HOT FUN IN THE SUMMER TIME: SOUNDS OF AFRICA, LATIN AMERICA, DETROIT DOMINATE CONCERT OF COLORS LINEUP

Two MC5 members reunite for 6^th Don Was All-Star Revue

DETROIT (May 1, 2013) – Led by classic funksters The Family Stone, super producer Don Was’ 6th Detroit All-Star Revue and the intriguing combination of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Ozomatli, the 21st Concert of Colors lineup delivers Hot Fun in the Summertime June 29 and July 4-7, 2013. The 8:30 p.m. Sunday, July 7 Revue closes out the festival with a re-teaming of two members of the seminal Detroit band MC5 – guitarist Wayne Kramer and drummer Dennis “Machine Gun” Thompson – on the Main Stage at historic Orchestra Hall.

This year’s festival also delivers a healthy dose of new music from Africa, including performances by Fatoumata Diawara (Malian wassalou/international; 3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 6) and Samba Mapangala (Congolese/Kenyan; 7 p.m. Sunday, July 7). Latin-influenced sounds come from MAKU Sound System (Latin ska/funk; 8 p.m. Saturday, June 29), Matuto (Brazilian bluegrass; 2 p.m. Saturday, July 6) and the fascinating mash-up of Ozomatli w/ Detroit Symphony Orchestra (Latin-hip hop-rock/classical; 3 p.m. Sunday, July 7).

Presented for the second year running by the Ford Foundation at several leading cultural destinations in Midtown Detroit, the festival celebrates the city’s indigenous sounds and music reflecting the many cultures represented in southeast Michigan.

Announcements about additional venues and performers will be released at www.concertofcolors.com as information becomes available.

21^ST CONCERT OF COLORS PRESENTED BY FORD FOUNDATION

All performances free and open to the public

All venues on or near Woodward Avenue in Midtown Detroit

News and updated information at www.concertofcolors.com

Saturday, June 29, 2013 (doors at 8 p.m.)

Tune Up Concert @ New Center Park

West Grand Boulevard at Second Avenue

MAKU Sound System (Latin ska/funk)

DJ sets by WDET This Island Earth host Ismael

Thursday, July 4, 2013 (doors at 6 p.m.)

Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

315 E. Warren Ave.

Free museum admission

6:30 p.m. Stepping into Destiny

Mike Ellison and friends explore the transformative influence of jazz, spiritual, world, doo wop and hip hop.

Friday, July 5, 2013 (doors at 4 p.m.)

Detroit Institute of Arts

5200 Woodward Ave.

Free museum + exhibition admission

On the South Lawn

7 p.m. Feufollet (Cajun)

6 p.m. Detroit Party Marching Band

5 p.m. October Babies (rock)

In the DFT Auditorium

9:30 p.m. film TBA

Saturday, July 6, 2013 (doors at 2 p.m.)

Max M. Fisher Music Center
3711 Woodward Ave.

Main Stage, Orchestra Hall 
8:30 p.m. The Family Stone (funk/R&B)
6 p.m. Delta Rae (folk/rock)
3:30 p.m. Fatoumata Diawara (Malian wassalou/international)

Diversity Stage, Music Box
9 p.m. Kobo Town (calypso)
6:30 p.m. Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino (Italian traditional/eclectic)
4 p.m. Cathie Ryan (Celtic)
2 p.m. Matuto (Brazilian bluegrass)

Wolverine/Spartan Outdoor Stage

9 p.m. Terrence Parker (DJ)
8 p.m. 5^th Wall Concept (rock)
7 p.m. L’Renee (R&B)
6 p.m. TBA
5 p.m. TBA
4 p.m. Leilani (R&B)
3 p.m. Kate Monaghan (blues)
2 p.m. Vision Male Ensemble (vocal music)
1 p.m. TBA

Saturday, July 6, 2013 (doors at 10 p.m.)

Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD)
4454 Woodward Ave.

Official After Party
Cambodian Space Project (cross-culture rock)

Free admission

Sunday, July 7, 2013 (doors at 2 p.m.)

Max M. Fisher Music Center
3711 Woodward Ave.

