Monday, September 19, 2011

Highlights from MI Fest in pictures

Photos by Amanda Holman. Captions by Scott Recker.




Sometimes it's strange how things turn out. At the beginning of the day, we couldn't get into any media section without being harassed by a security guard. Things shifted though, and after sundown, we were standing in the pit between the first row and the stage, with our heads tilted up and our jaws dropped, as Jack White and the rest of the Raconteurs zipped through a phenomenal set. After not playing together for two years, this is the time to see them — they are at their best, and seem as hungry as ever.




Sheryl Crow wasn't really on the top of our to-see list, but, hell, we'll give it to her — the lady knows how to own a stage, even bending over into Current's camera. Can't be mad about that. (Editor's Note: Please disregard our neighboring photographer from another media outlet trying to awkwardly grab at her instead of taking photos. We know, dude, she's hot.)




JEFF the Brotherhood is a must-see act. Brother's Jake and Jamin Orrall are one of the hottest contemporary psychedelic blues outfits out right now, throwing enough energy and noise off the stage to wake the dead, melt your face — or whatever the kids are saying these days. We met up with them backstage for an interview to talk to them about releasing a live album with Jack White's Third Man Records, doing the instrumentation for ICP's new single and whether or not they fight on the road. We even met their dad, Nashville songwriting legend Robert Ellis Orrall. What a rad guy! (Look for the interview to be posted soon.)


Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Manos Gardens Community Mural

Toledo artist Jerry Gray traces TCP's Julian Garcia while he talks about the community mural he's creating.

Friday, September 9, 2011

Bring da funk!




Looking to get funky this evening? Head over to the Blind Pig and get a taste of not only Michigan's well-loved band The Macpodz, but the Chicago-based band Lubriphonic. If you like soulfully quirky lyrics, ripping guitar licks and unforgettable horns, don't miss this show! Check the out at www.lubriphonic.bandcamp.com/album/the-gig-is-on. Tickets are $10 and those under 21 will have to shell out a few more dollars for a $13 entry at this 18+ show. Doors at 9pm. 


It's sure to be one funky evening, trust me. Just listening to Lubriphonic in our office feet began tapping under desks and I always know the tunes are good when our designers pop in to ask "Who is this, I like it!" So head on over to the Blind Pig, feel 

some funky beats from Lubriphonic and feel those swingin' tunes! 


208 S. First St. 734-996-8555. www.blindpigmusic.com. 

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Art of Prevention

If you weren't able to make it to the Art of Prevention at Space 237, check out this exhibition walk through.