods, a record sale and gear swap, a series of free arts & crafts workshops and a mini-seminar on business skills for self-employed artists. And it's all kicked off by a fashion show with a $2000 prize!

ART POP
The Visual Arts component of Pop Montreal, Art Pop's purpose is to showcase fun and exciting artists that resonate with the youthful energy of its musical counterpart. Look out for some wild technologies, superheroes, Japanese copycats, French activists, teenage passion, digital vandalism and crazy good times in general. And cute cats, too.

SYMPOSIUM - Talk Music to Me!
A music conference like no other: all programming is artist-driven, interdisciplinary, and reflective of Montreal's diverse and lively culture. They will be bringing together a discerning and savvy force of thinkers and artists to present panel discussions, keynote interviews, listening sessions, as well as hands-on workshops and round-tables.

FILM POP
More musically inclined than ever before, with Paris' Vincent Moon's views on All Tomorrow's Parties, workshops on writing music for film, rockabilly the 514 way, NFB 3-D reveries, and some headlining surprises, you'll definitely want to be watching more attentively during this 5th edition of Pop's cinematic offspring.

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Save the 4th Street Fair - Video by Paul Unger

Thanks to Paul Unger for hitting us to post this important piece.

"Hi...I saw your posting about the 4th street fair being cancelled, so I decided go and document (i guess you could call it that) the fair and got some good responses on camera about just why the festival almost came to an end, I inner combined it with past footage and it seemed to blend well. If you would like to post it be my guest. Here is the link...thanks, Paul"

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X BALL 3 - Clutch Cargos - Sat Aug 2nd

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Reminder: Opening at CPOP this Friday - Please God Save Us

Make sure to save some time on Friday early evening to check out the opening at CPOP Gallery on Woodward Ave. in Detroit

Its the book release from Derek Hess (detroiter) who will be in town for the meet and greet from 6pm-9pm

(couple samples of some old school above swiped from http://www.derekhess.com/ )

check all the details here

this is a do not miss for sure -
Hess's artwork kicks some serious ass and then some...

DETROIT BOOK SIGNING
AUGUST 1STC-POP GALLERY

COLUMBUS BOOK SIGNING
AUGUST 2ND
MAHAN GALLERY

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS BOOK SIGNING
COVENTRY STREET FAIR
AUGUST 7
THMAC'S BACKS BOOKS

AKRON BOOK SIGNING
AUGUST 8TH
GOOD LIFE TATTOOING & BODY PIERCING

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FREE CD: Monte Negro's CICATRIX due out Aug 5th

1st emailer to gone WITH A MAILING ADDRESS gets this golden nugget

"MTV Tr3s has joined forces with Monte Negro and two other California-based alternative rock bands (Astra Heights, The May Fire) to bring their diverse takes on the burgeoning Latin alternative scene to the West and Midwest for six weeks in August and September. With a new records coming out on August 5th from Monte Negro (Cicatrix / Epic Records), the tour kicks off on August 6th in San Diego.

The music of Monte Negro, defies a simple description. Most say melodic rock, which is true, yet there are distinct undertones and layers making it eclectic and bohemian, American yet definitely worldly. Their music has landed them in magazines such as Spin, La Banda Elástica, and Billboard, they have worked with famed producer Tone (Green Day, Carlos Santana) and played alongside a diverse line up of bands like Todos Tus Muertos, Matisyahu, 311, Coldplay, NIN, Incubus, At The Drive In, and Molotov. Monte Negro most recently performed with the Mexican alternative band Zoe and L.A.’s multiethnic band, Ozomatli. Monte Negro was also MTV Tr3s’s “Descubre & Download” artist (January through March of 2008). The band’s new release Cicatrix will be featured on The LEAK July 29th – August 5th (www.music.mtvtr3s.com).

Monte Negro is a bilingual band that has devoured enough music genres over the years to do justice to the bilingual and bicultural musicians that constitute the group. Digesting healthy portions of Jane's Addiction, The Cure, The Clash, and the Sex Pistols, Monte Negro has also piled onto its proverbial plate Latin-alternative rockers such as Caifanes, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Maldita Vecindad, Mano Negra, Soda Stereo, and Spinetta. "

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BEEKEEPERS - CAID - Sat Aug 2nd

Looking for a great show this weekend to check out????
Head on over to CAID for a great lineup including the CD release from Oscillating Fan Club - Beekeepers - Zoos of Berlin - Kindle

Don't know where CAID is located??
Its over on the mid-west side of detroit off rosa parks and merrick

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FREE CD: Pop Project - Fifth Ave Billiards RO - Thur July 31st

MCB has a copy of the latest from The Pop Project for giveaway if you email us GONE 1st email gets it and must include a mailing address (US ONLY)

The Pop Project

Thursday, July 31st 2008

wsg The Fifty - Lightning Love

Fifth Avenue

(Royal Oak, Michigan)

18+

5 Dollars

Doors at 9PM

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DJMATTA - La Dolce Vita - Every Tuesday - NO COVER

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The Cannibals - Zeitgeist Theatre

The Abreact proudly presents Hungarian playwright George Tabori's masterpiece
"The Cannibals"
running August 1st through the 16th at The Zeitgeist Gallery and Performance Venue.

George Tabori, who died in 2007 at the age of 93, is a Hungarian-bornplaywright and director, and is regarded as a very significant figure in 20th century theater, especially as a translator of Bertolt Brecht. This dark, disturbing, and yet warmly human play, was the first play after World War Two to occur wholly in Auschwitz, where Tabori's father died in 1944.

The story of two Auschwitz survivors who reunite 25 years later, they are joined by the children of those who perished to re-enact the dinner partythat determined all of their fates. This epic story of history and memory,described by Tabori as a "horror farce", uses a unique mix of psycho-drama,revue, and tragi-comedy to examine the terrible choices these men wereforced to make, and brings the death camp's slogan, "One man's death isanother man's bread", horribly and viscerally to the stage.

The play is directed by the winner of Boxfest 2007, Alison Christy, and features a powerful lineup of familiar faces, along with some new ones,including- Dax Anderson, Keith Kalinowski, Katie Galazka, Linda RabinHammel, Josh Campos, Lisa Melinn, David Legato, Sandy Menzel, SeanPavarenti, Rob Rose, Frannie Shepard-Bates, Carolin Hayes, and LaurenSchafer.

Show times and dates are:
Fri. and Sat. August 1 - 2 at 8pm
Sunday August 3 at 4pm

Fri. and Sat. August 8 - 9 at 8pm
Fri. and Sat. August 15 - 16 at 8pm

Admission is $10.00 at the door.
Reservations can be made by phone at 313.485.0217 or atreservations@theabreact.com
For additional info visit www.theabreact.com and www.zeitgeistdetroit.org

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FREE TICKETS: The Chopper Show 2008 - Corktown Tavern - Sat Aug 9th

MCB has a free pair of passes for this show next weekend..totally gone


Chopper Show Detroit/Art Show
Corktown Tavern
1716 Michigan Ave. Detroit
3 PM August 9th, 2008 $12
248-924-0298

This year’s Chopper Show Detroit focusing on motorcycle design and fabrication expands its art show. 30 feet from historic Michigan Ave and next to the ruble of Tiger Stadium.

Explore the metal work of artist/chopper builder of Ron Finch from his metal creatures and plant life, to his legendary choppers custom painted in the Finch fashion. Chopper and Rat Rod builder Keith Coleman will show his metal sculptures which have included a life size bull on Biddle Ave in downtown Wyandotte.

Jimbo Easters psychedelic nightmares, BrickWall bio echinoid photos, Lynne Spanke’s 11’ by 11’ chopper rider mural along with hide and metal sculpture Leather Man is some of the art on display.

Special guest artist Mark Arminski known for his collectible rock art posters will be displaying a new 2008 Chopper Show Detroit poster along with his posters and original paintings.

There are 24 artists in this outdoor day long event along side Detroit’s various chopper and custom bike builders. As in years past, Garage Built, Voodoo Choppers and the Detroit Brothers will be bringing their rolling sculptures to admire.

Jack Oblivian will be headlining this year’s show with four other rock-n-roll bands, Apostle TK, The Meltdowns, Dale Beavers with Virginia North and Operative A. Special performances by Foxy Fearless and the Motor City Dolls. A saucy fashion show by Mother Fletchers Detroit area’s ultimate destination for vintage clothes.

A day of choppers, art, music and fashion make for Detroit’s most unique summer event.
For info go to: http://www.choppershowdetroit.com/

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After Luna Lounge head back to the Main Art for FIGHT CLUB Fri/Sat @ 12MN

find your way there
find your way out

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FREE TICKETS: Premiere of "New Directions" - Main Art Theatre - Sat Aug 2nd

email us at GONE for a free pair of passes - yeah!

You are invited to the World Premiere of "New Directions"! The Pilot
episode of the series, filmed right here in Metro Detroit. It's a show
based on one basic concept, change.

"New Directions" is the story of a clandestine life makeover program
that uses divining methods such as tarot cards to determine where a
person's life needs to go. Good or bad, the New Directions
organization effects this change by whatever means necessary, filming
these "interventions" and their often disturbing results. The pilot
episode focuses on Nolan Stokes, an average individual whose path in
life is altered due to an intervention by those who make up the main
elements of the New Directions organization.



Please join us for a great night out in Royal Oak!

Saturday August 2nd – Doors at 3PM, screening starts at 4PM
Main Art Theater
118 N Main St
Royal Oak, MI

Tickets are $10 and available at the door, ticket price includes
screening and afterglow party at Luna.

After the screening an after glow is planned at club Luna! They have
generously opened their doors early for our exclusive use. The Old
Fashion Hot Dog Company will be there serving all you can eat hot
dogs, polish sausages, chips and pop with a 1930's flare! (Veggie dog
options also available)".

We hope you will be able to join the cast and crew for the world
premiere of this great show. This will be the ONLY public screening
before the producers go before the networks, so don't miss out!

Also showing will be three great short films!

"The Bob's 2" – World Premiere
Directed by: Mike Madigan
Running Time: 4:00 Minutes
Synopsis: Picking up where the comedic hit "If You Search Woman aka
The Bobs" left off, our two down-on-their- luck Bob's find themselves
staked out at the zoo in front of the monkey exhibit, hoping for their
Mary's to come by and give them at least a passing glance. They've
got the do's, they've got the clothes, but do they have the sweet
moves needed to win over the girls' hearts?

"Cadence"
Directed by: Mike Madigan
Running Time: 15 Minutes
http://www.myspace. com/cadence2008
Synopsis: In a reality where human contact has become devalued, Andrea
finds herself caught within a never-ending cycle of helping others
reawaken long-forgotten feelings for each other. Yet the ritual has
grown repetitive for her, as she questions whether or not it's too
late to make an actual difference.

"LaughcrY"
Directed by: Matthew Peach
Running Time: 30 Minutes
http://www.myspace. com/laughcry2007
Synopsis: "LaughcrY" explores our desires and our reluctance to test
those desires. Yasamin and Lena were college lovers who never put
their relationship to the test. Meeting again eight long years later,
they remember the laughter, but it's the tears that are hardest to forget.

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Wild Sweet Orange - Crofoot Ballroom - Fri Aug 1st

Wild Sweet Orange plays the Crofoot this friday night with detroit's own Manna and Quail - this is the 1st show of the tour and just before they play Lollapalooza.

Here is some footage from the last time WSO played the crofoot and MCB's Amy Palomar caught up with the guys for a few questions...

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FREE TICKETS: DIRTFEST 2008 - Birch Run Expo Center - Sat Aug 2nd 12noon-8pm

MOTORCITYBLOG will be out at DIRTFEST 2008 this coming saturday as a media sponser
We have 1 pair of tickets for freebies (will call at gate) to the 1st reader who asks for them
email us at motorcityblog@earthlink.net

The 12th annual Dirt Fest is upon us and yes, reentry is allowed. Dirt Fest '08 will feature more than 60 artists performing on five bigger and better stages. Catch dozens of national acts as well as tons of the best local and regional talent. Special attractions this year include: Team Young BMX, Rockstar Energy Drink Party Crew, CLASH Wrestling, 100+ vendors, vegan & vegitarian food, hidden alliteration, turntable battle, beard competition, contests, giveaways, free crap and much, much more!"

Visit www.DIRTFEST.com for more info and tickets

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FREE 12" VINYL from Witch Hats - The Belmont - Fri Aug 1st

If you are planning on hitting up this show (you should) and you would like a copy of the latest 12" vinyl from Witch Hats out of Australia email us (1st reader only) and we can hook it up

This freebie must be picked up AT THE SHOW !!!

Lee Marvin Computer Arm

The Witch Hats

Frustrations

The Belmont Bar

Hamtramck MI

9 p.m.

$6.

18+

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WILD AT HEART - Monday July 28th 2008

Here is today's blog - Bill
Bill Kettelhut provides the "blog" to this anti-blogHe has a radio program on WXOU out of Oakland University

Wild At Heart

Wild At Heart
The time is fast approaching for my favorite car show of the year (though saying car show doesn’t really seem to do it justice). The 2008 Concours D’Elegance (http://www.meadowbrookconcours.org/) will be this Aug 3rd at Meadowbrook Hall and I cannot wait. The Concours is special among car shows because the vehicles are hand-picked to appear in the show and is recognized as one of the most prestigious annual auto events. This means that you won’t see Bob’s ’64 Chevy, but will instead be presented with some of the most beautiful and unique cars to grace Meadowbrook Hall’s lawn (a 1920's Tudor-revival mansion built by the widow of John Dodge which you can also tour). One the highlights for this year’s show will be the North American debut of the BAT 11, the newest member in the family of Berlinetta Aerodinamica Tecnica concept cars (previous BAT’s were designed by the legendary Nuccio Bertone and Franco Scaglione in the mid-1950s, built on the Alfa Romeo 1900 Sprint chassis and are highly regarded for their futuristic but functional curves).

This BAT was designed by Michigander Dr. Gary Kaberle. Also included in this year’s show is Ed Sweeney’s 1956 Aerocar, the only airplane in history certified for highway driving. It is easily converted from airplane to car, in minutes, by folding and detaching the wings. Among the other cars that grace the lawns, expect to see cars which fall into the following categories: significant Ferraris, 8 Litre Bentleys, 16-cylinder cars, vintage motorcycles with sidecars, the class of 1933 (a landmark year in automotive history), Voisin cars and cars which celebrate the 100th anniversary of both General Motors and the Model T. It should be a great show and will be my fifth annual appearance at the festival. I will have someone from the Concours on my show on Thursday (tune in between 8-10AM on http://www.wxou.org/).

