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Live Review: Detroit Trouble at the Diesel Concert Theatre in Detroit, MI
Material: This incendiary Motor City trio aptly describes their music as “extreme blues.” Granted, there are many blues elements in what they do. There is almost a meeting of the ... -
Pentagram at The Sanctuary in Hamtramck, MI
Sanctuary is one of the prime hard rock and alternative metal havens in the Detroit metro area. On this particular evening, the near-capacity venue was graced by the presence of ... -
Album Review: Without Susie by James Lee Stanley (8/10)
"An artful blend of clever lyricism and wry humor." Stanley is a seasoned singer-songwriter, with a career that goes back to the early '70s. One of the progenitors of independent ... -
Album Review: Songs of the Firebird by Barrett Martin Group (9/10)
"From seminal Weather Report-like overtones and Afro-Latin grooves to drums-n-bass funk, there is something here to stimulate your mind, spirit, soul and feet.." Grammy-winning percussionist and composer Martin releases his ... -
Album Review: Firestorm by Rocky Kramer (7/10)
"Kramer and crew are solid players, and it shows." Norwegian singer-songwriter/guitarist Rocky Kramer knows how to blend rock & rock flash with intricate symphonic arrangements. this auto-biographical album is a ... -
Signing Stories: Spencer Sutherland
Ohio-born, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Spencer Sutherland is a serious artist who doesn’t take himself too seriously. His tongue-in-cheek songs like “Freaking Out,” “Wallpaper” and “Sweater” are witty, clever takes on love, ... -
Album Review: The Savior By A Bad Think (9/10)
"The palette for this melodic raconteur blends virtual and surreal worlds, with dark and moody tapestries and colors." Singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, auteur; these are all the hatsworn by visionary artist and ... -
Album Review: Equalizer By Chemical Diary (7/10)
"Their rawness is reminiscent of early work by The Black Keys." Dudee and Roland Numbers are Texas brothers who crafted this little gem of makeshift rock and blues via the ... -
Signing Story: The War and Treaty
Michael Trotter and Tanya Blount-Trotter are the Americana and rootsy soul-infused duo known as The War and Treaty. Not only do they create inspiring and powerful harmonies together as a taut ... -
Luke Combs on How He Got His Career in Gear
Over the last three or four years, singer-songwriter Luke Combs has emerged as one of the leading lights and brightest young stars in country music. The Asheville, NC native burst ...