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Contents 6. Kyla Kenedy - DL / C. Counts 8. Alloy Ash - D. Counts 10. Benny And The Jets -Benny Jet 13 Blow Up My Band Finale’ 14. The Rikki Roxx Effect 16. Rio And The Rockabilly Revival - E Harabadian 18. Ginger Baker - E Harabadian 19. Ring Of Fire Film Festival 20. Rock On The Range - Pictoral / Article K. Hatcher / M. Nader 27. Brutus the Barber Beefcake - J. Quiroz 28. Choice Cuts - Eric Harabadian 30. Horoscope - Aluna Michaels DETROIT LIVE MAGAZINE IS 100% OWNED AND OPERATED BY MICHIGAN RESIDENTS Contributors: Benny Jet, Eric Harabadian, Darian Counts, Connor Counts, Aluna Michaels, Marc Nader, Korynne Hatcher Graphic Design: Granger Graphics A.C. Mosley Marc Nader, Sr. Photgrapher staff photographers: Additional photos: Matteo Donini, Lisa Boyle Cover Photo: Marc Nader Publisher: Granger Publishing Inc. LLC Promotion / Administration : Amanda Blanchard Editor: Darian Counts
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KYLA KENEDY
Kyla recently appeared as Mika Samuels in season 5 of the series. She left an endelable mark on anyone whose seen her in the show. Kyla: I think it was being all those different Kyla: Well everyone felt it was a sad day but they people. Also, all the people I met were so nice. tried hard to make it better. And just getting to express different people’s emotions… and getting to play pretend. I just love DL: Have you had any acting training? it all. DL: How did you get started in acting? Kyla: Not really. But I do have a private coach now. DL: Before you appeared on The Walking Dead” Kyla: When I was four I did a little film and I really had you ever watched it? DL: After talking to you it seems that you are very fell in love with it. I began telling my mom I really similar to your character, Mika. Do you think you wanted to act, but she didn’t really take me Kyla: I had NOT! I think it’s a bit to violent for me. are? seriously. But then when I was 5 She said “If you But my father loved the show. When I got the really want to when you get older you can start audition they had me do the screen test with my Kyla: oh yes I just loved Mika so Much. I had a lot getting into it.” Then when I turned eight I started friend Brighton (who is also a young actress) then in common with her. Because I’m tough like her auditioning and I just really enjoyed it. they called and said I got it. And they actually but I have my soft spots. ended up changing the roll for me because it was originally written for a boy. But they changed it DL: As a 4 year old; what was it that you liked DL: Weill I think a lot of you came through in your and made us sisters. about acting? character and that contributed to the emotional impact of your characters death… You did a great DL: Did you have any Idea how emotional your job. death scene would be? Kyla: Oh thank you very much!! Kyla: I think from the moment everyone got the script they knew it would be very traumatizing and dramatic. But I think it just led to a beautiful story how from Lizzies perspective she just wanted to help Mika and how Mika wanted to bring humanity back. I think it was an amazing episode and I hope that no matter how long The walking Dead goes on it will be a scene that everyone remembers. Last Month Detroit Live’s Connor Counts met up with The Walking Dead actress, Kyla Kennedy at Motor City Comicon for quick photo and a quick conversation.
DL: Who are some actors that inspire you? Kyla: Well all of the people on the set were amazing. I got to work a lot with Melissa McBride she taught me sooooo much. But the entire experience was so incredible for me. All of the people taught me so much and treated me so well. DL: How was your last day on set? 6 6 LIVE
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Alloy Ash
T h i s M o n t h Detroit Live Magazine spoke with Downriver Based model / TV Star Alloy Ash. In the last few years Alloy’s popularity has skyrocketed as she has graced the cover of multiple fashion and tattoo magazines as well appeared on The Discovery Channel’s “Fast and Loud” and National Geographic Channels “Mad Scientists”. Detroit Live’s Darian Counts had an opportunity to talk with Alloy to about her career.
modeling?
