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Rag Wrap - January 24, 2004

Read about Sunshine Doray in the Det News. See them live at the Lager House on Saturday along with Mood Elevator (who rock) and Bisou, Bisou (hot!).

The 27th Ann Arbor Folk Festival is taking place this weekend, featuring such artists as Ani DiFranco and EmmyLou Harris.

The Freep profiles Midwest Product, who you can catch on Saturday at the Blind Pig.

Rachel May gives us the lowdown on some upcoming local cd releases.

The Freep took a ride up to Flint to check out The Machine Shop.

It looks like Second City is moving from Downtown to Novi. As Uncle Grambo would say, that move has no buzz.

8 Mile Road gets graded an F for it's current road condition.

american badass
Kid Rock is playing in the Super Bowl Halftime show and is also going to be rooting for the Patriots.

Be careful, your grandpa could be a crack dealer.

A new NYC based record label is looking for new stars and they will be in town on March 2nd. So if your American Idol tryout didn't go that hot, this could be your big chance.

Apparently there are actually writers for "adult movies" and who knew they come from U of M.

ways to go
Not suprisingly some of Detroit's efforts to clean up for the Super Bowl aren't going so hot.

Here are some aditional shows for the weekend

Friday
Basement Jams featuring Jill Jack & Billy Brandt@Whiskey in the Jar/Doors at 9/ 21+
The Reefermen/ Blausternaut @ Envy
Rib/ The Robyn Horlock Band @ Tenny Street Roadhouse

Saturday
The Chasers @313.JAC
Mindcandy/ 60 Second Crush @ Bullfrog Bar & Grill
Killer Flamingo's @ Cavern Club
Bloom @ 5th Avenue Downtown
Ray Stret Park @ New Way Bar
Startup/ Maybe Tomorrow/Smash Bandits/ Seed of Being@Token Lounge
The Betty Fords/Koffin Kats/ Supercharged@The Machine Shop
A Crowded House 3 Featuring Audra Kubat, Urband Folk Collective, Moken & Dan Minard also poetry, writers and other artists @ Urband Break Coffee House.

Sunday
Amino Acids@Elbow Room

AS SEEN ON TV: DIRTBOMB BUZZ

Those of you who are fellow Detroiters know that it's just too cold to do anything other than sit on your ass and watch tv. This is how I found myself watching show called Grounded For Life the other night. While I must admit that show was a 10 in the lame entertainment category, I've got to give them so major props for sporting a shirt that read "The Dirtbombs."

NME is now reviewing shows at the Magic Stick... Dirtbombs & Cyril Lords.

D-Bomb drummer Ben Blackwell weighs in on The Rapture over at Creem.

BECAUSE CREEM IS OUR FAV MAGAZINE...
...more reviews you should read:
The Go
Iggy Pop

LIVE IN THE D, BROUGHT TO YOU BY CREEM
live in deeeetroit
The sales pitch, which we fully buy into:
This Creem Magazine DVD release features Iggy Pop and the original lineup of the Stooges (except for bassist, filled in by indie legend Mike Watt) performing at their first Detroit homecoming in 29 years.

It is a full concert of the best songs of the first two Stooges albums from 1969 & 1970 including: Loose, Down On the Street, 1969, I Wanna Be Your Dog, TV Eye, Dirt, Real Cool Time, No Fun, 1970, Funhouse, Not Right, and Little Doll. Also included is the title track from the 2003 release "Skull Ring."

Bonus materials are highlighted by the legendary NYC instore performance (minus Mike Watt) where Iggy explains the origin of the songs.

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TOURING WITH THE GOOD REVEREND
Reverend Horton Heat has asked the Gore Gore Girls to accompany him for a few dates in Michigan. You can catch them on March 19 in Lansing and March 20 in Kalamazoo (yes, out-o-towners, that's a real place). In other GGG news, Get Hip will be releasing the band's next full-length album this year - tentatively titled Get the Gore.

Rag Wrap - January 27, 2008

Show update: Porchsleeper/ Havilland/ Jim Roll tonight @ Lager House Doors9 pm $5.

