Beyond the Door is an album inspired by the band’s “total commitment to
having the best f*cking time we can have while we’re all still here”
(what they like to call “the Party”). It’s a rock and roll record and a
celebration of everything brothers Jeff and Steven McDonald love, from
cultures both high and low. Musically, it’s guitars, bass, and drums
topped with a generous portion of sweet vocal melodies often delivered
with an ambiguous edge.
Jeff and Steven started making music
together in southern California as Red Cross during the first wave of
Los Angeles punk rock, famously cutting their teeth opening for Black
Flag at a middle school graduation party. 2012’s Researching the Blues,
Redd Kross’ Merge debut and first new record in over a decade, was met
with critical acclaim and popular demand for reissues of their back
catalog gems Teen Babes from Monsanto and Hot Issue.
Beyond the
Door marks Redd Kross’ most collaborative record to date. Steven
describes this evolution: “Jeff is still very much the driving force
behind the compositions, but with more help from me than ever. Jeff and I
haven’t shared this much of the writing and singing since Born Innocent
in 1981.” Guitarist Jason Shapiro and drummer Dale Crover (Melvins,
OFF!) are longtime members of the Redd Kross live band, but this album
marks the pair’s recorded debut with the group. Mixed in Los Angeles by
Steven McDonald, Beyond the Door includes notable guest appearances from
Anna Waronker (That Dog), Geré Fennelly, Buzz Osborne (Melvins), and
Josh Klinghoffer.
On the surface, the album title is a playful
reference to an Italian horror film the McDonald brothers watched as
children, a loose rip-off of both The Exorcist and Rosemary’s Baby that
stars Juliet Mills of ’70s television program Nanny and the Professor.
But like all things Redd Kross, it would be a sad injustice to stop
digging there. No one knows what lies Beyond the Door… but we’re all in
front of it.
Inspirations as varied as K-pop, glitter gangs,
embarrassed tweens, long-term relationships, a mysterious character
named Fantástico Roberto, and much more all contributed to Beyond the
Door, an album that lures the listener into Redd Kross’ secret club full
of riddles and inside jokes, with the ultimate reward of the perfect
pop moment!
El Club is located at 4114 Vernor in Detroit.
9/20/19
DROPZONE: FURY ROAD TO THUNDERDOME CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF MAD MAX!
It will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2018, starting at 7:00 pm at the Tangent Gallery/Hastings Street Ballroom 715 E. Milwaukee St. in Detroit. (313) 873-2955. 18 & over are welcome.
Experience this epic adventure into the apocalyptic world of the road warrior! The event will feature War Wagons, War Bikes, War Boys and War Girls will unite for royal cage fighting, bloody roller battles and high octane mayhem in an actual Thunderdome. Live music, explosive performances, eclectic artisans, an apocalyptic art gallery, and custom war vehicles will be on display.
Musical Mayhem by:
- Konqistador
- Circle the Crown
- Eprom
- Haflife
- Mouth sown shut
Live performances by:
- Marie "X" Tasy
- Kitty Paige
- Poundcake
- Alexa Rae
- RIKU
- DJ Scout (Meryl)
- Darks Choir
- Skellie
VENDORS:
- Time Warp Vintage
- Mary's Monstrosities
- Sondra's Creepy Dolls
- Rich H. Creations
- Tabzilla Designs
- Act Fig Photography
- Plug Uglie Art/Glass
- Leather Lew
- Lychens Art
Food vending by: Monster Foods
Sponsored by:
- Time Warp Vintage
- Red Pen Studios
- Camarillo Creations
Tickets on sale now: https://www.brownpapertickets.
For more information on this event check out the event page at: https://www.facebook.com/
STATIC presents…THE BIG '80S FLASHBACK BASH!
Static invites you to go back in time for one night with the return of thee retro party of the year! On SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, be prepared to flashback as the 24th Big '80s Flashback Bash celebrates all genres of '80s music all night long! Each band performs selected songs in their various styles.
RED SEPTEMBER - (various) Bringing on the mix of punk, pop, metal and more!
WALKIN’ TALKIN’ TOXINS – (various) The Toxins take on the Punk classics!
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BEDBUGS & BALLYHOO - Performing their tribute to Echo & The Bunnymen!