I had the pleasure of talking to Brandon T Jackson this past week. He is a local actor who plays in his first big summer film with Tropic Thunder. He plays a young rapper, Alpo Chino, in the film whose best moments come when he plays against Robert Downey Jr (who plays Kirk Lazarus, an Australian actor who gets skin pigmentation so he can play a black army hero). Jackson stated that most of the dialogue was improved on the set (such as a Jefferson’s monologue) and it is one of the reasons to see the movie when it premieres on Aug 13th. Brandon was pretty down to earth and seems to really appreciate what he has. He grew up in the Detroit suburbs and has had some limited success appearing on his own TV show with Wayne Brady, a part in the movie ‘Roll Bounce’ and a comedy tour ‘Teens of Comedy’ which he hopes to continue.

His one piece of advice for young actors growing up in Detroit is to make sure to get a good education because knowledge is power. I will be doing a preview of the film when it gets closer to its release date.Dan McGowan stopped by the studio this week and we talked about his movie premiere of “The Tower” which happened last Thursday at the Main Art Theatre. This locally made horror film (filmed in downtown Detroit and Pontiac, MI) is not bad for a first time low budget effort. Inspired by Raimi and low budget horror films like ‘Rock N Roll Nightmare’, the film focus’s around an abandoned tower which has a mysterious light despite having no power (the film was based a real Detroit urban myth). Doug is driven by a desire to uncover the reason for the light and disappears into the tower. His sister Lucy has a dream that her brother is trapped inside and embarks on a journey to rescue him. Along the way she comes across flesh-eating demons and mysterious otherworldly creatures.

Having filmed most of the movie in a recently fire damaged building, this leads to a nice atmosphere for the film that makes it better than a lot of its current competitors. The story suffers from the typical low budget pains of back-lighting, some stilted dialogue and overlong scenes, but these are minor and there is plenty here for the low budget fans. The film will be making the festival rounds (Dan is hopeful for Sundance) and will be having other local screening so keep a look out for this film when it next rears it head. I give the film a C+ for it’s wonderfully played bad guy and it’s nice use of local talent and locations.

For more info, go to thetowermovie.com.I would also like to give kudos out to a young singer Hana Pestle who opened the Blues Traveler/Live/Collective Soul show last Thursday. This cool, attractive 19 year old singer came on my show that morning and played a few tunes, including a nice cover of Radiohead’s “Creep”. This is her first big tour and she is traveling with her father whose job as a teacher has allowed him to act as her tour manager as she learns the ropes. She loves this tour and esp times when the guys from Collective Soul invited her onstage with them or Popper played harmonica with her during her set. For more info, check her out on http://www.myspace.com/hanatunes.

Last Friday was a great day for free music in Detroit with concerts at both Campus Martius and the RenCenter. Guitar legend Rick Derringer put on a great show by the waterfront playing his hits, such as “Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo”, “Real American” (used by Hulk Hogan as his intro music) and the song he made famous with his first band the McCoys, “Hang On Sloopy” (which is the official rock song of Ohio). Upcoming free shows will include The Guess Who – August 1, Kansas – August 8, Blue Oyster Cult – August 15 and from my hometown of Rochester, NY, Foreigner – August 22. This Friday was also a 4th Friday which included performances by the Bacon Brothers (yes, Footloose fans unite) who weren’t bad in a folk indie sort of way (I really liked their song “Artie” about a giant squid) and Carlene Carter (the daughter of June Carter and Johnny Cash) who played a lot of Carter family favorites along with a nice version of her father’s “Ring Of Fire”. The fourth Friday in August will feature local favorite Nomo and reggae star Julian Marley. It is nice that there are some nice free events that people can go to and have a good time. Afterwards, on my way back I let a street performer by Greektown Casino juggle knives over my head fulfilling a life long dream of show biz aspirations.

I hope everyone has a good week and look for me at the following events – 7/31 Neil Diamond @ Palace Of Auburn Hills, 8/1 Rancid @ Clutch Cargos, 8/2 Hippifest @ Pine KnobJand the wonderful Sunday show at Freedom Hill featuring Frankie Avalon, Fabian and Bobby Rydell (last weeks Doo Wop show with the Tokens and Lou Christie, got me excited about this one). Later.Wild Bill does a radio show on Mon & Thurs mornings 8-10AM on WXOU 88.3FM or http://www.wxou.org/ and he can be seen on myspace.com/wildatheart_13.

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WILD AT HEART - July 21st 2008

Bill Kettelhut provides the "blog" to this anti-blogHe has a radio program on WXOU out of Oakland University

Wild At Heart

This post was meant be dropped by Blogger's autopost that doesnt work - SAGINAWSOME!

Wild At Heart
What a wonderfully busy weekend, esp for folk music fans in Detroit this past weekend. Besides Crosby, Stills & Nash at Meadowbrook, we had Buffy Saint-Marie, Ricki Lee Jones and Michelle Shocked at the Concert Of Colors. CSN actually sounded wonderful despite my being worried about Crosby's voice. I have heard too many people say they have been disappointed in their shows due to his dependency on drugs (esp in the 80's when Crosby got busted and sent to jail). One of my buddies saw them years ago and told me Crosby kept disappearing backstage leaving Stills and Nash wondering if he would come back out. However, I must say they sounded good and the rain in the air couldn't keep the crowd from getting excited for songs such as "Teach Your Children" and "Southern Cross".

Speaking of sounding good, Thursday and the Max E Fisher for the opening day was highlighted by a performance of the Detroit Symphony and native american folksinger/educator Buffy Saint-Marie, who is looking very spry for her age. Her biggest hit was actually sung by Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes ("Up Where We Belong" from the film 'An Officer And A Gentleman'), but I loved the version which she played at the concert which will forever make the Cocker/Warnes version pale in comparison. I really enjoyed the way she incorporates Native American chants and instrumentation into her songs which make for a very special show. Along with her very controversal song "Universial Soldier", she also did songs like "He's An Indian Cowboy in the Rodeo" and "The Big Ones Get Away" and in my opinion, was the highlight of the festival.My radio station, WXOU 88.3FM (http://www.wxou.org/) was present on Sat and Sun and I would like to thank everyone for showing up and giving support to the mavericks of college radio. I would also like to thank the staff of the Concert of Colors (esp the second floor crew which watched my booth when I would walk around) and my new friends at the other cool Detroit area station - WHFR 89.7 - which even had me on for a few minutes prior to the Terrance Simien set. Simien is a grammy award winning zydeco musician who has been an ambassador for zydeco music. He has worked to get zydeco it's own Grammy category (which he won in it's first year) as well as working numerous education programs letting kids learn about the zydeco heritage. He also was the first zydeco musician to play in Cuba and Mauritius (which has the biggest native Creole population) as part of cultural exchange programs.I also got to meet Don Was (esp after our hour and fifteen minute interview on last Thurs), Mitch Ryder, Wayne Krammer, John Sinclair, Michelle Shocked (again) and got some drops from Toots Hibbert of Toots and the Maytals.

That really made it a great experience and all the performers were great though Toots had some microphone issues for the first 20 minutes of his set but they ended strong. One of the strengths of the festival is musical diversity and next to Buffy, I was really impressed by Sudan United For Peace which was a jam session of numerous African musicians such as singer Abdel Gadir Salim, vocalist Abu Araki and the Al Balabil Sisters. It is just special to hear quality international music in a great venue with a crowd that just gets it.Also, I met my nemesis Bam who was stationed at the table across from me. Besides trying to set the building on fire, he kept giving me the evil eye the whole time I was there. However, by the last day we did make peace and get our picture taken together at the photo booth.

For those who were there, Bam was the squirrel at the nuts vendor. I'm hoping my photographer friend is going to put the picture on the site to see us.

Besides the serenity of the Concert of Colors, I also spent Friday morning at the Warped Tour. I wasn't overly excited by the line up this year but heck, I was getting in for free. The one band I will recommend was Oreskaband, an all female Japanese ska band which rocked the Hurley stage early in the morning and if I had paid to get in, they would have made it all worth it by themselves (I willbe playing the on my Thursday show - 8-10AM on http://www.wxou.org/).

I also enjoyed the Horrorpops and the Aggrolites which both had ska backgrounds. The odd girl out was Katy Perry which despite being indie, just seemed out of place surrounded by bands like Chiodos and Pennywise. I was only able to catch a couple of songs because I had to work the Boris show afterwards. After warped, I really wasn't ready for the opening bands (which included Torche) since my head was pounding, but Boris' experimental Japanese rock (started in the hardcore punk scene) was excellent.

They are more similar to bands like current Blue Cheer or old Motorhead, so if you like that, try out Boris. Like the Watson Twins, Boris also records their albums on analog.I will be having Dan McCowan on my show Thursday morning talking about his new movie "The Tower" which will be showing at the Main Art Theatre in Royal Oak on July 23rd at 8PM. The cost is only $5 and you can read more about it on http://www.thetowermovie.com/.

Part of the film was shot at the Eagle Theatre in downtown Pontiac. Come out and support the local film scene before the movie hits the festival circuit.I hope to see some of you at the Cavalera Conspiracy show at Clutch Cargo's tomorrow and I will be seeing 2 movie previews tomorrow afternoon - Tropic Thunder & Henry Poole Is Here - which I will be talking about in my next column. I will be interviewing Brandon T Jackson, a local Detroiter who appeared in Tropic Thunder which I will be airing that on my July 28th show.

Check out my myspace page http://www.myspace.com/wildatheart_13 for more stuff coming up.

A quick pet peeve. I noticed at Warped Tour and the Concert of Colors that some people working the booths looking half dead when they are at these events promoting their station, newspaper or whatever. At the Concert of Colors, I was constantly talking to people while some other tables saw their people leave early because no one was talking to them. If you are working a table at an event, you need to be willing to be a little animated so people think you are worth talking to and learning about what you have to promote. Such a simple concept. I had one girl at the Warped Tour sitting me for a whole hour without smiling once. WOW. Lighten up girlfriend!

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RED BULL BIG TUNE - Majestic Theatre - Thur July 31st 9pm

MCB will be onsite for this one for sure....

RED BULL BIG TUNE
Thursday, July 31, 2008 – Doors at 9:00 PM/Event at 10:00 PM

THE D'S TOP PRODUCERS BATTLE FOR RESPECT AND RED BULL'S BIG TUNE

WHO:

Battle-ready producers, beatsmiths, and sound-architects from the Detroit area who have original music, talent and desire to take their passion to the next level will compete for the Red Bull Big Tune title.

Special guest performance by rapper Guilty Simpson (Stones Throw) who is said to be the late great producer J Dilla’s favorite emcee. Producer Mr. Porter, aka Kon Artis of D 12 fame, will also hit the Red Bull Big Tune stage

WHAT:

A beatsmith battle royale in the Motor City will be bouncing to fresh beats when the premiere music producer battle, known as Red Bull Big Tune, hits Detroit this month. Detroit marks the fourth stop in a series of eight regional beat competitions designed to find the most talented U.S. producer with the next big tune. Twelve beatsmiths will be called to battle at each regional qualifier. Other regional battles will be hosted in Philadelphia, Houston, Chicago, Seattle, Washington D.C., and Los Angeles. The top 2 producers from each city will square off in December 2008, at the Red Bull Big Tune National Championships in New York City.

The winner of the finals receives custom studio equipment and an opportunity to collaborate with a recording artist of his/her choice in the prestigious Red Bull Studios/ Santa Monica. Last year’s Red Bull Big Tune winner opted to work with Young Buck. Other artists available for collaboration were Redman and Talib Kweli.

HOW:

Red Bull Big Tune is open to emerging and established music producers regardless of genre. Interested producers can apply online at http://www.redbullbigtune.com/. Check website for deadlines, updates and videos from last year.

WHEN: Thursday, July 31 2008
Doors at 9:00 PM
Event at 10:00 PM

WHERE:

The Majestic Theater

4120 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48201

ADMISSION:

RSVP at http://www.redbullbigtune.com/.

WHY:

In 2004, Big Tune began as the brainchild of DJ/producer/emcee—Vitamin D and Hip Hop visionary/event producer –Jonathan Moore, with the purpose of bringing emerging and established talent to the forefront. After three years of hosting thriving local battles in Seattle, they forged a creative partnership with Red Bull and the event evolved beyond a beat battle into a dynamic national producer program.

EDUCATION:

The Red Bull Big Tune team will be conducting a musical education outreach program to educate future beat makers on the business and creation of music. Location and more information will be announced soon.

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Free All Day Pirate Extravaganza - Old Miami - Sat Aug 2nd

Yarrr! PR is putting on a FREE show at The Old Miami on Saturday, August 2.
100% donations go to fill the gas tanks of the bands playing this show!

Wally Jaczkowski and the Consequences of His Stupid Actions
Rachel and Junk
Bay Area songster Warren Teagarden
Matt Focht of Chicago's Head of Femur
Heligoats (Chris Otepka from Troubled Hubble)
Milwaukee's IfIHadAHiFi
Indianapolis' Harley Poe
The Amino Acids

Show up between 6-9 PM for free food!

Enjoy killer music and great outdoor BBQ fun at The Free All Day Pirate Extravaganza 2008

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PHOTOS: Don Was recording session at Rustbelt Studios by Amy Palomar

I was fortunate enough to be at Rustbelt Studios this past Thursday (7/17/08) and meet Don Was, David Was and the musicians who make up Sudan United for Peace. The Sudanese artists joined native Detroiter and Grammy Award winner Don Was, another Concert of Colors artist, to collaborate on a song calling for peace in Sudan.

I was struck by how powerful the session was. I knew it was an honor to meet Don Was, David Was and the most talented musicians from Sudan, I didn't realize how moving it would be. At a time when the President of Sudan is being charged with war crimes by The Hague I was being sung to about peace and one love. We have so much to learn for one another.

Sudan United for Peace performs from 6-7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 19, on the Chrysler Main Stage at Orchestra Hall. I urge you to come down to the Concert of Colors and find some peace.

The recording session was conceived and planned by Concert of Colors founder Ismael Ahmed; Ralph Valdez, curator of cultural programming at the Arab American National Museum, a festival presenter; Don Was; and Dawn Elder, who is managing the Sudanese tour. It is being underwritten in part by the Arab American National Museum in Dearborn. All are available for interview, as is a spokesman for the Sudanese performers.

Don Was hosts a Detroit Super Session from 7:15-8:30 p.m. Sunday, July 20, also on the Chrysler Main Stage at Orchestra Hall, featuring David Was, Luis Resto, Randy Jacobs, Terry Thunder, Mitch Ryder, the MC5's Wayne Kramer, John Sinclair and members of Detroit bands including the Dirtbombs, Black Bottom Collective, Sisters Lucas, Lola Morales and Detroit Cobras.




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PAF 2008 - People's Art Festival

Get all the latest on PAF 2009 here

A bit early of a post never hurt anyone....Detroit's coolest festival is on the way!!

After last years kick ass debut PAF 2008 is going to be even better than last year!

