Detroit Free Press Wed, 09 May 2007 0:16 AM PDT
With a nod to the '80s and an eye for style and flair, the Killers have emerged as one of the go-to U.S. rock bands of the day. In a quest to create something epic, Brandon Flowers and company may occasionally shoot wide, but at least they're aiming ? and in 2007, that's more than you can say for a lot of their peers. 7:30 p.m., Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward, Detroit. 313-983-6611. $38. Sold out. ...
| What's New in Music Racks RedNova Tue, 08 May 2007 9:57 AM PDT CARL ALLEN & RODNEY WHITAKER "Get Ready" (Mack Avenue Records) 3 stars There's a lot to like about "Get Ready," the first album on Detroit's Mack Avenue label by co-leaders Rodney Whitaker on bass and Carl Allen on drums. |
| BASEBALL BLESSINGS: Sheffield family's gospel star Detroit Free Press Wed, 09 May 2007 0:20 AM PDT When the Tigers acquired slugger Gary Sheffield last winter, Detroit got more than one of baseball's best players. The city got one of gospel music's best voices. When she learned the Detroit Tigers had signed her husband, DeLeon Richards-Sheffield says, it felt like destiny calling. |
| CLASSICAL MUSIC Akron Beacon Journal Wed, 09 May 2007 2:06 AM PDT Akron Symphony Orchestra -- 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. today, Green YMCA, 3800 Massillon Road, Green. Peter & the Wolf. Also, 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. Monday and Tuesday, Hudson Community Chapel, 750 W. Streetsboro St.; 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, House of the Lord, 1650 Diagonal Road, Akron; 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. May 10 and 2:30 and 3:45 p.m. May 11, Akron General Health & Wellness Center, 4125 Medina ... |
| Distant relative confirms Jack White's N.S. roots CBC Nova Scotia Wed, 09 May 2007 9:41 AM PDT Music fans in every province and territory are buzzing about the White Stripes' upcoming cross-Canada tour, but fans in Cape Breton can now brag of their own special connection with frontman Jack White. |
| Detroiter places in lyrics contest Detroit Free Press Wed, 09 May 2007 0:18 AM PDT Look out, Eminem. Detroiter Ronke (Young Roc) Owens, 17, and his rap "Dedication" won first runner-up honors in Essence magazine and Berklee College of Music's second Take Back the Music Hip-hop Songwriting Contest. Owens' prize? One free course at Berkleemusic, Berklee's online extension school. |
| Officials: Missing Teen Found With Boyfriend ClickOnDetroit Wed, 09 May 2007 5:28 AM PDT Detroit police say a 13-year-old girl who went missing from her neighborhood on Monday was found with her boyfriend. |
| Weekend preview Detroit News Tue, 08 May 2007 11:26 PM PDT Enjoy the witty cynicism of Elvis Costello and The Imposters at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the State Theatre, 2115 Woodward Ave., Detroit. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $36.50-$75. Call (313) 961-5451 or www.ticketmaster.com. |
| White Sox/Tigers Game Rescheduled ClickOnDetroit Wed, 09 May 2007 5:15 AM PDT The April 26th game between the Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers that was postponed due to rain has been rescheduled as part of a split doubleheader on July 24th. |
Podcast: Utah Drive - "Wheezy"
Gaylord Herald Times Wed, 09 May 2007 5:28 AM PDT
GAYLORD - Following a one-year absence from the Gaylord area, Detroit-based rockers, Utah Drive are set to return to the stage during "Art on Wheels" next Saturday, March 31.
