Woodman's 2nd Annual Holiday Show

"Like the Osmonds, The Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players, the Jackson 5, Kings of Leon, The Shaggs, The Muldoons, The Carter Family and The Brady Bunch, Woodman believe that making music can be a family affair."

Jawbone

'One Man Detroit Blues Band in rare home town appearance"

Kommie Kilpatrick

"Detroit Punk Rock: TUFF STOUGH"

Static Records presents Home for the Holidaze 6
Featuring:


Gretchen Wolff

Jeremiah Hess

Patrick O'Brien

Francis Jaramillo

Steven and the Reelers

Golden Animals (Southern California)

"When they rock out in the faux-blues readymade "The Steady Roller," you can practically inhale the pungent aroma of their pirate shirts. They're a marriage made in psychedelic desert-blues heaven." – Blender Magazine

"Eisner's voice is deep, dark, and moving, like Johnny Cash's gruffness meeting Devendra Banhart's serenade, while Beecroft's croon is soft,light,and sweet. Though different as night and day, the two combined in harmony strike a balance that is beautiful and haunting." – Venuszine

I, Crime

"They're fuzzy enough to get next to, but then you realize that that fuzz might be fiberglass insulation. Either way, they'll help you compulsively scratch the itch with boy-girl harmonies, bittersweet stories and a hang-loose rock swing that are part-bubblegum, part L.A.-punk circa 1977." -Detroit Metro Times

Pewter Cub

National Ghost

"National Ghost believe in muisc with passion and soul. They strive to capyure much of the unbound energy of the earliest days of free form rock, pop, funk, soul, folk and jazz without being retro, focusing heavily on the song writing process..National Ghost blends the best parts of what makes music great; they'll make you move, groove, laugh and cry and leave you smiling eye ti I. Yep"

Grey Cells

"Energetic Modern Rock Troubadours"

the Black List

"There is no question about what Detroit's own "The Black List" has set out to accomplish: mayhem with a melody. This high-energy quartet has quickly caught the attention of the Detroit music insiders as the band to pay attention to in the future. Taking a cue from other Detroit artists like The Stooges and MC5, the live show is a no-frills sonic kick in the mouth. This combined with memorable melodies; insightful lyrics, layered feedback and a blue collar work ethic. There is no doubt after seeing The Black List - you have witnessed the new pride of the Motor City."

the Lessmores

"Enough of the existential diatribes already. There's a world full of people out there waiting to be saved. This feeling surely cannot be unique to me and only me. This feeling has wheels. This feeling cannot grow any longer as stagnantly as nightly reactions to the evening news. Can we please be beyond that by now? Can we all agree that the womb of cynicism has burst? I am too drunk for my houghts. I am too conscience for modern life. Can the next fad be a rediscovery of the soul? Can we please evolve in the ditches ofpotential thought? Can hope be found in the ashes of our own confessions? Set down your anger and find its veiled roots. Wrap yourself in its wooden rope and warp its grasp with your sweat. The internal swell will turn the rusted gears of the external world. We did
rock'n'roll."

Cave System

"Local experimental instrumental trip-rock, somewhat sparse at points, but engaging in its collision of sounds from a trio (Nicholas Koenig, Eric Schmeling, Erik Daniel) of barely-20-somethings playing just guitars. There are elucidating, detached narratives of wavy dreamscapes in a fusion of lo-fi, guitar-heavy rock and tripped-out ambiance; music for your head, but cerebrally speaking, indeed, with no rhythm whatsoever. There's no head banging, but plenty of moments of transfixed pondering born from the sway of overlaying chilly guitar strums and homegrown vibes of basement tape earnestness." - REAL DETROIT WEEKLY FEB 06 2008

Parades

"hard driving west side rock"

DOWNSTAIRS

Cultured Citizens

featuring:
Dru-Hijacked Records
Jeff Comer-Deadlock Records
Christos-Hot House
Geoff Johnson-Deadlock Records

21+ No Cover

Love Meets Lust

"Love Meets Lust has a good thing going. On the surface, this Detroit quartet's sound is heavily '80s-influenced dance pop that easily holds its own among the throng of bands currently pilfering that sound, including Bloc Party and the Rapture. And in a city that's currently as well-known for birthing techno as it is for its gritty garage rock, Love Meets Lust's dance-crazed live shows have been attracting big, diverse audiences. The key here, though, is music that's broad enough to pull fans from several disparate scenes. Mixing great hooks, thumping electro-beats and a measured helping of Trent Reznor's early-day angst a la Pretty Hate Machine, Love Meets Lust bridges the gaps between hipster indie kids, gloomy goth rockers, day-glo accessorized club goers, and Top 40 arena rock fans. Vocalist-programmer John Webb and keyboardist-programmer Mike Stefanski take on the task of songwriting, with Jeff Arcel and Wes Alfonsi rounding out the sound with guitar and bass respectively. What? No drummer? Nope. True to the '80s new-wave tradition, heavy synth beats dominate Bitter Company in lieu of a
guy with sticks. Thankfully, though, Webb's lyrics and delivery are
emotive enough to keep the sound human, if at times a bit melodramatic. On "Direction," one of the album's standouts, he sings, "If everyone's the same here, then why am I alone, wasting time, chasing something I can never find?"
Despite the brooding, the guys of Love Meets Lust still have a sense of humor, which serves as the first line of defense against would-be detractors. Along with the standard shirts and stickers fans can find at their merch table, there are also buttons — one of which reads, "Drum machines have no soul." After listening to Bitter Company, it's clear they've found the formula to prove that sentiment wrong." -Laura Witkowski/MetroTimes

Eat Sugar Music(Cincinnati)

"Eat Sugar features some local Indie vets who have combined to create an exciting brand of Electro-fused Indie New Wave. The tracks on the band's MySpace site are propulsive, danceable herk-n-jerk Post Punk that bring to mind the early records from Dayton's legendary Brainiac." - City Beat

Sex Ghost

"The early hour didn't dampen Sex Ghost's love missile fervor. The
sunlight still streaming through the skylights of the Magic Stick just made the duo's lovaman-cum-hype woman grind-pop more out of sorts when you discovered it, as if you walked into your doctor's office and there they were, set up in the corner and broadcasting their collective dirty mind to the unsuspecting ears of a crowd gathered in the waiting room. Sex Ghost will see you now-JOHNNY LOFTUS"

BEATBOX

Upstairs:

4 turntable set
Ben WU &
(Bangtech 12: Indianapolis)
Taylor Norris
(Bangtech 12: Inianapolis)

4 turntable set
DJ Seoul &
(Detroit Techno Militia/Bangtech 12: Detroit)
T.Linder
(Detroit Techno Militia/Bangtech 12: Detroit)
DTM Rustbelt Tour Kickoff!

SUPERJOINT

downstairs:

Dalouda & TJ Monte

Doors @ 9pm :: 21+ :: $5

Sh! the Octopus

“The kind of thing that could be a good backdrop for bar-brawling fun… Dashes of harmonica, twittering keyboards, female backing vocals and a well-defined rhythm section… On the mic, (Randy) Bishop is a pop philosopher, a jaded rock warrior… as he describes the bar band’s struggle for something more.”
- Natalie B. David (Detour)

“Poppy and a bit more polished than their initial output… (Christine) Baxter’s contributions are palpable and add a needed spice.” - Keith N. Dusenberry (Real Detroit Weekly)

Chris Bathgate(Ann Arbor)

"I write songs some are simple some are not some are nostalgic some come from dark places some are written from your perspective some from mine some switch back and forth some I play a lot some never some were written in stairwells of parking garages some were written at a friends parents cabin some were recorded in your bedroom some in my basement some took a long long time to finish some I knew before I wrote them some I have forgotten some I haven't learned yet some make me shiver when i hear them some i cannot sing some are allegorical some of them are earlier versions
of a different song but sound nothing alike some are so encoded so that you cannot figure out it is about you some are so obvious that you cant figure out it is about you some are about love as and idea some are about love as an action some are musically modeled after the progression of a relationship between two people some were written in a very small room in Maine"

Misty Lyn & the Big Beautiful

"a perspective of the earthly trial and fiery ascensions of the spirit laid bare in mortal arrangement"