Main Stage, Orchestra Hall

8:30 p.m. 6^th Don Was Detroit All-Star Revue (rock/eclectic)

Wayne Kramer + Dennis Thompson, Mosaic Youth Theatre Singers, Ty Stone, Howlin’ Diablos, Rev. Robert Jones, The Hounds Below, Katie Grace, Emmanuel Young & Howard Glazer, Drew Shultz & Detroit Legends, The Hand Grenades, Pat Lewis, Passalacqua , Jeecy & The Jungle

With your host, Don Was + The All-Star Review Band (lineup TBA)

6 p.m. Calypso Rose w/ Universal Xpression (reggae)
3 p.m. Ozomatli w/ Detroit Symphony Orchestra (Latin-hip hop-rock/classical)

Diversity Stage, Music Box


9:30 p.m. Yemen Blues (global jazz)
7 p.m. Samba Mapangala (Congolese/Kenyan)
4:30 p.m. Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys (Zydeco)
2:30 p.m. Candy Band (children’s rock)


Wolverine/Spartan Outdoor Stage

9 p.m. Motor City Soul (Motown/cover band)
8 p.m. Chris Canas Band (rock/blues)
7 p.m. Lola Valley (rock)
6 p.m. The Chiropractiers (blues/rock)
5 p.m. Sean Dobbins (jazz)
4 p.m. Ben Sharkey (lounge/jazz)
3 p.m. Wisaal (Arabic/ethnic)
2 p.m. Taylor Hawkins (house/techno)
1 p.m. Detroit School of Arts students (vocal music)

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The Concert of Colors is a community-enhancing free-admission music festival with an expanding presence in Detroit’s bustling Midtown district. As of this year, it’s filling a long-vacant spot in the local music fest calendar by moving from its traditional mid-July slot to Independence Day weekend, Thursday-Sunday, July 4-7, 2013, with the 2^nd Tune Up Concert set for the evening of Saturday, June 29, 2013.

The Concert of Colors has the whole world in its bands. Curated by its founder, Ismael Ahmed, the festival celebrates the diverse global origins of metro Detroiters, as well as the indigenous sounds of our musically magical hometown. All festival performances are free and open to the public, and take place at cultural institutions on or near Woodward Avenue in Midtown Detroit.

Presented for the second year running by Ford Foundation and produced by the Arab American National Museum with its partners Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Detroit Institute of Arts, Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Midtown Detroit, Inc. and ACCESS, Concert of Colors proudly welcomes a new partner/venue this year, Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD), 4454 Woodward Ave., Detroit.

The Concert of Colors is made possible by many generous, community-minded businesses and organizations, lead by presenting sponsor Ford Foundation and returning sponsors Comerica, Ford Motor Company, HAP and Bank of America, University of Michigan – Detroit Center, Michigan State University Community Music School and University of Michigan – Dearborn, among others.

21^st Concert of Colors presented by Ford Foundation

8 p.m. Saturday, June 29, 2013, Tune Up Concert @ New Center Park

Thursday, July 4, 2013, @ Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

Friday, July 5, 2013, @ Detroit Institute of Arts

Saturday, July 6, 2013, @ Max M. Fisher Music Center

9 p.m. Saturday, July 6, 2013, Official After Party @ MOCAD

Sunday, July 7, 2013, @ Max M. Fisher Music Center

All performances are free and open to the public; all venues are located on or near Woodward Avenue in Midtown Detroit. Find the latest news and information at www.concertofcolors.com. 

Detroit Derby Girls: Bouts 9 & 10

Bouts 9 & 10 of the Detroit Derby Girls 2012-13 season, on April 13th, 2013

Bout 9: Pistolwhippers versus the Detroit Pistoffs

This first bout had a slow start. No scoring by either team in the first jam, and the Pistolwhippers didn't score at all until the 6th, at which time the Pistoffs were up, 12-4. The first big play came in the 13th jam. Lazer Beam, as jammer for the Pistolwhippers, got sent to the penalty box. This allowed Cookie Rumble to score 11 points for the Pistoffs before getting sent to the box herself. As Cookie's penalty time ran over into the 14th jam, and Lazer was able to fire back by scoring 10. That put the score at 28-23, still in favor of the Pistoffs.

In the last jam of the first half, Midnight Vulture, jamming for the Pistolwhippers, and Kraken Whips, jamming for the Pistoffs, both spent time in the penalty box, but Kraken still managed to score 10 points. 75-31 for the Pistoffs at the end of the first half.

No scores were made in the first two jams of the second half. In jam 3 Uhura Belle Death scored 10 for the Pistolwhippers, while the Pistoffs' Combat Cat was sent to the penalty box.

