Slainte'! The Last Days of Summer September 1-5, 2009

The air has grown colder and the days shorter. The moment we've all been dreading is stumbling toward us...Oh, Summer, where have you gone?
This is it. The last week of Summer. So get out there, enjoy it while you can before school starts and Fall officially takes hold of your soul.

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

The Blind Pig, 208 S. First, Ann Arbor:
BLIND PIG SHOWCASE NIGHT
MACROME TIGER
BOHERALD
A PONY FOR CHRISTMAS
I OF RADIO
$3 Cover
18+ Doors 9:30

Elbow Room, 6 S. Washington, Ypsilanti:
"Tiki Tuesday" Exotic sounds from forgotten realms of mystery and adventure. Exotica, Surf and Intoxica!
Featuring: Belly Dancing by Aurora, magic from Scarboni the totally radical awesomest and Live Music from the Tiki Tuesday band.

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

The Blind Pig, 208 S. First, Ann Arbor:
BLIND PIG SHOWCASE NIGHT
MACROME TIGER
BOHERALD
A PONY FOR CHRISTMAS
I OF RADIO
$3 Cover
18+ Doors 9:30

Elbow Room, 6 S. Washington, Ypsilanti:
The Butt Boys
w/ the Patriot act
and Telephone Callers
$5 cover 18+


Thursday, September 3, 2009

The Blind Pig, 208 S. First, Ann Arbor:

BUMP
WITH SWEET JAPONIC
AND HELLO NEWMAN
$7 / under 21 $10
18+ Doors 9:30pm

Elbow Room, 6 S. Washington, Ypsilanti:
Mofo Karaoke Croon or scream out your favorite tunes at MoFo Karaoke. The catalog's solid with everything from Classic Rock to Country to Punk, you’re bound to find something you like.
$5 cover. 21+

The Heidelberg Club Above
215 N. Main St., Ann Arbor, MI, 48104
No Fun Entertainment presents:

Invader,
Bad Indians,
Disco Assault
Doors 9:30pm, $5 cover


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:
ALIBI ( Hip Hop vs D&B )
Doors @ 9:00pm
$5 cover, 21+

Friday, September 4
The Ypsitucky Jamboree, Washtenaw County's only outdoor, family-friendly Music Festival highlighting Bluegrass, Roots, Americana and other Regional Acts. Alongside local artists, friends and neighbors, The Jamboree is sure to be a great time for all ages.
Held at scenic Riverside Park in historic Depot Town, in Ypsilanti, MI, this brand–new event has been established as a non-profit organization in order to direct all proceeds back into the community for the economic development and capital improvements for our parks that will help us sustain a fun and attractive destination to work, live and play.
On September 4th and 5th, a new kind of entertainment will be injected into the area. The Jamboree at Riverside Park grants you the opportunity to experience a unique blend of both vintage and contemporary family fun. Featuring:
# Two stages featuring regional and international talent
# Local Artisans displaying their works
# Great local food- with Vegetarian options
# And a selection of local and nationally brewed beers


The Blind Pig, 208 S. First, Ann Arbor:

ANN ARBOR
SOUL CLUB
WITH ROBERT WELLS
AND BRAD HALES
$5 / under 21 $8
18+ Doors 9:30pm

Elbow Room, 6 S. Washington, Ypsilanti:
Official Jamboree Afterparty
w/ DJs
and super jam from Jamboree artists
$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:
Night Watcher
Doors @ 9:00pm
$5 cover, 21+


Saturday, September 5

The Blind Pig, 208 S. First, Ann Arbor:

FRONTIER RUCKUS
WITH THE GREAT UNKNOWN,
COTTON JONES,
AND WHITE PINES,
$7/ under 21 $10
18+ Doors 9:30pm

Elbow Room, 6 S. Washington, Ypsilanti:
Official Jamboree Afterparty
w/ DJs
and super jam from Jamboree artists
18+ - $8, 21+ - $5


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:
Karaoke
Doors @ 9:00pm
$5 cover, 21+

Slainte'! Weekend of August 27-29, 2009

Here's wassup in Ypsi~A2 this weekend. Choose wisely....