Alan Sheurman

"minimalist roots with enough psyche in his imagery to make Elliot Smith proud"

Thanksgiving Eve Blues Party w/

Smoking Moses

"Generations of Detroit Rock coming together! Gary Rasmsussen formerly of the Sonic Rendezvous Band and the Up on Bass; Elliot Moses of Universal Temple of Divine Power on Guitar and Vocals; Dylan McCarty son of Jim McCarty on drums; and finalist on ROCK STAR: INXS Brandon Calhoon on Vocals and Guitar"

Flophouse

"Although physically rooted in Detroit, Flophouse's soulful mix of rock, funk, blues and R&B evokes the great music traditions of Memphis, New Orleans and Chicago. Perhaps it's Flophouse's lead singer Victor Colon, who's smoky yet spirited voice, draws frequent comparisons to the legendary Stevie Ray Vaughan. Or drummer Brian "Super B" Smith's and bassist Paul "P-dog" Hunt's unadulterated commitment to "funky groove rock" that has more bodies swaying then Bourbon Street during Mardi Gras. Finally, there's the polished riffage of guitarist Mike "Hollywood" Adkins -who masterfully weaves it all together into a spicy, sonic stew;Flophouse's extraordinary sound has not gone unnoticed. Hand picked from thousands of entries, Flophouse was chosen to perform at Eric Clapton's Crossroads Festival in Chicago in 2007. Clapton's acclaimed event received massive media coverage in Rolling Stone, VH1, PBS and more. "We play every show as if we are playing a sold out concert at Madison Square Garden …even if it's at Jimmy's Sports Bar and Fish Fry," explains Super B."

One Man's Opinion(Windsor)

"89x darlings bring their Neo Alt-Rock to Detroit"

Aran Ruth

"Each night, as it passes from its waking state into the sleep-and-dream state, the brain spends some time in the alpha wave frequency. During this brief pit stop before sliding into actual sleep, the consciousness is momentarily bombarded by a rapid-fire barrage of vivid imagery and dream snippets. Boundaries of time and space collapse, and sprawling epics are sketched out in the span of a few breaths. The black magic space folk of Aran Ruth seems to emanate from that same alpha wave ether; beamed to us, one reckons, by a phantom network of invisible AM radio towers."

Kelly Jean Caldwell

"kjc was conceeved in the upper peninsula of michigan on halloween night 1977 in the dugout of the cooks little league baseball field. her father was costumed as a great black bear and her mother as a sexy nurse. this wild scene surely set the stage for the rest of her noerthern childhood. kelle's first song was written about a beautiful silver door knob in the bathroom of her second grade klassroom and soon afterwards she formed her first band SAVACALD with her cousins, tara and tanya savage and her brother, dusty ray. those were fucking great times. ultimately, kelly moved to southern michigan and was not inspired to participate in any more bands until she was 21 and pure booze was flowing through her burnin'
blood. she joined the ann arbor band, and spiders, and had a really great time making songs again."

Heroes & Villians

"disintegration of form while relishing boundary..vintage echos wash into insect futures"

Royal Bangs(Knoxville Tennessee)
If you missed them on tour with the Black Keys, you can see them here.

"Ah, so many sexy Bonnaroo memories from '08! Let's start off with a bang, specifically Royal Bangs, our new favorite rockers, whose late-night set featured tracks from the Knoxville quintet's awesome new album, We Breed Champions" - Austin Scaggs, Rolling Stone, Issue 1056/1057, July 10-24

"Bonnaroo Reviewed: Royal Bangs Knoxville, TN-bred quintet sway this journalist with turbo-pop song craft, melodic keys, frantic guitars and seemingly unlimited energy. Our first discovery of Bonnaroo '08, Royal Bangs hit my radar as a "why not?"late night suggestion, and now-though only one day in-rates as the best show I've yet to see. Led by the bearded force that is Ryan Schaefer, the quintet churned out their multi-tasking, multi-faceted blitz-pop tunes to a crowd predominantly seated in the grass in the Troo Music Lounge. But at the request of Schaefer, concertgoers rose to their feet and it was then the show hit full throttle. Featuring
two pounding drums, many tunes off the outfit's debut full-length We Breed Champions, including the driving 'Handcuff Killa' took on a snap-crackle-pop rhythmic feel as key blips rode slashing, sharp guitars courtesy of axeman Sam Stratton. Schaefer leapt atop amps and bounced about in the audience before returning to his keyboard for "Broke Calculator," which grooved at a slower pace, a bevy of Moog notes segueing into sliding guitars and a catchy, lackadaisical vocal ramble. It's discoveries like Royal Bangs that make a late night (well after 2:45 A.M.) worthwhile." - William Goodman/Spin.com

Benny Stoofy

"Church of the Sub-Genious falls to the sway and wit of Lord Scrummage"

Bad Faces Clan

"whites Devil,and a brown Horse..what else do we want from a real Detroit hard roots band?"

The Hosts

"Wiith its roots in Saturday night beer-fueled singalongs in the living room of Greg and Melissa Host, the band slowly grew into a 5 piece outfit made distinctive by the classic sounds of vintage instruments coupled with modern electronica, soaring m/f harmonies, jangly pop tunes and brutally confessional lyrics. The self proclaimed stewards of the new Paisley Movement, The Hosts are on a mission to return bubblegum and LSD, clean jangling guitars and love beads to the musical landscape. Clad only in Nehru jackets and decades of pretense, war, pollution and inactivity, The Hosts have been roused from their somnambulant hibernation like languid seed pods planted in 1967, ready to take on whomever should listen to their shameless modern pop songs. Peace, and In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida, to you all."

the Esperantos

"Get ready for the young, hot shot brigade! Blazing hot garage rock from
Bay City! These youngsters have all the right moves and some great
attitude and energy. Nuggets hooks and fuzz mix with poppy hooks and
danceable grooves. We kindly suggest that you pay attention! Great stuff."
-Rich formerly of the Lager House

JUNK

"when the idealism of folk music cannot stand true rural justice will pick it's way out"

t.h.e Modfather

"In 1954 my mum named me "Mark" and way back in Jr high school my
classmates named me "lark" but right now I am also called t.h.e.
Modfather. I hope my songs are as much fun for you to hear as they are satisfying to me to write, record and perform."

Aleph-1 (Ann Arbor)

"...it's the electro-jazz / power prog rock trio Aleph-1 from Ann Arbor, with their sleek sci-fi inflected synths and rapid rhythms... With staggering instrumental compositions that feel almost orchestral in structure, they still keep a distinctly jazzy improvisational looseness. Their debut self-titled album galvanizes cinematic sounding electronic odysseys that combine the fantastic urgency one might feel if we were trapped inside our computer fending off viscous viruses or rival 'red guy' motorcycle riders ala 'Tron'; their sound is an invigorating clash of nostalgic '50's sci-fi film vibes with kitschy UFO synth howls charged by 80's new wave buzzy grooves and prog-rock trounced rhythms. Live, the band can be as fiery and ferocious as an amped up jazz rampage, utilizing drums with 2 samplers, 2 synthesizers and the occasional guitar. Their debut album is a staggering journey of invigoration, melodrama and dream-pop sounds apes; the transitions are baffling (the percussion on "DB" goes from hip/hop to speed-metal in one measure yet the flow is as natural as the sun setting); while the synths on "Plan 9" start with a Twilight Zone vibe then morph into a house-rave blitz; and "GoodCop" features a bass line so full of character and charm you'd think it to be born from the soulful grooves of Motown." ANN ARBOR CURRENT, JUNE 2008

Red China

"Red China rocks spaced out dissonance like nobody else in town right now. They've completed something like 45 CDr albums of original material and show no signs of stopping with their first official release. Spacey, psyched out space rock with elements of VU, Spacemen 3 and other torchbearers. Are you ready for a totally engaging zone out?"

