8/22/08
MCB-VIDEO: The Chopper Show by Amy Palomar
MCB's Amy Palomar hooked us up with a brief video from The Chopper Show Detroit last weekend where she fed the homeless - captured a rainbow over the desimated Tiger Stadium - Rocked out to the meltdowns
www.thechoppershowdetroit.com for info on next years show
The Ruiners - The Stone House Bar Detroit - Fri Aug 22nd
Check out The Ruiners tonight at The Stone House Bar in Detroit
Video above is from the last show at Stone House a few months back
The Ruiners
Friday August 22nd 2008
The Stone House Bar
19803 Ralston
Detroit MI
313.JAC weekend - Friday/Saturday Aug 22nd/23rd
another star studded weekend of great music will be had at MCB's favorite - Jacoby's
please make sure to tip your bartenders well and enjoy a great 2 day lineup
Friday night is bound to be classic as CARJACK - LIGHTNING LOVE and CHARLIE SLICK take the stage--Saturday is just as nice with CETAN CLAWSON - THE CROOKS and THE HOSTS taking you well into the early hours with great detroit rock and roll.
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
FREE CD: "Under Summer Sun" from Matt Wertz
free copy of "Under Summer Sun" from Matt Wertz to the 1st reader who asks for it and includes a mailing address - GONE
Matt Wertz "Under The Summer Sun" Coming 9/16
"5:19" Free Download
Matt Wertz is from Liberty, Missouri, but has called Nashville, Tennessee, home for the last seven years. It seems fitting that he would be writing his own biography on the cusp of his first major label release, just as he did eight years ago before releasing his first independent album. This time, though, he's not trying to play it off like he didn't write it. Matt goes on to say "The record that will be released on Universal Republic is called "Under Summer Sun" and it is a combination of my favorite songs from my first few independent releases, like "5:19" and "Everything's Right," as well as four new songs. Among the new tracks are "Waiting," an introspective bedroom song that deals with the fear that I'm "growing old but not quite growing up," and "Summer Sun," my best effort at a nostalgic summer love song in the vein of Stevie Wonder musically and Don Henley emotionally. And the rest of the songs will strike a chord with anyone who enjoys soulful, carefree, singer-songwriter pop music."
Catch Matt Wertz On Tour and here in Detroit at Clutch Cargos on Sept 1st
With Gavin Degraw
Aug. 21 Rochester, NY Nola's
Aug. 23 Wantagh, NY Mulchany's
Aug. 24 Wilmington, DE Grand Opera House
Aug. 26 Asheville, NC Orange Peel
Aug. 27 Knoxville, TN Tenessee Theater
Aug. 28 Nashville, TN City Hall
Aug. 29 Memphis, TN Memphis Agricenter
Sept. 01 Pontiac, MI Clutch Cargo's
Sept. 03 New York, NY Terminal 5
Sept. 04 Boston, MA Wilbur Theater
Sept. 07 Dewey Beach, DE Bottle & Cork
Sept. 08 Baltimore, MD Ram's Head Live
FREE CD: FORTH from The Verve
1st AND 2nd emailers get a copy of "Forth" - motorcityblog@earthlink.net
The upcoming record from The Verve 'Forth' will be released August 26th and marks the new release date in the US and Canada, a day earlier in the UK.
The Verve headlines T In The Park - video of 'Lucky Man' on BBC
More on The Verve:
8/21/08
FREE MP3 (NOT FREE CD: you gotta buy this one) - TK Webb & The Visions
MCB is planning a NYC trip to visit MOTORCITYBAR at the end of October and part of the plan is to check these guys out who seriously take it town and then some - no detroit dates but maybe we can talk them into a show for our MOTORCITYBLOG party in December??
