Andrew Bird To Play Ann Arbor...

Andrew Bird will perform on June 18th as part of the Ann Arbor Summer Festival Series

From Ann Arbor Summer Festival Site:
Few artists better exemplify the term chamber pop than violinist, whistler, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Andrew Bird. A classically trained violinist, former swing jazz musician and now art rock virtuoso, Bird is one of the most imaginative and distinctive voices making music today. Essentially a one-man band, Bird plays and layers live loops, stacking sounds and rhythms, and offering an eclectic mix of gypsy ballads, jazz, folk and rock. Opening set by indie singer-songwriter Haley Bonar.

Delicate Steve Sets Mickey Finn's Toledo Gig...

Delicate Steve will play Mickey Finn's Pub in Toledo, Ohio on Friday, April 15th.

"When you first hear Delicate Steve's (aka Steve Marion) a few things pop into your head: Stevie Wonder, Dirty Projectors, RATATAT, Ponytail, Neutral Milk Hotel. Then you keep listening and find that thoughts of these other influences have melted away, and questions have taken their place: What is this music? What is the time signature in this song? Is that really a guitar? It has a sense of adventure, originality, and joyousness that makes you want to know: Where did this music come from?"
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Movement Electronic Music Fest Lights Up Detroit...

Movement has become the ultimate stage for the city that founded techno music to showcase its electronic music muscle at Hart Plaza in Detroit from May 28th - 30th.

Starting at Noon on Saturday, May 28th Techno heads, House heads and electronic dance music enthusiasts from across the globe will pour through the turnstiles at Detroit’s Hart Plaza for the start of Movement 2011. And for the next three days and nights they will have a chance to experience the ultimate outdoor electronic music venue. 36 hours of music; 4 stages and more than 70 electronic music artists and DJs. Last year’s attendance nearly reached 90,000 over the three days of the festival. Lineup includes Fatboy Slim, 69 (Carl Craig) & Felix Da Housecat.

Beatsie Boys Make Some Noise...

Listen to the Beastie Boys latest track:

MAKE SOME NOISE by Beastie Boys

Chena Park Offers LL Cool J, Q-Tip & Lauryn Hill...

Chene Park, an amphitheater in Detroit has begun announcing their 2011 season. So far, we do know that Lauryn Hill & Q-Tip will perform on June 4th. In addition, legendary rapper LL Cool J will perform on June 25th. Tickets for both shows go on sale Friday, April 15th.

DMB Rolls Into Chicago (7/8 - 7/10)...

The second Dave Matthews Band Caravan stop of the summer will take place at Chicago’s Lakeside on July 8th-10th. Located on Chicago’s south shore of Lake Michigan, just a short distance from downtown, the Chicago stop will feature a full set by headliner Dave Matthews Band each night along with a diverse line-up of artists on three different stages.

Dave Matthews Band Caravan will be the first-ever event held at Lakeside, where the panoramic view of downtown Chicago across the water will provide a backdrop for the festival. Attendees can easily access Lakeside by Metra train, CTA Red Line, bus, bicycle and car. There is ample onsite parking and a carpool program will be available to help connect those who would like to share a ride.

Three-day GA tickets, VIP packages, Premier Parking passes and Chicago hotel rooms are on sale now through a Warehouse member presale. For every ticket or VIP Package purchased, Warehouse members will receive a voucher redeemable on site for a complimentary gift item. Citi® cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Monday, April 11th, at 10 am CT/11 am ET through Citi’s Private Pass® Program. For complete Citi presale details visit www.citiprivatepass.com. Tickets will be available to the public through DMBCaravan.com on Friday, April 15, 2011 at 10 am CT/11 am ET. Premier Travel Packages for Chicago are open to the public now. Payment Plans are available for all ticket purchases.

Visit the Lineup page for more information on the Chicago line-up and for upcoming late night show announcements. Follow the Caravan on Facebook for updates and lineup additions.

The Lone Microphone Turns 5 Today!

The Lone Microphone turns 5 years old today. Kinda cool. Thanks for the support. On to the next post.

Bobby Bare Jr Plays The Village Idiot (Maumee)...

Bobby Bare Jr. will return to the beloved Village Idiot in Maumee, Ohio on Saturday, May 7th. If you have never seen BBJ live, now is your chance to catch him in a tight space that offers up some neighborhood flavor. He has developed a local following that will surely turn out in numbers to watch him tear it up again.

See you at the show!