El Gato Legato

"El Gato Legato is an instrumental foursome comprised of former members of Viola Peacock, Larval, Jolly Llama and Fathers of the Id. Swirling violins and iridescent guitar tones, supported by solid, melodic bass lines and explosive percussion define a sound that is reminiscent of indie rock, avant-noise, shoegaze and psychedelic. While utilizing typical rock instrumentation, the group pays very close attention to tones and timbres to create attention-grabbing soundscapes driven by world-beat rhythms.
Hyper-shifting moods and dynamics, ranging from soothing to spacey,
exhilarating to volatile, the music defies easy categorization and evokes a unique style that is ever-evolving. Thematically, the music of El Gato Legato is a parable of urban decay. It is the soundtrack to a loss of innocence, to stepping forth in a world that is falling apart. It is about narrow escapes and perseverance under dire circumstances. It is a look at modern Detroit through the distorted filters of avant-garde noise, hypnotic rhythms, crushing hooks, and melodies of redeeming sadness."

Mother Whale

"The Mother Whale is a slight of hand, compositions drawn around a single (sometimes double[stereo]) room mic, improvised and distilled, slowly, through various fixtues of collandric mise en scene. Instruments change, locations and moods change, and thus it is presented so."

French Horn Rebellion(Milwaukee)

"..Paddling down along a long wild amazonian river in my birch bark canoe. Look left, look right. My belly aches from whiskey. Look left again. A shadow whisks through the trees. "Alas," I think to myself. "Twas but a harmless snake fetching its prey." Look to the right. My heart jumps and tremors with fear, for yet again, the trees eerily dance along the banks. Rustle. Rustle. Rustle. "Caw" .. utters the lonely exotic bird. Echoeing the lonely fear in my heart. Caw. Caw. Caw. And into the center of that lonely pit -- ATTACK! An arrow grazes my ear, and disappears into the water. My fear is becoming paralyzing. Who are these assailants? Who could
these enemies be? TBC. BTW Did you know that Robert did a forensics speech in 7th grade about how to play French Horn? Fantastic."

Marco Polio and the New Vaccines

"When you go to a Vaccine show it's kind of like going to the zoo, you can't really expect the animals to cooperate, it's probably going to smell bad,They won't aknoledge the fact that they're on display, actually sometimes the dudes kind of sound like elephants getting it on, but damnit you payed your five bucks so you're probably going to stay for a while."

Charlie Slick

"It's hard to sit still while writing this…I mean, you may not dig this if you don't like to move, shake, bob or weave…as Charlie's hallucinogenic circus romp rave anthem simply suggests, "Let's Dance!" No sense staying locked in your stuffy stances in the back, sipping PBR and scoffing at all this mellifluous hip shaking; Charlie Slick has always been about liberation! Goofy, soapy, glittery, no one's watching, liberation. A once punk-rocker turned flamboyant hunky nerd, offering himself up to the beats, with possessing synth swirls and arresting choruses, like some overly sexy cartoon or an unabashedly un-hip pied piper, with a weird wavy
croon combining David Byrne's shamanistic quaver with David Gahan or Gary Numan's neon-glow melodrama. Jeff Milo/Deep Cutz"

-- HOT HOUSE --
Last party of '08!

Featuring:

***

GABE REAL (Detek)

GABE'S sound is an eclectic mixture of influences including TECHNO, HOUSE, MINIMAL & TECH-HOUSE. He's the man behind DETEK and responsible for the "SUMMER SESSIONS" parties at Exodus over the summer and now the "AUTUMN SESSIONS" Thursdays at TV Bar as well as the monthly "GLITCH" event at Oslo. He is currently working on launching his label DETEK RECORDINGS.

+

THE HOT HOUSE CREW
(TIM NOBODY - LINDSAY YEAGER - BIG JOE HIX - CHRISTOS - MATT C)

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JP & AVA

***
10 PM :: $5 before midnight, $10 after

SOUND PROVIDED BY: SOURCE AUDIO

Gold Cure(Austin)

"Guitars with the beatific shimmer of newer Echo & the Bunnymen, but dusted with a slight twang, mixed with Jerky vocals reminiscent of a medicated David Byrne (or less-husky Britt Daniel)"
- Riverfront Times/St. Louis MO

the Wall Clocks

"A coming together of various parts, be them dials, hands, quartz
movements, or pendulums, the ticking has begun at last. "Who" is what doesn't matter. All that matters is that four individuals have cramped themselves within basement after basement, and have finally decided to add their element to the musical landscape of this hardly round world. Each bringing his own spirit and own shade to the color of the light, they have created something blinding. Walk down the ever twirling staircase, and you will hear an array of riffs, licks, doodles, and bits emitted from a speaker that produces the sounds channeled from the brain, to the arm, to the fingers, to the fretboard, to the pickups, through the chord, to a
speaker and into your ear. The incredible generation of simple harmonic motion. Joe is in his own world creating this never-ending whirlwind of sounds. A solid layer is created as he makes things happen. The bluesman parodied, i think not. This is the real thing that seems to have been lost amid the Hollywood bull that has overshadowed the true musician for years. Jonathan is in a corner somewhere, hunched over a legal pad with an acoustic guitar and an inspirational buzz in his head. That's all he needs. To interrupt him would be a mistake. He scribbles down words, knowing of the fact that he will have to express those complex emotions from his own mouth to a crowd of God knows how many, let them behind his
dark sunglasses, and into his head for 45 minutes straight. He looks forward to it every single time. Don't you? John , a rock, blows holes in the north wall, providing a base of bass to the mixture. Fear of emptiness is eliminated. Experience does not overshadow creativity, it seems, but strengthens passion, and the fun is still there. B.E.N. sits on his throne, beating at the skins and holding everything together. Suddenly, the four walls become connected. Every crash means something. Is that a jazz-rock beat on an acoustic ballad? You bet it is. That's the beauty of experimentation rather than overproduction. That's the word, isn't it. Experimentation. When did music stop becoming art? Maybe when the music took a backseat to the band itself... Well not anymore. The music is still the art, and if another focus is on the band, why shouldn't the band itself be art as well? And art is meant for experimentation. Idols, loves, and influences play a role. Why not create? Why not expand? The time is right. Just look to The Wall Cloks, and you'll see what time it is..."

Commerce & Hiller

"Freaky Stylely has finally crept beyond Metro Detroit and the results are storming the walls of the citadel!"

"ELECTION AFTERMATH & SEND OFF FOR BROTHER JOHN SINCLAIR

John Sinclair

Poet, music scholar and performer, American icon.
If you don't know John-google him

Duende


The Questions

"Our contempt for corporate music stems from a favoritism of the abstract flow of a writer's click-tap-stammer on an aged type-writer were the ribbon sticks to the keys....tribal beats and fast swells of vocab almost like a poetry slam set to the music of the spheres...a trainhoppers wine-jug delta-bound blues scratchin down the broken washboard stuffed inside a suitcase stolen from the pawnshop...primordial junkyard suffering....raw raptured dissonance of a flawed and fragmented perception...assault the cerebral conductivity & politonic bombasts of the befuddled listener, trapped somewhere between that urge to leave or listen closer."

Cultured Citizens

Christos/Hot House
Jeff Comer/EMD-Deadlock
Geoff Johnson/Emd-Deadlock
Dj dru/hijacked records
josh surma/klectick
dave powers/hej-TBL-CHICAGO

Free*Free*Free

10PM - 2am :: 21+

Checkers Record Collective Halloween Gala!

Jesus Chainsaw Massacre

"The unpredictable garage-electro collision is one beautiful (and bizarre) mess" -Brett Callwood, Detroit Metromix

The Illegitimate Sons of Liberty

"Queens of the Stoneage meets Monster Magnet"

Murder Mystery

"Harkening back to the stripped, uncompromising qualities of rock 'n' roll, Murder Mystery bring unabashedly raucous indie rock to your ears and eyes, Often spastic without the dramatic, be ready to do a little hip shake whatnot." -Real Detroit Weekly, August 2007

DJ Stevie Tee
and more TBA

BEATBOX

Darkcube
The Vandal LIVE
DJ Southside
Superjoint

FREE All Night! :: Doors @ 9pm - 2am :: 21+

Cougar The Tiger

"Cougar the Tiger fuses the epic and the minimal while preserving an indie sensibility; and they do it all in three minutes (note the sophisticated use of a semi-colon). They make powerful music that is at once dramatic, appealing, unrefined, and polished. Their mission is to write songs that are as honest as possible, without any inflated ideals or egoism (ahem). They conjure an amalgamation of styles from classic rock to metal, new wave to folk. This is the eye of the cougar!"

