(just a Couple of days to go untill tasteFest)

GOD BLESS YOU SLEATER-KINNEY
1995-2006



as you know in detroit Rock city a story a big break up band would make Major news all over the club and blog scence, Since some of you porble will not care with the news yesterday, but as a ture music fans are probale in moring today but hey life go on.

yesterday on this blog site i broke the News(and my be the only one the the motown blogspere that one of my faveor band from outside the 313 Sleater-Kinney, the wonderful powerful Riot girl band From Olypan, WA Via Portland,OR and have andser back the call the on slught of fake girls power for the spice Grils(Remember them)and rekinle the Indie rock scene with Catchey songs, nice words and amazing live shows a sleater-Kinney show was always a must for thouse hard cord fans like myself who keep coming back to there show just to get there latest CD or just get one of cool looking T-shirts.

Now, it all over just yesterday in satment released by the band ture there lable sub-pop record of Seattle release this staement which took les than 100 words and three paragraphs to sum it up:

After eleven years as a band, Sleater-Kinney have decided to go on indefinite hiatus. The upcoming summer shows will be our last. As of now, there are no plans for future tours or recordings.

We feel lucky to have had the support of many wonderful people over the years. We want to thank everyone who has worked with us, written kind words about us, performed with us, and inspired us.

But mostly we want to extend our gratitude to our amazing fans. You have been a part of our story from the beginning. We could not have made our music without your enthusiasm, passion, and loyalty. It is you who have made the entire journey worthwhile.

With love and thanks,
Sleater-Kinney

indefinite hiatus dont mean they may pull off a pixies reuion in about 10 years time but it may last long as My bloody valnrtin, But in lamend tearm, There done, over finish, History, they have trow in the towle in to retiedment.

the end of Sleater-Kinney came out of nowhere, There last CD "The Woods" came out last May 25,2005 to rave reviews and have made ever end of the year list up and down the music Maginzine and blogger top 10 or 20 CD of the year accroing to Billboard.com it have sold 73,000 copies in the United States and it debut No.2 in the Billboard indie Chart.

They will have five or if internet rumors are ture six shows left but sadly for you deroit fans who pack the stick and Majestic Theatre There will be no Detroit show in the last dates thouse show will be in Louisville(July 29),Philadelphia(July 31),Washington DC(August 1, Let hope it a NPR All Songs Considered live webcast becaues it at the 9:30 Club),NYC Webster Hall(August 2),and Lollapalooza @ Grant Park in Chicago(August 4) and just tonight as of this typing There final show will be in portland (there Hometown).

I never heard of Sleater-Kinney before 1995, The music world was recovering from the loss of Nervina lead singer Kurt Cobain, The Atl. modren rock format was growing slate and pop music was making a come back and rap was still in at this same time MTV was slow starting to suck(i know a lot of people say to me MTV start sucking since day 1 or when the orginal MTV VJ left) and as for me i got on the Alt van wagon late my first real Alt. rock star i like Juliana Hatfield after she play on Letterman in April of 1996 and i had like ever indie guys have a rock Crush on the spunky Boston singer/songwriter i always look to addict to nosie websight for all the latest info on her and a lot of new band i like like Belly the lemonHeads, the breeders, Sponge the only band i like at the time.

But the web sight was help this all female band from the pafcific Northwest and they was call Sleater-Kinney, i had no idea what they sound like (pre-high speed net days)but i know two things going for them one all the member were cute and pretty and two they have a great name for a band (name after a street off of there home base at the time Olympia, WA) and i thight this is a cool rock band i hoped they play good music that fit the name.

Then on October 23 1998 a day before the old Hudson's department store in downtown detroit on woodward was imploded, I went to my second ever gig (My first was Juliana Hatfield at the stick in 1997 which look a lot diffence back then) but i was not easy i did the clock at a high school football game at the time then rush back home get money and for a cab and a CD(at the time they was promoting one of there classic "Dig Me Out" the opener were Flin Flon, Hangovers with the one and only Gina Breach, the first time i say them they total rock the place down it was a good show, The band rock the house with the powerhouse duoing vocal of Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker with the very playful durming of Janet Weiss(Who joine the band after Lora McFarlane left dhe play on the 1st two S-K Alublum 1995 self title Debut and 1998 classic Call the Doctor) the show was so good guess what that came back to do a follow up show on June 4 1999 in a very good show with a good opener(Versus) the show was so good it even top the last show the best monment when Tucker was having so much fun her Giutar Strip Brole off it was so embering she two members of the crowd to sing the last song, Priceless.