The Pistoffs were still leading 85-65 at the end of the 9th jam. In the 10th Lazer Beam  scored 19 unanswered points while Freakin' Rican was in the penalty box, unable to score for the Pistoffs. The score was now just a one point deficit, but with the Pistoffs still ahead. Freakin' Rican scored 8 in the 11th, and Cookie Rumble scored 10 in the 13th. The Pistoffs were widening their lead again, at 103-84. Another big play by Cookie Rumble in the 15th jam added 13 points for her team.

A flurry of penalties made the 17th jam very confusing. Sam I Slam, as jammer for the Pistolwhippers, was still held over in the penalty box from the last jam. Combat Cat got sent to the penalty box, which released Sam early (since two jammers can't be in the penalty box at once). Sam got lead jammer status, then got sent back to the box, releasing Combat Cat early. Combat Cat would get sent to the box again before the jam was over. in the midst of all of that, Sam scored 5, and Combat scored 4.

Freakin' Rican made the last big play of the bout, scoring 15 in the 20th and final jam. Final score, 142-112 for the Pistoffs.

Captain Lazer Beam, and Co-captain Boo D. Livers of the Pistolwhippers:

Detroit Area Dork: What are you thinking about that bout right now?Lazer Beam: I'm happy about it. I thought we did really well. I think we played a very good game.
Boo D. Livers: I agree.
D: What do you think the other team did well?L: They have good jammers, and they play good defense. They're just a good team. They're the defending champions. Since I've been a Pistolwhipper we've never beat them, in three seasons. They're just good.
B: I think they're tenacious. They work hard. They did a good job.
D: How would you asses how your team did tonight?L: I think they did excellent. I'm proud of them. I told them when we got down in the locker room, "If I ever have to get in a street fight, I want you ladies with me". I think they did really good. I'm proud of them.
B: They're going to the championship and we only lost to them by like 20 points, but we hung with them. What it tells me is that next season, we're setting us up really well, and I'm excited about that.
D: Now that the season is over for you, how would you sum it up?B: I think we had some bad luck at the beginning of the season. A lot of our jammers disappeared, and we were trying to develop blockers into jammers, and they're getting there, but it was a big transition. I think next year, get a few more jammers, get some more jammer experience, and we're going to do really well.
L: I agree with that. I was the only returning jammer from last season. Sam and Uhura were both rookies last season, and they were blockers. They really stepped up this year.
D: Does your practice schedule change between now and next season?L: What happens now is we get to share practices with the teams that are going to the playoffs. We didn't have any alone practices for the rest of the year. However, the Whippers have more girls than any other team on the two travel teams, so they'll still be practicing. We also have a couple of girls that skate with the Wreckers. Hopefully they'll take advantage of league practice, come to the open travel and MCDL practices.
B: We're hope the momentum of our close games all season will keep people skating all summer, so we can come back even stronger. We've been building and building all year. There's a lot of good things, and we just want to keep it going.
D: I have to ask, how many penalties did you (Boo) get tonight?B: I got five.
L: Boo is a very aggressive player, and she stands out a lot. I think more girls in our league should skate at her level, and not skate down. We had a bout in Indianapolis with the allstar travel team, and she only went to the penalty box twice.
B: I seem to do pretty well on away games.
D: Did anyone on the team get more than five penalties?B: I don't think so.
L: No.
D: You didn't have to think about that too long, did you?B: No. At one point I had four, and everyone else had zero or one.
L: We made adjustments at halftime. We made some adjustments to the line, and it worked in the second half.
B: The team worked together to cover it. I really appreciate that.

Bout 10: The Devil's Night Dames versus the D-Funk Allstars

Heading into the second bout of the night, it was already set that these two teams, the D-Funk Allstars, and the Devil's Night Dames, were going to play each other in the Grudge Match for third place. Each team came in that night with a record of one win, two losses, and the Pistolwhippers had just ended the season without any victories.

First jam, Swift Justice scored 3 for the Dames, and Ally Sin Shoverland scored 4 for D-Funk. It was a series of small scoring jams, with D-Funk always a little bit ahead. Ally made the first big play, with a 14 point scoring drive in the 7th, to put D-Funk up, 28-11.

A lot more small scoring increments made up the first half. The only other notable exception to this was in the 24th jam. Roxanna Hardplace got lead jammer status and 9 points for D-Funk before getting sent to the penalty box. This allowed Terror Ettes to then score 15 points for the Dames. After just two more jams, the score at the end of the first half was 65-54 in D-Funk's favor.

