JR. JR. at the Masonic Temple

Hey there. I decided to sneak out to a show, super last minute, two weeks ago. I've lived in the Detroit area for most of my life, but this was both my first time seeing JR. JR., as well as my first time inside the Masonic Temple. Neither disappointed in the least. 

I didn't want to mess with camera restrictions, so I brought in the camera body, capped, in one pocket, with a nifty-fifty in the other. My camera coat has large pockets. Turns out I could have brought in much more, but I actually had a better time moving around for the shot simply because I had to -- with a fixed lens, you've got no choice. Anyway, great time! See ya. 

Something as simple as Rock & Roll would save us all

Yesterday evening, my buddy Shawn invited me out to see his band, The Reissues, playing at The Old Miami in Cass Corridor. I've always wanted to shoot a show there, ever since I saw the music-inspired metal door, but this was the first time I'd ventured in. Shawn's band was second up, so first up, let's feature a few from Former Critics, a female-fronted emo/alternative outfit that worked overtime and fired the crowd right up, turning an empty floor into remnants of the tile.

Next up, The Reissues, the main feature of this post. Fronted by two men that exchange positions and instruments, and backed by energetic drums and creative synth use (along with a glockenspiel), these guys kept us all going for a full hour of powered rock. 

I was super glad I found the time and got the invite, because this did not disappoint. Sadly I could not stay for the final band, but diaper duty calls. Anyway, better use of five bucks than a fancy coffee -- support your local music scene!