The Yanni DiFranco Stranglehold

"See, the YDSH is about enacting social change through partying. It's kind of like Motley Crue in a way. The songs and the live performances don't have to serve any specific purpose other than offering good, retarded entertainment, as a sort of break away from the mundane clean-cut suit-wearing-asshole entertainment that is being fed to America by the likes of Ryan Seacrest on a daily basis."

Beekeepers

"With the Post Punk Po-go of They Might Be Giants they look up the dress of Mr. Bungle and the chase scene from A Hard Day's Night ensues.."

Woven (Los Angeles)

"remnants of Curve, Peter Gabriel's soundtrack work, world music rhythms and Massive Attack." - Rollingstone.com

"gothy electronics and trip-hop squiggle...sounding like Marilyn Manson moonlighting as a moody software engineer." - Spin

"verges on heady Kid-A territory without stepping foot in traditional rock waters." - Mean Streets

"Woven sound like Massive Attack and Squarepusher writing pop songs." - Lollipop.com

Farewell Republic (Ann Arbor)

"[Farewell Republic] has a fresh, unique sound that's contagious. Once you start listening, it gets hard to stop because you can really hear how much fun they're having. It's that communicable energy that makes them so endearing, fun to listen to, and is sure to bring them a ton of success."
-Lincoln Boehm (WCBN Radio 88.3)

Geist Ex Bibliotecha

"Humanity is organic. Not really a surprise, is it? Toiling in our rooms with the speakers thumping us numb as the last 8 bars repeat. We could be anywhere, but we are in Detroit. The prairie of the next decade. Creating technological worlds through an organic process. All things creative panned through a digital sieve. For what? Gold?? Phhhbbtt! Hell no! For something better. Something lush. Something real. Something wilderness. Something. I know something is here somewhere if I could just find where I left my existential keys. I know I've used them before. I have felt it. What the hell is Chuk doing with that loop? Doesn't matter. Just respond. That is what humans do. Respond. Receive. Repeat. Ever repeating? No. Never repeating exactly. R E F L E C T I N G. Yes."

Autumn Coma(Flint)

"in the hallowed grounds of churning texture and ascension while rooted in the machinations of Michigan's industrial yet organic clamor.."

THREE NIGHTS!

Monday
Supersuckers


With Eddie Spaghetti and Jordan Shapiro
The Beer Whores


Tuesday
Supersuckers
With Eddie Spaghetti and Jordan Shapiro
Duende


The Universal Temple of Divine Power

Wednesday
Supersuckers
With Chapstik

New Supersuckers Invade Detroit t-shirts available
A show you don't want to miss!!!

Three intimate shows with your favorite band & their special guests
Only 100 tickets available for each night!!
Be up close and personal!!
There will be NO more printed.
Only $20

Advance sale at these locations
No guarantee of tickets at the door

Rocket Printing
605 S. Washington
Royal Oak MI :: 248-336-3636

Brooklyn Grill
1266 Michigan Ave Detroit MI
2 blocks east of Trumbull
Open 7AM til 4PM 7 days a week :: 313-963-9485

Corktown Tavern 1716 Michigan Ave
Right next door to Tiger Stadium
Open Friday and Saturday 8pm til 2am

cultured citizens

matt clarke (acid)
dru
gabe real
roach
geoff johnson
jeff comer
superjoint

no cover :: 21+ :: doors @ 9pm
free beer b4 11pm

Justins 5th annual birthday party

Fields of Industry (Lansing)

"[S]teeped as much in folk and country as in shoegaze and psychedelia..."
Robin Hilton, NPR's Second Stage

"If you like the idea of Bedhead mixed with Brian Jonestown Massacre
filtered through The Velvet Underground, you'll like this band."
Randy Bishop, I'dDream.com

Indian Guides

Modern Lull

"If Jim O'Rourke joined XTC and went out drinking with the Buzzcocks"

BEATBOX

DJ Seoul VS. DJ Psycho
Todd Perrine
N.Mattimoe
Jit Wiggins
Superjoint
Rob Sample

FREE Before 11pm :: $5 After :: Doors @ 9pm - 2am :: 21+

Aloud (Boston)

"Fiery rock n' roll band Aloud is known for their two lead singers, tight male/female vocals, exceptionally strong songwriting, and energy-filled live performances. Lead vocalists/guitarists Jen de la Osa and Henry Beguiristain have been writing songs together since their early teens and have crafted the passionate rock n' roll sound of Aloud with bassist Roy Fontaine and drummer Ross Lohr."

Superdot

"SUPERDOT has given Detroit, and the greater ska community one of the
freshest and most innovative ska bands. SUPERDOT has not limited their music to just the ska theatre of operations, they've expanded their perimeter to reach different cultures. From small villages to bog cities, they've brought something new to show off for those who have seen too much of the same uniform. Inspired by wackiness and driven by the courage of alcohol and underdogs worldwide they have captured the fun, recklessness and even the dark side of ska."

Doors @ 8pm

FREE PARTY!

Matt Clarke
Dan Bain
MD!
Adrienne Rahall
DJ Floss
Night Owls

Free Before 2am :: Doors @ 9pm :: 21+

THE HOT HOUSE CREW PRESENTS:
REBUILT

John Johr

Residents:
Big Joe Hix
Tim Nobody
Lindsay Yeager
Matt C
Christos

Jeff Johnson
Jeff Comer

d.e.f.f. & Hijacked Records Detroit Presents:
Domestic Terrorism Pt. 1

Twonz - (the techno terrorist) Hijacked Records Detroit, D.E.F.F.
Noluv - Hijacked Records Phoenix/Detroit, London West Records phoenix
Big Joe Hix - Bang Tech 12
Seoul - Bang Tech 12, Detroit Techno Militia
John Johr - Paxahau
Sinistarr

$5 :: ladies free

*In Civilian Clothing

"Tender but taut indie rock, heavy on drone but with plenty of bells and whistles (an e-bow even!) to pretty things up. Think of a rockier version of the Postal Service mixed with a less histrionic ncarnation of Sunny Day Real Estate."

Lowry (Brooklyn)

"Alex Lowry's psychedelic neo/anti-folk pop is an offbeat offshoot where the hurdy gurdy man takes us on a twisted magical mystery tour. Hot wired and intense, even in its quieter moments, this is challenging, innovative music that pushes established boundaries with alarming ease." CREATIVE LOAFING, ATLANTA

Low Water (Brooklyn)

"Classic rock as filtered through a weird amalgam of slacker rock, Brit-pop and some slight country too ...gorgeous melodies...well
done."--DAGGER, PORTLAND

"... Strong songs with accessable lyrics, memorable melodies and solid guitar riffs."
-- Sara Baumberger, AM NEW YORK

"Brit influences like XTC and The Beatles sneak into the mix, but Low Water's (sound) is melodic, American Rock". --MESH MAGAZINE, SAN FRANCISCO

shoe.

"shoe. likes to create music, and the result is an eclectic taste of what's happening in their lives, their city, and in the world as they see it. shoe. finds inspiration in the city that surrounds them with an endless choice of genres, sounds, and bands. Their sound is definitely influenced by a city that has produced Motown, Garage Rock, and Electronic Music. Founding members Gardner and Kushuba have played in various groups such as CKB and Three Guys Named Joe, separately, and together with Detroit favorite The Fozzys."