MCB will be exhibiting and covering the fest with our photographers and video...here are a few detail on where to find info and how to get involved....

Get the word out that the The People's Arts Festival has announced a new deadline for submissions to the festival: August 1st, 2008

They are STILL taking applications.

The PAF will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. - midnight at the Russell Industrial Center at 1600 Clay Avenue off I-75. Admission to the festival is free to the public, and other than a $25 community fee that covers good things like security, publicity, etc., artists get to keep their sales profits- no commissions or other fees are involved! Information and applications can be found at RCCAdetroit.org.

All interested participants should respond by e-mail to one of these specific addresses:

Exhibitors/Visual Artists - exhibitorspaf@gmail.com

Performance Artists/Music - performerspaf@gmail.com

Volunteers - volunteerpaf@gmail.com

Galleries - galleriespaf@gmail.com

Film - ed@detroitfilmsociety.net

Media - mediapaf@gmail.com

Web - russellindustrial@gmail.com

THE PEOPLE'S ARTS FESTIVAL NEW SUBMISSION DEADLINES
"At the Russell" September 13, 2008

The People's Arts Festival (PAF), sponsored by The Russell Center for Creative Arts (RCCAdetroit.org), has announced a new deadline for submissions to the festival, August 1st, 2008, and is still taking applications for participants.

All interested participants should respond by e-mail to the specific addresses listed below. The PAF will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. - midnight at the Russell Industrial Center at 1600 Clay Avenue off I-75.

Admission to the festival is free to the public. Now in it's second year, the Annual People's Arts Festival (PAF) is the largest assembly of artists, performance artists, musicians and filmmakers in the city of Detroit. Last year, the free-to-artists festival drew over 4,000 people who visited more than 200 exhibitors and musicians to celebrate the inaugural launch of the festival. This year Festival planners expect that crowd to double - once again securing its claim to being the largest arts festival in the City of Detroit

The People's Arts Festival is unique in several ways. A music merchandising area will once again be set up for all participating bands with all sales being retained by the performers. Exhibit space, public lighting, sound systems, stages and security are all being provided at no cost to participants by the Russell Center for Creative Arts, a not-for-profit group established this year to administer the PAF and other artistic projects at the Russell Industrial Center (RICdetroit.org)"We hope to accomplish several things through our sponsorship of the Festival," said Dennis Kefallinos, the owner of Russell Industrial Center and an RCCA board member. "Once again, it's part of our way of saying, 'Thank You' to the artists and other creative people who have chosen to locate their studios and businesses with us. Last year's festival brought the Russell family even more closely together and has resulted in the launch of dozens of creative projects - some involving individual tenants, groups of tenants or the community as a whole.Supporting the festival is also a way of giving something back to Detroit and proving that there's still a lot of positive energy in this city.

Finally, it's another opportunity for us to showcase this unbelievable campus. We have seven buildings here and over 2.2 million square feet, so there's still plenty of room for people who are interested in joining our community.""To me the most exciting thing about this festival is still that it has been planned by artists, it's essentially free to artists and that the guidelines we established … have been honored by The Russell management," said Mark Arminski, a globally-renowned painter and poster maker and one of the three members of the Festival's Artist's Committee. "The whole feel of the festival last year was dramatic. … this year promises to be even more exciting. We've also been fortunate once again to secure the sponsorship of Real Detroit magazine which last year did a spectacular job of moving the festival forward. And, you really can't say enough about the artists and other members of the Russell Family who have generously contributed so much time and talent to the planning and ongoing organization of this event."

The only charge to artists is a $25 community participation fee which covers incidental costs associated with security, general area cleanup, etc. No commissions will be taken; artists keep all sales profits. Applications and information on the festival may be found at http://www.rccadetroit.org/

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PHOTOS: Concert of Colors 2008 by Paul Hitz

MCB was on the coveted press pass for Concert of Colors 2008
Photos by Paul Hitz
Look for more photos and video later today

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PHOTOS: - Immortal Technique by Paul Hitz

MCB was asked to come out and shoot the Immortal Technique show at the magic stick
more killer work from Paul Hitz of Paul Hitz Photography

www.paulhitzphotography.com
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Back to Jail - Vacation Over for MCB

Without any warning we decided to head out for a vacation last week and headed up to Leland MI for some time away from all this city life - BUT the good news is that MCB is still at work for you even though I am out of town!! The email box is stocked full of all kinds of goodies so check it out as we ease back into reality and post all the events our people were covering.

Kirk

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ALEPH-1 - Heidelberg in Ann Arbor - Sat July 19th

ALEPH-1 wsg/ The Werks

Saturday July 19th 2008

THE HEIDELBERG

215 N. Main St

Ann Arbor MI

doors at 10pm

These guys are playing all over the place - next up at the crofoot and then later on in Ypsi at TCs

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The Jazz Cafe Discovery Series Finals this weekend

The Jazz Cafe Discovery Series is presenting two nights of performances by the six finalists in this year's competition.

First prize is $5,000, and a gig at the Detroit International Jazz Festival, Labor Day weekend. Second prize is a gig that the Jazz on the River Festival, August 2-3, in Trenton.

The Jazz Cafe Discovery Series, an educational outreach project of the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, is a weekly series of live performances of new and emerging Jazz talent hosted and co-produced by Jazz radio personality, Judy Adams.

Ted Nagy is the Director of the series, who has sought out and presented over 100 groups since the series debut in January '07. Adams gives the bands additional exposure by broadcasting each week's performances on WVMV 98.7 at 11pm.

Jazz Cafe at the Music Hall, 350 Madison, Detroit.

Here's the schedule of finalists:

FRIDAY JULY 25

8PM The Bobby Streng Saxomble

10PM The NYCE Band

12PM The Tom Stoepker Quintet

SATURDAY JULY 26

8PM The Anthony Stanco Quintet

10PM The Jonathon Dixon Jazz Wagon

12PM The Chuck Newsome Trio

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The Star Devils / Rockabilly Strangers - Berkley Front - Sat July 26th

Another great lineup from Savage Productions over at The Berkley Front

Saturday July 26th!!! The Star Devils, Rockabilly Strangers + More!!!
The Star Devils
The Rockabilly Strangers
DJ Savage Matt & Vinyl Junkie
$7 - 21+ - 9pm

The Berkley Front
3087 W. 12 Mile
Berkley, MI

THE STAR DEVILS Welcome back Cincinnati's own rockabilly combo THE STAR DEVILS!!! These boys have rocked em' all over the world including several of the major festivals including the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender and the Hemsby Rock n' Roll Weekender in the UK. They site their major influences as Charlie Feathers, Wayne Walker, Carl Perkins and a long list of other 50's rockabilly artists. Be sure not to miss their top notch energetic stage show!http://www.stardevils.com/www.myspace.com/stardevils

THE ROCKABILLY STRANGERSThese guys are no strangers to the Detroit Rockabilly scene! They've rapidly become on of Detroit's best/newest rockabilly acts with both a traditional and modern slant on the genre. Be sure to get there on time as they are a favorite for folks who like to cut a rug!!!www.myspace.com/therockabillystrangers

SAVAGE RECORD HOP
Hosted by DJ Savage Matt and Vinyl Junkie, these guys will be spinning some wild and rare vintage vinyl that's sure to motivate you to get crazy!!!
www.myspace.com/djsavagematt
http://www.savageproductionsdetroit.blogspot.com/

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New MOTORCITYBLOG shirts thanks to Fresh Hot Shirts / Earth 2 Earth

We got a hot new batch of t-shirts from our pals over at Fresh Hot Shirts

check them out for screen printing / embroidery / vinyl singage - they do it all

plus they are super cool and don't treat you like dirt and forget to process your order or screw up the design or forget to deliver your stuff or not return your call after messing something up or forgetting who you are after like 5 orders like some other companies

try them out for quality goods and service - ask for Peter or Brian @ fresh hot shirts

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"Take Back Tuesday" - NOIR LEATHER 25th Anniversary Events - Every Tuesday

Noir Leather “Takes Back Tuesday”
Celebrating 25 Years in Business

ROYAL OAK – Noir Leather, an independent clothing, leather and fetish store, located at 124 W. Fourth St., Royal Oak, MI 48067, celebrates its 25th year in business, by welcoming the punks back to Royal Oak and spice up Tuesday nights with“Take Back Tuesdays.”

Each Tuesday night from June 10th through the end of August, entertainers will perform outside of Noir Leather reminiscent of a tradition started by punk kids hanging out on the corners of Fourth and Main in the 90’s.

Upcoming Performances:
7/15 Skin and Bones Band
7/22 Satori Circus
7/29 The Motor City Rah Rah’s (Roller Derby Cheerleaders)

The History of Noir
Owned and operated by Keith Howarth since December of 1981, Noir Leather has had a front row seat and a hand in the birth of this urban-chic suburb.
Beginning as a wholesale leather company, Noir expanded in 1983 to a storefront in downtown Royal Oak at 117 W. Third St. After three years of having to close Noir at 5 p.m. due to a lack of foot traffic, Howarth collaborated with a handful of local businesses to entice people to visit downtown later in the evening.

The night was set - Every Wednesday restaurants and stores would stay open until 11p.m. The campaign was a massive successand has grown with the city over the past 20 years, becoming infamous in the metro Detroit area.

Over Noir’s 25 years in business, Howarth has had his fair share of opposition from citizens, city council, the Royal Oak Police Department and animal rights activists. Howarth contributes his longevity as landmark business, not only Royal Oak but also in the metro Detroit area, to his drive to succeed over opposition.

“I’ve watched [Royal Oak] prosper from a ghost town to the little Chicago it is now and Noir has been a part of that journey. Noir shocked a lot of people at first (because of the scene we are a part of), but we haven’t changed, we haven’t gone anywhere and we haven’t let any road bumps stop us from doing what we love to do,” said Howarth.

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Wild at Heart - Friday July 18th 2008

Bill Kettelhut provides the "blog" to this anti-blog
He has a radio program on WXOU out of Oakland University

Wild At Heart

It has been a star-studded week so far so me as I have had the opportunity
to interview some cool people for my show. I started off the week with Rainn
Wilson on a round table discussion talking about his upcoming film “The
Rocker”. Starting off, he was showing his inner geek by wearing a Star Trek
shirt from the animated series.

I am not sure if he was joking, but he did ask me if I would come on “The
Office” and play his cousin. This could work since we are about the same age
and are both inner geeks and proud of it. What do you people think?
Talking about “The Office”, he was tightlipped about the upcoming season but
mentioned that the cast has pictures of their real families on their desks.
He is also proud of his first leading role with “The Rocker” which will now
be out in August. Visit the WXOU at the Concert Of Colors on Sat and we will
have some passes for the movie next Monday at AMC Southfield. I highly
recommend it and have a review on my website at

http://www.myspace.com/wildatheart_13 so check it out.

One of his highlights was meeting ex-Beatle drummer Pete Best and related how he thought it was funny that Pete came in one day for a shoot which got cut from the film. No
respect after all these years. Pete expressed to Rainn how lucky he feels to
have his health and kids and likes that he still receives nice checks from
the early Beatle recording which will keep him set for the rest of his life.
Besides the industry, Rainn does have a website www.rrwilsonart.com which he shares with his father and they sell fine art. He asks to talk to them about art but no autograph requests please. Rainn also does a lot of work supporting education through the Mona Foundation
which he feels is very important though he might have some questions for his
music teacher who got him to take up bassoon for 5 years, though his musical
background (including clarinet and xylophone) did come in handy for his role
in “the Rocker”.

Remember, the Concert Of Colors is this weekend starting Thursday with Buffy
Saint-Marie and continuing through Sunday with such artists as Rickie Lee
Jones, Mavis Staples and Don Was.

I had Don on my show this morning and we talked about the show Sunday which will feature a number of local musicians such as Mitch Ryder, John Sinclair along with members of the Dirtbombs, Black Merde and the Detroit Cobras. Basically it will be a jam session with
every artist doing one song on a rotational basis. This should be a lot of
fun and should not be missed. We talked about 1 hour and 15 minutes which
made him a little late for a recording session for Amnesty International
with the Sudan United For Peace musicians which should be stellar. We
covered his extensive career (producing albums for Bonnie Raitt, Roy
Orbison, Bob Dylan, Rolling Stones, Al Green, B-52’s, etc) where we learned
we share the idea that if you just make a great album, people will
respond to it. Recording artists just need to keep their own inner voice
true to the music and they won’t get off target. He said, he has trouble
producing hit songs (Love Shack being a true surprise due to it being
radically different from anything on the market) but making a good album is
possible as long as the artist has a true vision.

Despite being a big star, he admits he has had moments of being starstruck, esp the first time he
worked with Johnny Cash. It was a great interview, so for those who heard it, I thank you for listening. PS - WXOU will have a table at the event on Sat and Sun from 1-8PM so make sure to stop by.

Lastly, “Weird Al” Yankovic called in for a conversation which we found out
his new album comes out Tuesday (no particular Tuesday, but some Tuesday),
that Harvey the Wonder Hamster doesn’t return his calls anymore and that he
will performing a good selection of older hits along with material from
Straight Out Of Linwood at his show at Meadowbrook tomorrow (for those not
at the Concert of Colors or Warped Tour). I was always a huge “Weird Al” fan
growing up and it was great to be able to do this interview.

I also had a good time at the Missy Higgins show at the Crofoot. Missy has a
beautifully powerful voice, and while I didn’t get the opportunity to
interview her, I was happy to have seen her performance and wish her luck
breaking into the US market since she is a superstar in Australia. I did
however get the chance to talk to Chandra of the Watson Twins and will play
that brief interview on Monday, 21st at 9AM on wxou.org so you can hear
about how they got their start and if they worried about being over shadowed
by Jenny Lewis on their album together.

Also, if you would like tickets for the Cavalera Conspiracy show at Clutch
Cargo on July 22nd with Bury Your Dead and Dillenger Escape Plan, send me an
email at doramu13@yahoo.com and we’ll see what we can work out. Just tell me
something cool about the city of Detroit to look into for future blogs.
Also, if you want to be in a short student Zombie film (one or two days
work) with no pay, call Ted at 586-212-3225 or email Kurt with the header
‘Zombie Extra’ at squire132000@yahoo.com.

Enjoy the weekend. And welcome back to Detroit Emily Rose after your trip around the county spreading the music of Detroit.

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Benny Stoofy - Trumbullplex Theatre - Thur July 17th

caught some quick video of lenny stoofy over at scrummage university friday january 18th

we were in and out since no beer was available but snagged some footage just the same

This old footage of Blenny Stoofy (is it lenny or benny?? how about BLENNY) that we like so much we keep reposting it...check out the boys of s tonight as they play The Trumbullplex Theatre w/ Bird names, B Squad

Trumbullplex Theater
4210 Trumbull Ave
Detroit, MI 48208

Flyer on the way??

