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Popular Stories:Clark BirchmeierEkoostik Hookah, a very diverse rock-band, boasts a sound that is more than pleasing for all music lovers. Members of Ekoostik Hookah, Dave Katz, John Mullins, and Cliff Starbuck, tell Grand Central about their music, and how it became what it is today. Fans can catch their upcoming show on August 13th at the State Theater in Kalamazoo, Michigan, as part of the World Disc Golf Championship Association Conference.
Matt HewittReading a book usually involves going to your local library or bookstore to check out the next Stephen King thriller or Jodi Picoult novel. Not anymore. Books are now at the fingertips of Americans everywhere, as Amazon releases their new version of literature in hi-def, as an e-book. Matt Hewitt explores what makes Kindle a unique addition to the world of words.
Ben LaMothe Suddenly Canada is the
place to be if you’re a band looking to make it big. First it was
Calgary sisters Tegan & Sara, then Toronto indie pop group Stars.
But by and large the place to be for Canadian music is Montreal. The
Arcade Fire jumped to the forefront of the indie music world, and soon
after Islands began to carve out their niche. Following suit is Wolf
Parade, who released their newest album “At Mount Zoomer” on June
17. Ben LaMothe chatted with frontman Dan Boeckner about the
new album, their relationship with Arcade Fire and how the band is preparing
for the collapse of the music industry.
Neil Blake, Jason Whitmore, Jeff Blevins, and Lindsay HoltGrant Imahara and Kari Byron of the Discovery Channel's MythBusters spoke to a sold out crowd in Plachta Auditorium on Saturday, Jan. 26. Afterward, Lindsay Holt sat down with them for an exclusive interview where she found out what Grant and Kari did before they were on the show, and what advice they would give someone interested in more than a typical 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. job.
Ryan ThomasBradley Bell can
say he has come full circle. It all started years ago, playing
keyboards with his band Chiodos at venues such as the Flint Local, the
Modern Exchange in Southgate, and the Shelter in Detroit. Chiodos
rose to national prominence with their sophomore release Bone Palace
Ballet, which debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard Top 200. Now
he has returned to the Shelter for a show with his and Chiodos vocalist
Craig Owens’ side project, Cinematic Sunrise. Ryan Thomas
sat down with Bradley Bell to talk about the upcoming tour, the contrast
between Chiodos and Cinematic Sunrise and the state of local music.
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July 17th 2008 | Arts and Entertainment |
By Marie LascuBiopics are dangerous
ground for documentarians to tread. For director Alex Gibney,
it is no different. His take on the life of famed author and pop culture
icon Hunter S. Thompson in “Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter
S. Thompson” will intrigue those unfamiliar with Thompson’s work,
writes Marie Lascu, but for the die-hard fan there’s little
new insight to be found.
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By Kim WalzIt has been a rough
journey for lead singer and lone original member, Hugo Ferreira of Kentucky
based hard rock band, Tantric. With his label dropping him and original
band mates of seven years walking out on him in March 2006 after only
two albums and hits like “Breakdown” and “Hey Now”. Fast-forward
to two years later and Tantric is back with a whole new line-up and
a new album with an edge, set to perform at the Machine Shop in Flint,
Mich. on July 18. Kim Walz got a chance to catch up with Ferreira
on the phone amidst his busy touring schedule and talk about the new
album, what it was like to collaborate with Kevin Martin of Candlebox
and embarrassing on-stage moments since Tantric’s rebirth.
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By Sara BohanWhat started as
a reluctant audition on VH1’a “In Search of the Partridge Family”
somehow turned into a recording contract with Columbia Records. Now
Teddy Geiger is asking fans to pick 11 songs from a list of 33 new songs,
what they’d like to see on his new album, “The March.” Geiger
also has a role in the new movie “The Rocker,” which stars Rainn
Wilson, Christina Applegate and Emma Stone. Sara Bohan chats
with Geiger about his new record, what’s like working with Rainn Wilson
from “The Office” and his advice for musicians looking for their
big break.
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By Nick BakerIn a season full of blockbuster action flicks, it can be hard to stand
out in the crowd. So how does “Hellboy II: The Golden Army”
stack up? Nick Baker gives us the lowdown on the big red
guy's triumphant cinematic return.
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By Ryan ThomasBradley Bell can
say he has come full circle. It all started years ago, playing
keyboards with his band Chiodos at venues such as the Flint Local, the
Modern Exchange in Southgate, and the Shelter in Detroit. Chiodos
rose to national prominence with their sophomore release Bone Palace
Ballet, which debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard Top 200. Now
he has returned to the Shelter for a show with his and Chiodos vocalist
Craig Owens’ side project, Cinematic Sunrise. Ryan Thomas
sat down with Bradley Bell to talk about the upcoming tour, the contrast
between Chiodos and Cinematic Sunrise and the state of local music.
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| Sports |
By Nick ConklinWith trades being made in the
free agency market in the NBA, is it time for the Pistons to spend some
cash in order to add the missing piece to get back to the finals.
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By Nick ConklinWith the Tigers lurching their
way up the American League Central Division, combine a struggling offense,
injuries, and average pitching, and their recent strides may not be
enough to get them to the top. Throw in the All-Star break and
their recent successes might be quelled.
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