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Review: Aaron Carter

The Shelter, Detroit 2017.06.08

So, first off, this show got moved to the shelter, which for most bands isn’t great news. But something about Aaron Carter fits here so well. Maybe its an underground thing. But I’m sure glad it happened! I think people forget that…

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”.

Another Blog About Music

Yes, you guessed. Another blog about music. But not your typical story about how or why you should or should not like something. More of a Hellion’s tale. Rock and Roll in Detroit. Starting in the 60s- no end in sight. In what I hope can be education, personal and scandalous, I will…

Rest in peace, Chris Cornell.

Though Soundgarden wasn’t my favorite band whatsoever, I’m feeling this one. The images from Black Hole Sun are what set me on…

Review: ARC ATTACK: Proving You Can Indeed See Music

This weekend I had the pleasure to work backstage, and sitting in front of house, for the show Arc Attack. For those who don’t know, Arc Attack (of America’s Got Talent fame, 2010) is a show brought to us by three madmen- brothers and Michigan natives (yeah!) Joe and John…

Disgress

I went into a local record store today, Melodies and Memories. I kind of expected to be left alone while I dig for Vandals CDs, which for the most, I was. There’s not a whole lot of room in that store for someone to actually help you look for something- it’s safer to just go it alone!

Mostly blue photos of Aaron Carter at The Shelter in Detroit. 2017.06.08

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!

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