Sunday, March 22, 2009

Do This! In Ypsi~A2 for the week of March 26-29


Thursday, March 26


The Blind Pig
, 208 S. First, Ann Arbor:
RA RA RIOT
WITH CUT OFF YOUR HANDS,
AND SO MANY DYNAMOS
$12 adv. / $14 day of. 18+.
Doors 9:30 p.m.

Elbow Room, 6 S. Washington, Ypsilanti:
Mofo Karaoke Croon or scream out your favorite tunes at MoFo Karaoke. You’ll be amazed at the variety in the karaoke catalog. They have everything from Classic Rock to Country to Punk, you’re bound to find something you like.
$5 cover. 21+


The Necto
, 516 E. Liberty , Ann Arbor:
DJ Hardy spins Top 40
Doors open @ 9pm. 18 and over are welcome. Cover is $5. Ladies FREE before 11:30pm with College ID
Drink Specials: $2 Vodka Drinks & $2 Miller Lite Bottles.
Happy Hour from 9pm-11pm 1/2 off drinks, shots and beer.


The Screaming Eagle Pub
, 517 W Cross, Ypsilanti:
Hip Hop Night
Doors @ 9:00pm


Friday, March 27


The Blind Pig
, 208 S. First, Ann Arbor:
SATIN PEACHES
C D R E L E A S E P A R T Y
WITH STARLING ELECTRIC,
MICK BASSET & THE MARTHAS,
AND LIGHTNING LOVE
$7 / Under 21 $10. 18+.
Doors 9:30 p.m.

Elbow Room, 6 S. Washington, Ypsilanti:
Ganon w/ A Working Model
Devil and the Sea (from Louisiana)
Idol and the Whip
$5 cover 21+.


The Necto
, 516 E. Liberty , Ann Arbor:
Pride, The One and Only Gay Night
DJ Jace plays high energy dance in the Main Room
DJ Mark plays retro pop/ UK music videos in the Red Room and DJ John G keeps it hot with pop and dance
Doors Open @ 9pm. 18 and over are welcome. Cover is $ 5 for 21+ and $8 for 18-20. Guys with College ID free til 11pm
Drink Specials: $2 Long Islands until 11pm. $10 Fishbowls All Night. Happy Hour from 9pm-11pm 1/2 off drinks, shots and beer.


The Screaming Eagle Pub
, 517 W Cross, Ypsilanti:
The Great Divide
Trembling Earth
Doors @ 9:00pm, $5/21+.


Saturday, March 28


The Blind Pig
, 208 S. First, Ann Arbor:
BLUE RUBY'S
WITH DIRT ROAD LOGIC
AND BULL HALSEY
$7 / Under 21 $10. 18+.
Doors 9:30 p.m.

Elbow Room, 6 S. Washington, Ypsilanti:
The High Strung
The Hat Madder
The Dirty Birds
$5 cover 21+.


The Necto
, 516 E. Liberty , Ann Arbor:
Frequency: Southeast Michigan's Biggest Weekly Club Night
DJ Hardy spins Top 40 and Dance on the Main Floor
House and Techno in the Red Room
Doors 9:00pm, no cover before 10pm. Ladies free before 11:00pm.
$5/21+, $8/18+.


The Screaming Eagle Pub
, 517 W Cross, Ypsilanti:
Day Of Waiting
GIRL SCOUT HAND GRENADE
BALE - BASHING REALITY
Bloody Knuckles - TEN TON DIESLE HEAD
Doors @ 9:00pm, $5/21+.

Sunday, March 29
Blasternaut, Horse Cave Trio & The Twistin' Tarantulas
Doors @ 7:30p 18+ Welcome

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Wednesday, March 11, 2009

What shall I do this weekend? Your weekend options for March 19-21.

Week of March 19-21


Thursday, March 19


The Blind Pig
, 208 S. First, Ann Arbor:
ONE.BE.LO
& SENIM SILLA
WITH DECOMPOZE, OCTANE,
MALAKI, KODAC,
AND NICKIE P.
$10 / Under 21 $13. 18+.
Doors 9:30 p.m.


Elbow Room, 6 S. Washington, Ypsilanti:
Mofo Karaoke Croon or scream out your favorite tunes at MoFo Karaoke. You’ll be amazed at the variety in the karaoke catalog. They have everything from Classic Rock to Country to Punk, you’re bound to find something you like.
$5 cover. 21+


The Necto
, 516 E. Liberty , Ann Arbor:
DJ Hardy spins Top 40
Doors open @ 9pm. 18 and over are welcome. Cover is $5. Ladies FREE before 11:30pm with College ID
Drink Specials: $2 Vodka Drinks & $2 Miller Lite Bottles.
Happy Hour from 9pm-11pm 1/2 off drinks, shots and beer.


