Shut Up and Play

X Los Angeles at EL Club. Detroit. The club outright said if I used flash at all in my photos I would be kicked out. Super.

Review: Bob Seger

2017.09.23 The Palace of Auburn Hills

Bob Seger and the Grande Ballroom were some of my inspirations for reopening my rock correspondent path. If you’re in the know you can’t help but think of Bob and the Silver Bullet Band first thing when someone asks about Detroit…

Coming soon: I have a friendly conversation with Andrew W.K. about growing up in Ann Arbor, youth and how partying can get even better!

Interview with Christina Chriss of Kaleido

Hi, Christina! Welcome to Shut Up And Play! So, being from Detroit, you know that…

Today I get to sit down with Kaleido’s Christina Chriss to discuss growing up in Detroit Rock City, the band’s new LP Experience and tour adventures both near and far!

Check back soon for the full conversation!

Review: 2017.07.31 From Boston to Berkeley tour- Sterling Heights, MI

Throwback Thursday! Some shots compiled from various shows. Who’s your favorite band to photograph to see live?

Woah. Rest well, Chester.

This death got me thinking about how when at concerts people say something about putting up “metal” hands and things. Well, me being a weirdo means that I always, instead of putting up the spread fingers of metal, put up the American Sign Language sign for “I love you”.

Interview: Showoff’s Dave Envy

Shut Up And Play: Tell me and future readers about yourself- musically and as a person. Was your childhood as musical as your adult life?
Dave Envy: Me as a musician and a person really are one and the same. I am a bass player above all other instruments- but can play all…