Post Phish Phun-Wednesday 11.18

Hey Now Pholks

A phew short days from now, our beloved Phish will be hitting the famous or infamous, depending on your perspective, Cobo Hall. Some of our local phriends plan to keep the party going after the show.

SO, I would be remiss if I did not tell you of some of the phun.

DEAD AGAIN, will set up shop at Harry's in Detroit. www.harrysdetroit.com 2482 Clifford St
Detroit, MI 48201 I gotta say that I really dig this group and I think they do a marvy job of interpreting the Grateful Dead. Many people went and caught their Halloween show at the Magic Bag and told me it was just grand. You may know some of the Band members as several did a stint in Rubber Soul.

THE MACPODZ Ann Arbor's beloved Jazz Funk ensemble will be kicking it at the Hard Rock Cafe at Campus Marcus in Downtown Detroit. Nick, Ross, Brendan, Jesse and Griffin are seriously some of the most talented musicians I have laid eyes on. They will surely keep you dancing. So, you better be prepared to come in late the next day, Check them out at www.macpodz.com

DJ Frank Raines Innerphonic at Reliv-Formerly Asylum. This might be an opportunity to show all the lot ragers, why the D is the home of the Electronic Music Festival Yeah, I know its called Movement. Whatever . . . .

Catfish Mafia will be at Pat O'Brien's in St Claire Shores. These guys are quite the bluegrass outfit. I have seen them over the years and can tell you there will be some stompin'

So, there is an off day for Phish, the next day. Let's show the out of towners, that MOTOWN is the place to get your groove on. Spread the word on these local shows. Something tells me some of these pholks will be milling around before the epic show.

Enjoy

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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

Some Shows for this weekend

Howdy

Sorry to be so absent, but the dang day job calls. In a soft market, I gotta work whenever possible.

But that does not mean that there are not some good shows to be noted for this weekend.

First, in Fashionable Ferndale, on Freaky Friday the 13th, Ekoostik Hookah invades the Magic Bag. These guys have been around for a long time and they are one of my favs. Dave Katz on Keys and Vocals, alone with Steve Sweeny on Guitar and John Mullins, vocals and guitars fill the nucleus of this band. Cliff Starbuck aka Cliffy the Shit ;) on bass and Eric Lanese on drums round out the ensemble. I was stoked to recently hear them on Sirius Jam ON. This will be a jam filled night.

Also Friday and Saturday, the triumphed return of bop harvey. After a 16 year hiatus, the legendary band returns to its original state at Rich's American Cafe in East Lansing. The ska reggae band that shaped the scene of East Lansing, Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Traverse City and the Big D from the mid 80's to early 90's. They relocated to Providence Rhode Island and had the pleasure of being invited to President Clinton's Inauguration Party in 1992. Sorry to all, but I will be at this show Friday night . . . The reunion is a must see. If you don't get to go, don't dispare. My company, NOW MORE THAN EVER PRODUCTIONS is in active negotiations for a Detroit area gig. Let's see how these go.

Friday-My friends the Macpodz reinvade the Blind Pig. Nice to see the boyz at home. We get a chance to see them later this week.

Friday Bruce Springsteen and the E Street band plays the Palace of Auburn Hills. Hey I grew up with Bruce because I am from Central Maryland. He give us a special treat in that he is going to play the Born the Run album all the way through at this show. I understand its an exclusive for this night and its a nice present to the Big D from the Boss . . . .

Friday- Jam Society at AJ's Cafe in Ferndale. Go see the ever talented teenage guitar hero Ari Teitel light it up with his band. Some people say the drummer Amir Edwards is the best in the Big D and has surpassed Skeeter Valdez. Amir is only 14 or so. You be the judge. Go over to AJ's at 240 West Nine Mile and let me know . . . .

Saturday Go check out Lonny Brooks at Callahan's in Auburn Hills. He is a blues legend and has graced the stage of the Annual Anti Freeze Blues Festival, that will be right after New Years.

Saturday Go back up to East Lansing for another round of bop harvey. You will not be upset if you did


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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

Some Shows for this week

This one was done yesterday 9/29. I failed to put it up on the Blog. The Umphrey's McGee give away is over


Okay someone needs to tell work to chill, cuz its interferring with ma fun. Actually, I am glad to be working at all.