The Screaming Eagle Pub
, 517 W Cross, Ypsilanti:
Hip Hop Night
Doors @ 9:00pm, $5/21+.



Friday, March 20


The Blind Pig
, 208 S. First, Ann Arbor:
MUSTARD PLUG
WITH DEALS GONE BAD,
CHRIS MURRAY,
AND GREEN ROOM ROCKERS
tickets $10 adv. / $12 day of. 18+.
Doors 9:30 p.m.


Elbow Room, 6 S. Washington, Ypsilanti:
Papadosio w/ O-Live (Macpodz side project) and Inkface & the Digital Dream
$5 cover 21+.


The Necto
, 516 E. Liberty , Ann Arbor:
Pride, The One and Only Gay Night
DJ Jace plays high energy dance in the Main Room
DJ Mark plays retro pop/ UK music videos in the Red Room and DJ John G keeps it hot with pop and dance
Doors Open @ 9pm. 18 and over are welcome. Cover is $ 5 for 21+ and $8 for 18-20. Guys with College ID free til 11pm
Drink Specials: $2 Long Islands until 11pm. $10 Fishbowls All Night. Happy Hour from 9pm-11pm 1/2 off drinks, shots and beer.


The Screaming Eagle Pub
, 517 W Cross, Ypsilanti:
Silent Aggression, Southbound Mary & Myth Not Man
Doors @ 9:00pm, $5/21+.

* Note: I know it’s not Washtenaw County but if the local stuff doesn’t tickle your fancy, hop in the ride and cruise out to the Belmont in Hamtown to see the boyz of Mazinga tear it up for charity.
The Belmont
10215 Jos Campau, Hamtramck (between Holbrook and Caniff)
(313) 871-1966 - www.thebelmontbar.com
Doors @ 9pm. $5 cover 21+.

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Saturday, March 21


The Blind Pig
, 208 S. First, Ann Arbor:
CHRIS BATHGATE
WITH FRONTIER RUCKUS
AND CHARLENE KAYE & HER HEROES
$7 / Under 21 $10. 18+.
Doors 9:30 p.m.



The Necto
, 516 E. Liberty , Ann Arbor:
Frequency: Southeast Michigan's Biggest Weekly Club Night
DJ Hardy spins Top 40 and Dance on the Main Floor
House and Techno in the Red Room
Doors 9:00pm, no cover before 10pm. Ladies free before 11:00pm.
$5/21+, $8/18+.


The Screaming Eagle Pub
, 517 W Cross, Ypsilanti:
Jehovah's Witness Protection Program & Rites of Spring Show
Doors @ 9:00pm, $5/21+.

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

89X Homeboy Show is coming to Ann Arbor

89X Homeboy Show Live Sunday Nights @ The Necto.
516 E Liberty Street
Ann Arbor
48104
Hosted by Jay Hudson
Featuring live performances by local Detroit and Windsor bands.
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March Schedule:
Sunday, March 15
DIRTY AMERICANS wsg/ Lies Unknown & Crutch to Crown
Doors @ 7:30p 18+ Welcome

Sunday, March 22
The Muggs, The Disregarded & Monolete
Doors @ 7:30p 18+ Welcome

Sunday, March 29
Gorevette, Horse Cave Trio & The Twistin' Tarantulas
Doors @ 7:30p 18+ Welcome

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Monday, March 9, 2009

Here's what's going down in Ypsi~A2 this weekend (March 12-14)

Week of Mar 12-14

Thursday, March 12


The Blind Pig
, 208 S. First, Ann Arbor:
Matt Jones w/ Hana Malhas, The Juliets
Doors 9:30 p.m. $5/21+ $8/18+..

Elbow Room, 6 S. Washington, Ypsilanti:
Mofo Karaoke Croon or scream out your favorite tunes at MoFo Karaoke. You’ll be amazed at the variety in the karaoke catalog. They have everything from Classic Rock to Country to Punk, you’re bound to find something you like.

The Necto
, 516 E. Liberty , Ann Arbor:
College Night
DJ Hardy spins Top 40
Doors open @ 9pm. 18 and over are welcome. Cover is $5. Ladies FREE before 11:30pm with College ID
Drink Specials: $2 Vodka Drinks & $2 Miller Lite Bottles.
Happy Hour from 9pm-11pm 1/2 off drinks, shots and beer.

The Screaming Eagle Pub
, 517 W Cross, Ypsilanti:
Illlitirit
Doors @ 9:00pm, $5/21+.