The press blitz on the Von Bondies continues with this interview from BBC Radio.Among other things, Jason and Carrie talk about credibility and being on a major label. This article actually has some interesting things in it. In more Von Bondies news, the band's latest single is #1 on the NME charts.Links via Miss Moderage.

The White Stripes will be releasing a 7 inch only vinyl single of the song "There's no Home for You Here" which will be backed by a 10 minute version of "Ball and Biscuit".

The Paybacks are currently in the studio recording a new album they hope to have out by March. The band will be playing SXSW in March down in Austin, TX.

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pawn shoppe heart!
AW SURE, THEY TAKEN THEIR SHARE OF BEATINGS, but not on the charts. "C'mon, C'mon" is #1 on NME.

Updates: White Stripes, Von Bondies

NME continues it's non stop coverage of the White Stripes UK tour giving us a review of the Stripes show in Scotland. Apparently Jack was hit in the face with a shoe during the first show and in the second show proclaimed Scotland as having the best fans in the world. Isn't telling an audience that they are "the best" the oldest concert cliche there is?

The Guardian chats with the Von Bondies about their new album and "the incident".Link via The Blueprint. In other Von Bondies news, Pollstar gives us some news on the band's touring schedule and record release.

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Eminem's mom finds out just how dangerous 8 Mile can be. Car jacked. Word is that Em don't give a shit.

Rag Wrap - January 23, 2004

Ms. Melody profiles The Candy Band in today's Detroit News and even manages to fit in a reference to MCR. Thanks Melody!!

Rachel May brings us news on the local rap scene, the Music Menu which will be staying open longer than excpected and Gold Cash Gold.

The Free Press profiles Ann Arbor hip hop group Athletic Mic League. You can catch them at Alvins on 1/30.

The Freep takes a look at Ferndale's new hot spot, Posh Nighclub and Ultralounge. What exactly is an "Ultralounge".

The national tour of the Broadway musical Movin' Out kicks off in Detroit on tuesday at the Fischer and runs through February 15th.

Adam Graham lets us know how to throw the perfect Super Bowl Party.

A Cleveland based developer is in talks for the job of renovating the Book Cadillac Hotel.

Gary Graff of the Oakland Press gives us the lowdown on Basement Jams which takes place every friday at Whiskey in the Jar in Hamtramck.

The Von Bondies stopped by XFM radio in the UK to talk about the new record and they also played through a couple of new tracks off of Pawn Shoppe Heart. This station's website has a ton of cool interviews and things to listen to, including a crazy interview with Ryan Adams who by the way fell off stage yesterday and broke his arm.

Weekend Lowdown - January 22, 2004

England's obsession with the White Stripes continues with this "in depth" report from The Sun. Link via Whatevs. Also NME has been reviewing the band's show's from the UK this week.

Here are some updated shows for the next few days.
Thursday
Tripper @ Memphis Smoke
Our Name Alexander/ Lisboa/ The Same Fate@ 313. JAC
Blamethrower/ The Badaways/ Big City Blackout@ Lager House
Bump N Uglies/ Bang Bang @ Garden Bowl- FREE
Gypsy Strings/ The Strange@ New Dodge

Friday
The Stills/ Thunderbirds Are Now @ The Shelter
Adam Green/ The Singles/ The New Consitution @ Lager House

Saturday
Bloom @ 5th Ave Novi
Brooklawn/ The Questions/Dragking @ 313.JAC
Crush/Gryphon Shepard/ Garden of Souls@ Magic Bag

Sunday
Eleni Mandell/ Terror at the Opera @ Lager House
Man/ Peter Torque @ Jon Jon's Cabaret- Warren. Yes this is a "gentleman's club" and yes it seems they are now having bands on Sunday nights. I may have to go for research purposes.

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Rag Wrap - January 20, 2004

Slate dissects the White Stripes. Link via Rock and Roll in the Real World.The Guardian also takes a look at Jack.Link via The Blueprint.

Despite the snow and the cold, the Auto Show had it's second best attendance ever.

The News gives up a story on internet music downloading services.

The Village Voice gives a glowing review of Thunderbirds Are Now latest record Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief

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HOT OUTTA ANN ARBOR: THE AVATARS

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The Avatars @ the Magic Stick on Saturday. Sounding hot... listen for yourself here.