But hey there are some shows that must be on the radar for this week.

TONIGHT. Mike Gordon for that obscure Rock band Phish plays at the Blind Pig. Special Guest Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey as the opener. They are great in and of themselves.

Moby at St Andrews.

Tomorrow Buju Banton CANCELLED. Wow check out the press on this one . . .

http://www.freep.com/article/20090929/ENT04/909290333/1322/Majestic-cancels-Buju-Banton-show

looks like there will be a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Benefit Concert in its place.

Catfish Mafia at Pat O'Briens in Saint Clair Shores. These guys are a decent bluegrass ensemble. Well worth checking out.

Friday UMPHREY'S McGee with our dear friends the Macpodz opener UM surely has taken the jamband and festy scene and made it its own. They made my late night Rothbury (2 late night sets) spectacular. I could not believe where the band is going with its music.

And since I and my friend Dianna from Live Nation love you, the Update has two tickets to give away to the first 2 "callers." Trivia time peeps: What band did the Grateful Dead open up for on my 13th Birthday 10.10.76?

Also Friday Living Colour The Magic Bag

Uncle Kracker The Machine Shop in Flint.

Saturday. JJ Grey and Mofro. wsg Shooting Jennings and Earl Grey. St. Andrews. JJ Grey and Mofro has been a regular on the Jamband scene for years. I gotta tell you, he has changed his lineup a bit lately. A change for the better. JJ is deep in the soul of the music and he is playing a lot of guitar now. I can tell you that this is one to see.



I will try to squeeze out a few more this week. But back to the work zone.

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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.

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

Mofro Ticket Giveaway

Hey Now

As I said in last night's Update, JJ Grey and Mofro play St Andrews Saturday Night. Here's a little taste of their music .http://www.mofro.net/music/ This is a show from earlier this month http://www.archive.org/details/mofro2009-09-13.flacf16

These guys have definitely made many a festival for me. JJ's soulful voice just drips like Southern honey So, the Update now has 3 pairs of tickets to share with the list. See, the benefits of being a list recipient. tee hee

Trivia Question. What city does Barry Sless of Phil and Friends and currently of Moonalice come from?

First three peeps to answer get the prize. When replying, please include your name and contact number so my ace promoter, Dianna Frank from Live Nation can add you and your peeps to the list.


Who says it doesn't rock here in the Motor City?? Oh yeah, GO TIGERS!!!!!!!!!!!

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.

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

a few for the Weekend and Karl D ticket giveaway

Hey Now

What's happening freaks? Wasn't Labor Day weekend the best? For those of you who did not make it to the Jamboree at Riverside Park, you missed a blast. Hats off to Don for pulling this one off. Idyllic setting by the Huron River, great music and great friends. One helluva gig for the first time. Don promises more for next year and overnight camping. This will definitely be on my festy map for next year.

Okay someone needs to show me how to import this huge list (which is BCC'd) into my Blackberry. I say this because I think I am too late. Dear friend and music master Willy Wilson is doing a ticket giveaway to the Karl Denson and Tiny Universe show Sunday night at the Magic Bag. Here's what Brother Willy has to say and the ticket Giveaway:

Before he took the spotlight with his Tiny Universe, and prior to his emergence with the Greyboy Allstars, Karl happened to play saxophone on a couple massive albums from the son of a certain sitcom star from the 70’s/80’s hit TV show, the Jeffersons. The first two people to name the artist and albums that Karl appeared on as well as the (actual) name of the famous parent of the aforementioned rock star will win a pair of tickets to see Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe this Sunday at the Magic Bag. Karl’s new album is tremendous. You can hear clips by visiting his website: http://www.myspace.com/karldensonstinyuniverse

Karl D is the sick funk throwdown. I have been hearing the new album on Sirius Channel 17, JAM ON and I gotta say that I got to turn on the chill cuz I am afraid I might get out at a stoplight and dance. And damn, I cannot afford another ticket. So come join us all Sunday at the Bag for a big D Soul Shakedown.