The Dames didn't score for the first 3 jams of the second half. Feta Sleaze broke that streak for them with a 2 point play in the 4th. Doom Shakalaka then made the only big play for the Dames in the 5th when she scored 13. The score was now 73-69, D-Funk.

For the remaining 20 jams of the bout, the Dames would only score 10 more points. The Dames defense completely faltered, and D-Funk kept making big scoring drives. Roxanna scored 9 in the 8th. Ally scored 11 in the 11th. Meryl got 20 in the 13th. Ally scored another 14 in the 14th. Roxanna added another 20 in the 17th. Ally scored another 20 in the 19th. In the last big play of the night, Eight Mile Rose, who rarely ever jams, scored 20 for D-Funk in the 21st jam. What had been a very close game ended in a total rout, with D-Funk winning, 218-79.

League President, and member of D-Funk, Tinja:

Detroit Area Dork: What are your initial thoughts on that bout?Tinja: I thought it was a lot of fun. I think the Dames came in with a lot of heart, and proved that in the first half that they were hungry for a win.
D: How do you account for the change in momentum towards the end of the game?T: At halftime we definitely realized that we were up for a challenge. We went back to basics. We had also been working on a couple of different strategies and plays, and just relied on the fundamentals. Didn't try to get too distracted, and also tried to stay out of penalty trouble.
D: I don't think there was a lot of penalties. The most any player got was three.T: It was definitely either a cleaner game for both teams, or the stars and the moon aligned, and it was just a "let's play derby and have fun" game.
D: You're going to be playing the Dames again in the Grudge Match. What did you seen in this team that you need to prepare for in the next month?T: I can definitely see the hard work that they've been putting in all season. Great positional blocking. I know I got caught up on a couple of Dames' butts in the back. Some personal stuff that I need to work on as a jammer, but I saw great communication from them, and D-Funk is going to have to bring it at the grudge match. Bring it with love.

League Vice President, and member of the Devil's Night Dames, Tess Tackles:

Detroit Area Dork: What are your initial thoughts on that bout?Tess Tackles: We fought really hard. We had been working together a lot more. We had tight walls. We wanted to be a force to be reckoned with, and I think that we were, definitely, for the first half. Then the second half, we lost a little bit of steam. We had some party jams, where we got to throw in some different jammers, so that was a lot of fun. Always keeping a positve attitude.
D: The score was just four points apart at one point, and then D-Funk just took off. What happened to your team?T: We had a little penalty trouble. Our walls drifted apart a little bit, and the D-Funk jammers were just barreling through.
D: Same opponent for the Dames in the Grudge Match. What did you see in D-Funk that you need to prepare for?T: I think we'll have tighter walls. We'll also have Yo-yo and Catch [La Fever] back, which I think will be a benefit to us because we were little short. So just keep up the momentum, keep up the tight walls, and stop them barrelers, those jammers that were just busting through without us even getting the chance to block. We're going to stop them next time.

All photos by Dan Bachorik

This post written by:

I'm a dork, I live in the Detroit area, and sometimes I take blurry photos on an outdated camera

NEXT WEEK: JAN BROWN ABSTRACT ART at Gallery 822 Royal Oak - May 11th 5-9pm

GALLERY 822

JAN BROWN ABSTRACT ART

Show dates: May through July

Reception: May 11th, 2013, 5-9 PM

Location: Gallery 822, 822 West 11 Mile, Royal Oak, MI 48067

Hours: Wed-Sat 11-5 or by appointment, 248-202-6073

Jan Brown's abstracts lure viewers in by their emotion and excitement. She creates spaces that beckon one to look deeper, past the surface, to a richer and more complete

experience. Her colors are blended with brayer, scraper, and brush to create a depth of intensity; her lines, whether drawn or dripped bring an excitement to the surface; her

sense of space moves one forward and backward at the same time.

Included here is the painting Dr. T. J. Eckleberg inspired by the book The Great Gatsby.