Doors @ 8pm

Back To OLD School

James Pennington
Dennis Cox
Johhny Saco
DJ Dru
DJ Seoul VS. T.Linder
Craig Gonzalez
Vacuum - Live
DJ Roach
Vinnie
Geoff Johnson
Justin Howse VS. Jefferson

The Detroit Techno Militia and Bang Tech 12 present:

Beatbox

This night will feature Djs from both groups
with Dj Seoul and Superjoint as the monthly residents
and Special Guests hosting Downstairs

Ronin Selecta
Bassdrive / Bang Tech 12

Dan Lucas
Detroit Techno Militia

Downstairs
Hosted by Damn Panic
Dj Nimbus
Dj Tanner
Inspekda Breaks

Funk Brother Dennis Coffey

"If you're into the music that came out of the city of Detroit in the 60's, then you'll already be familiar with the name Dennis Coffey. His name appears on many fine soul sides across many record labels. His guitar work and countless arrangements grace many other important tracks of the 60's and 70's...A former Funk Brother, Dennis has played guitar on over 100 soul music gold records at Motown in Detroit with artists such as The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, and The Four Tops. He has recorded in LA with artists such as Quincy Jones, Marvin Gaye, Martha Reeves, and Ringo Starr. Dennis has recorded with George Clinton and also played on many Northern Soul records at Golden World Studios like Real Humdinger by J.J. Barnes and Open the Door to your Heart by Darrel Banks."

DUENDE!

"You're in for a wild Western psychedelic sonic ride thru the streets of Detrit when Duende takes the stage. This Motor City five have been taking their show on the road and introducing others to their brand of dark Americana rock"

the Readies

"Danny Kroha is, of course, already well-known on the Detroit rock 'n' roll scene; you'll recall his work with Gories and, more recently, the Demolition Doll Rods. Following the dissolution of the latter group and a brief spell trying to go solo, the guitarist's back with a new band dubbed the Readies, which is now beginning to kick up some real racket about town. Armed with a sound overflowing with Motor City garage, rock 'n' roll, fuzz and raw power, Kroha and the Readies are, ahem, ready. As for the Readies' sound, Kroha is quick to list his many influences. "We're a rock 'n' roll band," he states emphatically. "I don't like to elaborate much further than that. I really love '60s and early '70s rock — British rock and all that stuff. And then of course, there's plenty of Lou Reed thrown in there as well because I love the Velvet Underground and Lou Reed. I'm sure there's a little New York Dolls in there too." "We do a Mott The Hoople cover," Weedon adds. "Whenever somebody asks me, though, I
always say that we're just 'rock 'n' roll'. Because that's exactly what we are." -MetroTimes

the Rise of the Peace Balloon

"We love to create smiles.Therefore,you,as a person of Earth should listen and feel the energy that flows through all of us.We must appreciate the small things that are often overlooked and in the process become better people.There's nothing more beautiful than a turtle sunning on a log while the worlds at work."

Doors at 7pm :: Dennis Coffey first of two set starts at 8:00

Marco Polio and the New Vaccines

"When you go to a Vaccine show it's kind of like going to the zoo, you can't really expect the animals to cooperate, it's probably going to smell bad,They won't aknowledge the fact that they're on display, actually sometimes the dudes kind of sound like elephants getting it on, but damn it you payed your five bucks so you're probably going to stay for a while."

Love Meets Lust

"Love Meets Lust Is a four member Electro/new wave/rock group from Detroit Michigan. The bands music could be described as retro 80's electro dance amped up with modern tones, reminiscent of days gone by yet totally fresh and new."

Pewter Cub

"The exhilaration of finding a band like Pewter Cub, conjuring the stirringly raw and guileless sounding basement-aesthetic that's been hard to come by in post-2000-indie-rock (think early Guided By Voices, a more surfy-Young Marble Giants, or the caustic synth garnish of The Fall), or as singer/guitarist/bassist Regan puts it: "Sonic Youth, Sparks, the Ventures, Wall of Voodoo, the Manchester/Sheffield sounds. We love John Carpenter's music and films. The best we can say for our sound is it's kind of torch-song-disco-surf-wave-distortion with a dash of humor."
-Jeff Milo

Juanita and the Rabbit (San Francisco)

"From rhythmic syncopated punk, to thoughtful ballads Juanita and the
Rabbit are a musical journey..."
Richard Langley - Mission Music Review

Electro Mechanics Detroit

burn
geoff johnson
jeff comer
benji hayes
revolt
ian givens
dj dru
calico
superjoint

FREE B4 Midnight :: $5 after 12
21+ :: Doors @ 10pm

To and Fro

"Elemental narratives that resolve to light but only after a sojourn"

Lightning Love!

"Lightning Love is an Ann Arbor-area outfit with twee-pop songs in the vein of Glo-Worm or other 7"-friendly groups from the early 1990s. A bit of woe, a bit of sweet, some keys and some drinks. With some promo this shit could move millions at Target."

Elle and the Fonts

"Detroit's Holly Golightly with some Runaway's attitude"

Deleted Scenes (DC-Brooklyn)

"Deleted Scenes moved us past the first date and right into that stage where you have an unbridled passion for someone and can't keep your hands off them trying to discover every inch and exhausting yourself in the effort. Blowing off the haze of a Sunday night, fronted by the wiry charisma of Dan Scheuerman and his eyes that hang like he never sleeps, they brought a thumping big sound and tension to the proceedings. They show lots of DC influences in their playing, from Dismemberment Plan yelps and angles to Fugazi ragga and Jawbox rumble. However, it was when they hit the big radio-ready choruses (reminding me actually of Old 97s – a reference the band might cringe at) that they were the most interesting. Knocking into shape a little more and finding their own voice (trust those pop instincts and more synth – I know I know) and they could be big news soon."

Jehovah's Witness Protection Plan

"JWPP loves to rock. We don't care what you think about rock and roll or 36 year old boy-men who play it. Neither of us are dead... and we are SURE of that. Are you? Over the last year we've met a ton of people that we absolutely fell in love with. Pretty sure you all know who you are. If you even have to think twice about it, then it's you we're talking about. If you want to join the list, come see us... everybody has a shot at being loved with JWPP. To borrow a phrase from a childhood church song, "red and yellow black and white"... We also fell in love with each other, ourselves, and rock and roll. You can scoff, smirk, point fingers and giggle... your picket fence will never keep us off your lawn. If you hear a knock on your door, don't be surprised. We are coming to wake you up and make you live again."

Netherfriends

"Some guy once told us we sound like the bastard pop-band from hell that he has always been looking for," says singer/guitarist/pianist/anything-ist, Shawn Rosenblatt of his fuzzed experimental gypsy space-folk trio, The Netherfriends. The guy also said their sound might sound like, "if the Zombies and Animal Collective met and recorded in a kitchen."

the Whales

"Sebadoh and Elvis Costello go fishing"

Red China

"Red China rocks spaced out dissonance like nobody else in town right now. Theyve completed something like 45 CDr albums of original material and show no signs of stopping with their first official release. Spacey, psyched out space rock with elements of VU, Spacemen 3 and other torchbearers. Are you ready for a totally engaging zone out?"

The Cut Loose

"maximum Detroit R&B. A reminder to who only follows the mold of Garage rock that there are more legitimate heirs..like the Cut-Loose"

The Hadituptoheres

"Do you ever get that feeling when you are driving home from a job you hate or a situation you can no longer take? That pretty much sums it up. Plus, if you've been paying attention to a lot of music lately, we're sure you'll understand." — The Hadituptoheres

Yeah, I get that feeling all of the time thinking about the overwhelming amount of people who like shitty music and how often good music is overlooked. Hopefully these guys won't be. Their music deals with the same shit that a majority of us pissed off individuals face; "Punk, justice, making love and breaking up in the Motor City," according to them. A perfect blend of aggressive punk with catchy poppy type hooks make them a band that everyone with good taste can enjoy. "The original idea was for us to be a heavily punk-influenced power-pop band. However, the poppier side started to fade as we got into writing together more and more. These days we try to be more aggressive. Our songs are louder, noisier and faster. We haven't totally abandoned our pop roots though; hooks are peppered throughout to help keep people singing along," they say."
Real Detroit Weekly

Reverse X Rays (Austin)

"This Austin based band returns from the future with post Western insight. Their name is derived from this tidbit: According to James Brown (the late expert on the subject), Reverse X Rays come out of the TV set and are used by nefarious federal agents to alter the brains of our fellow citizens. #5 in Ten Austin Bands you should know compiled by the Daily Texan, July 5th 2007"

The Fury

"The Fury is a punk rock power trio from Detroit. Originally formed in 1983 in Ann Arbor, It is hard to pinpoint their style, but it is certainly punk, sprinkled with thrash and a pinch of rock. Mainly, you will hear fast songs with furious lyrics, in addition to power chords, and righteous guitar solos by Dr. Vic RoX. The steady non-drum-solo beat is provided by Mr. Evan Rude. And the no-nonsense bottom end attack is graciously presented by Madd Anthony."

