Category Archives: Detroit Music

Detroit, let your ears lift up your weary head

Detroit can often feel weary these days. Things aren’t good, folks. The economy has tanked, and if the country sneezes, Michigan gets the flu, and Detroit gets some kind of rare disease that the doctors of economies will only understand decades from now. Personally, I’ve been feeling pretty down about where things are and where [...]
Also posted in Appreciations | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Ode to the High Strung, tonight at the Firebird (St. Louis)

The High Strung – “Standing at the Door of Self Discovery” (from Ode to the Inverse of the Dude) [Audio clip: view full post to listen] The High Strung are playing at the Firebird tonight, just one of the gaggle of bands making a pit stop in St. Louis on their way to or from [...]
Also posted in Appreciations, Concerts, St. Louis Music | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Blowout 2009 – Saturday

Well, last night was the last night of Blowout. Unfortunately, Whalebomb didn’t make it (read yesterday’s post and guess why). So I’m going it alone for Saturday’s re-cap, which is unfortunate since I was a bit fatigued and am at a loss for words right now. But duty called, and I always try to answer. [...]
Also posted in Concerts | 2 Comments

Blowout 2009 – Friday

Scotter: As many of you may remember, last year’s Blowout was cold, cold, cold. And icy. And snowy. This actually made it easier to make decisions, and the fewer the options, the better. At least sometimes. I found that I watched more sets in their entirety last year, which allowed me to experience the flow [...]
Also posted in Concerts | Leave a comment

Blowout 2009 – Thursday Night

Whalebomb: First up was Darling Imperial at Baker’s, a great start to a fantastic night of music. I overheard someone say that they only play a few shows each year. That is a shame. I did not hear an explanation as to why they only play a few shows; perhaps they are practicing all of [...]
Also posted in Concerts | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Blowout 2009 – Opening Party

Whalebomb and Scotter’s report from Blowout 2009 Opening Party, severely shorter than usual due to the obligations of work and sleep. Whalebomb: I arrived at the Majestic complex around 8:20 last night and went to get my wristband. Upon checking in, I received a very large manila envelope. My first thought was “Sweet. What kind [...]
Also posted in Concerts | 2 Comments

Blowout 2009: A Short Preview

It’s that time of year again. Blowout Twelve begins Wednesday with the Opening Night Pre-Party, continuing Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, ending Sunday with you sleeping in till two in the afternoon, completely exhausted, but satisfied. And another guarantee I’ll guarantee: even with plenty of rest on The Day of Rest, you will still feel fatigued [...]
Also posted in Appreciations, Concerts | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments