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Obituary: So long, Ray Manzarek
- 1 day ago
- Enough has already been said about the passing of Ray Manzarek and too much is already known about the man. Instead of re-iterating, here's a song.
Author archives: Reginald
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President Obama reacts to tornado disaster; outlines plan to wiretap victims
- 2 days ago
- In the wake of a deadly tornado that ripped through Oklahoma, President Obama has responded by outlining plans to wiretap victims of the disaster. "We won't know the full scope until the Department of Justice conducts an invasive search that undermines privacy," explained the President, "Who knows...perhaps some of these 'victims' were colluding with the tornado? Giving out detailed planes of w[...]
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Hospital Garden unveils new album Mover
- 2 days ago
- Standing around an old factory in the heart of Chicago are the members of Hospital Garden. Between the indie-rock trio rests a large, draped object. Our group of nervous journalists slowly pushes in...what should we expect? "Ladies and gentleman," Lucas Hollow--Hospital Garden guitarist--announces, "We present...Mover!" Flashbulbs fire in rapid succession. Hushed tones become a chorus of gas[...]
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Friday Night at the Blowout
- 19 days ago
- The Ferndale contingent of Blowout marches on. Enough has been written about whether a more focused event held on one weekend in Hamtramck would have been better (it would have), but walking through Ferndale does allow ample opportunity to laugh at the club scene that seems to have sprung up there. The Library seemed to be the epicenter of the evening. Phantom Cats opened up—fucking amazing as [...]
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Jeremy Porter & The Tucos release Partner In Crime
- 55 days ago
- The past few months have been quite trying. You see, I’ve begun Shark College yet again—this time working toward my Ph.d. It’s demanding. On top of that, I’ve been meaning to review the new Jeremy Porter & The Tucos album, Partner In Crime. I intended to do this review probably a month ago. What makes the whole situation so awkward is that Jeremy is also MCR staffer. His desk is just outsid[...]
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The Marche Du Nain Rouge 2013 is upon us!
- 60 days ago
- Break out the horse heads and put on your red--it's time for Detroit's Mardi Gras, the Marche Du Nain Rouge. For the uninitiated, the annual marche is held to expel the vile dwarf who has haunted Detroit since the days of LaSalle. Since being rediscovered, the marche has been highly successful. The Tiger's made it to the World Series. Kwame is looking at 20 years in a federal prison. Detroit's abo[...]
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Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band at the Magic Bag on Friday
- 66 days ago
- The testament to a great band is their ability to impact an audience. Kids are a great barometer for that. Kids are honest--if they hate something you find out pretty quickly. If they love it, their adoration is endless. Well, since my son was a wee babe the only sound that's comforted him is Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band. They are in my top 10 for best live bands. I really dig 'em. But for [...]
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Lions sink to new low; blackmail free agents
- 70 days ago
- After the Lions acquired top free agents Reggie Bush, Glover Quin, and Jason Jones many insiders speculated the team had relied on blackmail to lure players into signing. Earlier this afternoon, GM Martin Mayhew confirmed the rumors at a press conference. “Previously, we’ve tried any number of black magic ceremonies and they just weren’t effective. So, we dug up some dirt and presto—we’ve go[...]
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The Seams premieres at Matrix Theatre Company March 30th
- 71 days ago
- Gold House is putting out a new short documentary, with a Saturday premiere March 30th. The documentary follows Jeff Prather as he molds 2,400 pounds of ice into a sculpture. We're big fans of the things Tasha and Kevin are doing with their Gold House projects...the two have a natural cinematic aesthetic that shines in all their projects. Kevin has also made some bad-ass handcrafted stamps for the[...]
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My Pal Val announces slew of Spring dates
- 73 days ago
- Thank God for false promises! After initially planning a quiet spring, My Pal Val has announced six shows for the rest of March through April. I'm pretty sure the secret is out on these guys, but those of you in or out of the know will want to get out and check the band in action. They're truly a special experience--amazing songs backed with amazing musicianship. Here are the dates: March 20th [...]
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The Mexican Knives stole my toaster, refuse to return it
- 76 days ago
- Just as the title implies, the Mexican Knives stole my toaster--and they are refusing to give it back. This has seriously gone on long enough. Not that their refusal has been outright. First, they were like: "Oh sorry, it was a mistake...it just got mixed in with some of our stuff--we'll bring it back." But for nearly 3 weeks I heard jack-shit. Then, I sent this really nice text message jus[...]
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Well that didn't take long! New social media app, Pheed, combines all your profiles
- 78 days ago
- My opinions on 'social media' aside, it can provide tools that (ideally) help artists promote their work and expand their audience. That potential and the sensation that is social media has led to an ever increasing barrage of apps meant to address particular purposes--Facebook, Soundcloud, Twitter, etc... Into this sea of waste comes Pheed, an app that combines all of the services in the apps [...]