The band released the fouth CD All Hands on the Bad One back in 2000 which inclued "All Hands On The Bad One" and "You're No Rock N' Roll Fun" they play a show but not at the magic stick but even bigger Venue the near by Majestic Theater on May 13 with The Gossip(which was my 1st time seeing),Bangs, And not only that they play a awsome show mot only they play sone from the bad one but almost ever CD to date A Real Man,Be Yr Mama,The Last Song,How to Play Dead, Call The Doctor ,I Wanna Be Your Joey Ramone,Little Mouth ,Heart Attack,Taking Me Home,Good Things,Dig Me Out,Words And Guitar(The first song i ever hear),Little Babies,Dance Song '97,Jenny,Turn It On,
Get Up,One Song For You,The End Of You,Hot Rock i could go on and on but it was a good show that i like so much.

They pull off the same show they came back for a anoder good show on Febuaruy of 2003 play a gig in surrport of there sixth CD One Beat the show was were good which feather the black keys from dayton, OH.

i brought all there CD at there shows expect the last one which i brought at the record time in Fashable frendale just last year.

There Last Detroit Show will be on October 4 at St. Andrew Hall where they played to 3/4 full hall which they play a very great set with track from the Woods they were open ny one of our fave tastplant band The ponys.

so what will become of the girls of S-K, there is no know plans for Carrie Brownstein or Corin Tucker, The Only know band outside of S-K is Drummer Janet Weiss Who played in Quasi with ex-husband Sam Coomes who release "When The Going Gets Dark"

let hoped as real music fans i you like them or not this band will be remember as the best live band ever for outside the 313 to greac a detroit stage and to that i say tank you for me begin a fan of you girls, for me liking you music, For me seeing you live and for me hear rock out as you never before and not since

Thanks

The Big Show is this weekend Comerica tastefest at the new center area in midtown detroit five days of rocking out, five days of seeing two months of live gig, and five days of what going to happend.

Now itf you been reading this blog site i have post a couple of video a day for the big Five days weekend that goes from this friday to the 4th of July and i did my best to puck out video off of youtube.com will good seccuce and have trouble fining the video but i did my best to hyped up the bands of the only bands that matters in Detroit Rock City, so the most ask question i have been ask in the weeks leading up to tastefest is: Who do you are going to see at tastefest well after hypeing all other band, here my top two band that be rocking Tastefest and both will be at the Main Stage.

CAT POWER & THE MEMPHIS RHYTHM BAND
(www.catpowerthegreatest.com or www.myspace.com/catpower)
Saturday, July 1st
Main Stage - 5:30 PM

Singer-songwriter Chan Marshall, a.k.a. Cat Power, has been performing since the mid ‘90s and recently released her seventh album titled “The Greatest.” Her shows are raw, emotional rollercoaster rides of words and music. Joining her for this performance is The Memphis Rhythm Band - an all star ensemble that includes musicians from Booker T’s MGs and Hi Rhythm Band.

This the big gig at tastefest so big that Loretta Lucas ask to swich her set time just to see cat power who is a very good singer and is a brave preformer who have a long fight with stage fright, Thsi is going to be good make up for me the last time Cat power was in detroit it was the same time as a white strips gig at the Masoinc in 2003.










THE NEW PORNOGRAPHERS
(www.thenewpornographers.com or www.myspace.com/thenewpornographers)

Hailing from Vancouver, this Canadian alternative-pop country supergroup features the talents of some of indie rock’s finest players. Started in 1996 as a side project to their regular bands, The New Pornographers became more than just a side gig when their popularity surpassed that of the members’ other main bands. This collaboration continues to show what happens when great minds come together and create music from the heart.

They have prefrom as a supergroup and preform it weel very good songs with a lot of good singers who are suscful other band and are great live set this will be one awsome show and yes they will show up the last two gig at the stick was happer by van trouble by they will show up, And please Note For those of you who were Expectiing the lovely Neko Case i sorry to tell you she will be on tour in Vancouver, BC doing here own solo thing for here CD "Fox Confessor Brings The Flood" Which came out in March








Sorry for the bad ausio it from you tube
And dont for get you can read a Daily review Every day after Tastefest ever moringin before 6:00 AM from now untill the 5th of july.

