Garbage: Pink Hued & Packing A Punch At The Fillmore

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Alt-rock champions, Garbage entranced a packed house of fans Saturday July 16th, 2016 at the Fillmore in Detroit. Opening the show was New York’s Kristin Kontrol. Kristin is known as the acclaimed frontwoman of Dum Dum Girls. Kristin recently released her debut album, “X-Communicate” via Sub Pop Records.The collection of 10 songs embraces an 80’s…

The Kills Bring Raw Rock and Chemistry to Detroit

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The Kills made a powerful stop at Detroit’s St. Andrew’s Hall (www.saintandrewsdetroit.com) on May 22nd, 2016. The perfectly matched duo are touring ahead of their forthcoming release, “Ash & Ice”. Their fifth studio album is due out on June 3rd, and is a long awaited follow up to 2011’s “Blood Pressures”. Vocalist Alisson Mosshart and…

Paul Simon Warms Heartland With Stop in Lincoln

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To call Paul Simon a legend would be a vast understatement. With a career spanning more than 50 years and a plethora of well-deserved accolades, the music man has embarked on a nationwide tour ahead of his 12th studio album. Nestled between rows of colorfully lit pine trees on a beautiful night, the Pinewood Bowl…

Cage The Elephant: Pretty & Hard Rocking In Detroit

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When one thinks of Bowling Green, Kentucky, the first thing that comes to mind probably isn’t raw, powerful rock music. In fact, I’m not too sure what IS supposed to come to mind, aside from cave attractions, statewide Colonel Sanders, and nearby bluegrass… But Cage The Elephant is certainly a Kentucky matriculation that breaks all…

X Ambassadors Go BIG In Detroit

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Powerhouse four-piece, X Ambassadors made an electrifying stop at the Fillmore this past Wednesday night. After the incredible success of their VHS tour (named after their debut album of the same name), the band has embarked on a VHS tour 2.0! The renegades started off the day with an 89X Live X at Tap MGM…

Helio Sequence Warm Hearts on Stormy Indy Night

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The Helio Sequence made a welcome visit to Indianapolis last weekend at the Hi Fi, delighting new listeners and long time fans alike. The northwest twosome consists of Brandon Summers on guitars and vocals, and Benjamin Weikel on drums and keyboards. They’ve been jamming together for twenty years now, and the experience definitely shows in…