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MOTORCITYBLOG sponsered event:::Exposure Detroit - Bean & Leaf Cafe in RO - Friday July 18th

What: EXPOSURE.Detroit Photography Exhibit Opening Party
When: Friday, July 18th 7pm - 10pm
Where: The Bean & Leaf Cafe in Royal Oak
Music: DJ ADROIT
ITS FREE!

Featuring: Caterpillers | Urban Picasso | Rob2655 | Kevin Ridge Photo | Copperrein |

Here's the flickr group Exposure.Detroit
Here's a map
Here's the discussion thread
Flyer Design: Ralph Krawczyk Jr

FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER SITES ON FLICKR:

Laura Dyszynski - Caterpillers


David Bogdan - Urban Picasso Studios


Rob Terwilliger - Rob2655


Kevin Ridge - Kevin Ridge Photo


Stephanie - Copperrein

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Detroit Derby Girl Open Recruitment / Meet The MotorCity Rah Rahs @ NOIR LEATHER

Detroit Derby Girls -- Open Recruitment -- Skaters/Stat Army

The Detroit Derby Girls are hosting an open recruitment for skaters, refs, stats and other volunteers this coming Monday July 21st at Riverside Arena!

Come be a part of the action, as the DDG prepares for its fourth big season this fall, and competes in national WFTDA play throughout the summer!

Email HR@DetroitDerbyGirls.com for more info and to RSVP!

We can always use help from skaters and non-skaters alike, so whether or not you're a wiz on eight wheels, with a whistle or even with a clipboard come down and be a part of derby history with the #8 team in the nation!

Also - Meet up with The MotorCity Rah Rahs over at everyone's favorite Royal Oak shopping destination - NOIR LEATHER on Tuesday July 29th at 7:30pm

The girls will be performing outside the store so stop on over and say hello to the motorcity's sexiest cheer squad!

will be performing outside Noir on Tuesday July 29th at 7:30pm See Juli Hecker & her Babes Featuring Karen of Queenbee & Daniel from Crud.

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Royal Oak Garage Sale - This weekend

33rd Annual Royal Oak Antique and Garage Sale this Saturday and Sunday!

Make sure to check the Reware Vintage booth on the first floor of the parking garage and buy vintage goodies from

More info on the Garage Sale here!

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Amy Palomar shooting Don Was recording session in Royal Oak today

MCB's Amy Palomar will be attending the recording session today with Don Was and Sudan United over at Rustbelt Studios in Royal Oak.

They are recording a song for the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights for Amnesty International and Amy will there shooting her usual top notch photos of this important event that "unofficially" kicks off The Concert of Colors 2008.

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MCB-VIDEO - PHONOTROPIC BBQ Safari

Video from last friday's Phonotropic BBQ Super Safari party
Interviews with DEEPCUTZ's Jeff Milo and the boys from Millions of Brazilians

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The Art of Audrey Pongracz - 323EAST Summer BBQs -

Audrey Pongracz @ 323 East in Royal Oak
Saturday July 26th 2008 6PM

323 East art Boutique
4th street Royal Oak (downtown)

Audrey Pongracz will be one of the Barbequed artist @ 323 East, in Royal Oak.
Saturday July 26th , 6 - 10pm.

There will be a BBQ outside, and inside, music and drinks, and yes ART!

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ROBOT HEART - UFO FACTORY 2 @ MOCAD - Sat July 19th

ROBOT HEART
UFO FACTORY
Saturday Jul 19th 2008 - 9PM
UFO FACTORY @ MOCAD
4454 WOODWARD AVE.
NEW DETROIT, MI 48201
United States

TIME STEREO / UFO FACTORY presents :
PRINCESS DRAGONMOM'S "ROBOT HEART"
The story of the ROBOT HEART is a psychological portrait of thegroup PRINCESS DRAGONMOM, forced to finally face the painful wrathof one thousand robot victim’s relentless heartbeat's. It is truly a tale ofconscience .

ROBOT HEART is simultaneously a horror story and sci-fimystery told from the rarely seen and heard robot's perspective. After15 years of robot related noise performance/destruction, you (theviewer) finally get's to se what make's the PDM robot , really , asthey say "TICK".PDM aim's to present an example of how harsh,abstract,and hypnotic,electronic noise can be used in conjunction with traditional iconiccardboard robot imagery to relate a message of tolerance ,andempathy in these trying modern times , specifically relating to themultiple struggles within our small town of , NEW DETROIT, and in alarger sense the USA as a whole.
The robot will have his heart at any cost .
Will this be the end of PRINCESS DRAGONMOM ?
Is it the dawning of anew CARDBOARD AGE ?
Will the violent robot sacrifice the UFO FACTORY aspenance for the collective sins of it's proprietors ? Are we trulylost ? Has our human lust for industry,machinery and power finallygotten the better of us ? Who stole the robot's heart ? Or did hehave it along ?

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Creative Juices - Teh Artist Village Detroit - Sat July 19th

The Artist Village Detroit - OPEN MIC
Saturday July 19th 2008 9PM

Artist Village Detroit

17340 Lahser

Detroit, Michigan

Open Mic! We do it every Saturday! Come out!
Premier spoken word artists and newcomers, so be friendly!

Come enjoy good music, intellect, and conversation!

There is a mandatory $10 donation and $5 for open mic selectees.

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REVOLVER - Park Bar Detroit - Sat July 19th

REVOLVER
Saturday July 19, 2008 8PM

Park Bar Detroit

2040 Park Ave.

Detroit, Michigan

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Buzz Deluxe - The Painted Lady - Sat July 19th

Buzz Deluxe

Saturday July 19th 2008 10pm

The Painted Lady

2930 Jacob

Hamtown MI

wsg/ Graveside Manner and The Cut Loose

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Photos from PHONOTROPIC Wicked BBQ Safari

Photos from Paul Hitz
www.paulhitzphotography.com
www.flickr.com/paulhitz

Video from the party on the way!
Footage of the bands - the party - interviews with Jeff Milo and Millions of Brazilians

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PHOTOSHOOT - 323EAST - Tues July 15th 6pm

"Come join us tonight (7/15/08) at the 323 East photoshoot for future advertisements and promotional materials. Just bring your body and we'll dress you in 323 East urban street couture." - 323EAST

Starts @ 6pm sharp

323 East Gallery

323 E. Fourth St.

Royal Oak, MI 48067

866-756-6538

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NO NEWS IS BAD NEWS - Death from Above 1979

This post really has no purpose other than to remind you kind folks of Death from Above 1979

DFA1979 hit Detroit a couple times playing the Lager House ...

We pride ourselves here at MCB on promoting bands that are dead in the water so...keep em alive and drive 55.

Listen here

Buy here

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PHOTOS: Ciao Bella Fashion Show from Dolce Moda by Amy Palomar

Dolce Moda threw a great fashion show at MOCAD last week
here are a few shots from MCB's Amy Palomar from the runway and you can check the video posted earlier in the week here

See more from Amy Palomar
www.flickr.com/picturepal

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Don Was to record song for peace in Royal Oak this Thursday

Don Was who is the headliner at Concert of Colors this weekend is recording a song for Peace in Sudan with members of the Sudanese musicians here in Royal Oak at Rustbelt Studios.

Detroiter Don Was Joins Sudan’s Leading Performers to Record Song for Amnesty International and Link TV

Detroit, MI (July 14, 2008) – As the International Criminal Court in The Hague this week considers issuing an arrest warrant for the president of Sudan for alleged war crimes, Sudan’s leading performing artists are in the U.S., calling for an end to violence in their nation.

Under the banner Sudan United for Peace, these artists are making just two American stops – one last week in Chicago and one this Saturday night, July 19, at the 16th Concert of Colors, at the Max M. Fisher Music Center, 3711 Woodward Avenue in downtown Detroit.

But first, the Sudanese artists join native Detroiter and Grammy Award winner Don Was, another Concert of Colors artist, to collaborate on a song calling for peace in Sudan. The Thursday afternoon session at Royal Oak’s Rustbelt Studios marks a timely intersection between politics and culture as well as a fascinating pairing of divergent musical forms.

Amnesty International will use the song as part of its effort to draw attention to the situation in the Sudan. The Rustbelt session will be taped by nonprofit satellite channel Link TV for a future program.

The recording session was conceived and planned by Concert of Colors founder Ismael Ahmed; Ralph Valdez, curator of cultural programming at the Arab American National Museum, a festival presenter; Don Was; and Dawn Elder, who is managing the Sudanese tour. It is being underwritten in part by the Arab American National Museum in Dearborn. All are available for interview, as is a spokesman for the Sudanese performers.

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The Tower - Main Art Theatre - Premieres Wednesday July 23rd @ 8pm

Want to see a scariest movie ever made? Produced right here in Michigan?

Then head down to The Main Art Theatre next week on Wednesday to see The Tower which was shot and produced right here in metro detroit area by local filmmaker Dan McGowan

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Erica Fulk - MotorCityBrewery Art Showcase - Wed July 16th

Artist Meet and Greet with Erika Fulk

Wednesday July 16th 2008 7pm-???

The MotorCity Brewery

Canfield Dr./CASS-2nd St.

Detroit MI

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Stirling and Friends - CITYFEST 2008

Stirling and Eddie from the Sights rip it up at City Fest 2008
Below is just a few minutes of random footage - typical City Fest





click here for a cool video from Peter Schorn

click here for the song we snagged of millions of brazilians posted earlier

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CRAFT: UNPLUGGED - Flint City Handmade - Friday July 25th 5pm-9pm

CRAFT UNPLUGGED w/ Flint City Handmade
Friday July 25th 2008

The Lunch Studio
444 S. Saginaw St.
Flint MI 48502

Get crafty with Flint City Handmade and Corey Planck from Glowb

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Horse Cave Trio - Berkley Front - Thurs July 17th

Horse Cave Trio
Thursday July 17th 2008

Berkley Front
12 Mile Rd.
Downtown Berkley MI

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Wild at Heart - Monday July 14th 2008

Bill Kettelhut provides the "blog" to this anti-blog
He has a radio program on WXOU out of Oakland University

Wild At Heart


Hello everyone!! I had a nice weekend though I really didn’t do a lot. I spent all day Sunday out by the pool relaxing and reading some books. I was listening to the radio and heard the new song by Katy Perry called "I Kissed A Girl". While very danceable, I was wondering if Katy had heard a wonderful song of the same title by artist Jill Sobule (I song which gets a lot of airplay on my show – Mon & Thurs 8-10AM on www.wxou.org). Going to Katy’s website, the layout of her site reminds me of Jill’s video for "I Kissed A Girl" which is a lot funnier and actually seems to tell a story, unlike Katy’s which seems to be mainly glamour shots of her. Her lyrics go along such as "I kissed a girl and I liked it The taste of her cherry chap stick I kissed a girl just to try it I hope my boyfriend don't mind it" – Katy Perry , Dr Luke, Max Martin, Cathy Dennis This is kind of cutesy but somewhat bland when compared to Jill’s version which actually has an emotional context (maybe we can blame Cathy for that): "I kissed a girl, her lips were sweet She was just like kissing me I kissed a girl, won't change the world But I'm so glad I kissed a girl" - Jill Sobule, Robin Eaton If you haven’t heard Jill’s version (which came out in 1995), please go to youtube or somewhere and watch it. You’ll be glad you did. I had a good time at the Crofoot Barbecue last Friday with some good performances by Manna & Quail, the Codgers, Vicious Cycles and Silent Violet, among others. The food was good, esp those little mini quiche (a baked dish primarily made of eggs & milk or cream in a pastry crust, sometimes with meat, cheese and vegetables added). About 403 other people stopped by and shared the event which also featured art work by Derek William Ecker among others. I want to thank the guys and gals at the Crofoot for making it such a fun experience. WXOU 88.3 was there also giving out free stuff and make sure to look for them (i.e. – ME) at the Concert Of Colors next week on Saturday and Sunday). Performances by Don Was, Michelle Shocked and Toots & the Maytals are only some of the acts that will be there. I will also be guesting on Ryan D’Silva’s show this Thursday 17th on WXOU.org at noon as we interview "Weird Al" Yankovic before his performance at Meadowbrook this Friday. Also, that morning I will have an interview with Rainn Wilson who is in town promoting his new movie "The Rocker". You know Rainn from his tenure on the hit series ‘The Office’. For those looking for something different this summer, you might want to take in the theatre. I recommend the latest production at the Ringwald Theatre in Ferndale (www.whowantscaketheatre.com) simply entitled "The Facts Of Life: The Lost Episode". Now those familiar with the Ringwald will know they tend to be somewhere off the mainstream. You won’t see big spectacles like "The Lion King" or notable shows like "12 Angry Men" but you probably see something wicked! This alternative theatre frequently has men playing female roles and this production is no exception as all four girls and Mrs Garrett are portrayed by men. Starting off, Joe Bailey is a total goofball on stage and he is wonderful as Mrs Garrett, getting her vocal inflections down enough to be funny and not annoying and is probably the highlight of the show. I also like Jamie Richard’s dykish portrayal of Jo. The lost episode is titled "The Best Little Whorehouse in Peekskill" where budget cuts are threatening to force Mrs. Garrett to leave Eastland and Blair, Tootie, Natalie and Jo are willing to do anything to raise enough money for her to stay. This starts to resemble "Debbie Does Dallas: The Musical" as the girls sell their bodies to make the astronomical amount of money needed to preserve their way of life. While not for everyone, the more adventurous will find this little production worth it. For those not familiar with the show, The Facts Of life ran from 1979 to 1988, and it seems the play takes place around the later years as Mrs Garrett still has her Edna’s Edibles shop (so I figure around the 86 season) and they even mention Molly Ringwald’s brief tenure in season 1. The show was a Different Strokes spin-off and tackled many touchy topics such as suicide, book banning, attempted rape, alcoholism, drug abuse, breast cancer, abortion and had a few episodes with a cerebral palsy-afflicted character. The show runs Sat-Mon until Aug 11th. I also saw a preview for the movie "Meet Dave", the newest Eddie Murphy vehicle where a crew of miniature aliens operates a spaceship that has a human form. They have come to Earth after a device to steal the salt from our oceans goes awry. While showing contempt for our species, they meet up with Gina (Elizabeth Banks), who kind of falls for the spaceship Dave and her son Josh who sees Dave as a father figure. The comedy seems a little forced at times as the aliens discover what it is like to be human and it seems every funny joke is immediately followed by an awkward joke which ruins the funny joke. ARGH!! Then we have the bumbling cops which don’t seem to have a lot to do except believe a reported meteor is proof of aliens on Earth?? Overall, most people leaving the theatre seemed to have liked the movie which makes me think the popcorn was drugged. The film wasn’t terrible, just hugely disappointing but kids will like it. I give the film a C-, though I would probably recommend "Galaxy Quest" as a sci-fi spoof or "Brother From Another Planet" as a social commentary. For better Murphy, I would rent Bowfinger, Beverly Hills Cop or 48 Hours. That seems to be all for now. I will see everyone at the Concert Of Colors hopefully and don’t forget some other good shows this week such as The Watson Twins @ the Pike Room on July 16th, John Cougar & Lucinda Williams @ DTE on July 18th, Van Warped Tour @ Comerica on July 18th, Japanese metal band Boris @ The Shelter on July 18th, Crosby Stills and Nash @ Meadowbrook on July 19th and !!! @ The Pike Room on July 20th. Have a good week! For more, go to http://www.myspace.com/wildatheart_13

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Mick Bassett & The Marthas - PJ's Lager House - Fri

Following up on their January 2008 release "Here's the Whirlwind EP," Mick Bassett and the Marthas are slated to release "Bird on the Line / The Keepers," 7" via Cass Records July 18.