Other Cool Stuff this weekend

Dally in the Alley. Tomorrow. What can I say about this event, now in its 32nd year that has not been said before. All I know is that I was turned on to it for the first time in 1991 and 18 years later, I am still going. I tell my friends from far around that I have not experienced a street fair like this one anywhere. It is quintessential Detroit and a celebration of true diversity. When I first started going, it was limited to the Alley bordered by Cass, Forest, Second and Third. It has well expanded beyond and this is a good thing. There is even a Kid's Fair this year. Here is the link to the musical lineup for the day. http://www.dallyinthealley.com/music.html

Art and Apples Fair this weekend in Downtown Rochester. Hope I am not getting soft in my old age, but I did see there was some music this weekend. Might be good for those of you of the family persuasion. Here is the music schedule http://www.artandapples.com/page4.php

54th Annual Plymouth Community Fall Fair this weekend in Downtown Plymouth Ok Miko you're scaring me. Another big community and music fair. This one has a carnival , car show and music. Here is the main music schedule www.plymouthfallfestival.com/Entertainment/Kellogg Park Entertainment.htm

Local Shows

Brando and Friends Sat Black Lotus in Clawson. Once again, its all things Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia Band, Allman Brothers, and Santana. But wait, Brando has been working on some originals. Come out and dance and maybe you can coax a few out of him.

The Ultimate Who Experience Sat The Magic Bag
LIVE THE WHO

Bump Sat Small's in Hamtramck

Peter Mulvey Sat the Ark

Rick Ross Sat Phoenix Center

7venth Sons Sat Jamboozies Sterling Heights.

Mudvayn Sat Freedom Hill
Black Label Society
The Veer Union

Devon Allman's Honeytribe Sun Callahan's Yes, this is the son of the famous Gregg. Good music. If I were not at Karl D, I would think about this show.

The Cave Singers Sun The Magic Stick
Lightning Dust

Doro Sun Blondies

Floyd King & the Bushwackers Sun Church of the Resurrection Clarkston

DOWN THE LINE

Perpetual Grove 9/18 The Blind Pig This festy heavy makes their way to our humble Blind Pig. They will definitely get you dancing your ass off.

Mars Volta 9/24 Majestic

The Ragbirds 9/25 Our dear friends come back to roost back home for the release of their new CD, Finally Almost Ready This album was produced by Railroad Earth's fiddle virtuoso Tim Carbone. I have recently seen the Ragbirds perform cuts from the album. Hats off to Erin aka Ebird, Randall, TJ, Tim and Dan for this amazing piece of work.

BUJU BANTON 9/30 Majestic This is some serious Roots and Reggae music

Mike Gordon 9/29 The Blind Pig Our dear phriend from Phish graces us with his presence in this rare small club appearance. http://www.blindpigmusic.com/Pages/savemoney.html ticket sales

Umphrey's McGee 10/9 Michigan Theatre On sale Now These guys MADE my Rothbury and they should make your evening.

East Lansing 80's Bar Band Blow Out 10/9 Rick's American Cafe East Lansing

Here's what my old friend Patrick Filbin is saying about this event

Miss the East Lansing Music Scene from the 1980s? Your time has come: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9th @ 8:00 p.m. at RICK's AMERICAN CAFE in EAST LANSING. The bands: Walnut Club. IMP. Breeze. The Way-outs. All-Star Jam Session....and more. All night. Old friends. Hot music. East Lansing...again!

Government Mule wsg/ Jackie Greene 10/25 Royal Oak Music Theatre Yes the Jackie Greene of Phil Lesh and Friends. He puts on a great show of his own. On Sale Now via the web. http://www.mule.net/tour/mule.php

RAILROAD EARTH wsg/ the Ragbirds 10/31 At the Royal Oak Music Theatre. You all know how I feel about RRE. They are sick. If you go to my Facebook Page, you will see pics from the 8/4 Toronto Show. But wait, the Ragbirds open for them. I asked Tim Carbone, in Toronto and Erin and Randy Last Sunday, if we could see another sit in like we had at Rothbury. I do believe it can happen. Tim and Erin jamming fiddle will be SICK

Dead Again 10/31 The Magic Bag. I saw this band on Jerry Day 8/1. They are comprised of many former members of Rubber Soul. I am not usually one to get too juiced about a Dead cover band, but I was really actually pretty stoked about these folks. They are not really recreating the Dead (not to be confused with the facsimile comprised of the surviving members of the GD-its just that the GD will always be the Dead to me), but interpreting it. And they do a great job. This would be a great nightcap for the Railroad Earth show. Maybe Jeremy can keep the Bag open a little later that night so that y'all can come in for some more dancing. But this is not to say, that maybe for some of you, this will be the place to be for All Hallow's Eve.