Friday, March 13

The Blind Pig
, 208 S. First, Ann Arbor:
Nomo w/ The Chap
Doors 9:30pm $10 Cover. 18+.

Elbow Room, 6 S. Washington, Ypsilanti:
The Darts (CD Release) w/ Mick Bassett & The Marthas,
Wild Years and Bird Dog
$5 cover 21+.

The Necto , 516 E. Liberty , Ann Arbor:
Pride, The One and Only Gay Night
DJ Jace plays high energy dance in the Main Room
DJ Mark plays retro pop/ UK music videos in the Red Room and DJ John G keeps it hot with pop and dance
Doors Open @ 9pm. 18 and over are welcome. Cover is $ 5 for 21+ and $8 for 18-20. Guys with College ID free til 11pm
Drink Specials: $2 Long Islands until 11pm. $10 Fishbowls All Night. Happy Hour from 9pm-11pm 1/2 off drinks, shots and beer.


The Screaming Eagle Pub
, 517 W Cross, Ypsilanti:
The Singles, Man At Arms & Royale
Doors @ 9:00pm, $5/21+.

Saturday, March 14


The Blind Pig, 208 S. First, Ann Arbor:
Handsome Furs w/ Silverghost, Childbite
Doors 9:30pm. $10 cover, 18+.

Elbow Room, 6 S. Washington, Ypsilanti:
Your Best Friend w/ Two Roads to Mexico and The Cameo
$5 cover. 21+.

The Necto , 516 E. Liberty , Ann Arbor:
Frequency
Southeast Michigan's Biggest Weekly Club Night
DJ Hardy spins Top 40 and Dance on the Main Floor
House and Techno in the Red Room
Doors 9:00pm, no cover before 10pm. Ladies free before 11:00pm.
$5/21+, $8/18+.


The Screaming Eagle Pub
, 517 W Cross, Ypsilanti:
Crashing Cairo , North of Nowhere, Nightdaze
Doors @ 9:00pm, $5/21+.

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Ron Asheton Tribute Review

Last Saturday, February 28, I attended a Tribute to Ron Asheton at the Blind Pig in Ann Arbor. The show was pretty well publicized via newspaper and radio interviews as well as on IggyPop.org and The Stooges Official Myspace page. So I wasn’t surprised when I arrived at 9:00pm (doors were at 9:30) to see a line stretching down the block and around the corner. At that point, I knew this would be a night to remember.

Indeed it was. This was really a true gathering of friends. Just about everyone involved has some connection with Ron, be it as a friend, bandmate or even relatives of friends and bandmates. Scott Morgan, who played in such bands as The Rationals, Sonics Rendezvous Band and others, hosted the event along with his current band, Powertrane. Besides Scott, who was a longtime friend, other members of Powertrane have connections to Ron. Chris “Box” Taylor, the bass player, who helped put together the event, was a friend and neighbor of Ron’s and drummer Al King is nephew of Rob King who played with Ron in a post-Stooges project called Destroy All Monsters. See the connections? And that’s just the first band.

Powertrane
opened the show with a bang. In addition to their standard lineup of Scott Morgan (guitar and vocals), Robert Gillespie (lead guitar), Chris Taylor (bass) and Al King (drums), this special event also featured Hiawatha of the Cult Heroes (another of Ron’s friends from back in the day) on vocals for the three Stooges songs they performed; Down on the Street, 1969 and I Wanna be Your Dog. Although they only played 3 songs, those songs rocked and really set the tone for the night.
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The second band, Kyoto Cutout, is also not without personal connections to Ron. The band’s bass player, Theresa Taylor was also a friend and neighbor to the late great Mr. Asheton. The band’s lineup also includes Karen Renko (guitar, vocals,) and Mike Arms (drums). Once again, this band drew from the past and present and included a couple of special guests when they played “Nobody Knows”, a Destroy All Monsters tune. For that song, Mike, the band’s drummer, stepped aside and Rob King, the original drummer from Destroy All Monsters, took to the skins. Chris “Box” Taylor (Powertrane, Mazinga) played lead guitar and Al King (PowerTrane, Mazinga, Dead Ringers, Gorevette, 77’s) took the stage playing rhythm guitar. The result was powerful.
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My Biography
, the third band to take the stage includes Lawrence Miller who also played with Ron in Destroy All Monsters. Their set included two Stooges songs: Little Doll, and We will Fall.