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ANGELF*CK – The ultimate Misfits tribute band! https://www.facebook.com/
KONRAD LEE – This lounge singer extraordinaire will croon the hits!
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And a special '80s themed burlesque performance by Sophia Von Stardust! https://www.facebook.com/
The party starts at 8 p.m. at PJ'S LAGER HOUSE, located at 1254 Michigan Ave. in Detroit. Call 313-961-4668 for info or check out www.pjslagerhouse.com
The party starts at 8 p.m. at PJ'S LAGER HOUSE, located at 1254 Michigan Ave. in Detroit. Call 313-961-4668 for info or check out www.pjslagerhouse.com
21 & over are welcome and cover is $6 and partial proceeds benefit the Hater Kitty Rescue Army, a local cat rescue group. www.HaterKitty.com
For more information on the event please check out the event page at: https://www.facebook.com/
For more information on the event please check out the event page at: https://www.facebook.com/
9/18/19
Marbrisa’s Record Release Celebration wsg Libby Decamp
Singer-songwriter Marbrisa will be celebrating the release of her debut studio album on Friday, September 20th, 2019 at Otus Supply in Ferndale, Michigan. Her concert will feature an 8-piece Detroit all-star lineup, who will be performing her original music along with some Latin classics. Opening for her will be the talented roots music artist, Libby Decamp. Doors will open at 8:30 pm, performance will start at 9:30 pm.
Marbrisa is a Detroit based singer-songwriter. A product of her musician family, she began her musical journey in Guatemala, where she lived for 2 years. She performs and collaborates with a variety of musicians. She has since toured and studied with national musicians throughout Latin America and Cuba, as well as, award winning locals such as Sean Blackman, Emily Rose, and Audra Kubat. As a working songwriter, Marbrisa is a storyteller who approaches music with a global mindset. Tying her personal experiences to whichever musical environment she may be in, her soulful music blends Latin, jazz, funk and folk influences. In 2017, Marbrisa was nominated for a Detroit Music Award for outstanding vocalist in world music. This will be the release her first full band studio album and she plans on traveling again this year.
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For more information on any of the performers please visit:
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The show is Friday, September 20th, 2019 (8:30 doors) at Otus Supply located at 345 E. 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220 (248) 291-6160 www.otussupply.com
Tickets are $10 in advance, or $20 with a CD, and $12 at the door. Pre-sale tickets are available here: https://otussupply.ticketfly.
7/22/19
DEAR BOY's DASHING DETROIT DEBUT
Let's hear it for the boy! Dear Boy that is. The pop band from Los Angeles made their Detroit
debut as the opening act for the Psychedelic Furs and James show at the Royal Oak Music Theatre this past Saturday night. For those of you who missed it, you missed a great performance!
during their set “It was a dream come true” as he humbly thanked the fans in the crowd for helping them get to that point and for getting there early to see them perform. They also joined the audience after their set to watch the rest of the concert along with them.
check out their music in the meantime.
7/2/19
THE FIREWALKERS HEAT UP THE WHITNEY GARDEN PARTY
There's a hot new band in town and they will set the stage afire at the Whitney Garden Party on Thursday, July 11! The Firewalkers are a new r&b/blues quartet featuring some of the city's finest musicians set off by the fiery vocals of Laura Mendoza.
The Firewalkers are comprised of singer Laura Mendoza, (White Shag, The Ricky Rat Pack, Mark Farner’s American Band) featuring David James (Jon Rice Band, David James) on guitar, Rudy Varner (Jack Scott, Chris Casello Trio, JC and the Royal Keys) on upright bass and Loney Charles (Jack Scott, Chris Casello Trio, JC and the Royal Keys) on drums.
In 2017, during a residency at Otus Supply where Rudy and Loney were playing with JC and the Royal Keys, Laura was invited to sit in as a guest singer for one of the dates. That day the band started off with the unmistakable classic “Hound Dog” by Big Mama Thornton and the audience was blown away. Afterward, the three decided to start their own band and made their debut performance at the annual Erotic Poetry & Music Festival in 2019 to a rapturous crowd and began playing shows around town. The band performs an original set of songs that includes some select r&b and rock classics like “Fever.”
