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Rachel May

Battlecross, from left: Hiran Deraniyagala, Tony Asta, Kyle Gunther, Don Slater and Mike Kreger. Roy Warner

Local band Battlecross to join Trespass America tour

There's lots of news cropping up in the local music scene, from American and European tours to new CDs, new projects, tribute acts and more. Let's get to it.

Apr. 26, 2012

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Rachel May

The Phantom Shakers, from left: Mark Longsdorf, Nick Thibodeau, Elle Mae and Rayce Ribbie. Tom Lawrence

Phantom Shakers set to celebrate new rockabilly single

Some folks consider rockabilly one of the earliest styles of rock 'n' roll. In the mid-'50s, Carl Perkins, Bill Haley and even Elvis Presley were among the first to embrace the genre, which mixes traditional country music with the raw edge of rock 'n' roll. The Stray Cats brought the sound to the MTV generation of the '80s, and today there's a new group of bands carrying on the tradition....

Apr. 19, 2012

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Rachel May

A benefit show on Saturday will raise money for Scott Morgan's medical costs. Doug Coombe

Concert at 1477 Grill will raise funds for ailing Scott Morgan

I was saddened last month when I heard that musician Scott Morgan was ill. Morgan is best known for his work with the Sonic's Rendezvous Band, the Rationals, Powertrane and the Solution, which are among my favorite Detroit bands.

Apr. 12, 2012

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Rachel May

Detroit band Shotgun Soul will perform Saturday at the Monroe Street Fair in Ann Arbor, thanks to a fan vote on Facebook. Marc G. Nader

Music and more Saturday at Ann Arbor's Monroe Street Fair

If you're heading to the 41st annual Hash Bash in Ann Arbor on Saturday, be sure to check out the Monroe Street Fair, the Ann Arbor event that has served as an unofficial Hash Bash afterparty since 2002.

Apr. 5, 2012

COMMENTARY AND CRITICISM /
Rachel May

Kara Dupuy will be part of an acoustic night at the Vernors Room on Friday. Katie Neumann

4 local musicians set to play at Vernors Room's acoustic night

Four local musicians are set to strip down their sound and bare their souls as part of an acoustic night set for Friday at the Vernors Room in Pontiac. The bill features Bye Bye Birdy, Kara Dupuy, Ryan Logan and Paul Samotis. I had a chance to catch up with Dupuy.