Detroit roots-rocker Bob Seger and his Silver Bullet Band paid a visit to the Late Show with David Letterman on CBS Monday night, where he performed “All of the Roads” off his latest album Ride Out, as well as “The Fire Down Below” from the songwriter’s 1976 LP Night Moves. In addition to these performances, Seger…
The Motor City’s favorite rap-rockin’ cowboy, Kid Rock, announced today that his new album, First Kiss, will be released on February 24 through Warner Bros Records — his first for the label. The record is largely produced by Kid Rock, with co-production by Dann Huff on two songs, and recorded at the artist’s studio in Michigan….
In celebration of Orbit Magazine’s 25th anniversary, Detroit-native author and radio host Rob St. Mary has successfully raised more than $20,000 to produce a book on the magazine’s history. The “heavily illustrated” book, “Re-Entry: The Orbit Magazine Anthology”, will showcase the local legacy of three iconic Detroit magazines: Fun, White Noise and Orbit. Before…
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra has announced a series of concerts in tribute to Simon & Garfunkel. The performances will be given under the direction of the much sought-after Pops Conductor, Michael Krajewski, and will include many of the folk-rock duo’s greatest hits such as “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Kodachrome,” and “Mrs. Robinson.”…
The Birmingham Historical Museum has announced a special exhibit event on November 1, which will showcase artifacts from Detroit’s most infamous rock-n’-roll publication – CREEM Magazine. Crowned “America’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll Magazine,” the national publication was first introduced in March of 1969, by Barry Kramer and founding editor Tony Reay. Notable…
One of rock-n’-roll’s most infamous graphic artists (and late Detroit-native) Gary Grimshaw will be honored starting Saturday, with an exhibit dedicated to his work at the Detroit Historical Museum. Grimshaw, who died in January of 2014 after battling a series of strokes, is responsible for poster art promoting legendary performances, featuring artists…
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,…
Detroit roots-rocker Bob Seger has announced a national tour with the Silver Bullet Band in support of his forthcoming album Ride Out, due out October 2014. The run will begin on November 19 at Saginaw’s Dow Event Center and includes a show in Grand Rapids at Van Andel Arena on December 9. Though no Metro…
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…
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:…