Detroit Music Update: 2008

Monday, December 29, 2008

Rusted Root

Just a reminder

Rusted Root plays St. Andrews tomorrow. As I said in my last email blast, I saw them a few months ago and felt that they played very well. I enjoyed their new music. By the way, I may have an extra. Feel free to email me, if you want to go . . .

And our show featuring Brando and Friends, Flophouse and Covert Operations is the next night. If you or a friend are interested in going to the show and have not prepaid, not to despair. Email me and I can add you to the list. But be aware, we are running out of tickets. You can still order tickets at http://whyyoujam.weebly.com/new-years-eve.html

New Years Eve Update

Hey Everyone, Miko asked me to send this email on his behalf. We are getting ready for the New Years Party, and are really looking forward to seeing you there. as a reminder its $30 for 3 bands, food, and open bar. We only have space for 200 people and we want you there. Again if we sell out and your name is not on the list there will be little we can do. If you are interested in coming to the show, and have not bought the tickets yet please send an email to whyyoujam@gmail if you think your coming ( and haven't bought the ticket yet) For more details on the show go to www.whyyoujam.com
See you soon
Benji

Sunday, December 21, 2008

NEW YEARS EVE

OK My Dear Friends
I can now let the wrapping off of the gift. I am co-hosting a Jamfest with my partner, Benji Rosenzweig in putting on the Ultimate Detroit Music New Years Party.
So with out further ado, NOW MORE THAN EVEN PRODUCTIONS in partnership with WHY YOU JAM presents:
A PRIVATE NEW YEARS EVE PARTY featuring
Brando and Friends http://www.myspace.com/brandoandfriends
Brando is well known as a guitar and string virtuoso, who cut his teeth in jamband scene the critically acclaimed Electric Magi. He has appeared on stage with Steve Kimock, Garaj Mahal, the Everyone Orchestra and ekoostik hookah Brando has continued to be a studio musician with Matt Keil, ekoostik hookah. Catfish Mafia Greg Aranda and Blackswamp Ramblers as well as releasing solo material. You may be surprised when you listen to your favorite local band and learn that Brando did some of the dub work. His current band Brando and Friends plays all things Jerry Garcia, Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers, Led Zeppli and even the sound of Motown where it mixed with the jamband scene
Flophouse Band www.flophouseband.com
I met these guys at the Detroit Music Awards this past spring. I was immediately taken. They are the true embodiment of the Detroit Jazz Funk Soul sound. I say DEEEEEEEEEEEEETROIT because these boys hail from the blue collar roots of the downriver area. When they hit the Stage, they hit it hard. And you cannot help but get off your ass and dance. I have been on a personal mission to spread this band to the masses. Now, you all can come join me and see what you think.
and last but not least
Covert Operations http://www.covertopsband.com/
Dallas and the Boys (I say the boys with love because Derek, Kedree and Damon Young are siblings; and lets not leave out Allistar) have been kicking it around the scene for quite a while now. They are the hometown boys that did well. They have toured nationally and have been featured at some of the bigger festies such as hookahville, 10K Lakes and tons of big festivals at Nelson Ledges. Dallas is one of the kindest souls I know. The sound of Covert Ops is contagious. They take a simple jam and just build layers and layers of music into. While their sound has influences of some of our favorite jambands, I have to admit as a long time fan, though, it’s their own unique sound that draws me.
Our show is a PRIVATE party, with tickets costing $30. Since this is a private show, we are not bound by Bar time. So, who know what time the event will go on to.
Where Magnetic Recording (formerly RKS Studios). 17 W Lawrence Street Pontiac ( one block north and west of 7 N Saginaw Street) Folks this is a state of the art recording studio with a 128 track recording board in the back of venue. Bands from all over the country come here to record. The front of the venue has a stage and amble dance area. In addition, there is an audio booth and a video booth to help, with the best computer graphics around, create the ultimate ambient soundscape for your pleasure.
Cost $30 prepaid. We are setting up various payment options right now. Light food and drinks will drinks will be provided. A portion of the money will be donated to local charity
So, we hope to see y'all there to help us ring in the NEW YEAR Detroit Jamband Style
Much love,
Miko- NOW MORE THAN EVER PRODUCTIONS
Benji- Why You Jam

Friday, December 12, 2008

Ultimate Detroit New Years Jamfest

OK My Dear Friends

I can now let the wrapping off of the gift. I am co-hosting a Jamfest with my partner, Benji Rosenzweig in putting on the Ultimate Detroit Music New Years Party.