TK WEBB AND THE VISIONS
FREE MP3 download: "Teen Is Still Shaking"
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/tkwebbandthevisions
August 29 - Spark - Syracuse, NY
September 1 - The Czar Bar - Kansas City, MO
September 4 - El Corazon - Seattle, WA *
September 5 - Dantes - Portland, OR $
September 6 - The Great American Music Hall - San Francisco, CA *
September 7 - The Echo - Los Angeles, CA #
September 8 - The Clubhouse - Phoenix, AZ *
September 10 - Red 7 - Austin, TX *
September 11 - Rudyards - Houston, TX *
September 12 - One Eyed Jacks - New Orleans, LA *
September 13 - Drunken Unicorn - Atlanta, GA *
September 14 - Local 506 - Chapel Hill, NC *
September 15 - Rock and Roll Hotel - Washington, DC *
September 16 - Johnny Brenda's - Philadelphia, PA *
September 17 - Bowery Ballroom - New York, NY **
w/ Witchcraft & Graveyard$
w/ Witchcraft, Danava, Akimbo, Graveyard#
w/ Earthless, Witch, The Warlocks, Graveyard, Ancestors, Night Horse, Assemble Head In Sunburst Sound
FREE CD: Jody Raffoul - BIG SKY - CD Release @ Fifth Ave RO Sept 25th
1st reader to email us - GONER gets a copy of this great motorcity music from Jody Raffoul
JODY RAFFOUL SETS THE STAGE FOR FIRST-EVER U.S. ALBUM RELEASE
"BIG SKY" IN-STORES SEPTEMBER 16, 2008
"There are not many musicians that can say their music appeals equally to fans of Kid Rock, Nickelback, Collective Soul, Joe Cocker, Blues Traveler, Richard Marx, and the Allman Brothers. JODY RAFFOUL is not your average artist. Not only has he shared the stage with all of these aforementioned acts, JODY was also the National winner of Bon Jovi’s 2006 “Have a Nice Gig” contest, in which he was hand-picked and announced personally by Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora. JODY went on to open a sold out show at Giant’s Stadium in Bon Jovi’s home state of New Jersey. BIG SKY – which is JODY RAFFOUL’s first national U.S. album release, via Fontana/Universal on September 16 - is poised to be his big breakthrough.
Originally hailing from a small town in Southern Ontario, Canada, RAFFOUL relocated to Detroit, Michigan where he perfected an equal parts roots rock and pop sound that easily appeals to fans of both musical styles. JODY is a confirmed road dog, averaging over 200 shows per year. Previous albums include 2000’s Simple Life and 2004’s Like A Star; which have sold collectively in excess of 25,000 from live show sales alone and has set the stage for BIG SKY’s U.S. album release. BIG SKY is over an hour long, loaded with melodic and memorable tunes, including the album’s leadoff single, “Stay (with me),” a track which combines an infectious beat with lyrics that deal with newfound love, the beautiful ballad “Little Black Car,” and the rhythmic album opener, “Chasing Paper.”
JODY RAFFOUL’s profile is increasing rapidly. He will be the featured “Artist On The Rise” for the month of September on Windows Media.com. The Ecast Network providing digital music to over 10,000 bars and nightclubs across the country will also be supporting JODY nationwide. Fans will get their first listen of BIG SKY when the album is added as a “Featured Pre-Release” to the Network starting August 20th.
The new video for “Stay (with me)” features a special guest appearance from drummer Ryan Hoyle of Collective Soul and was produced/directed/edited by Robin Davey (Buckcherry, Drowning Pool, The Bastard Fairies, The Canary Effect).
The early accolades for BIG SKY have already begun to pour in. “BIG SKY is the long forgotten sound of a great rock record. What a pleasure to listen to, let alone mix,” says the album senior mix engineer Al Sutton (Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow). “BIG SKY is rock in its purest form - uncut, un-stepped on, with sincerity, power and tremendous skill,” adds the album senior mastering engineer Greg Calbi (John Mayer, U2, Bob Dylan, Once Soundtrack, and Flight of the Conchords).
On Tuesday, September 23rd at 6:30pm, JODY RAFFOUL will be making an in-store appearance at the FYE in the Macomb Mall Shopping Center (located at 32233 Gratiot Avenue, Roseville, MI 48066-1147), where he will be signing BIG SKY and performing live. A few night later, the official BIG SKY CD release party will be held on Thursday, September 25th at 7:00pm at Fifth Avenue in Royal Oak, MI. Admission to this show is by purchasing a copy of BIG SKY at any one of nine participating FYE stores in the local Detroit metro area. A special ‘ticket’ will be printed on the receipt with purchase.
