Detroit Music Update

Thursday, February 5, 2009

GO See Mofro Tomorrow and more shows for this weekend

Hey Now

Good to see friends at Galactic last night. They put on a fine show and their new rap/hip hop stuff was not bad.

Our friends the Ragbirds are at the Loft in Flint tonight

I am telling you all to get your butts to Mofro tomorrow at the Magic Bag. This show is gonna be hot.

And for the real hardcores, our friend, the Great Divide are playing the Winter Blast tomorrow evening at 7. This could be just the right mix before coming out for the Mofro show.

Reggae Dance Party celebrating Bob Marley's Birthday at the Majestic Saturday

Brando and Friends at the Black Lotus Brewery Saturday

Mitch Ryder Detroit Opera House Saturday

Soulja Boy The Fillmore Saturday

Free Funk Crofoot Saturday

The Macpodz Sunday at the Winterblast 4:15 Showtime

My dear friends and winner of the 2007 Telluride Bluegrass Festival Greensky Bluegrass at the Ark Sunday.

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, February 4, 2009

SHOWS YOU NEED THIS WEEK

Greetings

Like the Groundhog, I am sticking my head out and saying hello. I have been a little under the weather (had a tooth abscess which lead to a double extraction yesterday). So, I apologize for not getting this out earlier

TONIGHT

Galactic at the Majestic. I have been seeing this band for many, many years. This is the off the hook New Orleans based jazz funk band. A guaranteed dance party and honestly drummer, Stanton Moore is the best in the biz.

FRIDAY

Mofro at the Magic Bag I first saw Mofro at Bonnaroo many years ago. They have been a regular on the festival scene and have played Langerado several times. They were part of the inaugural Rothbury last summer. Another great show I believe their first appearance in our part of the state was at Small in Hamtramck in 2004. What a great show that was. What can I say about JJ Grey, the front guy of the band. He just gives it. They are from the swamps of North Florida. There music is somewhere between soul, folk and the blues. This is gonna be a sick show

SATURDAY

BOB MARLEY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION WITH ONE LOVE FEATURING KING ISAACA AND RAS AMBITIOUS

FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY The annual Winter Blast returns to our fair city. Here is the music schedule http://www.winterblast.com/event/2007/music.html

SUNDAY

My dear friends, the Macpodz, the funkiest band to come out of Ann Arbor Michigan in years is headlining the Winter Blast. They will be on stage at 4:15.

I intend to do a more thorough update later this week. Again, sorry to be AWOL for a while.

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