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Ms. Melody tells us all about Ann Arbor band The Avatars. You can catch the band along with The Fondas on Saturday Night at The Magic Stick.

Rachel May of the Free Press brings us news on Detroit bands on tv, The Prime Ministers and Jettison Red.

Brian Dickerson of the Free Press writes about the "fun" of driving in a snowstorm.

Jack White In Court

looks like the gov has angered him... a snapshot of Jack White sitting in court. Jury trial is set for March 9. In a strange twist of fate, that's the same exact day that the Von Bondies release their major label debut. (thanks to Jimmy from rochester for pointing that out)

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bored?
violent skin
On Friday, head over to Hamtramck's latest hangout, The Belmont, and catch The Trembling, Violent Skin & The Icicles.

OH, AND speaking of scheduled appearances...
Jack White in 36th District Court

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THIS JUST IN: MEG IS A FURRY, ANGRY BUNNY
pink
New From Whirlwind Heat: Pink 7". The b-side includes the song "Fume" -- written by Beck.

ouch dude!
Great Gonzos! Ouch! Ted Nugent in fracas with chain saw.

Scheduled Appearances:
Stripes @ Grammys
Electric Six @ Coachella
George Clinton, Parliament/Funkadelic w/Outkast @ Grammys... hit and quit it! yeah!

31 SONGS OF GOODNESS
bowie
jon van oss says "easily the finest Bowie concert
I've ever attended. The man is my personal Jesus Christ."

MAKE THAT 32 SONGS... for some reason they left "Panic In Detroit" off the setlist. Thanks to Jason (and Laura, just to keep things fair) for pointing that out. And for recalling Bowie's comment: Bowie said something along the lines of "First time we've played this song on this tour, and it's quite fitting now."


Rag Wrap - January 4, 2004

Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick wants to build a new improved, bigger, better Cobo Hall.The cost will be about a billion dollars and there is no word yet on where it may be. Could someone please explain why it will cost an estimated billion dollars?

The Free Press talks with Elmore Leonard about his new novel "Mr. Paradise", which is his firstbook in 24 years to be set entirely in Detroit.

Cheap Trick played the Hard Rock last night in the restaurants Grand Opening party. Guests including Mayor Kilpatrick, Former Mayor Archer, Ryan Sult and assorted rich people.

The Freep profiles Lisboa, who you can catch at The Lager House on Sunday night.

None other than DJ Jazzy Jeff will be spinning tonight at Blue Room Experience for their "Model Behavior" party. Sounds hot.

Rachel May tell us all about the vibrant growing country scene that is happening in Detroit. Note to self, starch jeans when I get home.

kemistry
If you ever wondered what albums Detroiters bought most in 2003, Soundscan happily provides the info for you. Local R & B artist Kem sold 31,737 albums while the White Stripes sold about 31,000.

The News talks with Ypsilanti band Rome for a Day.

Grand Rapids is holding a charity Monopoly tournament. I call the shoe.

The 22nd annual Plymouth International Ice Sculpture Spectacular starts next Thursday. If you have never been to this event, it is actually quite amazing what a block of ice can be sculpted into.

If you aren't going to the Auto Show charity preview tonight, you may want to check out another preview show. "Design Show" will be taking place at Detroit's Artists Market. 2 receptions are tonight one that costs money but features DJ Liz Copeland and another free party after that.

Motown will be coming out with a Supremes #1 cd which is set to hit stores on Feruary 3rd.

The Free Press takes a look at the "D Troit" art exhibit which is taking place in New York City.The exhibit features photography, paintings audi and video all realting to Detroit.

The Auto Show starts this weekend down at Cobo and here is everything you need to know about the show.

THE POLICE are after Jacko White once again. This time, it's just his attire.

Rag Wrap - January 5, 2004

Detroit has now taken the title back of "Fattest City in the U.S". Great job everyone. If we work hard and continue to hit up Coney Island's and White Castle's we can be back to back champs.

The Freep takes a look at Mustard Plug.

Rachel May gives us the scoop on Basement Jamz which takes place every Friday at the Whiskey in the Jar.

The Chicago Sun-Times reviews the White Stripes/ Flaming Lips/ Blanche show for New Years.

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