It’s apparent that JODY’s career is about to take off. Any true music lover will not be disappointed with BIG SKY. It’s an album worth the price.
http://jodyraffoul.com/
http://www.myspace.com/jodyraffoul
AUDIO STREAMS: Jody Raffoul “Stay (With Me)”
Windows Media: http://streaming.bitmax.net/iemarketing/stay.asx
Real Player: http://streaming.bitmax.net/iemarketing/stay.smil
Annuals w/ Minus the Bear coming to Detroit - Oct 19th
The Annuals will be in town October 19 and we should have some tickets and CDs for giveaway and of course great photos and video interview with the band.
In the meantime check out this video and stay tuned for more details soon
FREE DOWNLOAD: Amie Miriello
Check out Amie Miriello"I Came Around" available Sept. 2nd, 2008
FREE DOWNLOAD:
**Amie covering Smashing Pumpkins’ ‘Disarm’
***the focus of MCB for the most part is to provide info on local shows - things to do around town etc....we don't really do reviews (we leave that up to you to decide if a band sucks or an artist is great - are they any better/worse if someone writes a glowing or horrific review)
We like to pursue the elusive press pass for our photographers and video peeps
I could provide some additional insight but its sounding very bloggy so the point I am getting at here is we give away a bunch of freebies (probably more than any other website around town) and those relationships require a certain back scratching so....without any other explanation we offer up a few non-detroit related posts here or there so we can get more free tickets and CDs to give away....ahh..you know...who cares - here is some free shit to check out from a hot chick with a great voice
FREE TICKETS: deadmau5 WORLD TOUR @ NECTO - Ann Arbor - Wed Sept 3rd
The folks at NECTO Ann Arbor hit us up about the deadmau5 World Tour coming up in a few weeks...and have offered up a few pairs of passes for you - the MCB readersemail us at motorcityblog@earthlink.net if you want to get into the event on Wednesday September 3rd to check out SYNDYBLU & SAXTAXI running the tables
need more info?:
Necto Night Club the: General Information Ann Arbor
E Liberty St
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-5436
http://www.thenecto.com/
8/20/08
Sex Ghost / DJ Alexi - The Painted Lady - Wed Aug 20th
Let the flyer speak for itself - just ask for a handywipe when its done.
SHOW IS TONIGHT kiddies...$5 for the farts and $7 for the tarts
SRC Thursdays with Gary Quackenbush - PJ's Lager House - Every Thursday through Sept 2008
This is more of a news item than we usually would post but check back here soon for a video interview with Gary and PJ as they talk about this month long set of shows that are a must see for any hard core detroit music fan.
"Announcing SRC Thursdays with Gary Quackenbush at PJ's Lager House!!!
PJ's Lager House (1254 Michigan Ave, Corktown, Detroit) is pleased announce the start of SRC Thursdays with Gary Quackenbush throughout the month of September!
Quackenbush is a true Detroit rock legend. He is perhaps best known as a founding member and lead guitarist of SRC, a locally based rock band from the late 1960s. SRC began as the joining of two infamous Detroit/Birmingham bands: The Fugitives with brothers Glenn and Gary Quackenbush and The Chosen Few with Scott Richardson.
From 1965 to 1970, the group was a staple at many of Detroit's most legendary rock venues, including The Grande Ballroom and eventually signed with Motown's Rare Earth label.In 1966, the group approached then-Rationals manager Jeep Holland and their first few gigs were played with Richardson to finish the Fugitives' booking commitments.
The first true SRC show was at the Fenton Community Center in early 1967 and they never looked back!Following their debut full-length release on Capitol Records in 1968, SRC began to headline area stages and venues across the Midwest, sharing the stage with practically every regional band of note at the time, including Bob Seger, the Rationals, the MC5 and many others. SRC achieved great popularity in the UK as well as the Midwestern US.
Today, Quackenbush is the owner of SRC Records, and will be performing live at PJ's Lager House every Thursday in September to promote GQ In A Shade of Blue, Quackenbush's first solo record ever. The live show is not to be missed!
GQ will be playing all the SRC hits including "I'm So Glad, "Black Sheep," "Bolero" and many more. Longtime hits such as "Red House," "Summertime," "Thrill Is Gone" and "I'd Rather Go Blind" will be featured, among others. Lots of standards and lots of blues! GQ is a true guitar powerhouse and professional performer—these are Thurdays not to be missed if you care anything for Detroit rock history!"
