Moving to Michigan.

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 the show I went to at the Detroit Bar on Monday night.

First up was Writer. I haven't seen them in a long time, and it was great to hear that they have only gotten better as time goes by. The Ralph brothers and friends know how to play catchy songs. Even people who've never heard them before were humming along with the chorus by the time each song is done. We'll all be hearing a lot more from these guys in the future.

Next was Stacy Clark. I'd never heard of her before, and she caught my attention with her girl singer/songwriter tunes. I am always prone to judge someone who goes by their own name, rather than a band name, a little more harshly. If you think you are good enough to be the eponymous title of your own musical project, you'd better be good enough to back it up. After hearing her set, I'd say Stacy Clark can get away with it.

Last up was The New Limb, who is in the midst of a weekly June residency at the Detroit Bar. After missing their show a couple months ago, I was eager to see them live again. I have to say, in the few months since I saw them last, they've gone from a clever quirky band to an awesome, tight, and thoroughly professional band. Their stage show included video, a giant lighted homemade sign, and a seamless set presentation. It was cool being at this show, because you could feel the momentum of a band about to hit it big. It wasn't so long ago that Cold War Kids played this very venue, and I wouldn't be surprised if The New Limb followed close behind.

Later.

Brax.