Thursday, August 27, 2009

The Blind Pig, 208 S. First, Ann Arbor:
ELECTROMAGS
WITH THE FIFTY
AND THE AFTERNOON ROUND
AND MIDWEST HYPE
$5/ under 21 $8
18+ Doors 9:30pm

Elbow Room, 6 S. Washington, Ypsilanti:
Mofo Karaoke Croon or scream out your favorite tunes at MoFo Karaoke. The catalog's solid with everything from Classic Rock to Country to Punk, you’re bound to find something you like.
$5 cover. 21+

The Heidelberg Club Above
215 N. Main St., Ann Arbor, MI, 48104
No Fun Entertainment presents:
"Direct Hits" retro dance party w/ BOMB POP BOUTIQUE
DIRECT HITS Monthly Mod Dance Party **Special edition: BOMB POP BOUTIQUE: Pop Art, Fab Fashion*** Ultra-danceable grooves, foot stompin’ floor shakers, and maximum R&B! Guest DJ: JEREMY WHEELER OF THE BANG! + Pop art, kitsch, minimalist, space age, and mod/60s inspired pieces. Also featuring the BOOK RELEASE for the 1st novel in RJ McElroy’s Mod Stories: "The New Dance" Monthly "Dress to Impress" contest with prizes for the BEST DRESSED. Grand prize: a $50 GIFT CERTIFICATE for a local clothing store. Drink specials! FREE
Doors 9:30pm, NO cover!


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.


Friday, August 28


The Blind Pig, 208 S. First, Ann Arbor:
SOULDUB
WITH ESSENCE OF APE,
IGGY SHEVAK,
AND DR. SKETCH
$10 adv./ $15 day of
18+ Doors 9:30 pm

Elbow Room, 6 S. Washington, Ypsilanti:
Casing Dinosaurs
w/ Wally Dogger,
FUNyON (Leah and Pauly)
and Wild years
$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.


Saturday, August 29


The Blind Pig, 208 S. First, Ann Arbor:
THREE BLUE TEARDROPS
WITH HILLBILLY CASINO,
AND THE JOINERS
$10 / under 21 $13
18+ Doors 9:30pm

Elbow Room, 6 S. Washington, Ypsilanti:
Beau Thai & the Ambassadors
w/ Satin Peaches
and Skeleton Birds
18+ - $8, 21+ - $5

The Heidelberg Club Above
215 N. Main St., Ann Arbor, MI, 48104
No Fun Entertainment presents:
ROCK FEST 2009: Scarlet Oaks record release party!
The Ann Arbor Jaycees present ROCK FEST 2009! Featuring the much awaited SCARLET OAKS record release party on Bellyache Records.
With special guests The Juliets and Kelly Jean Caldwell.
Doors 9:30pm, $8 cover


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+.

Slainte'! What to do the weekend of August 20-22, 2009

Mazinga: see Elbow Room, 8/22/09

Cheers! Summer's almost over and here's what you should do in Ypsi~A2 this weekend.


Thursday, August 20, 2009

The Blind Pig, 208 S. First, Ann Arbor:
DEATH IN CUSTODY
WITH SUICIDE BY COP,
MARS,
AND BABBATHON,
$5 adv./ $8 day of
18+ Doors 9:30pm

Elbow Room, 6 S. Washington, Ypsilanti:
Mofo Karaoke Croon or scream out your favorite tunes at MoFo Karaoke. The catalog's solid with everything from Classic Rock to Country to Punk, you’re bound to find something you like.
$5 cover. 21+

The Heidelberg Club Above
215 N. Main St., Ann Arbor, MI, 48104
No Fun Entertainment presents:
The Butt Boys, The Antiquity
Doors 9:30pm, $5 cover


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.


Friday, August 21


The Blind Pig, 208 S. First, Ann Arbor:
GUARDIAN
FRANK OMURA v. MINGUS RUDE,
AND MOGI GRUMBLES
$5 adv./ $8 day of
18+ Doors 9:30pm

Elbow Room, 6 S. Washington, Ypsilanti:
Mas Trueno (from Chicago, ex-Getaway Cruiser)
w/ Tickled Fancy Burlesque Co.
and Jamie Register & The Glendales
$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.


Saturday, August 22


The Blind Pig, 208 S. First, Ann Arbor:
BRENDAN BENSON
WITH ANNIE ROSSI
$15 Cover
18+ Doors 9:30pm

Elbow Room, 6 S. Washington, Ypsilanti:
Mazinga
w/ Neptune,
Mumble
and the Electromags
18+ - $8, 21+ - $5

The Heidelberg Club Above
215 N. Main St., Ann Arbor, MI, 48104
No Fun Entertainment presents:
Tsars,
The Meltdowns,
Grantchester Question
Doors 9:30pm, $7 cover


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+.

