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


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.


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

OMG bop (harvey) reunion in November!!!!!

Hey Now

While East Lansing is far off and perhaps a forgotten place, to many of us, it was the center of the musical universe in the mid 80's to the mid 90's. Shoot, I sat in with a half a dozen or so bands during that era. Thomas Cooley Law School brought me to East LA, as we affectionately called it. And the quintessential band of that era is going to reunion. ladies and gentlemen I give you bop (harvey) So mark your calendars now, you are all coming to the regrouping of the sickest regional band in the land

from Stevie J and bop Central IT'S OFFICIAL. BOP (HARVEY) REUNION SHOWS SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 13TH AND 14TH AT RICK'S AMERICAN CAFE, EAST LANSING MICHIGAN. After 16 long years, I never thought I'd see the day. Hope to see you all there. Stay tuned for details.

If you went to MSU from the mid 80's to the early 90's, you partied with one or more of the incarnations of bop (harvey). Even if you didn't, you know someone who did. Their shows were legendary. I saw quite a few. Join us for this sick evening.

Here is a bop facebook group. www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/inbox/?compose&ref=mb

Also check my blog http://detroitmusicupdate.blogspot.com for updates on this and many other great area shows.

bop til you drop

Miko

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