RIO AND THE ROCKABILLY REVIVAL WITH THE SHELTONES!

FRIDAY JUNE 5 AT THE PERFECT PITCHER!

MATT AUSTIN - from DETROIT ROCK to DETROIT COUNTRY

In 2013 Matt Austin released the EP ‘Matt Austin' and supported acts such as
Lee Brice, Brantley Gilbert, Uncle Kracker, Aaron Lewis, Josh Gracin,
 Charlie Worsham, Chase Rice and Jerrod Niemann.

Matt Austin grew up in the Detroit downriver area. His father played guitar but it wasn’t until his uncle from Texas moved to Michigan that he showed any interest in music. He was inspired first by blues guitar greats such as Stevie Ray Vaughn and Jimi Hendrix

Austin’s Detroit music history really starts with a band called Bridgewood. They had a modicum of success, opening for acts such as Vince Neil, Trapt and Sponge. Then he was invited to join a group with Charlie Grover from Sponge, and Cheyenne Goff from Bliss 66. Donnie Patty from Bliss 66 came on to play bass and Paper Street Saints was born. Paper Street Saints became one of the most notable acts in Detroit and opened for acts as large as Bon Jovi in sold out arenas.

“After all of my history playing
rock music, I have now grown
 in to the artist that best fits who
I am and it shows in this record,”
 - Matt Austin

Still wanting to front his own band he formed the self-titled Matt Austin Band. He again achieved a fair amount of success, performing live on Fox 2 Detroit and opening for National Acts such as Tesla, Def Leppard and Styx. But something was missing and in the summer of 2011 Matt discovered New Country. He was transported back to the feelings he had as a young boy and was immediately hooked.

Austin has assembled a band of all stars on stage. Ken Kudsin (drums) and Tommy Furbacher (guitar) hail from Panic Trigger and Soul Circus. Their rock backgrounds bring an edge to Austin’s live show. Shance Carlisle (Bass, vocals) comes from a background of hip hop, rock and soul. He is the “fire cracker” on stage and is full of energy that comes out in his playing. Matt’s right hand man on and off stage is Kyle Palermino, on backing vocals and lead guitar. Shance and Kyle played together supporting Detroit rapper HUSH.

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Matt Austin has a very busy weekend. He will be appearing on Fox 2 news Friday morning, performing Friday night with Montgomery Gentry at The Sound Board, then Saturday night at Royal Oak Music Theater with Jerrod Niemann.

Along with releasing his new EP ‘Matt Austin’, 2013 found him supporting acts such as Lee Brice, Brantley Gilbert, Uncle Kracker, Aaron Lewis, Josh Gracin, Charlie Worsham, Chase Rice and Jerrod Niemann.

Go towww.mattaustinmusic.com for more info.

Jason Osburn is a Kimchi and craft beer fueled artist, graphic designer, chef, daddy, and writer. (not necessarily in that order) He’s worked in and around the music industry in Detroit and Nationally for the better part of 20 years. 

saddleproductions@gmail.com

http://micraftbeerculture.com/

CHROME MOLLIE NOMINATED FOR DETROIT MUSIC AWARD BEST METAL BAND!

 

CHROME MOLLIE

EDDIE GOLATKA - drumz

DAVE STROUD - bass

DANNY JUSTICE - guitarz

TIM SMITH - vocalz

Our favorite of Detroit's metal bands is nominated for a DMA this year! What makes this band so great is their style and energy. They are good musicians..a lot of metal bands suffer in that department and opt for making large noise and calling it "metal". Not Chrome Mollie..These guys are GOOD and we are proud to support them tomorrow at the DMA's...

CHROME MOLLIE…has a new album "ALL OR NUTHIN" going to press next week!

"ALL OR NUTHIN" was recorded over a five-month period in fall/winter of 2013 at Metro 37 Studios in Rochester, Michigan, mixed and mastered by Kevin Sharpe, Ryan Arini, and Chrome Mollie.

All or Nuthin’ will be released in late April/early May. The first single Down Low will be available soon at iTunes. All or Nuthin’ will be available at iTunes, Amazon, CDBaby, Chrome Mollie shows, and at www.chromemollie.com

CHROME MOLLIE…formed in 2009, the Chrome Mollie boys set out to write & perform a pure unadulterated brand of hard hitting Detroit style rock. Seasoned veterans of the Detroit/Flint music scene, the members of Chrome Mollie are taking area stages by storm!

Supporting national acts such as Y&T, Bulletboys, Kip Winger, Stryper and George Lynch just to name a few! Make sure you check out their live show, as every set they perform is full throttle from start to finish!

All or Nuthin’ Track Listing:

1. Loud And Clear

2. Aint No Doubt

3. Freight Train

4. Down Low

5. Straight For The Heart

6. Shake It

7. All In The Name Of

8. Spread Love

9. Free Me

10. Writings On The Wall

11. So Special

12. Where’s The Dog

Chrome Mollie online:  
chromemollie.com  
www.facebook.com/chrome.mollie  
twitter.com/chromemollie
  reverbnation.com/chromemollierocks  
youtube.com/user/chromemollie

Retro Kimmer is a talented and widely-respected writer, show promoter and multi-media event designer. Kimmer's blog, Retrokimmer.com,  is about pop culture and it's evolution into today's hottest trends. She loves blogging about rock music, art, scandals, crime, stars, books and history.