The band will have a show that night at the Lager House in Detroit where it will first be available before kicking off a three week U.S. tour. "Bird on the Line" is a whimsically dark jaunt through Bassett's world of youth, love, hope, and sin, while "The Keepers" is a raw acoustic performance with provokingly critical lyrics of observation and consequence.

Check them out this Friday night at PJLH in Corktown Detroit

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The Jackals - The Ritz - Wed July 16th

The Jakals
Wednesday July 16th 2008

The Ritz
24300 Hoover Rd.
Warren MI 48089

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FREE BOOK: Please God Save Us - CPOP Gallery Detroit - Friday August 1st

1st emailer to ask for a copy of this book AND include your mailing address gets it!
GONE !!!


Please God Save Us
Derek Hess & Kent Smith @ CPop Gallery For Book Signing
Friday, August 1st

Derek Hess and Kent Smith mark the release of book with free party and signing

(Detroit) –Former Detroiter, CCS standout and internationally renown artist Derek Hess, along with Cleveland politician Kent Smith will celebrate the release of their new book, the socio-political art tome, Please God Save Us, with a release party and book signing at the CPop Gallery ONE NIGHT ONLY, on Friday, August 1st, 2008.

The party will run from 6 PM to 9 PM, offering attendees the opportunity to not only purchase Please God Save Us, but also to ask questions and share thoughts with both Hess and Smith who will be in attendance.

The book, which was officially released on July 4th, is a collection of politically charged art works by Hess and complimenting text by Smith created to challenge the current ideals of society and create awareness of both political and religious issues inundating government today. The pieces were first introduced to the public at a local art show in December of 2006 and have since taken on a life of their own, drawing both praise and criticism. Addressing a variety of topics including Stem Cell research, the war in Iraq, the Christian right and the environment among others, the book, according to it’s authors, is intended to “educate and inspire its readers whether or not they agree with either the art or the words”.
CPop Gallery has been proud to haveexhibited Derek Hess’ Rock Posters, Fine Art pieces and illustrations in 4 solo shows and 2 group shows over the past 15 years. Considered the “Michaelangelo of Rock Art”, Hess no longer produces rock posters, but incorporates his Humanist vision into his work, as well as being the namesake of the incredibly popular hard rock tour, “Strhess Fest” and his own Strhess clothing line .

Please God Save Us, is published by Hess’ own Strhess Press is 112 pages and will retail for $25.
For more information about the Please God Save Us release party or the book itself please contact, Tom Thewes at tom@cpop.com or visit www.strhesspress.com.


About Derek Hess: Internationally-known artist Derek Hess has spent the past fifteen years creating rock poster art that has not only made him a household name, but has also caught the attention of both the Louvre and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame where his work is featured in both institutions permanent collections. After years of creating posters and flyers for well-known bands such as Deftones, Thursday, Every Time I Die and Taking Back Sunday, as well as popular fine art. Hess has recently diverged into creating witty and thought-provoking art that pushes the envelope of societal ideals.

About Kent Smith: Kent Smith is an award-winning Cleveland-area elected official who has been friends with Derek Hess for years. Smith has written for the Cleveland Free Times and is currently a PhD candidate in the Economic Development program at Cleveland State University. Before running for office, Smith worked as a community organizer for Democratic campaigns in seven states.


CPop Gallery
4160 Woodward
Detroit, MI 48201
313 833-9901
www.myspace.com/cpopgallery
http://www.cpop.com/

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PHOTOS: SPAG Detroit by Paul Hitz

MCB's Paul Hitz stopped in to visit the SPAG Girls over at Alvin's Detroit

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Unknown Hinson - Token Lounge - Sun July 13th

Unknown Hinson

Sunday July 13th 2008

Token Lounge
28949 Joy
Westland, MI 48185
734-513-5030

wsg Horse Cave Trio

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TRAPT - openers for CRUEFEST 2008 - DTE Energy Music Center - Tues July 15th

This tuesday is the 3rd stop of CRUEFEST 2008 which marks the return of all the members of Motley Crue back together for the 1st time in over 10 years. Also sharing the bill on the 40+ city tour is Buckcherry, Papa Roach, SIXX:AM and Trapt.

Trapt's new record - "Only Through The Pain" is due out in early August and we were provided advanced copies of both the debut from Trapt as well as "The Saints of Los Angeles" from the crue which were passed on to our heavy metal guru FReakenRad who has given us the thumbs up on both of records.

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Meet the Artist - Robert Kidd Gallery - Sat July 19th

Meet the Artist: Martha Ceccio

Open Reception to meet the artist: SATURDAY JULY 19th 5 - 8 PM

Robert Kidd Gallery

107 Townsend St

Birmingham MI 48009

tel 248 642-3909 . fax 248 647-1000

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Check these artists out if you dare...

Also, the band is selling USB wristbands AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY AT WARPED TOUR
(hits Detroit this coming weekend) which will allow fans to pre-order their Universal Republic debut. The $15.00 wristband includes 4 exclusive tracks, remixes and alternate versions of material from both old & new albums. Songs include: “Breaking (Alternate Acoustic Remix)," "Hello Alone (Remix)," "Unwinding Cable Car (Remix)” and “Feel Good Drag (Remix).” Anberlin will also send out surprise content to fans who buy the wristband via email once they register online after purchase. The wristband will also contain a link in which the purchaser can redeem a unique pin number that will enable fans to enter their email address and receive a full album download of New Surrender on street date (September 30th).

Jessie Baylin’s highly anticipated major label debut, Firesight, was released June 24 on Verve Forecast. The Boston Globe calls the L.A.-based songstress, “impressive…powerful… engaging…” while Nylon magazine describes her as “…a vision to behold…she channels the unbridled energy of a boiling tea-kettle.”

"I stopped thinking in terms of traditional songwriting. I worked on shapes, forms, and textures, scents and colors. Elements which are more earthy and organic inspired me."
- Theresa Andersson

Melody, harmony, rhythm, timbre; these are the traditional building blocks of pop music. Yet although you will find them in abundance on Hummingbird, Go!, the new album by Swedish born Theresa Andersson set to be released on September 2, 2008, hardly sounds like conventional pop. That's because the New Orleans singer-songwriter chose to approach her craft from different perspectives before she even began composing. Playing every instrument on the album with the help of a loop pedal, she took elements from her life and surroundings - her Swedish upbringing, New Orleans home, the locusts in her garden, the soda pop bottles in her kitchen - to create the uniquely beautiful tracks on Hummingbird, Go!.

Joseph Arthur's fourth and final EP, FOREIGN GIRLS, is out now. All four EPs -- Could We Survive, Crazy Rain, Vagabond Skies and now Foreign Girls - are really a double album-in-disguise, hailed by the Boston Globe as, "charming folk-rock to lo-fi bedroom pop to spacey orchestral maneuvers in the dark - often within the span of a single EP." The EP series is a prelude to Temporary People, the second LP by Joseph Arthur & the Lonely Astronauts (September 30 / Lonely Astronaut Records.)

“It’s almost like the '50s again when it was all about singles,” says Joseph. “I’ve always liked the EP because it has a looseness to it. I think songs work best off of each other.”

DOWNLOAD "LOVELY COST"

Her album, This Storm, is a strikingly confident second album from singer, guitarist, and songwriter Sonya Kitchell, is an immediate and visceral album. Though Kitchell touches on serious issues such as war, loss, and solitude on tracks like "Soldier's Lament," "Robin in the Snow," and "Walk Away," there is a fresh sophisticated yet playful attitude and sound on “Here To There” and “Every Drop”. At times one can barely believe it’s the same artist!

Among the many recent highlights, perhaps the most unexpected development has been the ongoing creative partnership between Kitchell and jazz legend Herbie Hancock. The two have performed together extensively, both on tour (one joint tour is wrapped and another is slated to kick off this summer) and on television, including a breakout performance on the acclaimed "Live From Abby Road." They also collaborated on a bonus track for 2007's Album of the Year Grammy recipient, the Hancock-helmed Joni Mitchell tribute The Joni Letters.

Sonya Kitchell’s new album, This Storm, is scheduled for release this fall as part of a joint venture between Decca/Universal and Velour Music Group.



Matt Keating’s music is often labeled Americana, but it is in fact inspired by a broad range of influences; traditional country, old school punk and classic songwriters. He has established a distinctive sound that splits the difference between folk-rock and power pop, and favored words and music over angst and posture.

For his latest release, Keating has chosen to perform some much-needed resuscitation on the lost art of the album by unleashing a double-disc, 23-song album (out July 8 on Kealon Records.) It’s exactly the kind of implausible, foolishly romantic, unabashedly retrograde quest that deserves a title like QUIXOTIC.

DOWNLOAD "ST. CLOUD" FROM QUIXOTIC

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MCB-VIDEO - Ciao Bella Fashion Show @ MOCAD

Fashion Show thrown by Dolce Moda of Royal Oak to benefit CARE House of Oakland County

photos to follow from Amy Palomar

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Tiger Stadium Demise - July 12th 2008

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PHOTOS - Rocky Velvet / / Marti Brom and the Hi Risers from Ross Sandelius

Photos: Rocky Velvet / / Marti Brom and the Hi Risers from Ross Sandelius

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Nathan Kalish & The Wildfire - Elbow Room YPSI - Fri July 11th

MCB snuck in to corktown last night for a snippet to check out the boys from Nathan Kalish and the Wildfire ...

tell you what..you got NATHAN to do in YPSI tonight?

go check this band out...guys are cool as hell to boot.

Nathan Kalish and the Wildfire

Friday July 11th 2008

The Elbow Room

Ypsilanti MI

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Deep Cutz DJ Set part of Phonotropic Safari BBQ Extravaganza - Crofoot - Fri July 11th

Check out Jeff Milo tonight at Phonotropic's Super BBQ ExtraBigParty in Pontiac
He is one of 4 or 5 killer DJs spinning at The Crofoot tonight along with 10 bands on stage
Free food - cheap drinks - hot chicks - at the best venue around.
If you are planning on heading out make sure to stop in at the MCB booth and check out some of our photos and art and merch (figured we should sell something if we have a booth)

Anyway - check out Milo's website DEEP CUTZ for all the verbage on the music scene that we just dont have time or the desire to knock out here on MCB.
Deep Cutz..its good!

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Hells Belles - Rock-N-Rummage @ CAID - Mon July 14th 9pm

We can't think of a better way to start the week than watching a cult classic at an arthouse in the middle of detroit and then checking out a live action burlesque show while buying some cool vintage goodies....if mondays are this good who needs the weekend!

BBQ starts at 9pm

Faster Pussycat Kill..Kill screens at 10pm

Rock-N-Rummage kicking it all night

Live motorcity burlesque show after the movie

w/Hells Belles Girlie Review and Phallus Uber Alles (Female digital hardcore band)....

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Concert of Colors 2008 - Thurs-Sun July 17th - 20th

REMINDER: Concert of Colors starts next Thursday and MCB is on the golden press pass for the event...they werent handing these things out like day old bread so stay tuned for some great videos and killer photos for ACCESS and we have a few detroit publications to take care of as well. also - the green light in the picture above means "GO" to the CoC 2008!!!

Here is the press release for the event although many knew of this a few weeks ago it should fill in the gaps since then....

DON WAS LEADS HISTORY-
MAKING GATHERING OF DETROIT MUSICIANS AT 2008 CONCERT OF COLORS

John Sinclair, Wayne Kramer, David Was to be Featured

Dearborn, MI (July 10, 2008) – Detroit-born bassist and Grammy Award-winning producer Don Was will make Motown music history Sunday, July 20 at the 2008 Concert of Colors in downtown Detroit.

Was, a founder of the band Was (Not Was), has assembled a once-in-a-lifetime lineup of Detroit musicians representing various genres and eras of the city’s storied music history. He’ll orchestrate a funky, jazzy, rockin’, soulful musical meltdown to help top off a weekend of free music from around the world beginning at 7:15 p.m. Sunday, July 20.

The Detroit Super Session will take the Chrysler Main Stage at Orchestra Hall, the venerable venue that offers superb acoustics as well as an ambiance redolent with Detroit music history. Was has tapped My Damn Channel (http://www.mydamnchannel.com/) to record the Super Session in its entirety for future distribution.

A house band comprised of Don Was on bass, Academy Award-winning composer Luis Resto on keyboards, Randy Jacobs on guitar and Terry Thunder on percussion will set the Super Session pace for the long list of musical guests, including the legendary John Sinclair, the MC5’s Wayne Kramer and Don Was’ Was (Not Was) bandmate David Was. At least one other big-name special guest will be revealed before the event.

Members of the following Detroit bands will round out the Super Session: Black Bottom Collective; Detroit Cobras; The Dirtbombs; The Ramrods; Black Merda; The Muldoons; Sisters Lucas; and Lola Morales.

The Detroit Super Session begins at 7:15 p.m. Sunday, July 20. It is free and open to the public, as are all performances at the Concert of Colors Thursday, July 17 through Sunday, July 20. Seating is first come, first served. A complete schedule and artist bios are available at http://www.concertofcolors.com/. Information is also available by calling 313.624.0215. The Max M. Fisher Music Center is located at 3711 Woodward Avenue in Detroit.

In addition to his ongoing success with Was (Not Was), Don Was has become a master collaborator, best known for producing mega-watt musicians including Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, Elton John, Ringo Starr, Brian Wilson and Bonnie Raitt, whose Was-produced Nick of Time scored the 1990 Album of the Year Grammy Award. Was also took home the 1995 Grammy for Producer of the Year. Read more about Was at mydamnchannel.com/donwas and worldwidewas.com.

The Concert of Colors comprises three distinct settings at The Max: the Chrysler Main Stage in acoustically superb Orchestra Hall; the Comerica Diversity Stage in the intimate Music Box; and the Outdoor Rhythm Stage, an outdoor venue set up on Parsons Street, which is closed to traffic. Performances inside the air-conditioned center ensure the show goes on, no matter the heat or precipitation served up by a Michigan summer.