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Mazinga, a local punk band whose music draws heavily upon Stooges influence was the fourth band to take the stage. The Mazinga boys; Marc McFinn (vocals), Chris Taylor (guitar), Tony Fero (bass) and Al King (drums) literally blasted the audience with their intensity. Then Marc, the band’s singer, had a little surprise for us all when he removed his robe and ripped off his shirt to reveal the message “we love you Ron” scrawled upon his flesh. Then in an apparent homage to Iggy, he proceeded to douse himself with syrup and spread his belly with peanut butter. Now I love spectacle so I thought it was great because hey, the guy was showing love! Their tribute piece included a very interesting arrangement for which they too, had a special guest musician. Erin “Elvis” Cashin (Chapstik), stepdaughter of Ben Miller from Destroy All Monsters, niece of Lawrence Miller joined the boys for a TV Eye sandwich. The arrangement began with their own original song, Thorium Orbiter, then halfway through, Mazinga powered right into TV Eye after which they went seamlessly back into the final portion of Thorium. It was very cool.
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Up next came The State; a hardcore/punk band that’s been drawing fans for 20+ years. Preston, Art and guest drummer Jef Jenkins (Versificators) rocked the joint with a little help from sax player Gabe Heiss. Their tribute included Not Right, I got a Right and 1970. You’d never know that these guys have been rocking since the 70’s, they played with all the energy of 18 year olds.
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Gorevette
, a new Detroit band, was number 6 to take the stage. With a lineup that includes Amy Gore (Gore Gore Girls) on guitar, Nikki Corvette (Nikki and the Corvettes) on vocals, bassist Lianna Castillo (Gore Gore Girls) and drummer Al King, this band has been drawing lots of buzz around the D. They were absolutely adorable. Nikki’s bubblegum pop style juxtaposed with Amy’s rockin’ guitar creates a dynamic fusion that can be appreciated by rockers and popsters alike. In addition to their own songs, they played 2 Stooges songs; No Fun and Search and Destroy. Scenesters take note, this band is one to watch.
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Last but certainly not least came the Cult Heroes, featuring Al King on drums. The band’s singer, the delightfully outrageous Hiawatha is a force unto himself and although it was not the band’s usual lineup, they did not disappoint. The Heroes rocked the Stooges’ “Loose”. They ended the show in true Rock N Roll Hall of Fame style with an “all-star” jam of “I Wanna be Your Dog” in which friends grabbed instruments and took the stage. From my vantage point at side stage, I could see the whole crowd and I don’t think there was one person who wasn’t singing along. You could feel the raw emotion in the air and it was all love. It was electric….a passionate and powerful ending to the night.
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This was probably the best show I’ve been to in years….seriously. Kudos to everyone involved, most notably Scott Morgan, Chris Taylor, Jeremy Wheeler and Al King who all worked hard to make the event the success it was. There will never be anything like it and I’m stoked to have been there.

Monday, March 2, 2009

Blowout!

Elizabitch sez…..

This weekend I’m not reporting what’s going on in Washtenaw County because frankly I don’t care. EVERYONE should be at the Blowout in Hamtown. Here’s what I recommend….

Wednesday, March 4


This is the pre-party night. Highlights are:

The Gepetto Files
10pm @ the Majestic.
Silverghost 11:45pm @ the Magic Stick
The Meatmen 12:30am @ the Majestic.

Thursday, March 5


Go see:
Boywife 8:20pm @ the Painted Lady then stay for
Fontana 9:20pm @ the Painted Lady
Siksik Nation 9:40pm @ Small’s
Millions of Brazilians 10:00pm @ the New Dodge
Deastro 11:00pm @ K of C Hall


Friday, March 6


I recommend:
St. Thomas Boys Academy
11:20pm @ Baker’s Streetcar
Wildcatting 11:40pm @ Paycheck’s
Mazinga 12:20am @ Baker’s Streetcar
The Grande Nationals 12:40am @ Small’s
The Dirtbombs 1:00am @ K of C Hall


Saturday, March 7


This is the BEST NIGHT of the Blowout! Lot’s of great bands and too little time. But here are my picks:

The Ruiners
10pm @ Trowbridge House
Wolfbait 10:40pm @ Small’s
Lightning Love 11:00pm @ The Belmont
Gorevette 11:20pm @ K of C Lounge
Chapstik 11:40pm @ Small’s
The Readies Midnight @ K of C Hall
Los Vikings Del Muerto 12;20am @ Kelly’s Bar
Scotch Bonnet 12:40am @ Atlas Bar
OR
Bluesong 12:40am @ Small’s
The Detroit Cobras 1:00am @ K of C Hall

Keep in mind that Blowout schedules are very tight and rarely on time. Unfortunately, it’s impossible to see them all. These are MY picks, bands I think are worth seeing. The rest of the schedule is available from Metro Times.