So with out further ado, NOW MORE THAN EVEN PRODUCTIONS in partnership with WHY YOU JAM presents:

A PRIVATE NEW YEARS EVE PARTY featuring

Brando and Friends http://www.myspace.com/brandoandfriends

Brando is well known as a guitar and string virtuoso, who cut his teeth in jamband scene the critically acclaimed Electric Magi. He has appeared on stage with Steve Kimock, Garaj Mahal, the Everyone Orchestra and ekoostik hookah Brando has continued to be a studio musician with Matt Keil, ekoostik hookah. Catfish Mafia Greg Aranda and Blackswamp Ramblers as well as releasing solo material. You may be surprised when you listen to your favorite local band and learn that Brando did some of the dub work. His current band Brando and Friends plays all things Jerry Garcia, Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers, Led Zeppli and even the sound of Motown where it mixed with the jamband scene

Flophouse Band www.flophouseband.com

I met these guys at the Detroit Music Awards this past spring. I was immediately taken. The are the true embodiment of the Detroit Jazz Funk Soul sound. I say DEEEEEEEEEEEEETROIT because these boys hail from the blue collar roots of the downriver area. When they hit the Stage, they hit it hard. And you cannot help but get off your ass and dance. I have been on a personal mission to spread this band to the masses. Now, you all can come join me and see what you think.

and last but not least

Covert Operations http://www.covertopsband.com/

Dallas and the Boys (I say the boys with love because Derek, Kedree and Damon Young are siblings; and lets not leave out Allistar) have been kicking it around the scene for quite a while now. They are the hometown boys that did well. They have toured nationally and have been featured at some of the bigger festies such as hookahville, 10K Lakes and tons of big festivals at Nelson Ledges. Dallas is one of the kindest souls I know. The sound of Covert Ops is contagious. They take a simple jam and just build layers and layers of music into. While their sound has influences of some of our favorite jambands, I have to admit as a long time fan, though, its their own unique sound that draws me.

Our show is a PRIVATE party, with tickets costing $30 Since this is a private show, we are not bound by Bar time. So, who know what time the event will go on to.

Where Magnetic Recording (formerly RKS Studios). 17 W Lawrence Street Pontiac ( one block north and west of 7 N Saginaw Street) Folks this is a state of the art recording studio with a 128 track recording board in the back of venue. Bands from all over the country come here to record. The front of the venue has a stage and amble dance area. In addition, there is an audio booth and a video booth to help, with the best computer graphics around, create the ultimate ambient soundscape for your pleasure.

Cost $30 prepaid. We are setting up various payment options right now. Light food and drinks will drinks will be provided. A portion of the money will be donated to local charity

So, we hope to see y'all there to help us ring in the NEW YEAR Detroit Jamband Style

Much love,

Miko

NOW MORE THAN EVER PRODUCTIONS

Benji

Why You Jams

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Must see show Thursday

Hi There

I know we all are being festive and what not. But, I would be remiss to not mention that Grace Potter and the Nocturnals will be playing the Magic Bag on Thursday.

I first saw Grace at the Langerado Music Festival this past spring. I took them in while hanging out with members of Railroad Earth, their crew and mgmt. I was impressed with her energy. She can play a mean piano and guitar. I felt a bit of Janis Joplin in her, sans the booze and drugs.

I then saw Grace at Dunegrass. Upfront and in the flesh. I am telling you there were many converts that day.

Here is a link to a very recent show. www.archive.org/details/gpn2008-12-06.km184.flac16

Let's show support for her here in Ferndale

And Stayed tuned . . . . I am putting on a New Years Show in Pontiac with my Partner Ben Rosenzweig. Photos by up and coming photographer Drew Bender and a live audio visual extraganza that will blow your socks off. Just working out the final details with licenses and what not

PLEASE remember to support local live bands:

Brando Creasman, www.brandoncreasman.com, Lucky Brown Music www.myspace.com/LuckyBrownMusic, The Macpodz, www.macpodz.com, Mifune, www.mifunemusic.com, The Great Divide, www.myspace.com/greatdividelive Grievious Angel http://drumdancerrecords.com/grievousangel/index.php, Jill Jack, http://www.jilljack.com/, Billy Brandt, www.billybrandt.net, Distorted Soul (featuring Nadir), www.distortedsoul.com, Flop House Band, www.flophouseband.com, Back Forty backfortymusic.com, Covert Operations http://www.covertopsband.com Rootstand www.rootstand.com, Jam Samwich http://jamsamich.com, David Nefesh www.davidnefesh.com, The Ragbirds www.theragbirds.com, , PAPA www.papatunes.com, Bitter Herbs www.myspace.com/bitterherbs, Greensky Bluegrass www.greenskybluegrass.com; THTX www.myspace.com/THTX and Sentimental Shark, www.sentimentalshark.com to name a few.

