50 years following the peak of Motown Records, Berry Gordy’s Motown: The Musical will begin a four-week run in Detroit, from Oct. 21 – Nov. 16, at the Fisher Theater. Written and co-produced by 84-year-old Gordy, the jukebox musical follows the rise of Motown Records and the young stars that made the label famous,…
The highly-controversial Lifetime biopic documenting the career of late Detroit R&B legend Aaliyah Dana Haughton, has released its first mini-trailer, giving viewers their first look at Alexandra Shipp as Aaliyah. The 16-second teaser shows the House of Anubis star Shipp in Aaliyah-style, recreating subtle dance mannerisms and showcasing her striking physical resemblance. Shipp’s debut…
Two iconic musicians joined forces last fall to chronicle the story of one of America’s most significant record labels, and now they’ve reconvened to finish the job. Jack White’s Third Man Records has partnered with John Fahey’s Revenant Records to release The Rise and Fall of Paramount Records, Volume Two (1928-1932), the sequel and…
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:…
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…
As one of the few remaining free concert events of the Detroit summer music season, the 22-year-old Concert of Colors returns to Midtown for a diverse display of culture, musicianship and art appreciation Thursday, July 10, through Sunday, July 13. The four day festival, which draws approximately 80,000 attendees, began as a modest…
The fourth-annual Pig and Whiskey festival (July 18-20) has announced its three-day lineup, in addition to an impressive list of participating Ferndale-area eateries and cocktail lounges. The free event is scheduled to feature more than 12 Detroit-area BBQ sponsors with food for purchase, including Slow’s Bar BQ, Red Smoke, Detroit BBQ and…
Friday marked the second day of one of Michigan’s largest music festivals – Electric Forest. The four-day electronic extravaganza boasts more than 75 artists, five stages, and is expected to bring approximately 35,000 attendees to Rothbury, Michigan. Among the countless acts, Detroit-area artists have stood out among the performances with ambassadors such as: Golf Clap, Jimmy Edgar, Chrome…
Thursday marked the beginning of one of Michigan’s largest music events – Electronic Forest Festival. The four-day electronic extravaganza is scheduled to boast more than 75 artists, five stages, and bring approximately 35,000 attendees to Rothbury, Michigan. Among the countless acts, Detroit-area artists are expected to stand out among the performances with ambassadors…
Midtown Detroit’s annual community event Dally in the Alley, which features local live music, visual arts, food and art vendors, has announced its open enrollment for live music act submissions until July 31. Michigan bands and performing artists may submit their demos to music@dallyinthealley.com – between now and Tuesday, July 31, in addition to any…