FREE MP3 DOWNLOADS: "Born Radical" from the Friendly Foes - CD Release Sept 26th

Buy 2 copies of the Friendly Foes new record "Born Radical" you get nothing free!

Detroit's Friendly Foes have a new record coming out later in the month called "Born Radical" to be released on GangPlank Records - September 26th with a CD Release Show over at The Berkley Front that same Friday night (3 weeks from today)

MCB caught up with the trio a few months ago for a little video interview and really enjoyed the live show....the debut record is really polished but you can feel the "live" in every song.

FF sent out MP3s and "Couch Surfing" and "Epic Jamb"sound "pretty fuckin' good"

Friendly Foes is:

Liz Wittman of Kiddo

Brad Elliott, formally of the Satin Peaches

Ryan Allen of Thunderbirds are Now!

Born Radical is their first album, and was recorded by Dave Feeny (Blanche, Loretta Lynn, Small Brown Bike, the Hard Lessons) at Tempermill Studios in Ferndale, MI.

Guests on the record include members of American Mars, Child Bite, The Electric 6, New Grenada, and Thunderbirds are Now!

CD release show for Born Radical by Friendly Foes

Friday September 26th @ the Berkley Front in Berkley, MI

Rock-N-Rummage - Disturb'N The Peace Fest - Fri/Sat/Sun 5th/6th/7th

DISTURB'N THE PEACE FEST
Sunday September 7th

BOBAFLEX
ACROSS FIVE APRILS
ROCK AND RUMMAGE
and more !

Doors at 12PM !
All AGES !

The Ritz
24300 Hoover Rd.
Warren, MI, 48088
(586) 756-6140

POWDERED SUGAR - iLOUNGE Pontiac - Fri Sept 12th

POWDERED SUGAR has moved from the CAID to the post raid location of iLOUNGE in Pontiac where you can expect an even stronger late night mega-industrial dance party to rage every Friday night - is this the return of Industry to Pontiac?

Check it out yourself on Friday September 12th when POWDERED SUGAR takes Pontiac back.

POWDERED SUGAR

Friday September 12th (every Friday night)

iLOUNGE

65 East Huron

Pontiac, Michigan

DUNNY Series 5 - LIFT in Royal Oak - TONIGHT @ Midnight - 1am // Thursday Sept 4th // Sat Sept 6th

This is a glorious week @ LIFT and the fun starts tonight!
Special In-Store Dunny 5 release from Midnight-1 AM TONIGHT
(for those who just can't wait until tomorrow)

Thursday (9/4): 1 NIGHT, 1 LOCATION, 2 HUGE EVENTS !!

DUNNY SERIES 5 TRADING PARTY
This is one sweet set (and no 3/25 figures..yay!)
Individual Blind Boxes: $7.00
Full Case: only $165

Note: Dunnys will be on sale all day starting at 11AM

STEVEN CERIO "THE RESIDENTS" TOY RELEASE & SIGNING!!
(Thursday 9/4 6PM - 10PM)

Steven Cerio is making a 1 Day stop in Detroit as part of a 3 city hop that includes NYC & Chicago

All versions of "The Residents" series figures will be dropping
Steven will be signing and brining along some prints and originals
Raffle for a set of FREE tickets to The Residents at the Royal Oak Music Theatre
Tickets for The Residents show will also be available for purchase in store

September 6: Moody Show
With the help of Ted Stilson creater of the Moody, we are proud to present Moood Swings. A collection of 20 custom works by some of the hottest customizers around (and me). Come see what these twisted minds of done to the ever challenging Moody platform!

With works by:
D-Lux, Tan Ki, Phuek, APW, Betso, Leecifer, Squidnik, Squink, Slobot, Motorbot, Drilone, FAS,
Mike Canich, Monster Decay, Twitch, Lou Pimentel, Josh (F +) Pearce

LIFT
228 W. 4th Street
Royal Oak MI 48067
248-545-5245

All pieces will be sold first come first served. We will accept phone orders starting at 7:30PM. Internet sales will also hopefully be up around that time. Due to LIFT's webstore renovations, artwork will be listed on The Banana Lab

Please note: we will be closed between 5PM and 7PM in order to set up for the show.

CPOP SUPER SALE - Sept 20th / 21st 2008

©POP Gallery Cleans Out Its Closet!
Influential and Innovative Gallery Begins New Phase

©POP Gallery, arguably the city's highest profile and most influential art gallery, plans a two-day across-the-board art inventory sale from 12 Noon until 9 PM on Saturday, September 20th and 1PM until 6 PM on Sunday, September 21st.

