music – Muttering Retreats

Bar Art, Cont’d

Came across this wonder along the narrow walking path leading to the tented performance space where we enjoyed some local bands (after a long day of walking around college campuses with Child #2). Not to put too fine a point on it, but there weren’t, aren’t, and likely never shall be any busses here. IContinue reading “Bar Art, Cont’d”

Best Guitarist in Detroit

You can do a helluva lot worse than listening to Dylan Dunbar completely shred it for three hours. Shot on Google Pixel 3, f/1.8, 1/210, 4.44mm, ISO 56, black and white filter.

And The Beat Goes On

Concerts in a dangerous time. Thanks to The Whiskey Charmers for keeping us grateful. Shot on Google Pixel 3, ƒ/1.8, 1/1466, 4.44mm, ISO55, black and white filter.

Reflecting on the Band

Enjoyed another great set by The Whiskey Charmers, and added another shot to the ole wine glass portfolio. Pretty good day. Shot on Google Pixel 3, ƒ/1.8, 1/1067, 4.44mm, ISO50, black and white filter.

Rediscovering Detroit – Take Ten – The Whiskey Charmers

Country noir? Concrete Blonde meets the Sundays? Journal-esque lyrics a la Fiona Apple if you replaced bluesy angst with goofy sci fi horror folk? The Whiskey Charmers are a bit hard to pin down. Which I adore. Even so, I tip my hat to the band for selecting this description on their Facebook page, whichContinue reading “Rediscovering Detroit – Take Ten – The Whiskey Charmers”

If You Can’t Beat ‘Em, Join ‘Em

While relishing in the sweet stylings of my favorite keys player, I figured I’d get in on the stockings action. Shot on Google Pixel 3, ƒ/1.8, 1/1565, 4.44mm, ISO51, black and white filter

Rediscovering Detroit – Take Nine – Socks Redux

Same band, even cooler socks. Shot on Google Pixel 3, ƒ/1.8, 1/217, 4.44mm, ISO73, black and white filter.

Rediscovering Detroit – Take Eight – Significative Shoes

For me, with a character, you start with the shoes. Oscar Isaac Shot on Google Pixel 3, black and white filter.

Rediscovering Detroit – Take Seven – Dylan Dunbar

Meet the killer lead guitar sound that helps make Jennifer Westwood and the Handsome Devils the incredible band that they are. Dylan Dunbar is without question the best local guitar player I’ve ever encountered in Detroit (and I’ve encountered more than a few). And like all great musicians, he gives excellent “I’m gonna play theContinue reading “Rediscovering Detroit – Take Seven – Dylan Dunbar”

Rediscovering Detroit – Take Four – Jarrod Champion (JC)

This guy was the first musician to make me a groupee (and no, not because he once toured with Tenacious D — although, that did impress me). If he’s playing a venue, you can put money on my being somewhere in the audience. Jarrod is a keys player of keys players, bringing his brilliant talentContinue reading “Rediscovering Detroit – Take Four – Jarrod Champion (JC)”