Sound guys are one of the most crucial participants in a live show. Without them, the bands performing would be rocking out in silence. They are to bands what the mission control guys are to astronauts. You know, those guys that do the countdowns? Th… more »

There could be an entire book written on the dos and don'ts of merch. (In fact, maybe I'll write one someday). For now, since last Monday's strip deals with a new band getting merch, I'll briefly address that aspect of it now. Every band, even at th… more »

I'm not really moving to Michigan. I've just been going to so many shows at the Detroit Bar I feel like I already live there. But hey, as long as they have good free shows and plenty of free parking, I'll be there. Read on for a quick show review from… more »

Let's quickly address some band related vocabulary. The events bands play at are called shows. If you refer to them as gigs, you are probably playing in a cover band at a local bar, and you are a guy with a nasty pony tail. If this does not descri… more »

I've been on a little bit of a Son of Heatwave kick lately. Especially since his interview, I've become a major Jeff Mayfield fan. So, a couple of days ago, I went to see Son of Heatwave again. This time it was at the Detroit Bar, a super cool, ultra i… more »