PLEASE remember to support local venues:

The Magic Bag www.themagicbag.com
The Majestic Theatre www.majesticdetroit.com/
Saint Andrew's Hall www.livenation.com/venue/getVenue/venueId/1776
The Crofoot www.thecrofoot.com
The Royal Music Theater www.royaloakmusictheatre.com/
The Blind Pig www.blindpigmusic.com/
Blondies (New Club in the Big D) www.myspace.com/officialblondiesnightclub
Museum of Contemporary Art www.mocadetroit.org

GO OUT AND SEE LIVE MUSIC!!!!!

Much love in the 313, 248, 586, 734 and 810

Miko

Author of the occasional Detroit Metro area Live Music Update

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

A Few shows worth mentioning for this Week and some on sale dates

Good Morning Southeast MI

I love that my club owner friends keep me on my toes. Here are some shows for this week

TONIGHT

The subdudes. At the Ark I am so bummed to have to miss this show. The dudes hail from NOLA and they just bring the heat. There music is somewhere between folk, cajun and good old American sound. The best is their "drummer" Gets a kit sound off of a miked tambourine

JD Souther and April Smith and the Great Picture Show The Magic Bag

Farewell Flight Crofoot

TOMORROW

The Original Wailers Hmmm do I need to say more??? Majestic Theatre.

Paulie Rhyme The Blind Pig

Coco Montoya Callahan's Auburn Hills

Paper Route Barcelona Magic Stick

Steel Train, Forgive Durden, Dear in the Headlight The Shelter

Soulfly, Incite, Bleed the Sky, Devastation. The Machine Shop Flint

The Legendary Shack Shackers The Pike Room

Thursday

Brendan James The Blind Pig

Tina Turner The Palace

NOMO Arab American National Museum Dearborn

Royal Bangs Corktown Tavern

Hawthorne Heights, Emery, The Colored Fred, Tickle Me Pink, The Mile After St Andrews.

Dub Trio Small's Hamtramck

Calexico The Acorn Crofoot

There have been some great announcements for January with on sale dates this week.

Femi Kuti

Friday January 16 at the Majestic Theatre

All Ages welcome – doors 8:00 PM

Tickets $ 22.50 adv - on sale Monday November 17 at 10AM

The Black Keys

With special guests Buffalo Killers and the Black Girls

Thursday January 29 at the Fillmore Detroit

All Ages welcome – doors at 6:30 PM

Tickets $27.50 – on sale Friday November 21 at 10AM

Galactic February 4 ON SALE Wednesday 11/19

With The Mighty Underdogs (featuring Gift of Gab), Lateef the

Truth Speaker, and Headnodic

Friday, November 7, 2008

This weekend and beyond

Hey Now

I have been a little busy and am trying to get out the update. Can someone take over my dayjob, so I can be a Rockstar. Please . . . Anyway, there is some fun stuff this weekend

Today Michael Franti and Spearhead at the Royal Oak Music Theatre. Doors at 7

Also tonight Jam Samich and Back Forty, two of the Update's friends that are really tearing it up in the scene. And they are playing in my Backyard at the Magic Bag. This will definitely be a great Franti after show.

Jason Moran/Joe Lovano Hill Auditorium

Owen Temple Leslie Science and Nature Center Ann Arbor

Willy Porter The Ark

The Square Boys Jacoby's

Drew Nelson Trinity House Livonia

3OH!3/The Chain Gang of 1974 The Eagle Theatre

VOTA McMorran Place Arena Port Huron

Lil Ed and the Imperials Memphis Smoke

Saturday

The Sugar People Best Buy Ann Arbor

Nomo Blind Pig

Richard Shindell The Ark

Alan Jackson/ Tracy Atkins/James Otto The Palace

Michael Feinstein Ford Community Center for the Perf Arts

Polysics/Jaguar Love/Black Gold Magic Stick

Ayria/I:Scintilla Small's Hamtramck

King of Leons/We are Scientists/The Whigs The Fillmore

Kinetic Stereokids Aloha Lounge Flint

Andy Pratt Trinity House

All that Remains/ Gojira/In Flames/38 Crazyfists Emerald Theatre

Partly Brothers Raven Cafe Port Huron

Dead by Wednesday Bullfrog's Redford Twp

Sunday

Ryan Montbleau/ Martin Sexton Martin is a singer songwriter extraordinaire. He performs the festival circuit in the summer. He, is however, a big supporter of the Ark and is a favorite at the Ann Arbor Folk Festival. Seeing him in such a small intimate venue is a true treat. I hope it is not sold out.