Speedy Greasy w/ MAGIC SHOP - Belmont - Sat Aug 23rd
Speedy Greasy & MAGIC SHOP
Saturday August 23rd 2008
10pm
18+
$5 (free with boob flash)
Belmont Bar
Hamtown MI
10215 Jos Campau
Julian Marley / NOMO - Ford 4th Fridays Concert in the Park
Locals NOMO play with Julian Marley and The Uprising Band + HOT SAUCE in the summers final installment of Concert in the Park at Campus Martius
Starts Friday @ 11:30am and runs through 11pm or so
August 22nd 2008
The Greencards - The Ark - Wed Aug 20th
The Greencards
Wednesday August 20th 2008
The Ark
316 S. Main St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 761-1818
WSG/Jedd Hughes
Show starts at 8 pm
Doors open at 7:30 pm
Bluegrass/Newgrass, Americana/Alt-Country, English/Canadian/Australian
"A breakthrough acoustic Americana trio--from overseas!"
The Greencards--one English fiddler and two Australian singer-instrumentalists--push the boundaries of Americana and bluegrass music, creating a sound that's all their own.
Formed in Austin in 2004, they've toured with Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson. Fiddler Eamon McLoughlin, vocalist Carol Young, and mandolinist Kym Warner are amazing virtuoso talents, but the trio is equally adept at sad, inward-looking numbers that draw from alternative country and folk styles.
"If you like Nickel Creek and the Dixie Chicks--bands that can really play and sing--then you’ll love The Greencards," says Kevin Connor of Austin's KGSR-FM radio.
Fresh from an appearance at the giant Bonnaroo festival in Tennessee, The Greencards have made the transition from newcomers to major talents of the Americana scene.
The Comedy of Billy West - Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase - Thur
The Comedy of Billy West
Thursday - Saturday August 21st-23rd 2008
Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
314 E. Liberty
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103
If you have never "heard of" Billy West you have at least "heard" some of his 120+ voice overs in various cartoons and movies. His characters and impressions are classic.
Whether it be the voices of Ren & Stimpy, Futurama or the characters from The Howard Stern show this guy has created some of the funniest of them all - plus he is from Detroit.
Get on over to see him in Ann Arbor all weekend if you can for only $10
Live Detroit HIP-HOP presented by 2 Raw 4 Detroit - PJ's Lager House - Fri Aug 22nd
PJ's Lager House
1254 Michigan Ave
Corktown, Detroit
313.961.4668
Friday, August 22nd 2008
Zone Radio Show Presents Name Tag, Fatt Father, USM, Street Justice, R.a.b.s. and More!
WHFR's own Zone Radio Show presents a night of live hiphop with performances by Fatt Father, USM, Street Justice, Name Tag, God Bros. and R.a.b.s. DJ Sicari spins the rest of the night (ones and twos). Wicked awesome hypeness; if you are into Detroit hiphop you will not want to miss this show!
Sponsored by 2raw4fm.com, WHFR, Real Detroit Weekly, Klever Design, http://www.detroitrap.com/ , Ill Flow Mag and http://www.dirtymitten.com/
Marios After Dark - Wed/Fri/Sat Aug 20th/22nd/23rd
Head on over to MARIO’S IN TROY (15 and John R, Troy) for some great local music over the next few days (and don't forget the food)
MARTINI's & LINGUINI
On Wednesday night you have Maggie McCabe wsg/ Mackenzie Lerchen
ANGELS & DIVAS
Friday night with Grevious Angel
Rocking the Patio
Saturday with Carolyn Striho
wsg/ Vivian George, Joey Mazzola and the MOTORCITY Rah Rah Girls!
8/19/08
FREE PAIR OF PASSES: Summer Smash @ CAID this weekend
do you like local detroit music?
do you love 3 day festivals??
do you dig getting in for free on a guest list???
if so email us up at motorcityblog@earthlink.net and we will put your name on the guest list for The Summer Smash this Thursday - Saturday over at CAID in Detroit.
these are not going to last long so skip lunch and hit us up on the quick for the freebies
(YOU MUST INCLUDE A FULL NAME OR WE WILL MOVE ON TO THE NEXT)
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