Designed to celebrate the many ethnic and cultural groups that comprise metro Detroit, the Concert of Colors is produced in partnership by the Arab American National Museum, New Detroit, Detroit Symphony Orchestra and ACCESS (Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services). New Detroit’s Cultural Exchange Network, a consortium of 50 community-based organizations representing metro Detroit’s communities of color also plays an active role. New Detroit, Inc. and ACCESS established the event in 1993 at Chene Park on Detroit’s riverfront. The Detroit Symphony Orchestra hosted the 2005 opening night program and came on board fully in 2006 when its Max M. Fisher Music Center became the host venue.

This year’s event is made possible by generous corporate partners, including lead sponsor Chrysler and major sponsors Meijer and Comerica. Vital support is also provided by AT&T, DTE Energy, Polk, AAA Michigan, Ford Motor Company, HAP, New Detroit’s Cultural Exchange Network, and the University Musical Society. Media sponsors for 2008 are WDIV Local 4, Metro Times, WDET 101.9 FM, WWJ Newsradio 950, Great Stuff, WHFR-FM 89.3, WUDT-TV 23 Univision Detroit, WUOM, WRCJ, Radio Pangea Detroit, and CJAM.

The Arab American National Museum documents, preserves, celebrates, and educates the public on the history, life, culture, and contributions of Arab Americans. We serve as a resource to enhance knowledge and understanding about Arab Americans and their presence in this country. The Arab American National Museum is a project of ACCESS, a Dearborn, Michigan-based nonprofit human services and cultural organization. Learn more at http://www.arabamericanmuseum.org/ and http://www.accesscommunity.org/.

New Detroit is the coalition of Detroit area leadership addressing the issue of race relations by positively impacting issues and policies that ensure economic and social equity. Learn more at http://www.newdetroit.org/.

Founded in 1914, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra performs September through June in Orchestra Hall at the Max M. Fisher Music Center, offering a variety of concert presentations appealing to people of all ages and musical tastes. It is currently the most widely heard orchestra in America, reaching millions of listeners weekly through its national radio broadcast series on XM Satellite Radio and on terrestrial radio stations across the country. Since the opening of The Max in 2003, the DSO has expanded its diverse programming to include poetry slams, chamber music, world music and other special events. For more information on the Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s programs, initiatives and concerts, visit http://www.detroitsymphony.com/.

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Wild at Heart - Midweek Supplemental

Hopefully everyone catches the "still hanging strong" in this "blog post" KR

Wild At Heart


Wild At Heart – June 10th / midweek supplemental

A lot of things going on so I couldn’t wait until Monday to write my column so here is a brief recap of some things that have gone on this week. Tuesday was a big day for me as a started off the day by the pool just taking in the sun. It seems that we can now have a few nice days without worrying about getting hit by lightning which is always a good thing. I don’t mind the occasional rain storm but every day!! Of course it looks like we’ll get some fun weather Friday and Saturday so bring your raincoats and umbrellas.

From there I went to the Crofoot where I got to interview Teddy Geiger who happens to be from my hometown of Rochester, NY. Teddy Geiger is an musician who had a small hit in 2006 with “For You I Will (Confidence)" and appeared in half the episodes of the wonderful TV show nobody watched – ‘Love Monkey’. He put on a great show to tons of screaming kids (and sponsored by Covergirl???) though we got to talk about his upcoming movie “The Rocker” which should open this weekend. It stars Rainn Wilson (Dwight on Office Space who I will be interviewing next week) and Christina Applegate and in a nutshell = musician Robert "Fish" Fishman (Rainn) is fired from Vesuvius, a fictional '80s hair band (think Spinal Tap) at the cusp of their making it big. The movie follows him as he gets a second chance at fame when he joins his nephew’s garage band for their prom gig. A ‘youtube’ video makes them stars and they hit the road with fun results. While the promos look kind of bland, the movie is actually a great film for music lovers (look for a cameo by Pete Best). Geiger says the cast learned to play their instruments which shows in the movie and Geiger’s vocals are pretty cool. If you missed him at the Crofoot, you can get the opportunity to meet him in Philadelphia by going to the website wwww.alloy.com/therocker. Also, you can go to his website teddygeiger.com and listen to his 33 new songs. Basically he has written a bunch of new tunes, some for himself and some the record company wanted him to write. You can listen to the songs and vote for your favorites. The top 11 songs will become his new album so this is a great chance Geiger fans to tell him and his record label what you want to hear.

After that, I went to the Townsend Hotel in Birmingham and caught up with actor Robert Gossett (cousin of Lou Gossett Jr and one of the stars of TNT’s hit series “The Closer”). First of all, the rooms in the Townsend are beautiful and now I know why celebrities coming through town stay their. The Cleveland Indians were there the day we did the interview. Anyway, he plays Commander Taylor who is the sometimes nemesis of Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson (played by Kyra Sedgwick). The show revolves around her being brought into the LAPD as the head of the newly formed Priority Homicide Division. Taylor resents an outsider getting the job he thinks he should have had and tries to make her life difficult. Of course, by season 4 which is premiering July 14th, he has come to respect her but he was a great foil in the first 2 seasons (I haven’t seen season 3 yet). Gossett says the cast is wonderful (as shown by a couple a Screen Actor Guild nominations for ensemble cast) and that they frequently get together for barbecues etc. Gossett says the theme of the new season is ‘power’ and it’s various incarnations. The premiere deals with a case of pyromania which causes the death of 4 individuals and an old threat returns to help Brenda solve the case. One of the great things about the show me and Gossett agree on is that the show really focuses on relationship and the quirks of the detectives. They also downplay (or really don’t have ) gun play and car chases for a more thinking person’s show. Check out this series if you haven’t. You don’t really need to have seen previous episodes to get into the first episode of Season 4. Coincidentally, Gossett will be playing a drummer in the upcoming movie “Flying By” concerning a real estate developer who decides to rejoin in his high school rock band after 25 years which puts his marriage and business at risk. I
should get him and Rainn together for a celebrity drum off.

Later that night I went to see Alkaline Trio (I also like their new album) at Clutch Cargo’s and they rocked out. Other cool albums out now include “The Boy bands Have Won” by Chumbawamba, “O” by Tilly And The Wall, “Lay It Down” by Al Green and “A Thousand Shark’s Teeth” by My Brightest Diamond.

So now to Wednesday! As proof that one should stop at those booth’s at the various festivals and fill out those forms, I got a free buffet at the Palette so I checked it out. Now Wednesday is seafood night and they had crab legs. Lots of crab legs! Tons of crab legs! I ate a few dozen along with a few other things. I think this is the best of the casino buffets though the old Casino Windsor was pretty good (I have to check them out agin now that they are Caesar’s). It is expensive but it is worth it with a fancy salad bar, one of the best area dessert bars and areas dedicated to seafood, southern cooking, meats and Chinese food. Take a lady and impress. If is seafood night though, you might want to wait for a second night since you don’t want the ladies thinking you are a pig.

I then went over to the Fox Theatre to see Van Morrison who put on a great show including hits Domino and Wild Nights. However, despite being musically sound, a lot of people were disappointed that the show was only an hour and a half long and that “Brown-Eyed Girl” wasn’t part of the set. Considering the cost of tickets, I always expect an artist with no opening act to play at least 2 hours. However, this did allow me to catch the last 2 ½ innings of the Indians/Tigers game. As I was walking towards Comerica a lot of sad looking fans were walking out (at this time they were down 6-1). As we heard some cheers, one fan turned around and said “I hope they don’t win now”. I assume he was referring to the fact that he was thinking he would miss a great comeback by leaving early and not that he didn’t want the Tigers to win if they could. When I got to the side fence, I saw that it was 6-3 (soon to be 6-4 and 6-6) so I stuck around outside and watched what I could of the Tigers wonderful 8-6 win (and sweep) of Cleveland. That is why you don’t leave games early. Losers!!! Good luck versus the Twins this week.

I am looking forward to Friday, despite the potential for rain. The APBA Boat races are this weekend down at Belle Isle which I want to check out (I have already seen the air races down there and later next month is the car races). Afterwards, I (and WXOU and motorcityblog) will be at the Crofoot for PHONOTROPIC'S WICKED AWESOME BBQ'D MUSICAL SAFARI with Manna & Quail, the Yachts, Prussia and more so come down and support some local music and artist and one of the nicest new music venues in town. Also, don’t forget Al Green at Freedom Hill. The guy is a legend.
And how about good old Jesse Jackson! He was caught unaware by an open microphone during a break for a Fox News program last Sunday was caught using a slang reference to wanting to cut off Obama's testicles. I wonder if Al Sharpton will go after him like he did Imus for being racist! The funny thing is that Jesse is a Obama supporter. Gotta love politics! PS, Jesse remember Hymietown? I'm proud to be a new Yorker!!

Lastly, I just want to thank everyone for naming their kids after me. Comparing the top 10 boys names from the 1950's to this year, only 2 names are on both lists. Michael moved up 2 notches from 4 to 2 while William dropped from 6 to 8 but we're still hanging strong. I take credit where it isn't due just because I can!!

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Rothbury Festival - a few pics from our winners

MCB gave away a couple of free weekend passes to the festival and the winners sent us a bunch of pictures - there were a bunch of the bands and stuff but we got an email the other day that went something like this so we are posting only these 4:

"and why don't you guys spend time covering art shows and other non-music related events..."

Our winners had a great time and thought that the festival was a huge success.

SHOTIE REVIEW FROM 2nd winner - yeah!

I will get to the music reviews in a bit but would like to start with saying some things about the fest itself. The first thing a noticed was that there was not a lot of trash on the ground like you see at most fests. This was the cleanest fest I have ever been to. The reason for this is because they had waste stations all over the place that you could separate your trash into three groups landfill,recycle,compost, and at each station was a volunteer to help you put stuff in the right can. even more impressive was that all the cups and plates and boxes the food venders used where made out of corn and could be put in with the compost,even the forks and spoons.I hope this idea catches on.

One of the coolest things about rothbury is just the place it self full of rolling hills and trees and plenty of spots to find some shade which is very important to have and a lot of fest don't seem to have any shade at all. The coolest spot to get shade was a place called the Sherwood Forest this was I path through the trees that went from on stage to another. what made the forest even better was when the sun went down the forest had lights and psychedelic art hanging from the trees that glowed and had light shining on them plus fog machines and trippy noises. walking through the woods I felt like I was tripping. I'm sure plenty of hippies were lol.

now on to the music I'm not going to a run down of each band I saw but instead would like to talk about how well the music sounded. Every band i saw was load and clear as hell. The sound systems they brought to this fest were incredible and i do not say this lightly. they spent a lot of money and time getting this right. every stage had grade a sound and when a problem came up it was fixed lightning fast. This by far was the best sounding fest I have ever been to. Every band I saw played like their life depended on it and just feed off the enthusiastic crowds.

I will mention BoogiePants who jammed like the best of em...will have to look up thier website

If you like going to festivals do what ever it takes to go to this one next year you will not be disappointed. Trust me - I have been to a few of these in the past...

MJ


Ps I almost forgot they had Magic hat # 9 on draught and they did not run out until the very end. NICE!!

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PHOTOS: Dendura Video Shoot - from Amy Palomar

Last Thursday Amy Palomar was at the making of Dendura's new video Lady of War for their up coming album produced by Grammy-winning Neil Kernon (Think Queensryche "Rage for Order" and Judas Priest "Unleashed in the East").

Dendura is a progressive Egyptian-inspired female fronted band with... belly dancers. Abida Blaze gave a mesmerizing performance while front woman Aziza (truly a beauty) pulled you in with her voice and strong lyrics.

Their song "Symphony" also appears on the new compilation CD from Femme Metal Webzine in the UK. Check out their next show at the Whiskey Lounge in Grand Rapids on July 19th.

www.myspace.com/denduraband
www.myspace.com/abida_blaze

To see more amazing photos from Amy Palomar visit www.flickr.com/picturepal

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Santa PAWS in Detroit - Christmas in July

MCB was hanging around downtown when all of sudden we ran into PAWS who was headed to The Fox Theatre from Comerica Park to buy tickets to Irving Berlin's White Christmas coming to The Fox Theatre November 19th 2008
Photos: Paul Hitz


"It’s the Christmas (in July) season! To ring in the holiday spirit, the Detroit Tigers jolly mascot, Santa “PAWS,” will cross Woodward Avenue and purchase a ticket to the highly anticipated musical, Irving Berlin's White Christmas! Christmas is in the air throughout downtown Detroit as the Detroit Tigers host “Christmas in July” at Comerica Park this Thursday, July 10 at 1:05 p.m. Tickets are still available!

Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS, locally presented by Fifth Third Bank, is coming to the Fox Theatre for the 2008 holiday season. This limited engagement opens November 19 and runs through December 28. Tickets (range from $20-$100) are on sale now and are available at OlympiaEntertainment.com, the Fox Theatre and Joe Louis Arena box offices, Hockeytown Authentics in Troy (without service charge) and at all Ticketmaster locations, including Macy’s and Ticketmaster.com. Groups of 10+ SAVE! Please call (313) 471-3099 for more information. To charge tickets by phone, call (248) 433-1515. For additional information, call (313) 471-6611. It’s never too early to buy the best seats!"

www.OlympiaEntertainment.com

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OVERHEADSPACE - East Side - Fri July 11th

Chill on the East Side - cheap beer and loud music.
Bands at 10 pm
Evil Genius?
Overheadspace
Shagg Nasty
$5

The Dawghouse
35965 Groesbeck Hwy
Clinton Twp MI

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The Readies @ LJ's Lounge - Monday July 14th

Readies LIVE!

Monday July 14th 2008

LJ's Lounge

2411 Michigan Ave.

Corktown Detroit MI

This should be a monday to remember thats for sure ...1stoff any show at LJ's is worth the visit to MCBs favorite corktown bar LJ's Lounge - but The Readies playing a show on a Monday night ???? someone had to wake up the next day and wonder how they came up with that one.

AWESOME.

creative marketing at its best - so extend your weekend - call in sick - hit the show

better yet - save the calling in sick for Tuesday - your gonna need it.

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FREE EVERYTHING: Love Meets Lust / MALBEC - The Shelter - July 26th

So you go out and do a video for a band and the next thing you know they are bugging the shite of you to do a giveaway on the website - what is that all about?
Well its all about thats the whole freakin' reason this website exists man!