This incredible event kicks off with an invitation-only Artist and Collector Preview on Friday September 19th, from 7 PM until 11 PM. Featured work will be available at serious discounts, with most pieces going for less than 50% of their already competitive (not artificially inflated) prices.

©POP, founded in 1995 in a renovated Royal Oak church basement, has helped launch the careers of many well-known Detroit artists, as well as showcasing and greatly furthering the careers of national and international talents who would never otherwise have been accessible in the Midwest.

In fact, ©POP is one of the very first galleries in the world dedicated completely to the now burgeoning, multi-named aesthetic movement based in western pop-culture.

In 1999, ©POP relocated to its current location in mid-town, precipitating a rush of galleries and artspaces both old and new to open up it its wake. One memorable exhibit after another cemented the gallery's reputation not only in Detroit and Michigan but internationally.

However, in a move to streamline the gallery operation and to help concentrate on new projects and the ultimate branding of the ©POP name into a number of other artistic and marketing opportunities, the Gallery is offering much of it's storied collection in this two-day event at truly unheard-of prices.

Original art by some of the gallery's most storied artists-Glenn Barr, Mark Dancey, Kurt Halsey-Fredrickson, Tyree Guyton, Big Daddy Ed Roth, Davis Sandlin, David Williams, AWOL, Charles Wish, Tom Thewes, Gary Grimshaw, BRUT!, 1940's Original Pulp Art, Derek Hess, Barbara Costello, Ed Big Daddy Roth, Anna Cangelosi, Tara Hackett, Buck Henri, Destroy All Monsters and hundreds of prints, posters and limited editions.

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

FREE SWAG FROM CASS RECORDS: The Dirtbombs - Magic Stick - Fri Sept 5th

The Dirtbombs are playing a kick-off show for the fall tour this coming Friday September 5th at The Magic Stick with special guests The Readies and Magic Shop.

Looks like there will be some changes to the lineup - you can read all the myspace pages and get all the details or check out any one of the other detroit based websites such as MotorCityRocks for all the latest on the changes and replacements

DIRTBOMBS FREEBIES are up for grabs from CASS RECORDS to the 1st reader who emails us at motorcityblog@earthlink.net with a MAILING ADDRESS

It could be the new CD - could be a t-shirt - could be an LP or even a handy re-usable tote bag so you can save the earth while you shop.....you will know when it arrives at your doorstep.

So get on over to the show this Friday that kicks off a fall tour that runs through the end of November....

Dirtbombs
September 5th 2008
8:00P
Magic Stick
Detroit, Michigan

wsg The Readies & Magic Shop

ALSO dont' miss The "In-between sets at The Dirtbombs Show" Show downstairs with CARJACK and The Chokes playing the lanes in between each of the bands upstairs.

Checker's Records Showcase - Crofoot Pontiac - Fri Sept 5th

Checker's Records Showcase

with JESUS CHAINSAW MASSACRE and more at the Pike Room

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 5th 2008

doors at 8PM

tickets: $5 at the door

THE JESUS CHAINSAW MASSACRE:

CIRCUS BOY

SEX GHOST

ALMOST FREE

FREE TICKETS: Fuck Buttons // Mogwai - Crofoot - Thur Sept 25th

We got a free pair of tickets to the 1st emailer - motorcityblog@earthlink.net
Look for some other goodies as we get closer to the show (vinyl - CDs)

Fuck Buttons & MOGWAI
Thursday September 25th 2008

Crofoot Ballroom
1 Saginaw St.
Pontiac MI

SNAKEOUT - Small's Bar - Friday Sept 5th

Don't miss the Snakeout show this coming Friday at Small's Bar in Hamtramck
Playing a show with 9 LB Hammer and Nick Wolf Band





Snakeout w/9 LB Hammer & Nick Wolf Band
Friday Sept 5th 2008

Smalls Bar
Hamtramck MI

FREE SHOW: CARJACK & The Choke - Majestic Garden Bowl - Fri Sept 5th

Ever wondered what to do besides drink a few more cold ones in between sets at The Magic Stick?? How about checking out more music downstairs on the lanes?

That's right! For all you hard core partying greasers who head downstairs after The Readies and Magic Shop there will be a free double show for your listening pleasure before The Dirtbombs.