bop (harvey) Reunion Shows 11/13-11/14 Rick's American Cafe East Lansing. I am still awaiting more details about the reunion of the Band that shaped the scenes of East Lansing, K'zoo, Traverse City, Grand Rapids and Detroit from the mid 80's to the early 90's. Believe me when I get it, it will be here

Widespread Panic 11/24 Royal Oak Music Theater Onsale 9.15 http://wsptickets.musictoday.com/WidespreadPanic/calendar.aspx

Lots of choices people. Hope to see y'all real soon . . . . .

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.

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

Its Labor Day Weekend.My Beloved Spartans return to the gridiron. Yeah, that other Michigan team plays too. Hopefully the Tigers can hold on to first place. Hey Miko, its this Sports Center or a Music Update. Of course , its a music update and we begin with

A Ticket Alert from the Ace Team over at Live Nation

Looks like the legendary John Paul Jones from Led Zeppelin has formed a Super Group.

Them Crooked Vultures
Thursday October 8 at the Fillmore Detroit
All Ages welcome, doors at 7:00 PM
Tickets $ 47.50 - on sale this Saturday at 10AM at Livenation.com


In a 2005 an interview with Mojo magazine, Foo Fighters front man Dave
Grohl said, "the next project that I'm trying to initiate involves me on
drums, Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age, Kyuss) on guitar, and John
Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin) playing bass. That's the next album. That
wouldn't suck." Today, that band is a reality. Called Them Crooked
Vultures, this unlikely combination has played a mere handful of live
gigs before embarking on their first US tour, which makes a stop at the
Fillmore Detroit on October 8.

Them Crooked Vultures debut CD Deserve the Future will be released in
2010.

Labor Day Weekend Festivals

The Jamboree My friend Don is putting on a non profit music festival at Riverfront Park in Depot Town Labor Day weekend (Sept 4th and 5th to be exact) For more information see www.the-jamboree.com Several of our friends. The Ragbirds, Hullaboo, The Macpodz (this time with a MC) and Back Forty are going to be there. But I am psyched to see Daisy Mae and Seth Bernard, along with That Guy 1 to be featured in the mix. Also the Update's very own super shutterbug, Drew Bender will be the official photographer. http://www.flickr.com/photos/andrewbender/Tell him you are a fan of the Update and you might just get flicked.

Detroit International Jazz Festival As usual, this event, celebrating its 30th year, is over the top. Way too many artists to give credit to, but I'll try to outline a few. Here is a nice printable guide, that is highlighter friendly. http://www.detroitjazzfest.com/09mapgrid.pdf Friday night kicks off with Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke and Lenny White. Stanley is an amazing bass player. I have seen him with Herbie Hancock, Branford Marsalis and a slew of others, and by himself. We all know about Chick. Saturday brings back the legendary Dave Brubeck. But a special treat will be that his sons will be performing as the Brubeck Brothers, in their own set. Can Dad come out and jam? Another good one looks like Measured Chaos. Described as a blues fusion-bringing jazz, blues and rock together. Hey, isn't that what a jamband does? Saturday features Bernie Maupin’s Dolphyana. Bernie, a woodwind virtuoso, played with Miles Davis on Bitches Brew and was an original member of Herbie Hancock's Headhunters. In this project, he assembles an allstar lineup to pay tribute to Eric Dolphy. Sunday Straight Ahead, the all female jazz group, a festival favorite, makes it return. Marcus Belgrave, the 2009 recipient of the Jazz Guardian Award, makes a special return visit to his hometown, this time bringing an Allstar Quartet. The famous Booker T. (yes the very one who played with the MG's) will be here and has a new album to boot. Saxophonist Wayne Shorter will play with a quartet. Last for Sunday, Pete Escovedo Latin Jazz Orchestra featuring Juan Escovedo. Monday Carolyn Striho-Rayse Biggs Project Her music has been described as "dreamy psychedelia" and comes close to jazz, folk and rock. Chuchito Valdés Quartet all things Cuban. Mambo , Danzon and Timba. T. Money Green’s Roadwork This veteran created the bass sound of Hip Hop for the likes of Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg. He brings that power and energy to our city. Monk on Monk This is the son of Thelonious Monk. T.S. Monk is the drummer and bandleader of a 10 piece ensemble. They will bring previously unknown compositions that were found as the younger Monk researched the work of his famous dad.