Love Meets Lust / MALBEC
Saturday July 26th 2008

The Shelter
Detroit MI

Get Lucky with Love Meets Lust as they release the debut record "Bitter Company" after a short tour out west with MALBEC (includes a Detroiter in the mix)

Pick up MALBEC's newest release from the spring "Dawn of Our Age" here

1st and 2nd emailers get a prize pack from the band that includes all kinds of stuff
tickets? buttons? tshirts? used sweatsocks from the band? the new album?
drop us a line to claim them as yours

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DIY Street Fair - Sept 20-21 2008

We know this is a little far out but keep your eyes peeled for the newest of Ferndale's festivals as the DIY Street Fest takes over the streets this coming September 20-21st (Sat/Sun)

With a pretty healthy lineup and MORE this should be a no brainer to spend a few hours checking out that weekend....

Check out all the details at www.DIYstreetFair.com

Ferndale Goes DIY Ferndale’s First Annual DIY Street Fair:

105 exhibitors, 36 bands, 12 breweries, 6 restaurants, 2 days, 1 location, 0 limits

"The first annual DIY Street Fair 2008 is coming to Ferndale this September. The unique event celebrates the Do It Yourself spirit with a two-day festival featuring local artists, businesses, breweries, handmade crafters, locally produced food, film makers, record labels and live bands.

The DIY Street Fair takes place on September 20 and 21, 2008 in the Southeast quadrant of 9 Mile Road and Woodward Avenue in Ferndale, Michigan, simultaneously with the 2008 Ferndale Fine Arts Festival.

The idea for the festival began when Chris Johnston, the DIY committee chair, realized the self-driven and individual enterprising nature of the residents enhances his local quality of life. “On a daily bases I’m always finding out and am fascinated by people’s many skills and talents,” says Johnston. “We want to provide an outlet for people’s creativity in an inexpensive and non-intimidating way.”

The DIY Street fair director, Carey Gustafson, is a good example of who you can expect to see exhibiting at the fair. She is the co-founder of Handmade Detroit and Defying the Law Bicycle Club and produces the annual Zombie Dance Party. “From photographers to farmers, herbalists to cyclists, woodworkers to beekeepers, the fair gives people an opportunity to share their passions, interests and most of all their DIY spirit,” says Gustafson.

Other members of the steering committee include an eclectic collection of artists, independent business owners, community leaders, designers and more.
In addition to Gustafson and Johnston, the committee is comprised of Detroit Derby Girl Tina Iulianelli; Aaron Timlin of the Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit (CAID); Marketing & Promotions Manager of Majestic Theater & Magic Stick, Phil Childers; Kerry Moore, president of Context Furniture MFG and co-founder of Design Democracy ’08; Kristin von Bernthal, web designer and independent business owner; and Heather Carmona, Executive Director of the Woodward Avenue Action Association.

Johnston, who is a partner in the WAB and The Emory, and also manager of the popular musical group The Hard Lessons, has used his connections to tap into great local musical acts for the free concerts. Bands committed to performing include the local TV heroes from the 2007 show "Next Great American Band” the Muggs, along with Nice Device and Great Lakes Myth Society among others.

Vendor and exhibitor applications are being accepted through July 16, 2008 and are available on the DIY Street Fair website at www.diystreetfair.com.

contact: diystreetfair@yahoo.com

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MOTORCITY Moviehouse - Russell Industrial Center BLDG 5 - NIGHTTIME

MOTORCITY Moviehouse

Russell Industrial Center

1604 Clay Ave.

Detroit MI

Want to see old movies?? Want to see them on the big screen outside drive-in style?

Then head on over to the RIC Building 5 for all the old school movies projected up on the bricks!

Every week a different old Monster movie -- Check out the schedule below and friend them on the ol' myspace!!!

The only thing missing (soon to come) is the refreshment stand and the steamy windows!!

Jul 10 2008
9:00P
Thurs Night Monsters: Destroy All Monsters and Night Fright
@ Russell Industrial Center
Jul 11 2008
9:00P
Fri Night Mysterys: 39 Steps and Woman In Green
@ Russell Industrial Center
Jul 12 2008
10:00P
Drive In at the Russell Baazar -- Dementia 13
@ Russell Industrial Center Back Lot
Jul 17 2008
9:00P
Thursday Night Monsters: Gammera and Lady Frankenstein
@ Russell Industrial Center
Jul 18 2008
9:00P
Friday Mysteries: Get Christy Love and Young and Innocent
@ Russell Industrial Center

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Cory Chisel - The Ark in Ann Arbor - Sun July 20th

Cory Chisel and The Wandering Sons

Sunday July 20th 2008

The Ark

Ann Arbor MI

MCB's George Petersmarck will be at the show to snap some stills and talk to the band.

Check out a few videos here

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New York City? MOTORCITYBAR? Emanuel and the Fear huh?

We take a lot of vacations and trips between all the contributors here at MCB

Only once in a while do we include the readers and this is one of those times because we had a trip planned to NYC toward the end of the month to go and drink ourselves silly at our favorite bar in manhattan - What bar is that you ask? The MOTORCITY BAR of course!

One of the things on the list while in the big apple is to hit this show with a couple of great bands....Hello Tokyo and Emanuel and the Fear over in Brooklyn on July 23rd

Make sure to check out EatFs live version of "Dear Friend" on their myspace

Hello Tokyo are on an east coast mini tour - check them out for sure

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P*A*H Nation - Madonna University Livonia - Mon/Sun July 14th-20th

Motown PAH-FEST 2008

Monday July 14th - Sunday July 20th 2008

Madonna University

Livonia MI

PAH-FEST (Project Access Hollywood) is a traveling film festival and Christopher Coppola's brainchild. He believes that ordinary people can make films and, as part of the festival, six local filmmaking teams have been selected to shoot and edit a short film in three days. The winner will be announced during an event at the college on July 20.

Anthony Vallone of ValloNicka Films (“Sometimes in Life”, “The Mongol King”) is one of the six teams and he’ll be shooting a story called “Why the Granny Panty Told the G-String to Stick It”

Look for this one in the winner's circle and check out the festival if you can...

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Rocky Velvet - Berkley Front - Thurs July 10th

Rocky Velvet
Thursday July 10th 2008

The Berkley Front
3087 W. 12 Mile Rd
Berkley MI
248-547-3331

w/Marti Brom and the Hi Risers

Hosted by DJ Del

Parking on street or behind building

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DIA Flickr Photo Contest - Detroit Sacred Places - Online

Visit the DIA this week starting Wednesday July 9th for The Kenro Izu: Sacred Places exhibition features over 50 black-and-white photographs of spiritual landmarks located in Asia, the Pacific Islands, the Middle East, and Europe.

The DIA is also having an online photo contest called Detroit's Sacred Places and will be held online via Flickr online photo website - check here for all the rules and happy shooting!!!

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4th Street Fair CANCELLED!

thanks city of detroit!

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Wild at Heart - July 7th 2008

Wild At Heart


Hope everyone had a wonderful 4th Of July weekend. I started off at Cityfest on Wednesday and caught some cool local artists including the electronic dance pop group Love Meets Lust and folk singer Aran Ruth. Unfortunately, the main reason I went down was to see De La Soul and they got rained out which is the second time this year I have been to a festival where the weather was bad enough to shut down the place for a few hours. I wish these festivals could have a backup planned for weather events like this, esp considering the Fisher is right next door to the main stage. You would think they could set something up with notice. And if they know it is going to rain at 8:30PM, why couldn’t they bump up the local band and try to put De La on an hour earlier.

After that, I managed to head out to Rothbury for two days of the four day festival. It was the first festival and I must say that the grounds were beautiful. They had a wonderful spread which nicely set up stages and managed to keep all the bands on schedule (only 2 went on more than 10 minutes late). I had seen a number of the bands performing this year but managed to see 22 new bands. I tried to get some interviews but with the quick turnaround time (only got media pass approved 2 weeks before the event) and some changes which made some bands unavailable when I could be there, I got nothing at the event though I did get to meet the Dresden Dolls.

Of the bands I saw, most put on good shows but a few stood out. The best were (IMHO) were Crystal Method (one of the great electronic duos in the business and whose music is found on numerous movie soundtracks like Spawn, Gone In Sixty Seconds and Pirate of the Caribbean: At World’s End) who played a wonderful 2AM set after which I drove home, country techno artists A3 who are best known for their Sopranos theme, Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi who fronted a great jam session, Dave Matthews Band whose 3 hour set covered a ton of great material (along with a cool cover of Peter Gabriel’s “Sledgehammer”) and Jakob Dylan (is it me or is he better sounding than his dad). Among the other artists I enjoyed were Yonder Mountain String Band, Betty LaVette, 311, Widespread panic, Citizen Cope, STS9 and Primus.

The event was focused on being “green” so a lot of the vendors focused on recycled and organic products. They had a solar cell phone recharging system which helped a lot of people and some great organic food sellers. They had one table which was giving out prizes like shirts and CD’s for anyone who would bring them recyclable bottles and cans (which along with their volunteer recycling staff) keep the grounds remarkably clean which is always a plus. I picked up some XBOX 360 games for my efforts (anyone want Halo 3 and Ninja Gaigen II for a reasonable price, let me know at doramu13@yahoo.com).

The festival also had some nice art around the site. They had an area called Sherwood Forest which had various lights and sculptures which were beautifully lit at night and a giant can sculpture (which was made out of donated cans for charity) that was a sight to see and was an attempt for a Guinness World Record.

The site also had water refueling stations at some stages so if you brought a water bottle you could refill it for free which was a nice benefit. I also thank the makers of Clif Bars (organic food bars) for providing free samples so when I ran out of money I was still able to eat. I recommend the Chocolate Brownie!! I wish I remembered the name of who gave out the free organic yogurt samples (Mango/Pineapple/Passion Fruit flavored) but they were excellent and I don’t usually like yogurt.

Despite all the positives, there were some things they need to work on if it happens next year. They ran out of maps early Friday and it seems they didn’t get them restocked until Saturday. Of course, having people ask you to borrow your map is a great icebreaker for meeting people like the cool chick I met from Detroit (who unfortunately has a boyfriend) that was telling me about the drug dealers in the back camping area (who were caught and arrested at 6AM after a few hours of selling nitrous to the hippies). At a jam festival, you expect some pot usage but lay off the strong stuff people. The idea is to enjoy the shows and not end up in the hospital.

The biggest complaint I had was parking, mainly because at 11:30AM we were told to park somewhere and at 5PM they decided it was a fire lane and towed a ton of vehicles. One staff member told me they were supposed to have 74 people working the lots and due to lower than expected ticket sales cut that number to 24. Of course, I expect that fire lanes should be clearly marked so those mistakes don’t happen which I blame on the area fire marshal (whose boss is getting a nasty letter after typing my column) for not making sure that sometime that morning those areas were marked properly. I also wonder why none of the three pairs of marshals who passed by us when eating lunch at the car brought it up so we could of moved. A Rothbury member (notice the back-and-forth frustration) told us when we got our car back they couldn’t tell us where it is safe to park since the fire marshal keeps changing his mind. The worst thing to me was the total disorganization of not even being able to find out who authorized the car being towed despite talking to 6 members of the fire dept staff (I am still not pleased at the pair who faked a call and rode away 100 ft), 2 local cops, 2 state troopers and numerous members of the Rothbury staff. I was also displeased that the media contact while stating they were sorry wouldn’t help us in getting our car back or even offer to get us some sandwiches or something considering we didn’t have much cash at the event and used it all to get our car (which is why I lived on Clif Bars all day Saturday). Think outside the box people and make the media happy so we don’t have negative things to write aboutJ Thanks for listening to me vent.

So overall, the first Rothbury went well despite my incident with the parking people. The weather was pleasant, most everyone from the staff to the fans were extremely nice, the grounds were beautifully kept up and easy to access and the line-up was excellent. I’d give it a B+.

I only regret that despite getting back at 7AM Sunday, I overslept the Dirty Dozen Brass Band at Cityfest so I just crashed at the pool for the rest of the day, watched the last 2 ½ hours of the documentary “Shoah” and did some reading.

I will be out and around town this weekend. I will be at Cinematic Sunrise tonight at the Shelter, Alkaline Trio at Clutch Cargos on Tuesday, Van Morrison on Wednesday and having a big Friday with the APBA Hydroplane Races, the Crofoot Barbecue with lots of cool bands and Al Green that night at Freedom Hill. I hope to see people out and around. Say hi if you see me. I will also be interviewing singer Teddy Geiger (playing the Crofoot Tuesday and promoting the new movie “The Rocker”) and Robert Gossett who is in town for the new season of ‘The Closer’. Both those interviews will air Thursday 8-10AM on 88/3FM or www.wxou.org

Have a good week everyone

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City Fest Recap by Peter Schorn

Another great video from Peter Schorn

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Friends of Dennis Wilson - PJ's Lager House - Fri July 25th

Bit of a ways out but a good heads up for a great show!

Friends of Dennis Wilson

The Bird Dogs

Boogaloosa Prayer

PJ's Lager House

Friday July 25th 2008

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The Kill Taupe - 323 East in Royal Oak - Sat July 12th

Want to check out some kool artwork this weekend?

Go check out The Kill Taupe Show in RO at 323 East

The Kill Taupe Show

Saturday July 12th 2008 6-10pm

323 East (its a gallery)

323 E. 4th St.

Royal Oak MI

www.killtaupe.com

www.323east.com

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Marco Polio and the New Vaccines - The MaGiC Stick - Thurs July 10th

Marco Polio and the New Vaccines (YEAH!)
Thursday July 10th 2008

The Magic Stick
Woodward Detroit

also The Mae Shi - Deathset

This is an all ages show and costs a mere $8-$10

We have some great video of the guys and hope to post that shit up later tonight after we finish out stint for the man...

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PHONOTROPIC's Wicked Awesome BBQ Musical Safari...YES!!! - Crofoot - Friday July 11th

“Phonotropic’s Wicked Awesome Barbequed Musical Safari...YESSS!!!”

On Friday July 11, 2008 the Crofoot Ballroom is proud to host an innovative and unusual night of entertainment, cutting edge art, barbeque, and illusion, called “Phonotropic’s Wicked Awesome Barbequed Musical Safari...YESSS!!!”

Every Friday night the Vernors Room at the Crofoot hosts Phonotropic, a showcase of fresh new music, stunning visual art, and cheap drinks.

Building off the weekly success of this distinct night the Crofoot is delighted to present this special summer celebration. Phonotropic’s Wicked Awesome Barbequed Musical Safari...YESSS!!! will be held in the Crofoot ballroom, the Crofoot patio, the Vernors room, and rear alley.

The night will feature ten live musical acts, 5 DJs, the work of five individual fine artists, and a large scale art installation by a five man art squadron called “Man Guy Dude Bro.”

In addition guests will find video installations, one of kind decorations, drinks specials. Free hamburgers, veggie burgers, and gummy bears will be available to all those who arrive between 6pm and 7pm. Tickets are $5 in advance, $10 the day of the show, or $5 with a student ID.