The Spikedrivers Callahan's

The Dead Trees/Little Joy Magic Stick

Emarosa/Breathe Carolina/Four Letter Lie/Pierce the Veil The Shelter

Tech Nine/Prozac/Kutt Calhoun/Grave Plott/Skatterman &Snug/Brim/Big Krizz Kalico St Andrew's

Ill Nino/ Walls of Jericho Hayloft Mt Clemens

The Academy/ We the Kings/ Carolina Liar/ Hey Monday Clutch Cargo

Monday

Joan Baez Michigan Theatre I have seen this folk icon of the 60's plenty of times. I would be curious to see what she might play, post election.

Matt & Kim/Best Friends Magic Stick

Tuesday

Gov't Mule Royal Oak Music Theatre We all know Warren Haynes is the shit!! This is his band and has been for many years. But, he will play at least one Dead cover and maybe some other covers. His original music is awesome. Go SEE this show.

Have Heart/Blacklisted/Ceremony/Letdown/Convicted The Magic Stick

Girl Talk/Death Set/CD kidtronik The Eagle Theatre

Wednesday

Brian Wilson The Michigan Theatre Yes, the creative mind and voice behind the Beach Boys. But do not go there expecting a nostalgia trip. Sure he'll play the hits. Remember, his mind took a little twist in the later years of the Boys and he isolated for nearly 20 years. His current music is outre but well worth hearing. Actually, his last album, so what of a rock opera, was critically acclaimed. GO SEE this show

Usher The Filmore. Hmm my friends at Live Nation are going to be busy.

Sunburned Hand of Man The Pike Room

11.13

Jackopierce The Ark

Devin the Dude/Coughee Brothaz The Blind Pig

Peter Bradley Adams Zingerman's Roadhouse

The Henchman/Holly Golightly/The Fleshtones Magic Stick

Erich Kunzel Detroit Symphony Hall

Deer Hunter/Time New Viking Disappears Crofoot

11.14

Saffire the Uppity/Blues Women/Ann Rabson

Tinsley Ellis Callahan

Aleph-1 Corktown Tavern

Chief Lager House

Minsk/Baroness/Coliseum Magic Stick

Dredg/Telescreen/Judgement Day St Andrews

Erich Kunzel Detroit Symphony Hall

The Exies/Trust Company Machine Shop Flint

Dead by Wednesday The Rock Room Mt Clemens

11.15

Enter the Haggis The Ark

Tinsley Ellis Callahan's

Fourplay Ford Community Center for the Perf Arts

Erich Kunzel Detroit Symphony Hall

Hellogoodbye/Ace Enders/nevershoutnever/Play Radio Play magic stick

Tom Morello/The Nightwatchman/Boots Riley Majestic

Sisters of Mercy Royal Oak Music Theatre

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Back by Popular Demand-The mid October Update

Hey Now Folks

Just in time for a slew of great shows, the Update is happening again. I am going off the grid for a few days. Doing a Vision Quest in Sedona, AZ with my teacher Jorge Arenevar. But that does not mean there isn't great things happening here in the Big D and surrounding areas.

Tonight

Lucinda Williams Michigan Theatre

Celtic Thunder Fox Theatre

The Residents Royal Oak Music Theatre

Tomorrow-Happy Bday Marci

Toubab Krewe The Ark. I am surprised to see this band playing there again. Such a small venue. Many veteran festival goers already know the Krewe

Jay Reatard Magic Stick

Man Man Crofoot

Artist v Poet The Pike Room

October 16

the everybodyfields The Ark

The Aggrolites The Blind Pig

Ben Nichols (of Lucero) the Magic Stick

The Expendables The Shelter

The Ragbirds The Loft-Flint

The New Year Pike Room

No Kids Crofoot

October 17

Digable Planets The Blind Pig

Todd Snider Detroit Institute of Art

DJ Mehdi Magic Stick

The Toadies Majestic Theatre

Tesla The Fillmore

Run Run Run The Belmont

Yngwie Malmsteen Royal Oak Music Theatre

Woven Elbow Room Ypsilanti

Ultraviolent Hippopotamus TC's Speakeasy

October 18

Fareed Haque Kerrytown Concert Ann Arbor If you have never seen Fareed, you are in for a treat. He is a jazz virtuoso who has done his share of work in the Jam Band scene. His group Garaj Mahal had been a fixture in the scene a few years back. But, his jazz work is his best identity. I am sorry I will have to miss this show.