AA : I went to a photo shoot a while back with another model as her “body guard”. And ended up shooting with that photographer. That’s kinda what started my career. From there I started my modeling profiles and contacted photographers I wanted to work with and things took off from there.
DC: What would you attribute your growing success to. What do you feel has DC: What was your first helped you differentiate you from the taste of success: thousands of other models. AA: I guess when I started AA: I think a lot of success has come getting published in magazines. from the staying true to myself and being original instead of being like every other Within a few months “The Horse” pretty girl out there. I think a lot of people magazine, a big biker publication. I fall short trying to look like every other ended up on the cover and that kind of pretty face. I think if you have originality helped push me forward and I began and personality and can make that show contacting other magazines. I learned that once you’ve done one magazine through, I makes a big difference. I guess it shows that you can perform DC: How did you get your start in in that environment .. after that other
opportunities and offers came my way. DC: Prior to that what kind of work were you doing? AA: Before that I was a working welder. DC: You don’t meet many female welders...Especially ones who are also models… How did you get into welding? AA: I grew up in a family that was really into trucks and being outside. I mean my dad was a welder but he didn’t push me into it. My school offered it as a vocational class and I tried it and just fell in love with it. DC: are we talking “artistic” welding? AA: No…That’s what most people assume but no. I’ve always been an industrial fabricator. DC: What are you working on now.
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AA: Right now I’m actually baking for a restaurant. So I guess you would consider me a model, welder/baker. I enjoy it and I’d like to
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begin doing it on a lager scale. I also offer baked goods to my fans. DC: What are you Baking? AA: I bake all kinds of things, but my main thing right now is healthier baked goods. The main thing that people are in love with now are actually “black bean” brownies. DC: Black Bean Brownies??? AA: Yeah...believe it or not, they are really good and good for you. You can eat a whole pan and not feel like you’ve eaten the a lot. DC: I know you did Fast and Loud and several other shows.. Do you have any projects in the works now that you can tell us about? AA: Well I do have some upcoming projects but nothing I can talk about. As you probably know in the TV industry you shouldn’t really talk about projects until they are final. I do have some things in the works but as you know in the Hollywood / TV business a lot of things can fall through so you have to be careful what you talk about. Even with Fast and Loud we had been in talks for a long time before we actually filmed. DC: Who are some of your role models AA: Absolutely I’m always looking for and what are some of your goals? new projects. The other thing is I love AA: Well I’ve always stood on my own supporting local people. I’d rather as far as that goes. I don’t set goals for support people in Michigan especially myself in terms of I wanna be on TV or on in Detroit. Don’t get me wrong I always magazine covers. I just kinda let the cards try to support every one I can..But I feel fall as they come. It leaves you with not its very important to support your home town. being disappointed very often.
what why I take up so many careers like welding, baking and modeling. Just mainly because it allows me to make a living doing a lot of different things and gives me options. DC: What advice would you give to a young person looking to get into modeling?
DC: So where do you see yourself in 10 AA: I would mainly say just don’t limit years? yourself. Stay true to who you are. Cause AA : that’s a difficult one. There is a long AA: Oh Man in ten years... I’ll be old. that’s what’s gotten my where I am. Not list of models that I really appreciate their In ten years Ill be 35 hopefully I wont being willing to do the “normal” thing. work, Apnea, Miss Mosh just to name a be modeling by then. But hopefully I’m couple. doing what I love and not stuck behind a desk somewhere. That’s really the DC: Are you interested in doing film? ultimate fear is getting stuck and not being able to do what I love . I think that’s DC: Who do you draw inspiration from.
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Benny & The Jets FROM THE MIND OF BENNY JET
I’m just sitting here watching the wheels go round and round. I really love to watch them roll - John Lennon. If I google the name John, John Legend - the singer, pops up, John Cena - the wrestler, John Deere - the tractor, John Travolta - the actor, then John Lennonthe song writer.