There will be musical performances by Manna and Quail, Prussia, Allan James and the Cold Wave, the Yachts, Daniel Zott, Silent Violet, the Codgers, Vicious Cycles, Millions of Brazilians, and Chromos on Clouds.

Jeremy Hanson, Michelle Liberman, Mark Bommarito, and Jef Bourgeau will have fine artwork on display brought to you by Candland Gallery.

DJ Handsome Sam, Mikel O.D., The MusikSelektor-Gad Kassian, Ice Cold Crissy, Jeff Milo, and DJ Dinosaur George will be spinning a diverse sampling of tunes to get you shakin’.

Phonotropic’s Wicked Awesome Barbequed Musical Safari...YESSS!!! will be an affordable experience for music and art lovers young and old. All ages are welcome. Doors open @ 5pm. The Crofoot is located at 1 South Saginaw, in Pontiac Michigan.

Phonotropic’s Wicked Awesome Barbequed Musical Safari...YESSS!!! is sponsored by:

Real Detroit Weekly, WXOU radio. Rock-a-billy's Records, ARC Pontiac, Staffordshire Media Group, Most People are DJs, and of course MOTORCITYBLOG.

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Midnight Madness w/SPAG Burlesque - Alvins Detroit - Sat July 12th

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The Poor Souls - 313.JAC - Thur July 17th

The Poor Souls w/ Special Guests!!
Thursday July 17th 2008

313.jac! UPSTAIRS AT JACOBY’S
624 BRUSH IN BRICKTOWN • 313-962-7067
(AROUND THE CORNER FROM ST.ANDREWS HALL)
FREE street parking or @ casino garage with validation
21 & over welcome • 10 p.m. doors • $5 cover unless noted

Chris Bathgate, folk rock troubadour (Quite Scientific - Ann Arbor, MI) will headline the night, and will be joined by The Poor Souls, lead by frontman Jon Rajewski (New Model Records - Los Angeles, CA), Jeremiah Birnbaum (The Ramblers - Brooklyn, NY), and Steve Leaf (A Story Told - Lansing, MI).

Chris Bathgate: http://www.myspace.com/chrisbathgate
The Poor Souls: http://www.myspace.com/jrajewski
Jeremiah Birnbaum: http://www.myspace.com/jeremiahbirnbaum
Steve Leaf: http://www.myspace.com/astorytold2u

"Bathgate has accomplished much, touring all over the U.S. and Europe, as well as this years SXSW festival in Austin, TX. Rajewski, who signed to LA-based New Model Records in 2005 is a Michigan native and recently recorded with the likes of Jeff Coffin (Bela Fleck & The Flecktones), Sheldon Gomberg (Beck, Ryan Adams), David Henry (Guster, Ben Folds), and others. Birnbaum currently fronts The Ramblers in NYC, consisting of Dave Immergluck of Counting Crows -- amongst many great others."

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FREE CD GIVEAWAY: The Jesus Chainsaw Massacre DOUBLE CD Party - Sat July 12th and Friday July 18th

1st two readers get a super bonus deluxe mastered copy of the latest CD release from The Jesus Chainsaw Massacre's crazy minds...email address in the profile kids

"This record is so good we needed to throw down at 2 venues to bring it to the people" is what we got for a quote from the band---last time we gave away a copy of TJCM we got a lot of great feedback and thanks (you know who you are so stop blushing) for sending that all the way to the lucky winners....(international readers)

Detroit wake up for the new day - it is dawning.

Get there early - cuz these ones are gonna be packed.

Checkers Records Presents:

Double CD Release Party for "The 70's Times Ten"

from The Jesus Chainsaw Massacre

Saturday July 12th

New Way Bar - Ferndale on Woodward

Friday July 18th

Corktown Tavern - Detroit on Michigan Ave.

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Kara Suzanne - PJ's Lager House - Tues July 8th

Tuesday, July 8
Kara Suzanne w/Kings County Caravan

PJLH
1254 Michigan Ave.
Corktown Detroit MI

"Kara Suzanne is a Brooklyn woman who knew she would be a songstress her whole life. As the last of the old street tough corners of Manhattan are smoothed out (adios, CBGB's!), the roughshod soul of New York's music and art scene has been not-so-gradually migrating across the East River. There, in Kings County, in the shadow of the Manhattan skyline, the lower lying borough of Brooklyn looms in the imagination like some old-world thief: ready to steal your heart, break it and then put it back together again. When Manhattan lays claim to class, Brooklyn lays claim to cunning. The Kings County Caravan is a music tour where their way meets the highway. Bringing the Brooklyn music scene to our backyard! It's hoodoo, Americana grab bag of rock, folk, alt-country, soul and blues."

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MCB-VIDEO Millions of Brazilians

Check these guys live at The Crofoot Phonotropic BBQ this coming Friday July 11th

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ATMOSPHERE: Radiohead Listening Party by Auralgasms Radio - PROOF - Thur July 10th

Auralgasms presents Atmosphere:

A night of Dreampop, Britpop, Triphop, Shoegaze and Electronica with Radiohead giveaways.

Atmosphere occurs monthly at (Proof) Martini Lounge in Downtown Detroit across from Comerica Park. It's a great relaxed lounge setting to meet up and listen to the Blissful tunes.DJ's Zumby, Mikeylove and teletran.one will be on hand spinning Ethereal Dreampop, Britpop, Triphop, Shoegaze and Electronica.

Expect to hear tracks from the likes of:
Bjork, M83, Goldfrapp, Cocteau Twins, Massive Attack, Hooverphonic, Depeche Mode, The Smiths, The Cure, Ladytron, Ride, Stone Roses, Slowdive and the latest up and coming bands and rare cuts

We will also be celebrating the release of the new Radiohead:

Best of CD/DVD collection with giveaways all night long.

No cover, 21+ please.

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The Chop Tops TONIGHT! - Small's Bar - Sun July 6th

THE CHOP TOPS
Six Shooter
Red Shift
DJ Del
Spinnin' BEST in 'Billy, Surf, Old Punk!!!


Small's Bar
10339 Conant St Hamtramck, MI
(313) 873-1117

Shows Starts at 8:00 PM

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Speedy Greasy - The Vamps - Dirt Road Logic - SMALLS BAR - Fri July 11th

Speedy Greasy
The Vamps
Dirt Road Logic

Small's Bar
10339 Conant
Hamtown MI
$5
9pm
21+

If you can make it down to Small's this coming friday then DOIT
this show is gonna be a good one with SG - DRL and the return of The Vamps (revamped that is)
Wonder if we will see any press on this one ???

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MOTORCITYBLOG by Derek Ecker

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MCB-VIDEO Duende! Blue Moon in June Festival 2008 @ CAID

duende! fucking rules - YEAH!

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4th of July Party - 2500 Club Detroit - Fri July 4th

4th of July Party @ 2500 Club
Friday July 4th 2008

Hellcat Records and Vacant Lot present:
STATIC THOUGHT
DOWN WE GO
FLAT BROKE

2500 Club Detroit
2500 Park St @ Henry
Detroit, Michigan
$7
21+
9pm

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Fierce Hot Mess - OSLO - Fri July 4th

MOFUCKING FRESHCORP!!!

Fierce Hot Mess.
Friday the 4th of July 2008

A dirty, sloppy good time.

Party-style mix of house, old school, new wave, rock, hip-hop, alternative, etc.

DJs Brian Gillespie - Todd Osborn - Kelly Pink-O

OSLO

1456 Woodward

Not Old enough to drink - Don't even think

10pm

$5

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Baar Bazaar - Magic Stick - Sat July 5th

Head on over to the Magic Stick and stock up on your summer reware items

Do you know how much it costs to buy that newfangled KRAP from china?

Why not hook into something that is recycled? Or crafted into something unique by hot detroit women doing their thing? Plus you can check out a few bands and DJs and watch imaginary fireworks off the new Magic Stick deck while sipping one of those girly drinks with the umbrella in it (that will always get you some attention with the ladies!!!)

Where do you get all these perks? For Free?

BAR BAZAAR

Saturday July 5th - 8pm

Magic Stick Detroit

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PHOTOS - Less Than Jake / Goldfinger

MCB's Brett Lawrence was on the press pass (as usual) and hooked up with LTJ at The Royal Oak Music Theatre for some great photos

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Rock N Rummage BBQ & Fireworks - Old Miami - Sat July 5th

Fireworks - BBQ - 7 Detroit Punk Bands - Rock N Rummage
Saturday Night couldnt get any better than this!

Plus its FREE!!!

This saturday july 5th from 7pm - 2am

The Old Miami
3930 Cass Ave,
Detroit MI

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Immortal Technique - Magic Stick - Wed July 16th

Immortal Technique

Wednesday July 16th 2008

Magic Stick Detroit

Woodward Ave.

Immortal Technique comes to the motorcity in support of the new record The 3rd World.

With his underground history and his recent support of Afghanistan orphans this guy is the future of rap as we see it...still kicking out quality records with no major label support.

MCB will be onsite for some killer photos...

Buy tickets here

Buy the record here from Viper Records

You can catch the IT Tour all summer:

Jul 11 2008
8:00P
Higher Ground
So. Burlington, Vermont

Jul 15 2008
7:00P
Mr. Smalls
Millvale, Pennsylvania

Jul 16 2008
8:00P
Magic Stick
Detroit, Michigan

Jul 17 2008
8:00P
Bluebird NightClub
Bloomington, Indiana

Jul 19 2008
11:00A
Rock The Bells at First Midwest Bank
Tinley Park, Illinois

Jul 20 2008
8:00P
The High Noon Saloon
Madison, Wisconsin

Jul 21 2008
8:00P
First Avenue
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Jul 24 2008
8:00P
Toad’s Place
New Haven, Connecticut

Jul 25 2008
8:30P
Pearl Street
Northampton, Massachusetts

Jul 26 2008
11:00A
Rock The Bells at Tweeter
Mansfield, Massachusetts

Jul 27 2008
11:00A
Rock The Bells at Merriweather Post
Columbia, Maryland

Jul 29 2008
8:30P
Cat’s Cradle
Carrboro, North Carolina

Jul 30 2008
8:00P
The Loft
Atlanta, Georgia

Aug 1 2008
8:00P
The Backbooth
Orlando, Florida

Aug 2 2008
11:00A
Rock The Bells at Bicentennial Park
Miami, Florida

Aug 3 2008
11:00A
Rock The Bells at Jones Beach
Wantagh, New York

Aug 7 2008
7:00P
Belly Up Tavern
Solana Beach, California

Aug 9 2008
11:00A
Rock The Bells at Glen Helen
San Bernardino, California

Aug 10 2008
2:00P
The Speedway
San Luis Obispo, California

Aug 12 2008
8:00P
Ventura Theatre
Ventura, California

Aug 13 2008
7:00P
The Exit
Fresno, California

Aug 15 2008
7:30P
The Boardwalk
Orangevale, California

Aug 16 2008
11:00A
Rock The Bells at Shoreline
Mountian View, California

Aug 19 2008
7:00P
The Underground
Reno, Nevada

Aug 21 2008

7:00P

In The Venue
Salt Lake City, Utah

Aug 23 2008

11:00A

Rock The Bells at Coors Amphitheatre
Greenwood Village, Colorado

Aug 24 2008
8:00P
Sunshine Theater
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Aug 26 2008
7:00P
The Brickhouse Theatre
Phoenix, Arizona

Aug 27 2008
7:30P
Orpheum Theatre
Flagstaff, Arizona

Aug 28 2008
5:00P
Jillian’s
Las Vegas, Nevada

Aug 29 2008
8:00P
TBA
Lancaster, California

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MCB-VIDEO Satori Circus @ CAID June 2008

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MCB-VIDEO - Blue Moon in June / Wildcatting / Silver Ghost

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AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE @ UFO FACTORY - Friday July 4th 4pm-MN

FRIDAY JULY 4, 2008
AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY!!!!!!!

Friday July 4th 2008
4pm-Midnight

Evenings (hooble foot miles anti sound stance)
Treetops (young mike p- last seen blackstage at the Empty Bottle ballin deep)
Fragments (new synth youth crew cleveland sound-pizza hut funding)
Metal Dungeon (detroit negative space vacuum staticz)
Modern Garage Movement (inzane NYC dance troupe...yep "will be completely awkward")
The Haunting (married but live horrible sound, discomfort)
Walter Carson's "Sun Ra" Lecture (what the?......)
Emeralds (after a vacation on the Solar Lodge)
Hatred (after two raw west coast slo mo burner blasterz)
Aaron Dilloway & CS Yeh's The Squid (hear the lp...live)
The Graveyardz (doing classic non-sound set approach quarter speed basement jazz homey) The Jasons (acoustic but still shut down? too fem too much too PE PAUL)

UFO FACTORY
1345 Division
Ste.101
New Detroit, MI 48207

License to Grill with Roach & Olzone BBQin',
DJs DING DONG TWINS 4-Midnight FREEEE FREEEE FREEEE

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The Singles in Saginaw - Saturday July 19th

Summer is all about roadtrips and BBQs so make sure to mark down in your calenders that The Singles will be playing a cool BBQ show up in Saginaw in 2 weeks on Sat July 19th

The Singles
Saturday July 19th 2008

White’s Bar *Rock N Roll BBQ

2609 State

Saginaw, Michigan 48602

$8

Rock N’ Roll BBQ - featuring legendary Michigan Rockers Former Frost guitarist/singer Donny Hartman and Pete Woodman wsg/ Lectric Lenn.

Outdoor show begins @ 2pm

The Singles go on at 10pm!

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SAVE TIGER STADIUM

This really is something that needs everyone's attention

Please visit http://www.savetigerstadium.org/

The wrecking ball has started and before you know it this historic stadium will be gone...here is a slideshow for all of you in case all fails to save this place that really is a part of all of us





Photos courtesy of Paul Hitz and Exposure Detroit
www.paulhitzphotography.com
www.flickr.com/photos/paulhitz

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MCB-VIDEO - DEASTRO @ Blue Moon in June CAID

Deastro has morphed into a 4 piece band as seen here at The Blue Moon in June Festival at CAID this past weekend.

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CIAO BELLA - MOCAD - July 10th

Dolce Moda and The Italian Trade Commision are throwing down over at MOCAD next weekend
Live performances from DJs Jenny La Femme & Captn 20
Also Sean Blackman (this guy is awesome) - Dan Haddad - Medicine Man

DINE - COCKTAILS - FASHION - MUSIC - CINEMA - VINTAGE CARS
INVITE ONLY
THURSDAY JULY 10TH 2008

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Roller Derby Movie needs extras in Saline MI

Be an Extra in the roller derby movie "Whip It"

"Filmmakers are looking for "thousands" of extras to help with the filming of "Whip It," being produced by Drew Barrymore. Barrymore's production company, Flower Films, set up shop in Saline last week. They're scheduled to start filming July 28, the movie company s