Matthew Dear Telefon Tel Aviv The Blind Pig

Mustard's Retreat Birmingham Unitarian Church

Woven Corktown Tavern

Future of the Left The Majestic

Little Brother St Andrews

Five Finger Death Emerald Theatre

Deerhoof Crofoot

Rufus Wainwright Royal Oak Music Theatre

The Afternoon Round TC's Speakeasy

October 19

Mawell Jazmine Sullivan Fox Theatre

Mates of State Magic Stick

Minus the Bear Majestic

Gengis Tron Small's Hamtramck

WovenHand The Pike Room

October 20

Zappa Plays Zappa Michigan Theatre This is Dweezil, son of Frank. He has in his entourage members of his dad's touring ensembles. Read this about the band http://www.zappaplayszappa.com/players.html Several of my friends have seen this current lineup and have been salivating for this intimate show at the Theatre. DO NOT MISS THIS ONE!!!!!

Yelle Magic Stick

Elephant 6 Variety Show The Pike Room

October 21

The Who Palace

Family Force 5 St Andrew

October 22

Murs Kidz in the Hall The Blind Pig

Diplo The Magic Stick

October 23

Matisyahu Flobots. The Fillmore What can I said about this Orthodox Jew who is a rapper and reggae frontman with a super tight band that has not been said before. Well, for me, he is a little personal. I have had the opportunity at two Langerado Festivals to hang out with him. One, I got to "learn" with him. The put up a Shabbat tent and allow the hippy Jews to come together and experience their faith. This past March, I got to say Kaddish for my dad at a festival. Unreal. What is unique for me about Matis is the deeper space he gets into when he is doing his music. Some say (Update included), you find your higherness in music. Matis does. GO SEE THIS SHOW

Slightly Stoopid Clutch Cargos

Method Man Crofoot

Spyro Gyro Arturo's Jazz Theatre Southfield

Panic at the Disco Convocation Center Ypsilanti

My Dear Disco The Blind Pig

October 24

Brando and Friends. Dick O'Dows Brando, the former front man for the Electric Magi, has been deeply influenced by Jerry Garcia, Steve Kimock and Dickey Betts from the Allman Brothers. In the current version of the Friends, he is doing a musical tribute to the Jerry Garcia Band. For those of us in the Big D, Jerry was fond of the Motown sound and had put a lot of it into his repertoire. But see Brando is just not satisfied with the Jerry sound. So, you might find some BB King, Carlos Santana, and others icons that created the Jamband sound. And now, Brando is playing his originals. Time to dust the dancing shows off and go boogie.

David Bryne Michigan Theatre Yes the former front man of the Talking Heads makes his appearance here. His post Heads material is off the hook as well

Melissa Ferrick Coyote Grace The Ark

Tripper and the Fifth Way The Magic Bag

Aleph-1 The Blind Pig

Danzig The Fillmore

The Macpodz The Purple Moon Flint

Covert Operations Lu and Rubys Milford

Anberlin Clutch Cargo

Spyro Gyro Arturo's Jazz Theatre Southfield

October 25

Experience Hendrix Tour Fox Theatre This amazing all star lineup is playing the music of Jimi Hendrix

Legendary Pink Dots Magic Stick

The Roots The Fillmore

Covert Operations Masonic Theatre FLINT-not Det

Cash Cash Tyga Metro Station Clutch Cargo Live Nations' ace assistant Monica Baker says go see this one!!!