FREE rockin' SHOW

Friday September 5th

The "In-between sets at The Dirtbombs Show" Show

CARJACK

THE CHOKE

Majestic Garden Bowl

Detroit MI

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www.myspace.com/carjackband

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FREE MP3: Joseph Arthur and The Lonely Astronauts

On September 30th, Joseph Arthur and his band The Lonely Astronauts release of their second LP, Temporary People on Lonely Astronaut Records.

FREE MP3 Download of "Temporary People"

Check out the video shot at Joseph's Musuem of Modern Arthur by Cerise Leang.

The video that was filmed at the MOMAR is significant because one year to the day of its opening, the Museum of Modern Arthur is being kicked out by the city of New York.

"We'd like to let everyone know that they are invited to stop by and celebrate as we blow out the MOMAR with one last exhibit - “The Closing Opening” - and a performance by Joseph Arthur & the Lonely Astronauts (and friends) on September 26 & 27 at 8pm, “The Closing Opening” Thursday, September 18 @ 8pm (Exhibit continuing through September 30th)
and Performance / Party Celebrating Temporary People Album Joseph Arthur & The Lonely Astronauts (and friends)Fri, September 26 &Sat, September 27 @ 8pm (as part of the DUMBO Arts Fair)

WILD AT HEART - Tues Sept 3rd 2008

Kirk
Here is the post Labor day blog, one day late as promised:) - Wild 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

Hope everyone had a great holiday weekend!

I spent 1 day at Jazz Fest and 2 days at Arts Beats & Eats taking in some really cool performances like Emily Rose (saw her twice – once at ABE and once at Jacoby’s). Her ABE performance was one of her best and she is quickly becoming my favorite local artist. At Jacoby’s (which has good onion soup BTW) she had sugar cookies which the fans could decorate themselves. Just a nice touch! The best of Friday’s Jazz Fest included the b-bop stylings of Esperanza Spalding on bass, the New Orleans jazz-funk-rock group Bonerama and Stratospheerius who is led by electric violinist/vocalist Joe Deninzon. These groups provided the energy of the 1st full day of the festival.

Arts Beats & Eats was enjoyable with national acts Chaka Khan and Puddle Of Mudd. I have seen a lot of the local bands at event but I found a couple of locals who deserve special mention. I have already mentioned Emily Rose doing a great set where she played some of her original material as well as covers by Billie Holiday, Leonard Cohen and the Violent Femmes. She even brought some members of the audience on stage to play along with her on some songs. The other band Sunday which impressed me is the Questions though I only heard 1 song, it had a great garage sound to it and wished they either a) played longer or B) didn’t start early. This is one band I want to see again and soon. On Monday, it was the blues playing of Paul Miles who had a little bit of a Keb Mo sound and was just nice listening on a sunny morning.

I also got into a little trouble down at Arts Beats & Eats. Now I am a Republican (I actually worked on Reagan’s campaign) though I hate Bush and haven’t made up my mind yet on McCain. I ended up getting into an argument with one of the guys at their table (I think he thought I was a Democrat or just stupid - not sure which - anyway, he was just plain rude). Anyway, I was trying to address some of my concerns about the way the campaign was going and he basically only wanted to ignore me. So as I was listening to one of the bands, I came up with the idea to invite both the Republican and Democrats on my show on Sept 4th to debate why we should vote for their candidate. Both sounded hopeful (even when I saw them the next day), so between 8-8:30AM this Thursday, we'll find out who will show up and who doesn't. If they both show, it should be a fun show. Tune in to find out what happens!!!

Once again, that is between 8-10AM on Thursday, Sept 4th on WXOU 88.3FM or online at www.wxou.org. I hope that both sides show up and can put forth a good effort so I can make up my mind who I want to support.

One thing I want to support is a new movie coming out by Neil LaBute called ‘Lakeview Terrace’. I recently sat in on a round table with Neil LaBute to talk about his new movie. LaBute is known for making films about controversial subjects (In The Company Of Men being a good example) while maintaining sharp realistic dialogue. This film is no exception! LaBute says it is hard to find the backing for such "message" films in today’s market but this property was brought to him as a thriller and the subject matter gets brought out by having Jackson attached. He says that anyone could play a hard-nosed cop (he brought up Tommy Lee Jones for example) but Jackson really brings the race issue into the front.