THE ROCK AND ROLL LAWYER SHOW FEATURES DMA NOMINEES

This week, Sheldon and the gang (including me) will be attending the Detroit Music Awards, where Sheldon will be presenting an award as usual. Therefore, our broadcast will feature music from this year's DMA nominees.

To listen to the show this and every Friday at 6 PM EDT, go to http://www.tunein.com and type WCXI in the searchbox on that page.

Join us for live chat during the show in our facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/rockandrolllawyer

Posted by Cheri Clair 
Booking Agent/Promoter
Lincoln Park, Michigan  
Creative Director, Publicist RocknRoll Lawyer Show https://myspace.com/cheridetroitmusicannex 
http://facebook.com/Cheri.Detroit 
rockistar@gmail.com

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CARJACK 'THEME 2013' VIDEO NOMINATED FOR DETROIT MUSIC AWARD BEST VIDEO

'If Egyptian Lover spawned a love child with Black Flag guitarist Greg Ginn, the result would be Carjack.' - MetroTimes Detroit

With the Detroit Music Awards quickly approaching I decided to write about a lesser known category but one of my favorite acts, Carjack, whose video “Theme 2013” was nominated for Outstanding Video - Independent Budget (Under $10,000).

Why? Carjack and this video, is everything that relates to my growing up in my generation in and around Detroit. The combinations of music styles, technology, complete disregard for what others think, love for robots, kung-fu, graffiti, drum machines , skateboarding, do-it-yourself-with-what-you-have-to-work-with, RAY GUNS, distorted guitars and effects pedals… you get the idea.

CARJACK - Theme 2013 (Music Video) from Mike Rozman on Vimeo.

'Carjack: Sounds like the Stooges played through an Atari. What's not to like?'
- MotorCityRocks.com

'THEME 2013' was recorded & performed by Lo-Fi Bri aka Carjack. Filmed and Edited by Mike Rozman. All on screen performances, skateboarding, robots & kung fu by Lo-Fi Bri (Carjack). Filmed as a two-man crew all throughout Detroit and Hamtramck Michigan. Carjack landing sequence filmed in Ferndale, MI. Dedicated to all the Graffiti Artists involved in the Detroit Beautification Project and those who choose to create music & art in the city of Detroit.

GRAFFITI ARTISTS FEATURED IN VIDEO: 

SEVER

REYES 

REVOK 

BROWNBAGDETROIT.COM 

VICTOR 

YEYES 

DEMOTE 

WANE 

ASKEW 

STEEL 

DETROIT ARTISTS: 

TYREE GUYTON heidelberg.org 

KATIE CRAIG northendstudiosdetroit.com 

STEVE & DOROTA COY hygienicdressleague.com/ 

Carjack by Chris Lawrence Photography

We filmed this as a two man crew with no budget what so ever and are really proud of what we created. - Carjack  

Carjack is the brainchild and alter-ego of Metro Detroit musicphile and home-recording-mad-scientist Lo-Fi Bri. He’s also a successful photographer and you’ve definitely seen his work in local publications, i.e. the 2014 Metrotimes ‘Best of’ cover. Keep your eye out for the next Carjack show and best of luck to him!

Find out more about CARJACK

Jason Osburn is a Kimchi and craft beer fueled artist, graphic designer, chef, daddy, and writer. (not necessarily in that order)
He’s worked in and around the music industry in Detroit and Nationally for the better part of 20 years. 

saddleproductions@gmail.com

http://saddleproductions.com/

ABUNDANT FIELDS: CREATIVITY TO FEED THE SOUL/ART TO NOURISH THE HUNGRY

 

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Creativity to Feed the Soul. Art to Nourish the Hungry.

An evening of art, community and philanthropy. Be the first to view a new exhibit by local artists Nancy and Jason Unger, while enjoying food, drink, music and conversation.

The artists will offer a piece to auction, with proceeds benefiting Gleaners. Additionally, 10 percent of any art sales from the show will be donated to Gleaners.

Abundant Fields Unger & Unger PhotoMore on Nancy and Jason Unger: A long-time collaborative pair, Nancy and Jason Unger have been working on a body of new work that celebrates their need to find beauty in their surroundings.

They have taken images from their lives, their neighborhoods & experiences, sometimes fantastic and sometimes mundane, and turned them into multi-dimensional works of art. This new series will premiere at Studio D in Birmingham, MI for a night of creative energy that will benefit hungry neighbors in metro Detroit. MORE INFO HERE

MURUGA! MAY 2 AT PJ LAGER HOUSE AND NEWS!

Thanks for all your support... saw you listed him as one of the top Detroit drummers on your blog a while back... I really appreciate you getting behind Detroit music like you do and helping to make people not forget Detroit and it's music of past and present.

Muruga is also opening for Melvin Davis on May 3 but this is the show we are pushing the most as it's the bands headlining show but Spyder will also be at the Davis show which is way cool. Also, the Cosmic Hoedown Band have a new record coming out soon "Changing the Sound of Your Room" and we will all be at the Detroit Music Awards as Muruga has a couple nominations and the band was nominated for Outstanding LIve Performance which was a HUGE honor. THANKS AND BLESSINGS!