Detroit Music Update

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

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

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

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 . . . . .

Friday, August 21, 2009

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

Saturday, August 1, 2009

Many of us know what today is. On this day, I like to post a few poems I have written for him over the years. Jerry impacted us all in many ways. Happy Birthday, old friend Enjoy . . . .

ODE TO JERRY G.

Yesterday was our friend Jerry's birthday.
Next week he's gone 5 years.
He helped us all see the way.
Sometimes there are still tears.

I'm glad he left the world tryin’ to make it clean.
His voice is still in my head,.
I know of nothing more serene.
Than those sweet licks from the proverbial leader of the DEAD.

He's jammin' with Old Pig, Keith, Bill G, Dick and Brent.
Having a great laugh over chocolate sundaes and an egg cream soda.
Man, that scene must be keeping Heaven a little bent.
Riding the blissful wave, one huge open coda.

Well, you old fat man, I really miss you.
No one down here has even come close.
I am not that blue,
Can't be that morose.

I really want to thank you for just being.
I will always hold the memories dear in my heart.
No matter what the critics said, you were always worth seeing.
Jerry G from the end to the start.

Take care my dear friend,
Say hello to all,
My love for you will never end.
YOU ARE THE BEST THING I EVER SAW.

With love and light. In memory of our dear friend, JJG

Michael L. "MIKO" Steinberg
2 August 2000
Copyright 2000

The Portal Opened

Many years ago you opened the portal
That door is still open today.
We all owe a lot to you
Did we take too much?

We stand here on this austere day
Full of memories, smiles and tears
Straining to recall the cry of the Tiger and the Wolf
Feeling a special warm embrace inside.

Well the beat does go on
And with it so do we.
We have made it in spite of what we said
The music never stopped.

People still gather, now a little more of a scattered tribe
But still one, the vibe is still alive.
All carrying the standard set at that open gate.
It is ALL good!

©Michael L.”Miko” Steinberg 9 August 2005

This one is for Jerry on the 10th anniversary of his death

Jerry Day

Many of us know what today is. On this day, I like to post a few poems I have written for him over the years. Jerry impacted us all in many ways. Happy Birthday, old friend Enjoy . . . .

ODE TO JERRY G.

Yesterday was our friend Jerry's birthday.
Next week he's gone 5 years.
He helped us all see the way.
Sometimes there are still tears.

I'm glad he left the world tryin’ to make it clean.
His voice is still in my head,.
I know of nothing more serene.
Than those sweet licks from the proverbial leader of the DEAD.

Well, you old fat man, I really miss you.
No one down here has even come close.
I am not that blue,
Can't be that morose.

I really want to thank you for just being.
I will always hold the memories dear in my heart.
No matter what the critics said, you were always worth seeing.
Jerry G from the end to the start.

Take care my dear friend,
Say hello to all,
My love for you will never end.
YOU ARE THE BEST THING I EVER SAW.

With love and light. In memory of our dear friend, JJG

The Portal Opened

Many years ago you opened the portal
That door is still open today.
We all owe a lot to you
Did we take too much?

We stand here on this austere day
Full of memories, smiles and tears
Straining to recall the cry of the Tiger and the Wolf
Feeling a special warm embrace inside.

Well the beat does go on
And with it so do we.
We have made it in spite of what we said
The music never stopped.

People still gather, now a little more of a scattered tribe
But still one, the vibe is still alive.
All carrying the standard set at that open gate.
It is ALL good!

This one is for Jerry on the 10th anniversary of his death

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Update on the Update-Wilco Presale; The Update is a Published Author

Because of some shameless self promotion, some of you are receiving the UPDATE that would not normally get it. So welcome, PEEPS.

So here is the article http://jambandsonline.com/2009/07/we-are-phamily-a-jbo-group-review-of-summer-phish-tour-part-1/ My piece is called a Little Bit of Every Place. This is the inaugural edition of JamBands Online. Please support my friend Lori in this fine endeavor.

Now onto why the UPDATE exists!!!

Last night, the UPDATE broke the news of the upcoming Wilco and Umphrey's McGee tour. Since, the Update is in the know at all times, Dianna his source at Live Nation, made sure that we get a chance of the special LN PRESALE for WILCO Tomorrow. 10am-10pm Livenation.com tixmaster password-Tweedy. In case you were asleep during the breaking news, we get WILCO at Hill Auditorium on October 16th. Yippee

Also, my friends at the Majestic Cafe need you to know about this little ditty at their huge complex:

ART BRUT, ADULT., THUNDERBIRDS ARE NOW + DEASTRO TO HEADLINE FUCKING AWESOME FEST

FUCKING AWESOME FEST

THE MAJESTIC

THURSDAY, AUGUST 13th THRU SUNDAY, AUGUST 16^th

TICKETS: $20 for 4-day pass; $12 for single-day pass

Advanced Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com and The Majestic Box Office

Fucking Awesome Fest takes place August 13-16 and features 80 bands playing 7 stages throughout the Majestic Complex: 3 in the Magic Stick, 2 in the Garden Bowl, The Alley Deck and the brand new Cafe room. Featured artists include: Art Brut, Thunderbirds Are Now!, ADULT., Deastro, Ninjasonik, Tiny Masters of Today, Juiceboxxx and many more.