Places like the Grande Ballroom, Vanity Ballroom, the Eastown Theater, (my dad’s) Michigan Palace. Places where local bands like the MC-5, the Up, Ted Nugent, Bob Seger, would do legendary shows, with then up-coming national acts like the Who, Led Zeppelin, KISS and Aerosmith.
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Rezination - also Max and Rob, and the X-Husbands, Mercy Brown, Carl Henry, Jason Bone, MISSTAKEN, Yankeville, War Machine, Floorplay with Amy Saari, D Counts and the Billionaires, and The Banned from Detroit.
Clubs like the All Around Bar, Rockys Pub, Buster’s Place, Rockstarz (concert night), Magic Bag, Crowfoot, and Token As the wheels go round and round, in Kind of interesting because there this iPhone, Facebook world, it is harder Lounge. Token embracing the iPhone was a time when John Lennon - the Facebook world has a great idea. Text and harder, for legendary local shows former Beatle, felt he was more famous and match ups to happen. Let alone a TOKEN to 22828 and reply with your the Jesus. Now according to google, his great local LIVE event in a area club. email to WIN tickets to every national name comes up behind, the tractor, the show! actor, a wrestler, making him not even As that concert scene grew up and the most famous singer named John. But heated up in Detroit, promoters with Random thought: I need to find out names like Bagaris, Glantz, Russ Gibb, more about Raddi Audio? Lighting and and Bamboo, gave way to Brass Ring, Staging, PA, sound systems, no event to Cellar Door, Live Nation and Mike Illitch. big, no event to small? Which formed exclusive deals with area This column needs to be INTERACTIVE! venues so no one else could promote a show. Which locked promoters out of venues like Cobo Hall, Masonic Temple, When YOU read about, (or know of) a band, a person, or event, tell them Tiger Stadium, and now with the new you saw it HERE. Tell them they Red Wings Arena deal, a promoter should contact ME, so I can get more will not be able to do concerts at Joe information about them, so we can read Lewis Arena? about it HERE, and make the Wheels Go Round. Not that long ago, Joe Lewis Arena was thought of, as a state of the art venue for LIVE music. RUSH, Elton John, Cher, Neil Diamond, all raved what like John sang and felt, it is part of a great concert venue. watching the wheels go round and round. But thanks to these exclusive promoter deals Fourty years ago my Dad, Leo Speer, soon there will be no promoted a KISS concert at Yack Arena shows at the JOE. in Wyandotte. Here 40 years later, (watching the wheels go round) my band, NOTE: My Daughter Benny and the Jets, with Westiera and Christine Speer went to Fifty Amp Fuse, participated in the Spring see Lady Gaga there. Fling Concert. Which felt like a throwShe and her friends had back to the old dayz of rock and roll. Big a great time, it’s still stage, big lights, big PA, BIG crowds, big great venue. If I can find fun! the photo Christine is the one in the PINK HAIR. Very few bands can do what Fifty Amp Fuse band does. Pistol Day Parade, are Darian Counts with big time. Same can be said for Kaleido Detroit Live Magazine, with Christina Chriss, the Howling with things like - Blow Diablos and Tino Gross, Killer Flamingos, Up My Band, have done and Mega 80’s, but no one has the draw their part, for the local and near Beatle-mania popularity of Fifty scene. Promoting bands like Ray Street For more information, to contact Benny, Amp Fuse. Park, Two Timin Band, Mob Opera, BZ & to hire Benny and the Jets band or the Riff Kids, Shock Wave, Bullet Proof Benny Solo, or for play dates, find Leo Early is a local author, musician, Snow, Jackstand (writer Eric Harbadian bennyandthejets on Facebook or call the and historian, who knows a lot about say’s good things about this band), hot line 313 730 1627 the old days of Detroit rock city-mania. 10 LIVE
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BLOW UP MY BAND 2014
JACKSTAND, eTHEREALITY, bz & THE rIFF kIDS, bULLETPROOF sNOW AND THE bANNED fROM dETROIT. This years Blow up my band contest was a mind-blowing display of some of Detroit’s best bands. The contest started in March and continued until June 7th. Sponsored by Rodgers Chevrolet. Tittle Construction, Showtime Clothing, 7 Stone Management, Goomba Music and Pearl Sound Studios this event definitely accomplished its goal of flushing out some of Detroit’s best bands.