Punisher -Hej
Christos -Hot House
Geoff Johnson -EMD
Tim Nobody -Hot House
Dru -Hijacked
Jeff Comer -EMD
Vacuum -CPM
John Overfiend -Hej
Roach -Detroit

3 rooms of music

21+ :: No Cover
more djs + info. to follow....

The Detroit Techno Militia and Bang Tech 12 present:

Beatbox

This night will feature Djs from both groups
with Dj Seoul and Superjoint as the monthly residents
and Special Guests hosting Downstairs

Saturday July 26th

Bileebob
Underground Resistance / Famzine.com / Bang Tech 12

T.Linder
Detroit Techno Militia

Downstairs
Hosted by F.A.Y.D.
JAVA (J.P. & Ava)
5 hour marathon set

The JOHNNY ILL BAND

"i hereby and summarily christen the good ship illypop with a jug of mango nail varnish"
- Jacopo Belbo

METH TEETH

The debut 7" EP from the ominously named Portland combo Meth Teeth has arrived this week on Sweet Rot Records, and it's got such an unsettling vibe of depravity and ruinous tones ringing throughout its grooves that it might just be that record that keeps you up at night, listening for those inevitable voices to creep inside your head. The band includes members of Artificial Limbs, Leper Print, and Night Wounds and churns out four powerful and subdued songs that reach beyond the scope of their members' previous incarnations, with an unnerving twisted conviction. It penetrates the genre confines with ease, just like some of their contemporaries such as Sic Alps and Nothing People have done so well, and ushers their name into the hushed inner circles of the discerning underground rock'n'roll cognoscenti. The 7" is divided between two sides that show different facets to their direction, and the first tracks linger in a muddier psychedelic swamp of twirling melodies that form a beautiful backdrop for the eerie echoed vocals to seep into, and you'll see how well Meth Teeth craftily utilize their haunting guitar umbrage to maximum effect with such lush minimalism. "Bus Rides" slides around the grease and grime-laden blueprint that they have forged out of fragments of broken light bulbs and illusions of glassine spiders crawling up their arms, and instantly garners repeated listens. The b-side proffers more acoustic-based tracks that slowly bleed with such a hypnotic charm that it pulled me in from all directions before I even knew it. It may not hit you blindsided right off the bat, but after the third or fourth play, it's clear that Meth Teeth have something very good going on below the surface, and it may just be the unassuming b-side that clinches it. Starting off with "To My Good Friend," the next two tracks have hovered in my soft-boiled brain repeatedly for days and add even more certainty to the fact that some of today's best music lurks on the backsides of 7"s, just slightly out of the direct light that helps keeps it menacing, dark, and interesting. Don't sit on your ass and pick up Meth Teeth's debut 7"

-"Fuzzed out synth wildness" ---hodistro
awesome

THE SUGERCOATS

-featuring members of Lee Marvin Computer Arm

Klectik & Science Projex Present
BLACK OUT

Titonton Duvante - Residual / Metamorphic / 7th City / Palette - New York

It's been a long time people!....Please help us welcome back to the D, the owner of Residual records, and one of the underground's best Dj's, Mr. Titonton Duvante!!!

Gary Martin - Teknotika / KMS / Moods & Grooves - Detroit

Gary aka Mole People aka Gigi Galaxy aka The Casual Pimp....has been running game in this city longer than most can remember. His Teknotika imprint has both seen him headlining overseas and has landed his tracks in the flight cases of techno's finest....be sure to check out Gary's brand new "Jennifer ep" out soon on Moods & Grooves!!!

Rex Sepulveda - D Records - Detroit

No stranger to Detroit's underground, come check out one of D-Records best producers / live talents!

Andy Garcia - Docile Recordings / Kryovac - Detroit

His work with Archer and 18 releases on Docile and Kryovac have securely placed Andy as one of Techno's Mainstays!!! Look out for Docile 017 today!...Lumar wut!

Josh Surma - Klectik - Detroit

Klectik co-founder and Proof Detroit resident....Look out for Klectik 004 white labels featuring Josh Surma and Brian Zentz!!!

Jason Garcia - Science Projex - Detroit

Owner - Science Projex productions, and Proof Detroit resident...

Corbin Davis - Hazard-S - Detroit

Corbin's flawless mixing and representation of the Hazard-S name set him apart from the rest!

Checker's Record Collective Presents a CD Release for Jesus

The Jesus Chainsaw Massacre

"The Jesus Chainsaw Massacre have been a fixture on the Detroit scene for over a year now, giving kids nightmares not seen since your big sister's first year at Camden College in the Reagan 80's. They are the proponents of the growing genre of 'slop fuzz', a mixture of The Cramps, Creation, and T Rex. They are proud of having played over 100 shows with never the same setlist. See what strange business they have for Corktown for their debut CD release fest."

The Sheeny Men

"I want all of you to know that The Sheeny Men are comprised of three guys who are passionate about we are doing. If only we could convince all those other people out there that there are two things that lead a revolution: a dictator, or music. Let's do it through music. Be passionate my friends and live life to its fullest."

Tokyo Sex Whale (Ontario)

"...3 piece based out of Ottawa, Canada, worshippers of the great whale, half brothers (and sister) to the almighty albatross, speakers of the gentle word, TokyoSexWhale aims to provide a sonic experience that will have its audience reeling at all ends of the spectrum. TokyoSexWhale met in a pitch-black room that all three visited to obtain enhanced sexual prowess from ancient Asian sources. After the police raid, they exchanged telling glances while waiting to post bail in lock-up. On The Outside, they utilized the awesome power of a 1966 Plymouth Fury to make good their escape, and discovered a mutual musical affinity. Ever since that fateful night, TokyoSexWhale endeavours to bring their experiences to the forefront of their performances to enlighten and delight crowds. Their songs are not songs; they are life lessons to be learned the hard way. Or we might have gotten drunk and started a wicked band in Yogi's basement. Only time will tell..."

More TBA

Presented by HEJ Records, Blank Code, Detroit Underground

PUNISHER - Hej Records, Prosthetic Pressings
DAN BAIN - Paxahau
KERO & TETZZIE - ( Live Dubstep ) Detund, Blank Code
JOHN OVERFIEND - Hej Records, NBFC
CFX - Blank Code, D Records
LINDSAY YEAGER - Hot House
ERROL - Hot House, Leg Records
DREW POMPA - Blank Artists
++ Special Surprise BBQ guests

NEW SOURCE AUDIO SOUND SYSTEM!

21+ :: 6pm-late
$5 cover will get you in and get you some SPECIAL BONUS MUSIC (while supplies last)
we will be grilling up some food and beats starting at 6pm :: get there early and party with us !!

CITYFEST AFTER PARTY!

Canja Rave (BRAZIL)

"Imagine yourself recovering from the worst kind o hangover, and still you plan about going to a party the other day. At that time you don´t feel like doing anything just sit back, sleep, recover from all that beating, but sudden opportunities of new fun and entertainment makes your brain tell your body that you can do it! You will go out again and have some
fun, leaving all troubles behind. These sudden changes of attitude and feelings common in bipolars originated the name CANJA RAVE, which means chicken soup rave, as in a mood change of going from chicken soup to a rave party. Canja Rave also is
also getting the opposites together, like men and women, the formation of the duet or you may call it band with Paula Nozzari and Chris Kochenborger. The duet consists of Paula drumming and singing, while Chris sings and play guitar. They both compose all of their songs and lyrics. Songs that were done simply to exercise the composing style of a possible
new project, or even song writing for ther artists, however, due to the coincidences and desteny the couple became a band, because of an uncompromised rehearsal to test the music they had written. Since Chris was a bass player all his life playing jazz, and rock bands, he made his guitar sound more bass like. Paula had to adapt to the singing part too
focusing on both playing the drums and her voice.
The result of the Canja Rave, a band that came from chicken soup to a rave, is that we get to travel a lot, meet people, and get everyone rocked!"