As I said, so much music to try to compress for this venerable festival.

Arts Beats and Eats This juggernaut has developed its own storied history and continues, in spite of a horrible economic downturn, it carries on. I have heard that the event is not free this year and that there is a $2 entry fee. I checked the website and have not been able to verify that.

The music of this event would be hard to capture. But I'll try. Here is a link to the lineups. http://www.artsbeatseats.com/Beats.aspx

Friday Mainstage LOS LOBOS, the Reeferman, Candlebox Other stages Deadstring Brothers, The Orbisuns, Laith Al-Saadi (blues guitar), Giftus (funk rock) and Jan Krist. Chime in on any others. Saturday Mainstage Stewart Francke Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Other stages Jam Samwich, friends of the Update and definitely a jamband, Robin Horlock Band, Barbara Peyton Band, anyone that attends Michigan Pridefest has seen her kick it out as a fest closer and then take the show over to Comos for more fun. Persuasion, Third Coast Kings. Nadir Distorted Soul Nadir's post Detroit Music Awards party jam session has become legendary as has the 144o Collective. Nadir is an amazing musician who just brings it to the stage. I love this man and his band. Sunday Mainstage (its gospel Sunday) Angie Stone Other stages. The Update's dear friends Back Forty, Broadzilla, The Muggs, The Tim Diaz Band, Impact 7, Mary McGuire, friend of Grevious Angel and Billy Brandt, Sierra Leone, Sky Covington Monday Mainstage Phil Vassar Puddle of Mudd Other Stages Beatlemania Live, Ultraviolet Hippopotamus, another jamband friend of the Update, Rachael Davis and the Updates very dear friends, Flophouse a kick ass funk band

Hamtramck Labor Day Festival Who says the scene sucks in the Big D. Yet another festival to intake on Labor Day weekend. http://www.hamtramcklaborday.com

You all can take a gander. The Polish Muslims can be fun. The Orbisuns will be here. Monday features world beat music, some of my favorite. I may be interested in Odu Afrobeat Orchestra.

There are a few shows to see in the area. I have spent my efforts going over the festivals that feature music. Some shows though are OAR at Meadowbrook on Friday. Covert Operations on Saturday at Callahan's, Tesla at DTE on Saturday, Steely Dan, Saturday Motorcity Casino SoundBoard; ZZ Top at the Fillmore, Saturday, Steely Dan on Sunday at Motorcity Casino SoundBoard and the Ragbirds on Monday at Concordia College.

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.

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

Detoit Music Update/Metro Times Movie Ticket Giveaway-Taking Woodstock

Hello Music Luvers

My dear friend Anne Kelly, the ace classified rep from Metro Times, has gifted me with 3 pairs of tickets to an exclusive showing of the Taking Woodstock for Thursday August 28 at the Birmingham 8 Theatre. As you know MT is the premiere alternative newspaper with hundreds of thousands of regular readers. Its writers have won huge awards and prizes in the journalism circles and the paper is a dear friend of our fine city.

So, here's the deal. The premiere is at 7, but you have to get there early. Anne tells me once the house is full, that's it. If you win, you must be there early. I will notify the winners on the specifics, once I determine the winner.

So, the first three responders, who answer the below trivia question win. You and your friend/companion/spouse/strange thing/whatever will be mine and MT's guest.

So here goes the trivia question. If you follow my blog, you will get the answer. Hint, you can go to http://detroitmusicupdate.blogspot.com for help.

What band ,that was an essential part of the East Lansing, Detroit, Kalamazoo, Ann Arbor,
Grand Rapids landscape from the mid 80's to early 90's , who also played one of the 1992 Clinton Inauguration Parties will, after a 16 year hiatus, be reuniting at Rick's American Cafe in East Lansing, MI, on November 13 and 14th Hint: one of the former members is now a dentist in Berkley, Michigan.

Good luck . . . . .

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.