And if you want more info on tastefest you can go to these websight fror more info: www.newcenter.com/tastefest or www.myspace.com/comericatastefestnewcenterdetroit

And if you are not doing anything after 8pm on saturday why dont you go to a Fraternity House at Wayne State 4251 Cass Avenue 1 block West of Woodward and Canfield and be a Extra in a Electric Six video, Yes the Rutless band is shooting a video which is entitled "I Buy The Drugs." it will be off there forthcoming album "Switzerland," so if you want to be a extra in all you need to do is be there at 8PM on Saturday at Fraternity House at Wayne State 4251 Cass Avenue 1 block West of Woodward and Canfield, Please call Pete by Friday 5pm to confirm times and location @ 313-231-0877, I Know Suzy from Riff 2 will be there.

MeanWhile the Detroit News is asking for entry for there more Grow-up version of the Battle of the bands The Detroit News Sonic Summer will take place over the summer the semi-final with take place on Friday, August 4th Majestic Theatre, Thursday, August 10th at the Magic Bag and Thursday, August 24th Clutch Cargo's, The finals will be on Septber 1st at Arts, Beats, and Eats in Pontiac

The Entry Deadline is on July 8th. Here a link to get your entry here, The First group of Bands will be reaviel on July 14th

Now here the rest of the story from out side the 313

Asthmatic Kitty record lable have released the second bit of songs from Sufjan Stevens' Illinois outtakes album, The Avalanche on there websight
pitchforkmedia.com also have a press shot for the out take alublum as well

And in the indie film scene, coming soon to a Theaher near you is Kill Your Idols.

Scott Crary directed, shot, and edited his first large film project for less than that amount. The film, Kill Your Idols, takes a look at New York's art-rock scene over the last thirty years. It features interviews with the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Thurston Moore and Lee Ranaldo of Sonic Youth, Liars, Black Dice, Arto Lindsay, Glenn Branca, Lydia Lunch, Michael Gira, and more.

It will Screen this summer and the DVD will be out in the Fall

And almost a donzen (12) years since Singer/Songwriter Jeff Buckly drowned in the Wolf River in Memphis, There will be abiopic on the late corner Buckley's mother, Mary Guibert, will produce the film.

"I can tell Jeff’s fans with complete confidence that Brian is not the sort of fellow to sugar-coat or manipulate the facts," Guibert said in a statement. "I know that he’s a straight shooter… and I have seen from his filmmaking that he has the courage and the skill to do this the way it should be

As for casting the film, Guibert insists they're not even close to that point in the film's production. "So, now, my friends, you can swing on the chandeliers speculating about which actors will play which parts," she said. "But, don't ask me! Read my lips, you actors, out there! We will not be making any decisions about casting a film we don't yet have a script for." Guibert expects they will have a script by the fall of this year.

And guess who join the like of Paul McCartney, Shirley Bassey, and Madonna in writeing a tune for a 007 filck Alison Goldfrapp, She and song writer Will Gregory, are in final talks with musical director David Arnold to write the title track for the new 007 film, according to the Daily Mirror. If officially hired, Goldfrapp will join the illustrious list of artists who have been given the coveted task in previous years

The New James Bonds flick "Casino Royale" will be out in November and is set to star a brand new 007 -- Daniel Craig.

And this is from a source
Rollingstone.com
In a letter to their fans Bloc Party have revealed details of their forthcoming second record. “It rained a lot but it was a truly enjoyable experience” bassist Gordon Moakes apparently wrote about the time the band spent in the country working on new material. “I shan’t reveal too much just yet” Moakes demurs, “but expect a song where Matt and I play drums simultaneously; some truly R&B-styled beats; Russell’s work with a Big Muff pedal; the sound of a guitar amp being thrown off a first-storey balcony; at least one unplayable guitar solo; both eggshell-thin fragility and trouser-flapping hugeness; piano, glockenspiel, strings; you name it.” We’re hearing Arcade Fire meets Black Flag, but, you know, British.

some new shows were added to the gig gudie

Friday after you come home to day one of Tastefest you can log on to Npr.org for the lastest of NPR 'All Songs Considered' concert seriers where The brother-sister duo Fiery Furnaces will grace the stage at the 9:30 Club in washington DC The Philadelphia art-rock quartet Man Man will open the show at approximately 10:15 p.m. ET. the band will take the stage at between 11:30 or midnight.

New show at the stick
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[9.20] BE YOUR OWN PET and BLACK LIPS
[10.13] WE ARE SCIENTISTS and ART BRUT

that it for this post

i leave you with with a andore wideo from Sleater-Kinney it was there first video call get up, It was directed by Mardey July was years after this video direct and star in Me.You, and every one we know
Good night and good night!