Sey Lui

"music for the morning after a nuclear winter
and the darkness stirs"

The Directions (formerly Siddhartha)

"the band formerly known as Siddhartha bring Northern Soul back to Detroit where it started"

DUENDE!

"You're in for a wild Western psychedelic sonic ride thru the streets of Detroit when Duende takes the stage. This Motor City five have been taking their show on the road and introducing others to their brand of dark Americana rock"

Innerphonic
The Funk Below [disco.funk]
Summer Shabbazz
Superjoint
Kevin Henry

9pm-late :: 21+ :: $5 cover

FREE PARTY!

John Overfiend –Hej-
Tim Nobody –Hot House-
Punisher –Hej-
Christos –Hot House-
Geoff Johnson –Deadlock-
Big Joe Hix—Hot House

No Cover until 2am [$5] | 9pm-Late | 21+

Bangin' Sound by Source Audio + Corktown Tavern

Irrational Muzikwerx, Detroit Techno Militia and BangTech12 presents:
SURVIVAL
RATING:39
....the annual birthday party-slash-excuse 4 senseless hedonism....

featuring:

MATT K

(Omerta Music/8mm Clothing/Deafmosaic/DJMattK.com - Atlanta GA)

dezi and mike are F_CKST*RT#R

Detroit Techno Militia/Bang Tech 12/IMW/DeathSquad // Lower Frequency/IMW/Sonic Synergy/Profound Sound Kalamazoo and Detroit, MI

DAN LUCAS

(Detroit Techno Militia - Detroit)

BIG JOE HIX

(Hot House/BangTech12 - Detroit)

DJ SEOUL (DTM/BT12 - Detroit)
RONIN SELECTA (Bassdrive/BangTech12)
NEIL V. (DTM - Detroit)
DJ K-FRESH (Ren-Soul - Detroit)
THEE UNKNOWN (Sonic Synergy/IMW - Kalamazoo, MI)
SUPERJOINT (Corktown - Detroit)
AVA (Detroit)

Gary Adams – guitar formerly of the CUBES, DARK CARNIVAL
Skid Marx – bass formerly of FLIRT & THE SEATBELTS (has played gigs with and for NY Dolls & Johnny Thunders in the late 70's).
Sean Murtagh – drums TROUBLEMAN & formerly of DETROIT 442
Derek Murtaugh – guitar TROUBLEMAN & SNAKE OIL SLICK

PRONTO

Robot Army (Formerly The Pontiac Punks)
The PONTIAC PUNKS were a cool rock/punk band back in 1975. The played with a lot of cool local bands as well as out in NYC in 1976 – Ramones and others came to see them play at Max's Kansas City and the Ocean Club. Creem Magazine did an article on them comparing them to the Stooges and MC5. They were Lester Bangs band of choice for his going away party when he left Detroit for NYC in 1976.

WE <3 The 80's

a NigHt of TotALLy KiLLeR 80's!
electro,new wave,hip hop,industrial,pop,hair metal,punk,goth,& anything inbetween.

downstairs:
DJ PSYCHO
(4 hour set of complete 80's madness!!! you all know dezi, so you know you have no fucking clue what to expect!)

upstairs:
SEOUL , WILHELM K , BIG JOE HIX

Surprises for anyone that comes dressed 80's!
$2 Well Drinks & $2 Drafts
doors open 10pm :: 21+ :: $5

A Night of Wildlife

Cougar The Tiger
the Beasts of England
Sh! the Octopus

Fresh Entertainment presents:
Official After Party: Detroit Jack City

LawnChair Generals - Seattle, WA
LCG Music / Nordic Trax / Amenti / Aroma

Byran Jones - Chicago, IL
Control / Ministry of Sound / OM / Ultra / i! Records / Fetish / Spatula City
Amenti / Aroma / Moody / Black Cherry / Jackin Tracks /

Santiago (from Santiago & Bushido) Potty Mouth Music / OM - Chicago, IL

vs.

Frank Solano Lost My Dog / Kolour - Chicago

Chocolate the Freaky Afronaut

Gabe Real Detronik Music
vs.
Mike Rythym

Zeek Dominguez

Nickholas Aldon

DJ Way

Number9

Episoldier

Theo G
vs.
Adam Abstrakt

Tim Pejza

Sound Bought to you by Log2

10pm-LATE
$15- limited capacity
Tickets Available at http://www.wantickets.com/?e_id=41315
Infoline: 576-250-PIMP

//UPSTAIRS

T. Linder
Dan Lucas
DJ Seoul
Darkcube
Neil V.
DJ Psycho

Featuring Loner.9 // LIVE

//DOWNSTAIRS
Jackit Crew!
Trench, AAron Carl, and Sirius
and more!

FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE

21+ :: 10 pm - ??

6th annual pre-festival BBQ at Corktown

once again a great start to the festival weekend here at the Tavern.

Grimace is Proud to announce the following:

Adam X (Sonic Groove, NYC)
Danny the Wildchild (PremierArtistsGroup, Chicago) Festival exclusive turntablism set , not D&B
Gary Martin (Technotika, Detroit)

as well as:

Avex Axiom (Blueline, Chicago)
Christos (Hothouse, Detroit)
Dan Bain (Paxahau, Detroit)
Dan Lucas (Detroit Techno Militia, Detroit)
Dustin Zahn (Enemy Records, Minneapolis)
Matt Rissi (Solar Cathedral Records, Iowa)
Mike G (Solar Cathedral Records, Minneapolis)
Mike Rhythm + Number 9 (Pitchslap, Detroit)
Mod 8 - live PA (EOC, Detroit)
Nova (Pornograph, Miami)

+ SPECIAL SURPRISE GUEST(S)

As always, the grill gets fired up and the needle drops on the first record at 5pm. Two rooms going all night. Come enjoy BBQ, beats and beer with your techno-friends from around the country and around the world!

Doors at 5pm-- 21+
$5.00 til 10pm
*FREE with valid Detroit Dancer Card

NO Presale-- No guest list!

GET READY FOR THE FIRST OUTLAW COUNTRY, PUNKGRASS, OUTLAW GOSPEL, FLESH HANGING, PUNKROCK TRAVELING ROAD SHOW. Nocephus Entertainment Presents A combination performance: A Howdy yall from JASON AND THE PUNKNECKS who honky tonked it all the way from Hollywood; a Heavily tattooed, L.A. based, punk-country band, who mixes Social Distortion with a little bit of hillbilly hollerin and a hint of Hank Williams (RAGE Magazine). Not only is their sound a one of a kind genre, but their style is just as unique. This fast rising band has energy on stage that makes you wanna get out of yer seat and join in on the drinkin, interactive, musical fiasco. JASON AND THE PUNKNECKS have been seen in Rock City News, L.A. Weekly, f5, and Nashville Scene. With, as seen on TV, lead singer Jason Price (who holds world record on Ripleys Believe it or Not for longest flesh suspension in a moving vehicle), and Polly Punkneck on harmonies, making a thick duo. . They play across the country meeting new fans almost everyday and can perform wild body modifications on themselves as an extension of their variety show

Jason & The Punknecks

the Ypsitucky Colonels (very special guests all
the way from ann arbor!)

More TBA

The CAT THIEVES present:

WHEN DRUM ASHEENZ ATTACK

featuring

THE ATOMIC BABIES (live)- DRUMASHEENZ - BROOKLYN

Atomic Babies were born when Joey Jupiter began cranking out hard acid tracks in the early 90s in the basement. Since those days Atomic Babies have toured the world headlining everything from dirty warehouse parties with secret map points to mega one off events with 5,000 plus, to the pretentious New York, LA and Chicago night clubs (if you have ever heard Atomic Babies / Joey Jupiter, you know that he's best heard in dirty warehouse parties). The destructive duo recognized as atomic babies once plagued the rave scene with a dynamic presence and revolutionized a culture with their intense sets of analogue equipment. Today one member of the original atomic babies remains (Joey Jupiter) who continues to pour his heart into the music that has gained him worldwide success as an artist and through his distribution achievements. The group/movement (atomic babies) has taken on a new meaning to the misfits of the scene and music aficionados of the world. It stands for more than just a group conveying the message of electronic paradise. It symbolizes everything that is about keeping the music alive and not selling out to achieve the greater things. We are underground, we are hardcore, we are everything that you would want out of music. From live acts, to djs, to fire juggling circus antics, we take the things that are sacred to us and bring them to you without the conformist mind-set. So thanks for the support throughout the years, and join us on this next phase as we continue to push the limits of the music we love and collectively branch out to more and more people that want to be down with some hardcore mutha fuckers.