Spyro Gyro Arturo's Jazz Theatre Southfield

October 26

Henry Rollins The Fillmore

Yeasayer The Blind Pig

October 27

King Kahn and BBQ Show Magic Stick

October 28

Janet Jackson and LL Cool J Palace

Pepper The Supervillians St Andrews Dianna Frank, the Live Nations' club chieftain, tells me this is a show for the masses

Mest The Eagle Theatre Pontiac

Jolie Holland The Pike Room

October 29

Copeland Lights The Blind Pig

This is Hell A Loss for Words The Magic Stick

Drowning Pool Tantric The Machine Shop Flint

The Higher Drowning Pool Crofoot

October 30

Sara Bareilles Marc Broussard The Fillmore

Wolfman Mac's Fur Ball The Magic Bag

Covert Operations Red Ink Studio Flint

October 31

Brando and Friends Mt Chalet 14 and Woodward Royal Oak. SEE 10/24 for more description

Insane Clown Posse The Fillmore

Inhail The Magic Bag

Kinetic Steroids The Loft

Baked Potato Boulders Plymouth

A little November Preview-to be expanded at the end of the Month

11.2 Uh Huh Her Magic Bag

11.4 Pictures and Sound The Magic Bag featuring the singer from Blue Merle

11.6 Blind Melon Majestic

Cafe Tacuba St Andrews Latin Rock Band

11.12 Brian Wilson Michigan Theatre

12.30 Rusted Root St Andrews

Come join and add shows, show revues, MP3's and comments . If you have a band or know a band that you wish to spotlight and the band plays in the 313, 248, 586, 734 and 810 area, sign up and share the love.

http://detroitmusicupdate.blogspot.com/

PLEASE remember to support local live bands:

Brando Creasman, www.brandoncreasman.com, Lucky Brown Music www.myspace.com/LuckyBrownMusic, The Macpodz, www.macpodz.com, Mifune, www.mifunemusic.com, The Great Divide, www.myspace.com/greatdividelive Grievious Angel http://drumdancerrecords.com/grievousangel/index.php, Jill Jack, http://www.jilljack.com/, Billy Brandt, www.billybrandt.net, Distorted Soul (featuring Nadir), www.distortedsoul.com, Flop House Band, www.flophouseband.com, Back Forty backfortymusic.com, Covert Operations http://www.covertopsband.com Rootstand www.rootstand.com, Jam Samwich http://jamsamich.com, David Nefesh www.davidnefesh.com, The Ragbirds www.theragbirds.com, , PAPA www.papatunes.com, Bitter Herbs www.myspace.com/bitterherbs, Greensky Bluegrass www.greenskybluegrass.com; THTX www.myspace.com/THTX and Sentimental Shark, www.sentimentalshark.com to name a few.

PLEASE remember to support local venues:

The Magic Bag www.themagicbag.com
The Majestic Theatre www.majesticdetroit.com/
Saint Andrew's Hall www.livenation.com/venue/getVenue/venueId/1776
The Crofoot www.thecrofoot.com
The Royal Music Theater www.royaloakmusictheatre.com/
The Blind Pig www.blindpigmusic.com/
Blondies (New Club in the Big D) www.myspace.com/officialblondiesnightclub
Museum of Contemporary Art www.mocadetroit.org

GO OUT AND SEE LIVE MUSIC!!!!!

Much love in the 313, 248, 586, 734 and 810

Miko

Author of the occasional Detroit Metro area Live Music Update

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

The Next Few Days

Hey Now

I am slowly working my way back into Update mode. I have had three trials since late August, one going three weeks. But, I would be remiss to not try to get the word out, BTW, the Update turns 45 on Friday. So, I am not sure what show I will attend, but I have many ones to partake in.

I will not be on Email from Tonight through Sundown tomorrow. It is Yom Kippur and I will definitely be going into some prayer. I take this time to pray for myself and also my community

Anyhow, here we go . . .

TONIGHT

MSTRKRFT ROYAL OAK MUSIC THEATRE

Sonya Kitchell The Ark

TOMORROW

EOTO w/ Aleph-1 The Blind Pig This is the drum and percussion section of String Cheese Incident. Michael Travis and Jason Hann. This project is a radical departure of what they did with their former band. This is all electronica and ambiance. If you want to dance your ass off, go to this show. These guys were a late night favs during the past two festival seasons. http://www.myspace.com/eotomusic

Ben Folds The Fillmore

Stereolab The Crofoot

Joe Satriani and Mountain Royal Oak Music Theatre

October 10-Miko Day ;>)

Mason Jennings-A Live Nation Feature Show St Andrews My source, Monica Baker at LN, sent me a special email on this one. Apparently, this singer song writer has been doing quite a bit for himself. From being hand selected to play some Dylan tunes in a movie to being back by Jack Johnson, I am seeing this man has been quite busy. Here is a nice article on him. www.jambase.com/Artists/11423/Mason-Jennings/Bio

Macpodz The Blind Pig You all know I love these boyz So does Moe who had them on their last tour. This past year, the Podz have started to blast off on the national scene. Huge festivals and major inroads in the west and the northeast. I am fearing the day will come soon, when we will not be able to see them at the Pig.