They will be performing two sets starting at 7pm to 9pm at the infamous Whitney Garden Party. The party opens at 4:30 and is $5 cover. The Whitney is located at 4421 Woodward in Detroit, 313-832-5700. The parties are held in the fabulous garden of the historic restaurant.
Another upcoming show will be August 9 at The Willis Show Bar located at 4156 Third Avenue in Detroit, 313-788-7469. www.willisshowbar.com
For more information on The Firewalkers check out their webpage at https://www.facebook.com/
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7/1/19
A DATE WITH DEAR BOY! DON'T MISS THIS BAND'S DETROIT DEBUT OPENING FOR THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS AND JAMES ON JULY 27!
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Dear Boy will be setting the stage for the night with their brand of Brit pop meets post punk and dreamy guitar driven songs that are reminiscent of bands from the eighties and nineties. They are a perfect match to this retro bill! The band may have Brit influences, but they hail from Los Angeles. With two E.P.s of music on their own label under their belt, the band has been making waves in their hometown and abroad. They were named one of the best bands in Los Angeles by music critics there in 2018. They have supported artists such as Peter Murphy, The xx and Dear or Die and also embarked on a national tour with fellow indie band Rogue Wave.
The band are also fans of the two bands they are currently touring with as they have released a cover of The Psychedelic Furs tune “The Ghost In You.” They are also actively keeping the medium of music videos alive and have released a dozen for their songs since they started in 2012.
So make a plan to get to the show early and don't miss Dear Boy. You don't want to hear from your friends how you missed a good band the next day.
Here is a short Q&A from lead vocalist/guitarist Ben Grey of Dear Boy by Sue Static:
Is this your first time playing in Michigan?
It is! And I can’t think of a better first date with Michigan.
Obviously the band are Psychedelic Furs fans, whose choice was it to cover the song “Ghost In You”? Were there any songs in the running for a cover?
Haha totally… We wear our Furs fanaticism on our sleeves.
We do love to cover other music... "In The City" by The Jam, "Girlfriend in a Coma" by The Smiths, "Only The Lonely" by The Motels, "Only You" by Yaz, "Never Let Me Down Again" by Depeche Mode... we even do a fuzzy rendition of "Sister Golden Hair" by America... But "The Ghost in You" was the only cover we've ever done that was truly different than the original but still felt like an actual marriage of two sounds and two bands. Also, whenever we play it live, it's so fun to pretend that we wrote it... Even if it's just for a few minutes ;)
It's good to see a band who still takes the time to release creative videos. Do you have any additional videos in the works?
Thank you! That really means a lot. We actually did just finish shooting a video for a new song called "Heaven Moves." It's kinda like "A Hard Day's Night" if The Beatles were Monsters and if it was directed by Eric Rohmer. I think it's going to be cool.
What else is on the horizon for Dear Boy?
We're planning some fun live shows in Southern California and then a Fall tour... but mostly, we're excited to start tracking our first full length record. It's written... It's ready... and we absolutely can't wait to get moving.
For more info and to hear Dear Boy check out their website www.dearboyofficial.com or their videos on youtube.com.
7th Annual Small Wonders - An Exhibition of Tiny Art
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5/18/19
TONIGHT! SOUND SPACE 7 at Deluxx Fluxx
CRYOVAC 22 - The Record Shop EP Release Party
Journey into something deeper...
Underground techno all night
Hosted by Rebecca Goldberg
with Andy Garcia (Cryovac Recordings) and Dutch Mike
10pm
$5 | 21+
Cryovac Recordings is a collection of artists with a personal style that bleeds through their work. Cryovac artists have a relentless energy and passion for the music called techno. They are warriors with a clear vision and discipline on a course that is their own. The Cryovac crew believes in the vinyl record and has always been drawn to its’ unique quality it gives to sound. This e.p. celebrates the record shop, a crossroads of ideas and inspiration, where connections are made solid in the unity of the underground.
Rebecca Goldberg twists the 303 around a relentless 4/4 groove that evolves tweaks and pops into a sonic neurosis. Her yin yang approach applies a smooth steady delivery moving parallel to a raucous funk. The collaborative effort of Andy Garcia and Mike Kretsch produced a techno with moody rises and falls, stark kicks, and eerie effects held together with heroic energy. Toms and knocks, digital barks and farts, random clicks and ticks all fall into a galloping composition.
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