Cheers to you Washtenaw County!

The days are growing shorter and fall is creeping in. My carefree summer is about to end and I'll soon find myself behind a desk with creepy adolescent grins bearing down upon me. Okay, that's a little harsh but nonetheless, I mourn for summer like a lost love.

I've been remiss in my reports because, well, its summer and I'm lazy. Here's a recap of some of the cool things I've neglected to report.

1. Cafe Racer opening, last Saturday, August 15. Cafe Racer is a cool little cafe/vintage motorcycle shop that just opened in at 10 Cross Street, in Depot Town, Ypsilanti. Everyone's favorite twisted puppet show, the Gepetto Files awed, entertained and horrified (or is that whorified?) us with their creepy puppet show. They were great, as always. There were cool bikes of all ages, sizes, shapes and styles for all to see. DJ's Chuck Damage and Doubleplus spun some tunes and yes, there was some dancing.

2. It should also be noted that Depot Town Tattoo had and art show/opening that night as well. Located diagonally across the street from Cafe Racer, the shop is home to a couple of really great artists. Dawn Cooke, in particular, does a brilliant job with needle and ink. But skin is not her only medium, she's a painter as well and has some super cool pieces that I've seen.

Those 2 spots, as well as Fantasy Attic Costumes, are really helping make Ypsilanti a cool place like it was "back in the day". Sorry, I refuse to say Hipsilanti.

3. Elbow Deep. Held at the Elbow Room, 6 Washington Street, Ypsilanti, on the last Tuesday of every month, Elbow deep is Ypsi's answer to Necto Fridays. But different. I had heard it was a blast so last month, I donned my latex gloves, grabbed my KY Jelly and headed on up there. Well, it is called "elbow deep" so I just wanted to be prepared! My supplies weren't needed, sigh, but between The House of Chanel mini drag revue and all the dance hits spun by DJ Humanfly, it was a hoot nonetheless!

There are also other cool new happenings poppin' up in the Ypsi`A2 area that I haven't made it to but have heard good things about:

4. The Heidelberg Club Above
215 N. Main St., Ann Arbor, MI, 48104
Most Saturdays and the occasional random weekday No Fun Entertainment presents a variety of cool bands. Check em out.

5. Ann Arbor reopening of Direct Hits Mod Night
Now at the Heidelberg in Ann Arbor. Come out and show your support!
Held on the last Thursday of every month, Mod Night pays tribute to the days of olde....meaning the late 50's-early 60's before the dirty hippies destroyed the world. Last month was the re-opening and featured a special theme: "MODS VS ROCKERS", sponsored by Cafe Racer, Orbit Hair Design, Fantasy Attic, and Underground Sounds. Mod night DJs faced off against a rockabilly DJ and a garage/glam rock band from Detroit.
Hipsters come dressed in retro/vintage 50's or 60's styles and you can also shop for vintage clothing and vintage scooters/cycles.

So whether you're looking to cut a rug, check out hags, fags and drags, cycles, tats or puppets....there's definitely cool shit to do in Washtenaw County. Just check back to find out.

Come experience awesomeness in the D!

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.

On Saturday, there will be an all day BBQ with bands on the Alley Deck + the Rock 'n' Roll Garage Sale presented by Reware Vintage and on Sunday, teams will compete in The Detroit Scavenger Hunt.

:: 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)
08:45 PM SISTERS LUCAS (MAIN STAGE)

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 SECRET TWINS (SIDE STAGE 2)
10:30 PM ESQUIRE (SIDE STAGE 1)
10:00 PM THE DECKS (MAIN STAGE)
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
01:40 PM ELLE & THE FONTS
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)
11:00 PM TOTALLY MICHAEL (SIDE STAGE 2)
10:00 PM JEHOVAH'S WITNESS PROTECTION PROGRAM (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 PIZAZZ
09:10 PM LASERS AND FAST AND SHIT

GARDEN BOWL

12:15 AM BILL BONDSMEN (LANE STAGE)
11:45 PM BLACKREIGN & OHKANG (BAR)
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)
09:45 PM MARCO POLIO AND THE NEW VACCINES (SIDE STAGE 2)
09:15 PM BEEKEEPERS (SIDE STAGE 1)
08:45 PM KOMMIE KILPATRICK (MAIN STAGE)

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)