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Detroit’s rock superstar Jack White is continuing his Lazaretto tour after suffering a badly-sprained ankle Friday, in California. According to Third Man Records’ Instagram account, White was encouraged to postpone upcoming tour dates by his management team, due to his injury: White refused. Instead, he returned Saturday for his second performance at Bill…
Eminem and Rihanna’s Monster Tour concluded its two-night leg in Detroit with a tribute to the ALSA, by completing the famously popular “Ice Bucket Challenge” Saturday evening. The ALS “Ice Bucket Challenge” has become popular on social media as a means of raising awareness for ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. The…
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Nas’ hip hop masterpiece Illmatic, the New York native has announced a new documentary focused on the album’s creation, and a screening tour to showcase its culmination. Nas, who is considered to be one of hip hop’s all-time greatest figures, released the now infamous Illmatic in April of 1994,…
After more than 20 years of dormancy, Motown Records’ 25th anniversary TV-special Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever will be released as a six-DVD box set. The 1983 NBC television special hosted live performances by many of Motown’s greatest musicians, and offered behind-the-scene footage of Detroit’s most iconic personalities. Featured Motown 25 artists included:…
Bob Seger has revealed his newest radio single titled “Detroit Made,” in anticipation of his first full-length album release since 2006’s Face the Promise, titled Ride Out (October 2014). The track was originally released by John Hiatt for his 2011 release Dirty Jeans and Mudslide Hymns as a tribute to the American automobile industry,…
Detroit business competition Hatch Detroit has announced its four finalists, including Third Wave Music: a music store which would cater to Detroit’s musicians. After more than 20,000 votes, the four finalists (Third Wave Music and restaurants Cockadoodle, Sister Pie and Gabriel Hall) will compete in the second round of voting through August 20…
Detroit filmmaker Kristian Hill is looking to share the musical influences of Detroit’s electronic music scene with the world, but the negative aspects of his hometown have set production back, according to reports by the Detroit Free Press. His latest documentary, “Electric Roots: The Detroit Sound Project,” has been stalled in production due…
Detroit’s music film super-duo The Right Brothers (Jamin Townsley and Andy Miller) announced a city-wide scavenger hunt Friday morning, in anticipation of their new Passalacqua-infused short film “The Baptism.” The film, which features music by Passalacqua and production by Flint Eastwood’s Jax Anderson (and her brother Seth – who together comprise the duo…
The 17th-annual Arts, Beats & Eats festival in Royal Oak (Aug. 29 – Sept. 1) has announced its robust performance schedule, which includes nationally-acclaimed stars, up-and-comers and local legends performing on 10 stages. The Detroit-area’s largest art, food and music event features more than 200 music acts, 135 art vendors and a whopping…
In the wake of recently-postponed road construction in Ferndale, DIY Street Fair has announced its un-cancellation for 2014, pending final approval from the city. Since 2008, the DIY Street Fair has been comprised of art vendors, area-food & beverage favorites and local music acts in Ferndale. This year’s three-day event is scheduled to…