TONIGHT: Bill Bondsmen Album Release +Tour Kick Off Party wsg The Frustrations - Garden Bowl Lounge Detroit

Bill Bondsmen Album Release Party + Tour Kick-off wsg: Frustrations

Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 10:00 PM | Garden Bowl

You could say that the Detroit based BILL BONDSMEN play raw, angry hardcore punk and leave it at that. But that’s lazy. And since I’m getting paid by the word, I need to pad this out a bit (wink, wink). I will say that they’ve got the trigger-finger animosity of other compatriots from the Midwest—the guitar scuzz certainly sounds like some of the buzzsaw Cleveland acts like 9 Shocks Terror or the Inmates.  WSG: Frustrations

No Cover | 18+ | 10pm

http://majesticdetroit.com/majestic-upcoming-events/bill-bondsmen-album-release-party-tour-kick-off-wsg-frustrat.html

Powers Distributing Present Craft Beer Expo @ Canterbury Village May 15th.

I visited Powers Distributing main headquarters and warehouse earlier this week for a tour and to interview Bobby Vedder, a certified cicerone and representative for Powers, to discuss their first craft beer expo to be held May 15th at Canterbury Village from 6-9pm. With an impressive lineup of craft brewers in attendance, it should be a rousing success for it's inaugural run, with some brewers bringing some custom one off beers for guest to sample along with multiple food stations provided by Canterbury Village.

Craft Beer Expo May 15 at Canterbury Village

Craft beer fans unite! In recognition of American Craft Beer Week, Powers Distributing established its first Craft Beer Expo, which will take place 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, May 15 at Canterbury Village, 2369 Joslyn Ct. in Lake Orion. The event will feature 16 breweries - including five from Michigan - as well as a strolling dinner, and raffle prizes for event guests.

Tickets for the event cost $15, and include eight 3 ounce beer samples and strolling dinner; and $5 from each ticket sold will benefit Rock Star (Sustainable Talent And Retention) Warriors, a Michigan nonprofit that works to provide jobs for Michigan’s veterans. Tickets can be purchased online at www.craftbeerexpo.net. Additional beer tasting tickets may be purchased at the event. Ticket purchasers and event guests must be of legal drinking age. Guests are encouraged to drink responsibly.

“Craft beer is exploding in popularity,” said Gary Thompson, chief operating officer of Powers Distributing. “Michigan is the fifth largest craft beer state in the country. Our breweries are experiencing fantastic development and the state offers an amazing selection of both local and national beers to craft beer drinkers. To celebrate this, we created a local beer event. American Craft Beer Week seemed to be the perfect time to invite the public to learn more about this 4,000-year-old beverage and how wonderfully it pairs with cuisine.”

Participating breweries include: Cheboygan Brewing Company, Dragonmead Brewing Company, Kuhnhenn Brewing Company, Saugatuck Brewing Company, Uncle John's Cider, Oskar Blues Brewery, Blue Moon Brewing Company, Tenth & Blake Beer Company, Samuel Adams – The Boston Beer Company, Magic Hat Brewing Company, Vermont Hard Cider Company (Woodchuck), Brooklyn Brewery, Boulder Beer Company, Tommyknocker Brewing Company, Spoetzl Brewery (Shiner), and Anchor Brewing Company.

Nine Canterbury Village food stations will provide pasta, chicken and beef cuisine samples including:

·         Bow tie pasta with fresh marinara and hand grated parmesan.

·         Bow tie pasta tossed in olive oil, garlic, and fresh herbs and lightly sprinkled with Romano cheese.

·         Bow tie pasta served with a rich creamy Alfredo sauce and topped with fresh brigade herbs.

·         Lightly breaded boneless chicken breast baked and served with a Champagne cream sauce and topped with shoestring vegetables.

·         Boneless chicken breast coated with rich honey and baked to perfection, then drizzled with a sweet and zesty barbecue sauce.

·         Chicken breast marinated with soy, honey, teriyaki and fresh herbs, topped with fresh grilled pineapple and sprinkled with crispy bacon.

·         Tenderloin beef tips sautéed with onion and mushrooms and finished with a robust zip sauce.

·         Tenderloin tips tossed with bell pepper, red onion and fresh herbs and spices.

·         Midwest style beef tips marinated and cooked to perfection, and dusted with a Canterbury Cajun spice.

As the beneficiary of the Craft Beer Expo, Thompson said he recognizes Rock Star Warriors for the work they do for our veterans. The event will allow patrons to “celebrate the service and return of those who have given the most for our safety, and those that make it possible for us to pursue our passions here at home,.” He said.

Julie Mann, founder of Rock Star Warriors, said she was pleased to be involved with the event in its first year. “We consider our military as a longstanding and large 'family' with a shared sense of purpose and mission, said Mann. “We consider ourselves fortunate to work with a company such as Powers who believes in the importance of longevity and family.”  

The Craft Beer Expo will also offer event goers a chance to win raffle prizes including a Shiner Bock bike, bean bag toss game, a Weber Grill, and a golf bag. The purchase of an event ticket, each of which has a control number printed on it, automatically qualifies guests to enter to win one of these prizes. Winners of each item will be announced at the event by ticket number. Winners must be present to win.

Greater Media Detroit’s WCSX 94.7 FM is the event’s media sponsor. Visit www.wcsx.com for details about how you can win free event tickets from WCSX.

About Rock Star Warriors

Rock Star Warriors work with businesses to locate veteran talent with the needed skills and experiences to fill current openings. The non-profit secures job placement and sustainable employment for Michigan veterans while assisting businesses through the hiring process. Through a collaborative effort between Rock Star Warriors and Dale Carnegie Training, Rock Star Warriors provides every hired veteran with a 2-year career development program that assists in the shift to a civilian work life and increases job retention. With 9.8 percent of veterans unemployed, it's more important than ever to help our veteran’s transition from war to the workplace.

About Powers Distributing

Powers Distributing was established in 1939 and is currently owned and operated by company co-presidents Robert and Gerald Powers. Powers Distributing has over 200 employees and 45 trucks managing 85 brands through 30 different supplier relationships across Oakland and Macomb Counties. Powers Distributing and its many suppliers strongly oppose illegal underage drinking, and for decades have played an active role by teaming with parents and educators to implement programs that help prevent underage access and illegal underage drinking. Powers Distributing is located at 3700 Giddings Road, Orion Township, Mich. 48359. For more information about Powers Distributing visit www.powersdistributing.com, and visit Powers on Facebook, Twitter @PowersDist, and Pinterest. 

Preview of the Blowout 2013, Night 4

Here's my list of recommendations for Thursday night:

Philter 9:00-9:30 Found Sound
Carjack 9:50-10:20 Rustbelt Market
The Flint Eastwoods 12:10-12:50 Loving Touch
Phantasmagoria 12:50-1:40 Comos

Can you guess which one is MY favorite?

EDITOR PICKS: 

Satori Circus and Jesus Chainsaw Massacre at Ferndale Public Library

St Zita , FLATFOOT and Bobby Electric over at the NEW New Way Bar (nice changes so far!)

I Love Lightning Bugs at One Eyed Bettys

Carjack & The Prime Ministers at Rust Belt Market

DUENDE! over at WAB

Skeleton Birds at GO COMEDY!

Dietroit

WINNERS OF THE BREEDERS TICKETS: lucky bastards times 2

= math*** adu*** +1
= Rei* McL**** +1



so last month we ran a ticket contest for the upcoming breeders show at the majestic theatre and here are the winners (in other words stop emailing about the breeders ... yes the peter murphy contest is still open and we have added another pair to the mix)

Get all the info here for the upcoming show on 5/12
http://motorcityblog.blogspot.com/2013/04/free-tickets-breeders-majestic-theatre.html

Rockin’ on the Riverfront lineup is ‘Some Kind of Wonderful’

The annual free summer concert series kicks off Friday, July 12 outside GM Renaissance Center.

DETROIT – (May 1, 2013) – Rock and roll returns to the Detroit Riverfront this summer for the annual Rockin’ on the Riverfront summer concert series presented by Chevrolet. Once again, the 2013 lineup is sure to satisfy classic rock fans who look forward to this event each year.

Kicking off Friday, July 12, Rockin’ on the Riverfront will offer six free consecutive Friday evenings of rock and roll fun. Located in the heart of the city, between the GM Renaissance Center and Detroit River, the event has become a summer destination for dining and entertainment in Detroit. 

“The words ‘Chevrolet’ and ‘Detroit’ are synonymous with enjoying good times and memorable music, and our cars and trucks have inspired some of rock and roll’s best songs,” said Chris Perry, vice president, Chevrolet Marketing.

In partnership with Detroit's #1 for Classic Rock 94.7 WCSX-FM, Rockin’ on the Riverfront will amaze rock audiences with Friday night shows from 7:30-10 p.m. July 12 through Aug. 16.

