December is still in its infancy, and Detroiters will face their first bout of arduous window scraping the realization that the unseasonably nice weather has been struck down by nature’s wrath. Traversing Michigan without treachery will soon fade to memory and driving to each subsequent show will be a test of faith. See some of these shows before the weather gets too horrendous, this may be the last safe drive to a Detroit concert until March.
The Recital (Farewell Show), Thunderbirds Are Now, Zoos of Berlin @Majestic Cafe Fri Dec 4
Catchy indie pop outfit The Recital celebrates a prolific career within the Detroit music scene with its final farewell show at the Majestic Cafe. Signed to Suburban Sprawl Records, the show will also feature experimental pop groups Thunderbirds are Now and Zoos of Berlin. Don’t miss your last opportunity to see The Recital say farewell to the music biz and catch some of the best pop groups that Detroit has to offer.
Frustrations, Night of Pleasure, CoCoComa, The Hollows, Bad Rhythm @Lager House
Sat Dec 5
Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels @Alvin’s
Duende!, Blue Flowers, the Mantons @Cadieux Cafe
The Handgrenades CD Release w/Mick Bassett & the Marthas, The Crooks @Lager House
Darling Imperial, James McGovern, Sh! The Octopus @Berkley Front
Scotch Bonnet, Bad Party, Andi & Tracy @Smalls
W.P.A. @The Ark
Throwdown, Abacabb, Bury Your Dead, The World We Knew, @Harpos
Holly Golightly & The Brokeoffs @Magic Stick
Sun Dec 6
Emilie Autumn @The Crofoot
A perfect blend of music and theatrics gushing with cabaret and electronica, Emilie Autumn is a true sight to behold on stage. The violin player is well known for her eclectic music style and enthralling violin playing. Similar to Tori Amos in her classical music education conflicting with her unorthodox style, Autumn has had a long standing cult following and is recently poking through to underground stardom. The daughter of a seamstress, she makes her own extravagant costumes, offers a style unlike any other musician, and leaves listeners unable to quite know what to make of her performance. A strange one indeed, her haunting stage show and wide range of artistic talent is not to be missed.
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