Keep Your Motor Runnin' Detroit...

In these difficult economic times, Detroit is a city that keeps playing through the pain. The Pistons and The Red Wings are doing their part to stay in the hunt...and I gotta say, the music scene is as vibrant and strong as ever. There is always a steady flow of good music coming through, so keep an eye on that. In the meantime there are some festivals that are starting to take shape that you need to know about. Lineups are starting to be announced for the following:

Movement 2007: Detroit's Electronic Music Festival
May 26th, 27th & 28th
Highlights include Moodymann featuring Pitch Black City, Model 500, Jeff Mills, Booka Shade,Octave One, King Britt & many more

Detroit Festival of the Arts (FREE)
June 8th, 9th & 10th
Highlights include Balkan Beat Box

Comerica Cityfest (FREE)
July 4th thru 8th
Highlights include Femi Kuti, Spoon, Yo La Tengo, Lupe Fiasco, The Wailers, Ryan Shaw & many more