This year’s full schedule includes:
July 12: The Romantics (What I Like About You, Talkin’ in Your Sleep)
July 19: America (A Horse with No Name, Sister Golden Hair)
July 26: Grand Funk Railroad (Some Kind of Wonderful, We’re an American Band)
Aug. 2: Great White (Once Bitten Twice Shy, Rock Me)
Aug. 9: Loverboy (Working for the Weekend, Turn Me Loose)
Aug. 16: Night Ranger (Sister Christian, (You Can Still) Rock in America)

“As a long time Detroiter, there’s nothing like spending summer nights in the Motor City at Rockin’ on the Riverfront,” said Doug Podell, afternoon host at WCSX. “What’s better than free rock and roll concerts with legendary performers set along the Detroit River and GM Renaissance Center? For those who have never experienced Rockin’ on the Riverfront, make it a point to catch the shows this year.” 

Admission to the concerts is always free and no tickets are necessary. Viewing space is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets, but outside food, beverages and coolers are not permitted. In addition, boaters on the Detroit River are welcome to anchor near the riverfront and enjoy the shows from the water.

Andiamo Detroit Riverfront will provide refreshments and food concessions at several locations across the plaza. Andiamo Detroit Riverfront and Joe Muer Seafood will accept dinner reservations before and after the concert and both restaurants offer outdoor patios overlooking the Detroit River and the Rockin’ on the Riverfront stage.

Convenient parking is available for $5 per vehicle, starting at 5 p.m., at the GM surface lot at the intersection of St. Antoine and Atwater streets, adjacent to the GM Renaissance Center.

The Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center is offering an incredible package during the concerts. The Marriott-Andiamo Romance Retreat package includes a four-course dinner at Andiamo Detroit Riverfront and overnight accommodations at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center. For reservations call (888) 313-5001 and mention promotional code WN9 or visit The Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center online.

Listen to 94.7 WCSX each week during Rockin’ on the Riverfront for a chance to win VIP seats, a catered dinner by Andiamo, and meet and greet opportunities with the bands.

Fans are invited to watch FOX 2 in the Morning every week to enter a FOX 2 EXPOSED contest for a chance to win a VIP prize package, which includes two (2) VIP access wristbands and lanyards with front-row seats, dinner for two (2) at Andiamo Detroit Riverfront in the Rockin’ on the Riverfront VIP section (the evening of the concert only), overnight accommodations for two (2) at The Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center (the evening of the concert only, and excludes the July 26, 2013 concert), free parking in the Beaubien Garage located on Beaubien Street (the evening of the concert only), WCSX 94.7 FM freebies, and a band meet-and-greet (if available). To enter, access the online contest entry form on MyFoxDetroit.com and follow instructions. The first contest will take place on Monday, July 8 during the morning broadcast.

In addition to Chevrolet, the 2013 Chevrolet Rockin’ on the Riverfront concert series is sponsored in partnership with Detroit’s #1 for Classic Rock 94.7 WCSX-FM, Quicken Loans and WJBK FOX 2.

For updates and information, visit www.facebook.com/RockinontheRiverfront and www.facebook.com/GMRenCen or www.gmrencen.com.

About Chevrolet

Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world's largest car brands, doing business in more than 140 countries and selling more than 4.5 million cars and trucks a year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature spirited performance, expressive design, and high quality. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com.

FREE TICKETS: Black Moth Super Rainbow - Magic Stick Detroit - Friday May 10th

MCB has a few pairs of tickets to giveaway to the upcoming 

BMSR show next Friday May 10th at Magic Stick Detroit

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Black Moth Super Rainbow

Magic Stick Detroit

Friday, May 10th 2013

It's their first Detroit show in support of their new album, Cobra Juicy, which was released last year on the band's own Rad Cult label.  

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The roller rink is cracked. Summer is seeping in. The lacquered floor boards are all warped, but the disco ball spins. Ladies and gentlemen, Black Moth Super Rainbow has left the woods, and the man called Tobacco lords over a gang of demon skaters from the DJ booth of some greased up auditorium in a lost corner of Pittsburgh. The band's fifth LP Cobra Juicy declares death to hippies, excising all things flower power and tightening up what sprawl there was into a nastily bright pile of fuzzed guitar, live bass, hot synths and stubby rhythms—eleven pieces of hard candy licked, dipped in dirt, and wrapped up for you. There nearly wasn't a new Black Moth record at all. In hindsight, 2009's Eating Us seemed too soft, too '70s. Tobacco felt he'd lost control of his main project's sound and so focused on "solo" work. But while crafting 2010's depraved beat beast Maniac Meat, he found himself writing more freely, rediscovering the sickly sour to Black Moth's sweet. Then he realized, fuck it, this thing is his baby anyhow. He cleaned house on the live band—now Seven Fields of Aphelion, Iffernaut, Ryan Graveface and Bullsmear—and got to work, alone, on a brand new BMSR album. 