Covert Operations The Small Planet East Lansing. I usually do not post a show out of SE Michigan. But shoot, I love Dal and the boyz and really to see the name SMALL PLANET on any website just tickles me. Truth be told, the Update graced the stage of a few incarnations of the Small Planet as one of the percussionist with Assembly Required on sitting in with Bop Harvey, Pickle Brown Betty or the Jah Kings Gone are the dayz . . .

October 11

Brando and Friends Dino's Ferndale Brando is still playing all things Jerry Garcia. He recently has been working in some of his originals from the Electric Magi days. Also some new originals. BTW, the Update has been known to sit in with this band, particularly when they are playing at Dinos.

My Dear Disco The Blind Pig

The Misfits Harpos

Old 97's St Andrews

The Providence, Ludo and others Clutch Cargo's

Midtown Underground Fifth Avenue Royal Oak

October 12

Missy Higgins The Blind Pig

Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion Callahan's

Come join the Blog and add shows, show revues, MP3's and comments . If you have a band or know a band that you wish to spotlight and the band plays in the 313, 248, 586, 734 and 810 area, sign up and share the love.

http://detroitmusicupdate.blogspot.com/

PLEASE remember to support local live bands:

Brando Creasman, www.brandoncreasman.com, Lucky Brown Music (new band featuring Brandon Creasmen) www.myspace.com/LuckyBrownMusic, The Macpodz, www.macpodz.com, Mifune, www.mifunemusic.com, The Great Divide, www.myspace.com/greatdividelive Grievious Angel http://drumdancerrecords.com/grievousangel/index.php, Jill Jack, http://www.jilljack.com/, Billy Brandt, www.billybrandt.net, Distorted Soul (featuring Nadir), www.distortedsoul.com, Flop House Band, www.flophouseband.com, Back Forty backfortymusic.com, Covert Operations http://www.covertopsband.com Rootstand www.rootstand.com, Jam Samwich http://jamsamich.com, David Nefesh www.davidnefesh.com, The Ragbirds www.theragbirds.com, , PAPA www.papatunes.com, Bitter Herbs www.myspace.com/bitterherbs, Greensky Bluegrass www.greenskybluegrass.com; THTX www.myspace.com/THTX and Sentimental Shark, www.sentimentalshark.com to name a few.

PLEASE remember to support local venues:

The Magic Bag www.themagicbag.com
The Majestic Theatre www.majesticdetroit.com/
Saint Andrew's Hall www.livenation.com/venue/getVenue/venueId/1776
The Crofoot www.thecrofoot.com
The Royal Music Theater www.royaloakmusictheatre.com/
The Blind Pig www.blindpigmusic.com/
Blondies (New Club in the Big D) www.myspace.com/officialblondiesnightclub
Museum of Contemporary Art www.mocadetroit.org

GO OUT AND SEE LIVE MUSIC!!!!!

Much love in the 313, 248, 586, 734 and 810

Miko

Author of the occasional Detroit Metro area Live Music Update

Thursday, October 2, 2008

My Morning Jacket Aftershow

Looks like this could be the after show party after we all throw down at My Morning Jacket at the Fillmore. The Big D is going to be the heat this Saturday. Jay-Z is throwing a free show at the Joe. Barack's peeps are using it as a voter's registration drive. Robin Williams is going to be at the Fox. (Sorry sold out peeps). The town's going be buzzing

From: madkins@twmi.rr.com
To: mikobro@aol.com
Sent: 10/1/2008 9:02:02 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time
Subj: Blondie's is Back!!

FWD: 5 Star Carni Street Team

Everyone is welcome to come out and party with our boy 5 STAR RONNIE www. myspace. com/ronniehowell1969, (5 Star Carni is Kenny Olson's new band) this Saturday night at the new Blondies www. myspace. com/officialblondiesnightclub in Detroit, MI.

There is going to be 4 of the best bands from Detroit playing that night. BROADZILLA www. myspace. com/officialbroadzilla , EASY ACTION www. myspace. com/easyaction , FLOPHOUSE www. myspace. com/flophouseband and THE UNIVERSAL TEMPLE OF DIVINE POWER www. myspace. com/theuniversaltempleofdivinepower .

Hope to see everyone there and remember come to PARTY !!!

