I attended the blowout last year and it was fantastic. The blowout is a 4 day music festival that plays out in the city of Hamtramck (Ham-Tram-Ick for our non-Detroit readers). I attended only 2 nights last year but I had a great time. Last years opening night had more bands I was familiar with, The Muggs and The Hard Lessons in particular, so I will have to do a little more research on the bands playing at the Majestic. On Friday Carjack is playing and this is the one can’t miss show for me. The wife and I saw him play at the K.O.C. Lounge last year and it is not a live show to miss. The only negative thing is that he is playing at the same time as the Detroit Cobras. On Saturday I will be at the K.O.C. to see Scott Morgan’s Powertrane and Mitch Ryder for a Grande ole time. Beyond that I am gonna do some myspace searches and decide who I wanna go see. Here is the list of performers so you can do the same. ANYONE GOT A RECCOMENDATION?
Cousin Justin
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February 14th, 2008 at 5:46 pm
"the wife"
The Silent Years are the only band on Wednesday night that I’ve heard of…They have a somewhat commercial, indie pop sound. Like something you would hear at a really cool coffee shop. I’d like to see them. Although they might be slightly overrated, I’ve never actually seen the Muldoons…but I will probably miss them again this year b/c we will be at Mitch Ryder. Carjack is awesome.
February 14th, 2008 at 6:03 pm
Cousin Geoff
I love the Detroit Cobras…and Bob Dylan played them a few weeks ago on the Theme Time Radio Hour.
February 14th, 2008 at 10:50 pm
Max
The Hentchmen are a quality Detroit garage revival band that have been around for awhile. They have an ep called Ypsilanti’s Newest Hit Makers–thought you’d appreciate that, Geoff. Also, Easy Action is supposed to be a good band as well.
March 5th, 2008 at 12:29 pm
rich
hey cuzzins….go to the pre-launch party tonite at the majestic..see you there……richard
March 5th, 2008 at 3:50 pm
Cousin Geoff
What’s happenin’ Richard! Hey - Justin’s going most of the days so maybe he’ll meet up with you. I’ve got a 4 month old baby, a grad exam to study for, and 8 hours of labor tommorow so I’ll be saying home in Ypsilanti. Have fun man, and stop by again.
March 6th, 2008 at 10:15 am
Cousin Justin
Hey Rich I was there but must have missed you, If I go tonight I will more than likely be at the K.O.C. at some point