4.29.2014
DETROIT PHOTOGRAPHER TOM WESCHLER RELEASING DETROIT ROCK N ROLL BOOK!
We can't wait to buy a copy of Tom's book! He has the bet shots of anyone in the rock photography business....just the best....Tom is Detroit Rock n Roll
April 29, 2014 – Rochester Hills, MI – Entertainment photographer Tom Weschler has started an IndieGoGo campaign to fund production of a fine-art photo book exhibiting Detroit’s vast rock ‘n’ roll and entertainment history.
Weschler, who has been doing live-music photography since the 1960s for artists such as Bob Seger, has compiled exclusive live photos of Detroit’s entertainment industry dating back to 1964.
THE WHO @Grande Ballroom summer '68
The book, set for a summer release, will include photos of notable artists and bands spanning four decades, including The Doors, Jimi Hendrix, The Ramones, and many more, performing at local venues around the Metro-Detroit.
The IndieGoGo campaign has a goal of $68,000, and the campaign includes perks for donating to production. Some of these perks include assorted prints from the book, posters, and even a day with Tom Weschler for a tour of Detroit’s landmark concert locations.
Brad Finegan
Marketing Specialist | Primeau Companies
1878 Star Batt Dr. Bldg 2E
Rochester Hills, MI 48309
Phone: (800) 647-4281
Fax: (248) 289-1869
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. Kim's energy is both engaging and entertaining to her readers
4.28.2014
MOTOWN'S HITSVILLE USA: MORE THAN JUST A MUSEUM
"Motown was about music for all people - white and black, blue and green, cops and robbers. I was reluctant to have our music alienate anyone." - Berry Gordy
Having grown up in the metro Detroit area, I had heard of the Hitsville museum but never visited. Hitsville is the original home of Motown Records and the very famous Studio A. Most of the original Motown artist recorded there. Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson Five, just to name a few.
These and countless other international stars got their start on their road to fame in this small unassuming converted house on West Grand Boulevard in Detroit less than 5 miles from downtown. I like Motown music, but I am a rocker at heart.
However, one of my son's biggest idols is Stevie Wonder, so we decided to take him on a field trip to Hitsville USA. To my surprise the visit turned out to be far beyond my expectations. The feelings that transpired when I walked through the doors are difficult to describe. Reading about it just doesn't do justice to this Detroit gem.
The admission for the one and a half hour tour was only $10.00. The tour sparked the realization of the immense impact that Hitsville and Motown Records had on the world. We are talking about the late 1950's and 60's, during a time of a segregated society when Barry Gordy, an African American man, left his secure job at Ford Motor Company to pursue his dream. He borrowed $800 to start his recording studio / label.
Within six years, his company was generating $20,000,000 per year. That in itself is amazing. What business even today has that kind of growth rate? At that time, Barry Gordy's company became the largest African American company in the country and according to some accounts, the largest in the world. When we toured the house, we stood in the small recording room that produced over 100 top 10 hits within 10 years.
Today, the museum represents so much more then just great music. People come from all over the world to visit including many famous musicians of all genres, such as Paul McCartney, who claimed to be "moved by the energy in the building."
The visit to Hitsville USA was a completely different experience for me than for my son who is an aspiring singer. He was fascinated with everything he learned about Stevie Wonder and the other great musicians. For me, I learned so much about what it means to have the faith, courage and drive to pursue a dream.
The Hitsville USA museum isn't only for Motown lovers. This landmark represents so much more. This is a place for all people who need to be reminded that their daydreams about leaving their jobs during insecure times to pursue a passion can become a reality.
This is a place for musicians of all genres. It is a place of musical inspiration to those who put in endless hours into the labor of love composing the right blend of lyrics and melodies with the goal of having their songs become hits.
This is a place for all those people who have experienced struggles and setbacks and need to be reminded of what faith, courage and drive is all about as they pick themselves up, dust themselves off and continue on.
Because the experience was so inspiring to me and also because I’m sure I missed some things, I plan to revisit Hitsville USA museum in the near future. I also plan to bring some friends along to share the experience. At some point I would love to meet the man who represents so much to all types of people, "white and black, blue and green, cops and robbers”~ Mr. Berry Gordy.
Jackie Wallace
4.26.2014
4.24.2014
MATT AUSTIN - from DETROIT ROCK to DETROIT COUNTRY
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| 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.
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| “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 |
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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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.
CHROME MOLLIE NOMINATED FOR DETROIT MUSIC AWARD BEST METAL BAND!
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
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
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rockistar@gmail.com
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Booking Agent/Promoter
Lincoln Park, Michigan
Creative Director, Publicist RocknRoll Lawyer Show https://myspace.com/cheridetroitmusicannex
http://facebook.com/
rockistar@gmail.com
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