On Saturday, there will be an all day BBQ with bands on the newly built Alley Deck + the Rock 'n' Roll Garage Sale presented by Reware Vintage.

On Sunday, teams will compete in The Detroit Scavenger Hunt. Each team of four (must have at least one girl and one guy on each team) will be taken on an afternoon adventure, all with the hopes of winning the Golden Ticket; four (+1) passes to any show at The Majestic complex for an entire year!!!!

:: THE LINEUP ::

++ THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 (LAUNCH PARTY) ++

MAGIC STICK

12:00 AM ART BRUT (MAIN STAGE)
11:10 PM TYVEK (SIDE STAGE 2)
10:45 PM FRIENDLY FOES (SIDE STAGE 1)
10:15 PM THE MULDOONS (MAIN STAGE)
09:45 PM TROY GREGORY (SIDE STAGE 2)
09:10 PM HEROES & VILLAINS (SIDE STAGE 1)

THE CAFÉ

11:30 PM CHAPSTIK
10:30 PM WILDCATTING
09:30 PM THE JULIETS

GARDEN BOWL

11:30 PM CHARLIE SLICK (LANE STAGE)
11:00 PM FOUR HOUR FRIENDS (BAR)
10:30 PM ROGUE SATELLITES (LANE STAGE)
10:00 PM THE BEGGARS (BAR)
09:30 PM ALLAN JAMES & THE COLD WAVE (LANE STAGE)
09:00 PM FIDRYCH (BAR)

++ FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 ++

MAGIC STICK

01:00 AM THUNDERBIRDS ARE NOW! (MAIN STAGE)
12:15 AM JUICEBOXXX (SIDE STAGE 1)
11:30 PM TINY MASTERS OF TODAY (MAIN STAGE)
11:00 PM KIDDO (SIDE STAGE 2)
10:30 PM ESQUIRE (SIDE STAGE 1)
09:30 PM SMOKE (SIDE STAGE 2)
09:00 PM THE SUMMER PLEDGE (SIDE STAGE 1)

THE CAFÉ

12:10 AM LIGHTNING LOVE
11:10 PM REPLICAS
10:10 PM OFFICE
09:10 PM SPICK OF IT ALL

GARDEN BOWL

11:45 PM POP PROJECT (BAR)
11:15 PM CROFF FAMILY BAND (LANE STAGE)
10:45 PM HUMAN REUNION
10:15 PM JAVELINS (LANE STAGE)
09:45 PM BAD MEDICINE AT THE CAMPFIRE (BAR)
09:15 PM THE MAHONIES (LANE STAGE)
08:45 PM THE DISPLAYS (BAR)

++ SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 ++

ALLEY DECK (DAY BBQ)

07:00 PM ARAN RUTH
06:20 PM MICK BASSETT & THE MARTHAS
05:40 PM MILLIONS OF BRAZILLIANS
05:00 PM SPITTING NICKELS
04:20 PM SIK SIK NATION
03:40 PM LEAF ERIKSON
03:00 PM DARLING IMPERIAL
02:20 PM SOLITARY STATES
01:00 PM SEX GHOST

MAGIC STICK

01:00 AM ADULT. (MAIN STAGE)
12:15 AM F’KE BLOOD (SIDE STAGE 1)
11:30 PM NINJASONIK (MAIN STAGE)
10:30 PM NEW GRENADA (SIDE STAGE 1)
09:30 PM I, CRIME (SIDE STAGE 2)
09:00 PM INVADER (SIDE STAGE 1)

THE CAFÉ

12:10 AM GOREVETTE
11:10 PM SILVERGHOST
10:10 PM THE PIZAZZ
09:10 PM LASERS AND FAST AND SHIT

GARDEN BOWL

12:15 AM BILL BONDSMEN (LANE STAGE)
11:15 PM COPPER THIEVES (LANE STAGE)
10:45 PM DEVILFISH (BAR)
10:15 PM NOMAN (LANE STAGE)
09:45 PM DECIBILT (BAR)
09:15 PM PLAIN DEALERS (LANE STAGE)
08:45 PM JESUS CHAINSAW MASSACRE (BAR)

++ SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 ++

MAGIC STICK

12:00 AM DEASTRO (MAIN STAGE)
11:15 PM CITY CENTER (SIDE STAGE 2)
10:45 PM LEE MARVIN COMPUTER ARM (SIDE STAGE 1)
10:15 PM THE OCTOPUS (MAIN STAGE)
09:15 PM BEEKEEPERS (SIDE STAGE 1)

THE CAFÉ

11:30 PM WOLFBAIT
10:30 PM JUNK SOLO
09:30 PM JOHNNY ILL BAND

GARDEN BOWL

11:30 PM BIG MESS (LANE STAGE)
11:00 PM MAZINGA (BAR)
10:30 PM THE WORD PLAY
10:00 PM COMPUTER PERFECTION (BAR)
09:30 PM WOODMAN (LANE STAGE)
09:00 PM SH! THE OCTOPUS (BAR)

ABOUT THE HEADLINERS:

ART BRUT is an eccentric, motley bunch who have more in common with Half Man Half Biscuit and Pulp than they do with their oft-compared influences The Fall. Vocalist Eddie Argos (an ex-goth obsessed with Jonathan Richman and Vincent Van Gogh) had previously been in a band, The Art Goblins, in his hometown of Bournemouth. Their stage show would see him playing a vacuum cleaner and escaping from a sack. They sounded not unlike cult Glaswegians The Yummy Fur and had songs such as I Wanna Be Johnny Dean and Disco. Another project was The Welsh Elephant, who penned the should-be-classic Fuck The MSP (which contains the catchy refrain Nicky Wire can suck my cock!).

Produced by Frank Black over twelve days last December, new album Art Brut vs. Satan is the record Brut-o-philes have been waiting for since debut single ‘Formed A Band’ illuminated the musical universe back in 2004. Tuneful, truculent and more on the button than University Challenge’s Gail Trimble, it’s the sound of Art Brut at their most confident and confrontational. www.myspace.com/artbrut

THUNDERBIRDS ARE NOW! are an electropunk band from Detroit. The band is heavily influenced by 1980s new wave and other neo-post-punk acts like Les Savy Fav.

Make History, Thunderbirds are Now!'s 3rd full-length and second on Frenchkiss Records, does away with a band in full tail-chase and depicts one at it's peak: no longer stressing about what people might expect, but rather wearing their influences better than one of Interpol's tailored suits. "We live off of pop music," says singer/guitarist Ryan Allen. "Some Beatles for breakfast, a little Smiths for lunch, and the Pixies for dinner. Sometimes we'll have a little New Pornographers for a midnight snack." Further, "making an album full of melodies, actual choruses, songs in major keys it's something I think we all grew up with, so it was inevitable that we'd make a record like this. It's our chance to do right by our influences and by ourselves." www.myspace.com/thunderbirdsarenow

ADULT. is an electro band from Detroit, Michigan that integrates vocals with drum machines, analog synths and electronic/punk elements. They started releasing albums in 1998 under the pseudonymn “Plasma Co.” Initially, ADULT. members were unrevealed, but now it is known that the band consists of husband-and-wife Adam Lee Miller (formerly of Le Car) and visual artist Nicola Kuperus. The two members are also the founders of the Ersatz Audio record label. ADULT. started gaining fame after releasing all of their material independently and touring relentlessly in the U.S. They have also remixed other artists, most notably Felix da Housecat, Fischerspooner and Bis. Vocalist Kuperus (who is also responsible for the band’s album artwork and photography) has sung on the works of other electronic acts including Death in Vegas, Swayzak and Chicks on Speed. www.myspace.com/adultadult

DEASTRO started to make electronic music when he was 13 at his home in Sterling Heights, Mi. He since formed an electro band called Veleciraptor, which inspired the ideas for his current synthesized projects: Our Brother The Megazord and Deastro, which try to blur the lines between electronic and acoustic music.

Moondagger, Deastro's newest release, expands upon the positive electro-pop of Keepers—Deastro’s home-recorded opus from 2008—with the addition of a full band. Thankfully, the mercurial, prolific Chabot still seems blissfully unaware of his music’s genreless-ness. Thick, atmospheric production obscures bright, starry-eyed melodies; ecstatic synth squiggles dance around new-wave beats on songs about Nordics, toxic crusaders, and geometric shapes; arrangement ideas bounce off one another within ambitious song structures that swerve left, then right, then left again. And yet underneath all of their seeming irreverence, Deastro’s songs are breathtakingly down-to-earth—melodic slices of synth-led experimental pop whose energy builds with each iteration of the chorus, hitting emotional peak after emotional peak until they collapse in a heap. www.myspace.com/deastro