Then he threw that one away and made Cobra Juicy.

Orion Music + More Festival Single Day Passes Now Available!

ORION MUSIC + MORE ANNOUNCES PERFORMANCE SCHEDULES FOR JUNE 8 AND 9 AT BELLE ISLE IN DETROIT

SINGLE DAY TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE

AFTER SHOWS WITH CHEVY METAL, THE BRONX, BARONESS AND

DILLON FRANCIS CONFIRMED

ORION ART SERIES TO BE CURATED BY SHEPARD FAIREY

LOS ANGELES, CA - May 1, 2013 - The full performance schedule for Orion Music + More Festival, a music and lifestyle festival created by Metallica and their friends at C3 Presents, is now available for fans to plan their festival experience at www.orionmusicandmore.com. In addition, $90 Single-Day Passes, including all fees, are now available.

The Orion Music + More after shows have been confirmed and tickets will go on sale at 10am EST on May 3. On Friday, June 7, Chevy Metal (featuring Taylor Hawkins of the Foo Fighters), The Bronx and The Orwells will perform at the Majestic Theatre and Baroness and Coliseum will take the stage at St. Andrews Hall. On Saturday, June 8, Dillon Francis, Adventure Club and 12th Planet will keep the late night party going at the Fillmore.  Full details are available atwww.orionmusicandmore.com.

For the second year in a row, Orion Music + More will feature the Orion Art Series curated by Shepard Fairey. This year's art will feature custom screen-printed Orion posters created by the artist and will be available for purchase at the festival.

Orion Music + More will feature more than 30 bands across 5 live music stages plus a lifestyle element that reflects each of Metallica's band members many personal interests. Detroit will see the return of James Hetfield's Custom Car & Motorcycle Show, Kirk Hammett's Crypt, Lars Ulrich's Hit the Lights Film Tent and Robert Trujillo's Vans Vert Ramp alongside the Metallica Museum and many other fan favorite attractions.

Tickets for Orion Music + More are currently on sale for $150 for a 2-Day Pass and $90 for a Single-Day Pass, including all fees. Visit www.orionmusicandmore.com to buy tickets.

ORION MUSIC + MORE FESTIVAL 2013 LINEUP

Metallica

Red Hot Chili Peppers

Rise Against

Deftones

Bassnectar

Dropkick Murphys

Gogol Bordello

Infectious Grooves

Rocket from the Crypt

FLAG

Silversun Pickups

Foals

Tomahawk

Destroid (Excision + KJ Sawka + Downlink)

The Joy Formidable

Datsik

Borgore

Japandroids

Dillon Francis

Adventure Club

12th Planet

Death Grips

The Dillinger Escape Plan

Vista Chino

Dirtyphonics

The Dirtbombs

DEATH

Fu Manchu

Dead Sara

The Bronx

FIDLAR

The Orwells

All Shall Perish

BATTLECROSS

Cauldron

Matt Clarke

Calico

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Looking Up At Down

5E Gallery Youth Benefit Concert

Show Preview: Purity Ring and Blue Hawaii at Pike Room Sat. May 4

Saturday brings 2 uniquely similar and beautiful bands to Pike Room when Purity Ring and Blue Hawaii take to the stage. Let's start with what the bands share in common: both are from Canada and are young male-female duos. Both also have female vocalists with vocals that soar and haunt.

Purity Ring from Edmonton is Megan and Corin's sticky, synth band that take dream pop and drop it in a shaker with rattles and pops. What pours out is emotional pop on a tight-rope that is balanced by Megan's angelic vocals. Their latest release is the Soulja Boy cover of "Grammy" and comes as a surprise as stronger hip hop vibes and rap turn playful and dangerous.



Blue Hawaii, which has nothing to do with Elvis hails, from Montreal is Ra- and AG- who put together a spacious blend of acoustics and samples into meditative songs that can also tug at the heart. Their full length "Untogether" features 11 songs that carry along a fragile path of soft melodies and Ra- flowing vocals acting as your guide.