Music events from the Motor City
It’s been a year or so since the last time I got out and shot a show, and I’ve really wanted to get back into shooting some shows. I’m never going to have a better opportunity than Nita Strauss playing the Camera Friendly Token Lounge in Westland.
Continue reading “Nita Strauss, Token Lounge, Westland, MI, May 24 2019”
Caught up with Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band at the Magic Bag in Ferndale, where they have huge following of loyal fans.
Continue reading “Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Magic Bag, Ferndale, MI April 6 2018”
I’ve taken a break from shooting shows for a while for a variety of reasons, but I’d been wanting to catch Eliza Neals so I dusted off the gear and made it to the show at PJ’s. Continue reading “Eliza Neals and the Narcotics, PJ’s Lager House, May 6, 2017”
When we arrived at PJ’s people were talking about “Billy Davis,” who was opening for Eliza Neals,” I only had a vague recollection of hearing his name in the past. I really enjoyed becoming acquainted with one of the Motor City’s music legends that night. Continue reading “Billy Davis Rhythm Machine, PJ’s Lagerhouse, May 6, 2017”
The Tarantulas were back in the house, downstairs at Cobo for the 2017 Autorama. It was good to meet up with the guys again in the place where I first discovered them. Continue reading “Twistin’ Tarantulas, Detroit Autorama, February 25, 2017”
Headlining the evening at Callahan’s Music hall was the Carolyn Striho group, celebrating the release of their latest album “Afterthought.” Continue reading “Carolyn Striho Band, Callahan’s Music Hall, October 22, 2016”
In a turn of format, this time, Rio and the Rockabilly Revival was the opening act for “Rio Striho.” This was the Carolyn Striho release party and Rio was first on stage. Continue reading “Rio and the Rockabilly Revival, Callahan’s Music Hall, October 22, 2016”
This was the first time Rio and the Rockabilly Revival played Autorama. I’ve always thought it would be a great venue for them. Sara sprained her ankle at work the week before so she took in the event from a wheelchair provided by Cobo Hall. Continue reading “Rio and the Rockabilly Revival, Autorama, February 27, 2016”