With someone like Jones you wouldn’t get the racial edge the movie has. Samuel Jackson plays a LAPD officer who is a strict single parent and is the type of officer who has a tendency to get reviewed for complaints but protected by a strong boss (think Hill Street Blues). He patrols the neighborhood which brings some comfort to his neighbors but a newlywed young couple (Patrick Wilson and Kerry Washington) has just moved in next door. It soon becomes apparent that Jackson has a problem with their interracial relationship and things become strained. LaBute brings in some nice tension and doesn't make some of the tactics obvious. Did Jackson sabotage the air conditioning unit or was it coincidence? We don't know and that helps make this work so well, along with some of the tension of a married couple whose relationship might not be so perfect. The couple must overcome their neighbor and their own insecurities when things start go too far. A nice thriller by LaBute and it is currently my top film of the year. Grade: A!!

Also, this Thursday morning on my show, I will be talking to the people bringing Indian Ocean to the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center on Sept 20th.

They are a contemporary Indo-rock fusion band and the show will support the Isha Foundation. Tune in and find out how to win tickets. I’ll catch you all later.

FREE MP3: Langhorne Slim's "RESTLESS"

LANGHORNE SLIM'S NEW VIDEO: "RESTLESS"

If you like wood and axes, and people made out of wood, carrying axes, but in a totally adorable way, then you should check out Langhorne Slim's new video for the song "Restless."

MTV2's Subterranean lumberjacks liked it so much that it debuted on the show on Friday

FREE MP3 of "RESTLESS" here

You can check out MCB's photos from Langhorne Slim's show at The Crofoot here

PHOTOS: Squeeze & Aimee Mann from Lawrence Creative

MCB's Brett Lawrence was on press pass for Squeeze & Aimee Mann last Friday night and snagged these great shots just for YOU! Big shout out to our ticket winners who had a great time as usual on MCB.

See more from LAWRENCEreative

SPAG Calender Fundraiser Extravaganza - The Painted Lady - Sat Sept 6th

Help the girls raise a few bucks to "put out" the SPAG 2009 Calender

Stop on in after you are bored with Dally in the Alley for the best in punk glam billy from DJ Spag and a few other oddities - also don't miss the bake sale - these girls know how keep it cooking and are sure to please any of you out there needing a cupcake

PHOTOS: Michael Hurtt and his Haunted Hearts from Scott Strelecki

Michael Hurtt and his Haunted Hearts from MCB's Scott Strelecki
www.badlandphotography.com

The Art of Glenn Corey and Gary Van Gorp - Lawrence Street Gallery - Fri Sept 5th 6-9pm

The Art of Glenn Corey and Gary Van Gorp
Wednesday September 3rd - 27th 2008

Opening Reception (public invited)

Friday September 5th 6:00pm - 9:00 pm

Lawrence Street Gallery

22620 Woodward

Ferndale MI

248-544-0394

www.lawrencestreetgallery.com

Glenn Corey of Royal Oak and Gary Van Gorp of Oak Park are an integral part of the membership of the Lawrence Street Gallery, a co-op gallery of 28 artists.

The September exhibition features new work by each of these talented individuals.

First and foremost, Glenn "Fuzz" Corey's interest is in the human figure. He invokes sentimentality through his drawings and paintings, some of which reference the Mona Lisa while others combine a thought-provoking juxtaposition of portrait and landscape. His work has been exhibited widely.

Gary VanGorp works in acrylic to create art that is rich and colorful. His landscapes are highly patterned and sometimes whimsical, often populated with animals found only in his own imagination. Other work is powerfully satirical and/or political.

At the opening on September 5, the neighboring Woodward Avenue Brewery will provide refreshments and hordouvres.

MCB-VIDEO - SWAMP SISTERS Labor Day 2008

We caught up with Detroit's own Swamp Sisters this weekend over at The Hamtramck Polish Festival playing for the 1st time on stage and giving us a preview of what is on the way.

Look for SS to be playing around town and a new EP from Bellyache Records soon!

Check them out at www.myspace.com/swampsisters

PHOTOS: Arts Beats & Eats from Cherie Stangis

MCB's Cherie Stangis sent us a quick set from Arts Beats & Eats 2008
http://flickr.com/cstangis

PHOTOS: Dennis Coffey Funk Brother by Ross Sandelius

Funk Brother Dennis Coffey @ Corktown Tavern
Photos by Ross Sandelius