ERROL - THE CAT THIEVES - DETROIT

Record, Robots, Godzilla and Starcraft. if you have to ask then you just don't know. Having been around the D for a while now and sharing the stage with some of EDM's best. Errol is a dance floor killer. fusing the best in minimal, house, fidget and acid. He is sure to get your ass moving.

DJ SEOUL - D.T.M./Bang Tech12 - DETROIT

DOWNSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT TO BE PROVIDED BY : THE RESIDENTS (PSP crew)

TRENCH
SIRIUS
STEVE STOCK
IAN GIVENS
REVOLT

21+ 10PM- LATE :: $5 BEFORE 12 - $10 AFTER

Mike "Agent X" Clark
[Beatdown Sounds]

T.Linder
[Detroit Techno Militia]

DJ Psycho
[Detroit Techno Militia/IMW]

Eitan Sussman
[Detroit]

Superjoint
[Corktown]

Join us as we say "bon voyage" to a true Detroit underground legend, Linda G, at her going away party.
This is also a birthday celebration for both Linda & T.Linder.

21+. Free.

a D-version Produkt
AREA 313

featuring for the 1st time ever in Detroit, A LIVE PERFORMANCE BY...
SUBURBAN KNIGHT
(Underground Resistance)

PLUS...

DJ SEOUL & T.LINDER (tag team set,DTM,Bangtech 12)
RONIN SELECTA (Bangtech 12)
WILHELM K (D-version)
DJ SOUTHSIDE (Bangtech 12)
VINSANITY (LP events)
VANDAL(Hazard-S)
SUPERJOINT (corktown)
CHRISTOS (B-Day set,hot house)
BRIAN SCOTT (dug recs,d-version)
DJ SLOPE (dub)

$5 before 11pm
$10 after

$2 Drafts until Midnight

Doors open 10pm 21+

Pitchslap 4-year Party with special guest Ken (East Coast Boogiemen) [alphabet, aroma, amenti, blackcherry, oae]

w/ Number9
Episoldier
Joe G

downstairs:
DJ Psycho
Bassick
Sutter

$5 before 11pm :: 21+ with valid ID

House and Techno
Featuring Residents:

Trench
Sirius
Steve Stock
Ian Givens
Revolt
+
Monthly Guest

Sat. April 12: MD

$5 • 10pm-2am

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UPSTAIRS: Pat in the Hat and the Blue Funk
Carradine
The Walkers
$5.00 21+ Open 8pm doors 9pm

- The FUNK Below -
- Rare & Classic Funk 45s -

Eitan Sussman
superjoint

9pm-3am

$2 Domestics / Wells / Drafts all nite

NO Cover

a D-version Produkt

FUNKTION 2.0

up:

DJ SEOUL [Detroit Techno Set]
(bangtech 12)

8en
(bangtech 12,detroit's original junglist)

BIG JOE HIX & CHRISTOS [tag set]
(hot house)

BRIAN SCOTT
(dug recs)

down:

REWIND 80's Party
new wave,pop,& more.
w/ WILHELM K

doors open 10pm , 21+
$7 before 11:30

a D-version Produkt

FUNKTION 2.0

up:

DJ SEOUL [Detroit Techno Set]
(bangtech 12)

8en
(bangtech 12,detroit's original junglist)

BIG JOE HIX & CHRISTOS [tag set]
(hot house)

BRIAN SCOTT
(dug recs)

down:

REWIND 80's Party
new wave,pop,& more.
w/ WILHELM K

doors open 10pm , 21+
$7 before 11:30

Loaded & Laid Dance Party
St. Patrick's Day Parade

John Clees - Redsoul/Matrix
Benji Hayes - Deadlock Records
Josh Surma - Klectic
Wagner - Wolf + Lamb/CPM
Episoldier - Pitchslap
Mike Rhythm - Souldega
Dan Bain - Paxahau
Superjoint - Corktown

11am to 3am :: 14 Hours of Music

A Mass Consumption of Metal

Battlecross
Satyrasis
Defend The Malign
Tear The Sky

21+ :: $5 :: Doors at 8 :: Music at 9

Second Saturdays

Featuring the residents:
Trench
Sirius
Steve Stock
Ian Givens
Revolt
+
Monthly Guest, Kage

21+ 10pm - 2am

HEJ 002 RECORD RELEASE PARTY
PUNISHER & JOHN OVERFIEND :: THERMAL UNDERWARE e.p. featuring a JOHN SELWAY Remix

featuring:

JOHN SELWAY ( Csm, Hej, Tronic, Seretonin, Sino .. etc. ) NEW YORK
REX SEPULVEDA - LIVE P.A. ( D Records ) DETROIT
SASSMOUTH ( NBFC, Klectik ) CHICAGO
PUNISHER ( Hej, Klectik, Cryovac, NBFC ) DETROIT
JOHN OVERFIEND ( Hej, NBFC ) DETROIT
CALICO ( The Cat Thieves ) DETROIT

*** COME PARTY WITH SASSMOUTH BEFORE SHE MOVES TO EUROPE !!!!!

Corktown Tavern :: 1716 Michigan Ave. :: DETROIT
18+ /// with SICK SOUND
10pm-late
RECORD & CD giveaways !

Leap Day Detroit
Platinum Detroit Presents Leap Day Detroit with:

Charlie Slick
DJ Alexi
Sex Ghost!

$5 All Night :: 21+ :: Free if it's your birthday!

The Underground Reclamation Society Presents:
Return of the Jackit: Jackit 8.0

Featuring DJ's:
Iam Givens
Steve Stock
Sirius
Revolt

Plus Residents:
Trench (Subject Detroit/Culture Dispatch)
Aaron-Carl (Wallshaker/Cratesavers)

21+ :: 10PM - 2AM
$5 Entry, or buy a Jackit T at the door for $20 and get in free!

THE FUNK BELOW
rare & classic Funk 45s

Featuring:
George Rahme [commando6]
superjoint [corktown detroit]

No Cover
$2 Domestics / Wells / Drafts all nite

9pm-3am

Klectik & Volatl Present:
Better Than Heart Shaped Chocolates

Sweet N Candy live (Germany)
John Johr (Paxahau, Detroit)
K.atou Live (Berlin)
Josh Surma (Klectik, Detroit)
Jason Patrick (Klectik, Blueline, Chicago)

HOT HOUSE
Fin.

Upstairs:
Tim Nobody
Lindsay Yeager
Matt C
Big Joe Hix & Christos
Brian James
Errol
Kenny Johnson

Downstairs:
DJ Ava
JP (F.A.Y.D.)

Help us celebrate Southside's birthday!

Sound Provided by Source Audio

10PM til Late
$5 before Midnight :: $10 after

Loaded & Laid Dance Party

Julius The Mad Thinker
Mike Rhythm
Dan Bain
Superjoint

18+ :: 9pm - Late :: Free Before 11pm - $5 After
$2 Drafts & Vodka All Night!

Meet & Greet The Supersuckers
At Rocket Print World

3:30 - 4:30pm

Free Give-A-Ways!
Pizza Party!
Raffle!

www.rocketprintworld.com
www.supersuckers.com

MIGRATE
Josh and Tanyas Going away Party

Rich Korach
Dan Bain
Mike Rythym
Gabe Real

DJ's All Night
Massive Sound provided by Nick B

Doors at 10pm :: Free Beer until it runs out!

D-version & Dug presents

FUNKTION 111

Upstairs:

ANDY TOTH
(people mover)

T.LINDER
(detroit techno militia)

WILHELM K
(d-version)

CHRISTOS
(hot house)

R.SERRA
(corridor)

Downstairs:

BRAIN SCOTT & SHANE SMOOTH
(dug recordings)

$5 before Midnight :: $10 after :: doors open 10pm 18+