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Grex > Music2 > #114: The concert announcement item | |
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mcnally
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response 7 of 59:
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Mar 15 05:59 UTC 1998 |
Towards the end of the month, March 28th, I think (but double-check if
you plan to attend..) the Skatalites will be appearing at the Majestic
Theater in Detroit. It's not my favorite concert venue but for one reason
or another it seems to be the place in SE Michigan that books ska acts so..
Anyway, the Skatalites, for those who are not familiar with them, are a
bona fide piece of music history. Their sound dominated the early ska
scene and immeasurably influenced the development of later Jamaican music
forms including rock steady, bluebeat, reggae, and dub.
That's not, however, the reason you should see them -- by far a better
reason to go is that even in their sixties these guys put on a rocking
good show unlikely to be matched by anything else you'll see this year.
Wear comfy shoes and be prepared to dance to the incredibly infectious
beat while you discover the work of these influential musical pioneers.
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eeyore
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response 8 of 59:
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Mar 16 07:08 UTC 1998 |
On April 2nd, at Cluth Cargo's, I htink, will be playing Marc Cohn. :)
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albaugh
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response 9 of 59:
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Jul 10 15:24 UTC 1998 |
It's not what I'd call a "concert", but driving to/from work on Hines Drive
I see banners for a "PolkaFest", to be held this weekend, Sa-Su July 11-12,
at the "Warrendale" section of Hines Park, which is "northwest" from the Outer
Drive intersection of Hines Drive, in what I assume is either Dearborn or
Dearborn Heights.
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mcnally
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response 10 of 59:
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Aug 10 21:39 UTC 1998 |
On August 23 the Magnetic Fields are scheduled to play a set at
the Magic Stick (above the Majestic on Woodward in Detroit..)
Tickets are only $6 if my info is correct..
I first encountered the Magnetic Fields last summer when I saw
them open for Yo La Tengo -- I was impressed enough to buy two
of their albums at the concert and several more shortly thereafter.
Their music won't appeal to everyone but if you have any affinity
for the "depressing songwriter" genre they're worth checking out..
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mrmat
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response 11 of 59:
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Aug 11 02:43 UTC 1998 |
August 15 at West Park, the Ann Arbor Free Music Festival.
Music starts at 1:00. Featuring Spider the Cat, Mondo Mod, Mr. Largebeat and
from Detroit, Treblehead. West Park band shell by the Seventh street entrance
to the park between Huron and Miller. The early weather forecast for Saturday
looks good.
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katie
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response 12 of 59:
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Aug 31 01:56 UTC 1998 |
The schedule for the Green Wood Coffee House Series is set, nearly but not
quite in stone. I`ll enter its own item when it is complete.
Oct 16- Madcat and Kane
Nov 20- Katie Geddes and Friends
Jan 8- Chris Buhalis
Jan 29- Marty Somberg and David Bowen
Feb 19- Lisa Hunter
March 19- Al Pursell
April or May- Jay Stielstra
April or May- Matt Watroba
(Stay tuned for a date for Vigilantes of Love)
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scott
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response 13 of 59:
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Aug 31 11:13 UTC 1998 |
This seems like a more ambitious schedule (bigger names) than I've seen in
the past.
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katie
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response 14 of 59:
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Aug 31 12:25 UTC 1998 |
That`s because I`m the booker this year. ;-)
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mcnally
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response 15 of 59:
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Sep 1 08:47 UTC 1998 |
more power to you..
I bet that's a big help, too, when looking for gigs.. :-)
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katie
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response 16 of 59:
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Sep 1 21:29 UTC 1998 |
Not really. I`ve played 3 gigs there before and was already asked to open
the season this year well before I was asked to sign bands. I decided to
have a bigger name open the season, tho.
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ldiot8oy
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response 17 of 59:
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Nov 16 21:12 UTC 1998 |
Wednesday November 25th, Columbus Ohio Little Brothers Bar 1100 High St
Between 3rd and 4th streets
JERKWATER JIVE ska is good for you!!!!
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kewy
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response 18 of 59:
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Nov 30 18:47 UTC 1998 |
December 27th Barenaked Ladies, at VanAndel Arena in Grand Rapids
Not sure if tickets are still available. Good Luck!
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scott
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response 19 of 59:
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May 22 13:50 UTC 1999 |
Got a postcard from the California Guitar Trio. They will be playing at the
new Arborland Borders on Tuesday, May 1, 7:00 pm.
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orinoco
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response 20 of 59:
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May 22 14:57 UTC 1999 |
<nods> That could be worth catching. I liked then when I saw then opening
for King Crimson a year or two ago.
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mcnally
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response 21 of 59:
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May 22 16:07 UTC 1999 |
Presume that's either "Tuesday, June 1" or "Tuesday, May 1" of some
future year..
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scott
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response 22 of 59:
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May 22 20:27 UTC 1999 |
Oops, June it is.
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scott
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response 23 of 59:
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Jun 13 01:59 UTC 1999 |
(seen on a poster on campus this afternoon)
Adrian Belew
June 21 (Monday) at the Seventh House in Pontiac, MI.
Tickets $15, Ticketma$ter.
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orinoco
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response 24 of 59:
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Jun 13 17:00 UTC 1999 |
Oooo...
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scott
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response 25 of 59:
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Jul 27 15:54 UTC 1999 |
This week at the Ark:
Wednesday, july 28: Adrian Belew
Thursday, July 29: Aimee Mann
Wow, I'm actually going to (try) to go to two consecutive nights at the Ark!
Even more amazing is that it has been years since I went there, and that was
the old location.
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anderyn
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response 26 of 59:
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Jul 28 02:25 UTC 1999 |
It's a neat venue, now, though many miss the ambience of the old Ark.
I do not. I think the old bathrooms sucked and so did the prevalence of
cigarette smoke around the concession area. Now, at least, I don't get
an asthma attack just by serving people popcorn.
Saturday night -- Mustards' Retreat 25th anniversary show. With special
guest (I know but I'm sworn to secrecy.)
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scott
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response 27 of 59:
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Feb 19 00:00 UTC 2000 |
Aimee Mann wil be appearing on Conan O'Brien tonight.
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goose
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response 28 of 59:
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Feb 19 02:58 UTC 2000 |
She is quite a talent who is being quite ignored by the music industry..when
she visited our studio back in Nov(?) for a taping of Acoutic Cafe she was
without a record label.
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mcnally
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response 29 of 59:
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Feb 19 04:19 UTC 2000 |
She did most (all?) of the music on the "Magnolia" soundtrack,
which I was listening to in SKR the other day. It sounded pretty
good, and I think I'd probably enjoy one of her albums, although
preferably one without Three Dog Night covers.. What's a good
starting place?
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scott
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response 30 of 59:
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Feb 19 13:34 UTC 2000 |
"Whatever" is still my favorite; first solo CD. Go to
http://www.aimeemann.com and there will be a link somewhere to buy it for
$9.99...
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katie
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response 31 of 59:
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Feb 19 17:40 UTC 2000 |
Beatle Fest is tonight at The Lonely Hearts Club at 211 E Washington in
Ann Arbor. Enjoy 15 local performers each covering 2 Beatles tunes. The
songs allowed are Beatles', solo Beatles', and Beatles-related groups'
(such as Travelling Wilburys). NO Yoko.
Some of the performers are: Dick Siegel, K.C. Groves, Brian Lillie, Katie
Geddes and The Usual Suspects, Jim Roll, Chris Buhalis, and Delta 88.
$8 at the door; proceeds to benefit Ozone House. Doors at 7; music starts
at 8 pm. Katie and The Suspects lead off.
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