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

Summer Ain't Left Yet

Hey Now

So the forecast this weekend tells me the first hint of Fall is in the Air. The Maple in front of my house has some leave turning. Yesterday, I went up to Upland Hills Ecological Awareness Center (www.uheac.org) to help prepare the land for our Sweatlodge scheduled for tomorrow. (BTW if there is any interest, we will be sweating tomorrow at 10 am up at the Center). While I was there, I say some scarlet leaves on the ground. Having said that, there is still plenty of Summer left, which means Music, Sweet Music . . . .

So for some of you looking for a last minute outing:

the Hoxeyville Music Festival http://www.hoxeyville.com/ in Wellon, MI starts today. And what a lineup. Some local friends (Ragbirds and Macpodz) along with some great national acts (Greengrass Bluesky, Galactic, Hot Buttered Rum, Todd Snider-to name a few) will be there for your dancing pleasure. I wish I could be there. But other things call.

There is also the Original Originals Music Festival going on at Willow Ranch is Southwest Michigan. http://www.michiganpeacefest.com/maps_page.htm for directions. Covert Operations is heading the festival on Friday Night and co producing it for the weekend. You can go to their website for lineup and more information. http://www.covertopsband.com

Ypsilanti Heritage Festival I got word on this one late. I was told that local bluegrass favorites the Dragon Wagons were playing, but looking at the entertainment lineup, I could get no confirmation. Here is the lineup link. http://www.ypsilantiheritagefestival.com/entertainment.htm

For those sticking closer to town

Tonight

Aja Steely Dan Tribute Band Magic Bag

Diana Jones The Ark

Enforcer Blondies

Foghat GM Renaissance Center

Our Lady Peace The Fillmore
Meese
Andrew McMahon
Pilot Speed

Very Emergency I-ROCK

Renegade Riley Park Farmington

Critical Bill The Hayloft

The Square Boys Bo's Brewery Pontiac

Chaka Khan Phoenix Center

Heaven and Hell Music Fest Meadow Brook

SATURDAY

Mindy Smith The Ark
Lonesome County Bluegrass Band

Brendan Benson The Blind Pig

Blink-182 DTE
Fall Out Boy
Panic at the Disco
Chester French

Kenny Chesney Ford Field
Lady Antebellum
Miranda Lambert
Montgomery Gentry
Sugarland

Devil Driver Harpos
Emmure
Despised Icon
Mychildren McBride
Veil of Maya
For the Fallen Dreams
Oceano
Thy Will Be Done
Periphery

Smile Empty Soul Hayloft

Peter Frampton Meadowbrook
Very Emergency

SUNDAY

The Cool Kids St Andrews
Clipse

Framing Hanley Hayloft

The Classic Pike Room
Algermon

Select Shows of Interest for Next Week

Creed Tuesday DTE

Buckwheat Zydeco Tuesday Magic Bag

The Original Wailers Wednesday Magic Bag

(featuring Al Anderson,

Junior Marvin and Earl

"Wya' Lindo

UPDATE RECOMMENDED SHOW This is not the lineup you have seen in the past with Familyman. But, there are original membas in dis groop mahn. So come Join my friends Willy Wilson and Jeremy Haberman for an evening of Reggae Sunsplash, Jamaica Style. A reminder As of July 21, The Magic Bag is no longer a smoking venue. However, you can smoke outside.

Dar Williams Wednesday The Ark
Stephen Kellogg

Adam Lambert Wednesday The Palace
Allison Iraheta
Anoop Deshai
Danny Gokey
Kris Allen
Lil Rounds
Matt Giraud
Megan Joy
Michael Sarver

Scott MacIntyre

Little Feat Thursday The Ark

Soul Asylum Thursday DTE

DOWN THE LINE

I am going to be doing break down of the usual Labor Day Stuff in a later version. But I did want to draw attention to this little ditty going on in Ypsilanti. My friend Don is putting on a non profit music festival at Riverfront Park in Depot Town Labor Day weekend (Sept 4th and 5th to be exact0. Several of our friends. The Ragbirds, Hullaboo, The Macpodz (this time with a MC) and Back Forty are going to be there. But I am psyched to see Daisy Mae and Seth Bernard, along with That Guy 1 to be featured in the mix. For more information see www.the-jamboree.com

Karl Denson and the Tiny Universe 9/13 The Magic Bag

I Now have a Blog. 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