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Brando Creasman, www.brandoncreasman.com, Lucky Brown Music (new band featuring Brandon Creasmen) www.myspace.com/LuckyBrownMusic, The Macpodz, www.macpodz.com, Mifune, www.mifunemusic.com, The Great Divide, www.myspace.com/greatdividelive Grievious Angel http://drumdancerrecords.com/grievousangel/index.php, Jill Jack, http://www.jilljack.com/, Billy Brandt, www.billybrandt.net, Distorted Soul (featuring Nadir), www.distortedsoul.com, Flop House Band, www.flophouseband.com, Back Forty backfortymusic.com, Covert Operations http://www.covertopsband.com Rootstand www.rootstand.com, Jam Samwich http://jamsamich.com, David Nefesh www.davidnefesh.com, The Ragbirds www.theragbirds.com, , PAPA www.papatunes.com, Bitter Herbs www.myspace.com/bitterherbs, Greensky Bluegrass www.greenskybluegrass.com; THTX www.myspace.com/THTX and Sentimental Shark, www.sentimentalshark.com to name a few.

PLEASE remember to support local venues:

The Magic Bag www.themagicbag.com
The Majestic Theatre www.majesticdetroit.com/
Saint Andrew's Hall www.livenation.com/venue/getVenue/venueId/1776
The Crofoot www.thecrofoot.com
The Royal Music Theater www.royaloakmusictheatre.com/
The Blind Pig www.blindpigmusic.com

GO OUT AND SEE LIVE MUSIC!!!!!

Much love in the 313, 248, 586, 734 and 810

Miko

Author of the occasional Detroit Metro area Live Music Update

Bruce Springsteen Free Show 10/6-EMU Stadium

Hot off the Press folks (announced at 6:02 am today)

The Boss will play a free acoustic show at Oestrike Stadium at Eastern Michigan University this Monday. Gates are at 3 pm and the show is expected to occur at 4:30 pm This is being billed as a rally for Barack Obama, our next president (my words)

I had the opportunity to see the Rock the Vote show when it came here in 2004. They hit 11 states in 11 days. Gov Grandholm and Sen Carl Levin were in my row. Yes, the Update does have his privileges LOL. If you recall this event, there were shows going on simultaneously in our state. Some got Neil Young. We got Springsteen and REM

Anyhow, Bruce Springsteen at a political rally is not going to be your boppy dancefest. But, for those of us that want to feel the true grit of this country, an acoustic Bruce Springsteen is a must. I would expect him to play a lot of the Nebraska album along with something he may have penned just for this run. He actually worked some of the material he wrote on the Rock the Vote run into his show repetoire.

So, come out and support Barack Obama and get some great music at the same time.

Come join and add shows, show revues, MP3's and comments . If you have a band or know a band that you wish to spotlight and the band plays in the 313, 248, 586, 734 and 810 area, sign up and share the love.

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PLEASE remember to support local live bands:

Brando Creasman, www.brandoncreasman.com, Lucky Brown Music (new band featuring Brandon Creasmen) www.myspace.com/LuckyBrownMusic, The Macpodz, www.macpodz.com, Mifune, www.mifunemusic.com, The Great Divide, www.myspace.com/greatdividelive Grievious Angel http://drumdancerrecords.com/grievousangel/index.php, Jill Jack, http://www.jilljack.com/, Billy Brandt, www.billybrandt.net, Distorted Soul (featuring Nadir), www.distortedsoul.com, Flop House Band, www.flophouseband.com, Back Forty backfortymusic.com, Covert Operations http://www.covertopsband.com Rootstand www.rootstand.com, Jam Samwich http://jamsamich.com, David Nefesh www.davidnefesh.com, The Ragbirds www.theragbirds.com, , PAPA www.papatunes.com, Bitter Herbs www.myspace.com/bitterherbs, Greensky Bluegrass www.greenskybluegrass.com; THTX www.myspace.com/THTX and Sentimental Shark, www.sentimentalshark.com to name a few.

PLEASE remember to support local venues:

The Magic Bag www.themagicbag.com
The Majestic Theatre www.majesticdetroit.com/
Saint Andrew's Hall www.livenation.com/venue/getVenue/venueId/1776
The Crofoot www.thecrofoot.com
The Royal Music Theater www.royaloakmusictheatre.com/
The Blind Pig www.blindpigmusic.com/
Blondies (New Club in the Big D) www.myspace.com/officialblondiesnightclub

GO OUT AND SEE LIVE MUSIC!!!!!

Much love in the 313, 248, 586, 734 and 810

Miko

Author of the occasional Detroit Metro area Live Music Update

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