This year the final five bands were truly the best of the best. B.Z. and the Riff Kids, Jackstand, Ethereality, Bulletproof Snow and The Banned From Detroit. They took the stage at the All Around in Taylor Michigan on Saturday June 7th for the Finals and each of the bands left it all on the stage. When it was all said and done The Banned form Detroit emerged victorious. Detroit Live is proud to host
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this yearly event. Over the next few months keep close eye out as Detroit Live Magazine does everything in our power to “BLOW UP” The Banned From Detroit. As winners of the contest they will be appearing on the cover of Detroit Live Magazine, will perform at Woodhaven’s Uncle Sam Jam, they will be spending time in Pearl Sound Studios and will be exploring distribution options with Goomba Records. Detroit Live would like to congratulate The Banned From Detroit and thank all the bands who participated as well as our sponsors for this fantastic event. Ethereality, Bulletproof Snow, Jackstand and B.Z. and the Riff Kids were great competitors and fantastic sports thru ought the entire series of events. We look forward to doing all we can to help ALL these bands achieve their goals... Thanks to all... & Great job..!!
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t c e f f E x x o R i k k i R e h T
By : Rikki Roxx
It’s been awhile since I got to talk to all you fabulous readers, after my seven part series detailing some suggested moves to make when starting a new band, I found myself not sure of what to write about next. I took a month off to really think about what I could write about to help the rockin’ public. So here I am, back for another round. This month I will detail some What Not To Do, in regards to being in a band in the modern era. There is a quote or philosophy made popular by sociologist Robert K. Murton, and if you are in a band, you have probably heard this phrase many times, the term ‘Fake It ‘Til You Make It.’ It is a powerful phrase essentially saying if you act like a rock star, then eventually you will become a rock star.
experience seemingly insignificant is your best friend, costing around $0.75- and can only open doors for you to bigger $1.25 per like. and better things. Blatant disrespect in this regard does not make you look cool, Then there is the wrong way, and totally it makes you look like a douche bag, and unethical way of getting those ‘likes,’ and it will hurt your reputation and unless that is just plain out buying them. There you consistently pack bars, will make are sites out there that will sell you 1,000 booking agents and club owners just look likes for $30 dollars, or something along the other way when they are looking for those lines. It looks like a great idea bands. For every douche rock star, there right? Hell, I would rather pay 3 cents are 20 more that are actually willing to per ‘like’ than close to a dollar a ‘like.’ But put in the work, and be grateful for any the problem is that these likes are NOT opportunity they get. So don’t be that REAL PEOPLE, they are fake profiles set douche. up by companies who have thousands of robot profiles specifically made to hit So, with that said, I am going to close that ‘like’ button. You are not effectively this month’s edition of The Rikki Roxx marketing or getting your brand out to Effect down with this reminder, I have nothing more than a script on a computer. been around the block, and have played
Sure, it looks like you have a ton of fans when you pop onto that Facebook page and you see a band with 50,000 ‘likes.’ But then when you dig deeper, and that In a lot of respects this is true, confidence local band is more talked about in coastal Indonesia or Afghanistan than they are has a lot to do with success, but in their own hometown, that is almost a like anything, ‘faking it,’ can have its clear sign that someone opted for the downside. This month I will discuss just 1,000 ‘likes’ for $30 dollars deal. a few of the modern age ways where ‘faking it’ will hurt you more than it will help you. These examples are things that Another thing that will make you look more like a dumbass than a rock star is I have indeed seen around town, and the ‘blowing people off because you are at one point these methods could have worked, but in today’s technological age, badass and will not conform to corporate norms’ attitude. I have seen this a lot it has accomplished just the opposite. too, mostly in my short career as a radio show host. Every once in awhile I would The first example is that of the ever come across a band that was really popular Facebook ‘like.’ If you are in a good, but just seemed to not have an band, a solo artist, a book author, or a politician, a lot of weight has been placed outlet to reach a larger audience. I would ask them onto the show, which they on the ‘like.’ After all, it is a sign of how eagerly accepted, seeming to think that many people are aware of who you now they had made it, and were officially are, thus making it seem like the more rock stars. fans, or ‘likes’ you have, the better, and more popular you are. Here is where Come time to actually do they show, they the ‘faking’ it part comes into play. In would either show up late, saying they an effort to make it seem like a band is more popular and more ‘liked’ than other were busy with some girls that were fans of the band (yep, it happens quite a bit bands, some groups have resulted in to tell you the truth. I guess there are buying those ever popular ‘likes.’ girls out there that see these bands play in front of 5 people and think they are With that said, there is a right way, and going to be the next Led Zeppelin), or a wrong way to get those ever desired they show up and act like cocky dips, or Facebook ‘likes.’ There is the correct sometimes not even show up at all. way, or at least the most ethical way, which is Facebook Sponsored Ads, which In the 1970s this was cool, rock was is essentially targeted marketing. You full of rebels and anarchy, and getting pay a certain amount of money a day, trashed and doing what you wanted, and your ad will get placed in front of thousands of people a day in hopes that bang groupies, piss off the media, it was they click through and hit that ‘like’ button. part of the game. That was 40 years ago. Today if you want to get anywhere, This method can be quite pricey, in my the media no matter how small or 14 LIVE
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the Detroit area for upwards of almost 15 years, I have seen a lot, I have seen great musicians get tossed to the side because of arrogance and cockiness. I have seen good bands get slammed because of their ‘fake it til you make it’ approach. Be smart out there, don’t get caught up in what was cool 40 years ago and don’t take the cheap and easy way to make yourselves bigger, because chances are that you will be found out by someone, and word will spread, and just like that, all credibility is lost, and your chance is gone. Until next month, take it easy, feel free to shoot me an email at rikkiroxx@gmail. com with any questions, and I will try to get to them in next months issue. Be smart out there, and most importantly, have fun.
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Music has been a part of vocalist
Rio Scafone’s life for as long as she can remember. As front person for Detroit area band Rio and the Rockabilly Revival the vivacious brunette has always taken pride in an organic and unadorned singing approach. It’s a technique she began to craft at a very tender age. “I’ve been told that starting at four years old I’d get up in the middle of the night and sing,” explains Scafone. “It drove my parents nuts. I would sing out into the night and loved to hear how my voice would echo off the pavement and bounce all over. I would sing Johnny Cash and Jack Scott songs.” It’s easy to imagine why the young child cut her teeth, particularly, on Scott’s songs. Jack Scott was one of the Detroit area’s first rock ‘n roll stars and Rio Scafone’s uncle. It was 1957 and Scott was a contemporary of Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry and early national rockers that composed many of their own tunes and, in doing so, initiated a revolution in American music. Young Rio Scafone grew up in a loving Italian family where music was embraced and revered. “I was brought up in it,” says the charismatic chanteuse. “My entire family would be singing. At family gatherings it was always pasta, meatballs and music!” As a kid she
entered a number of talent shows and was even offered a record deal at age 12. But she wanted to be a regular kid and passed on the opportunity. However, she remained steadfast with musical performance. In addition to singing Scafone studied acting; appearing on stage and in films alongside Drew Barrymore in “Whip It,” Clint Eastwood in “Gran Torino” and a host of others. After a number of years pursuing television and movies she got the bug to return to her first love in 2010. “I wanted to get back to my roots and do this rockin’ country soul thing,” says Scafone. “I liked the alliteration of Rio and the Rockabilly Revival. People always ask me what does the name mean? I always say we’re not reviving anything. It’s all about the energy; almost like a revival tent. We feel the spirit of the music. Rockabilly doesn’t need reviving, certainly not from me! It doesn’t need any help. The music is what it is and it’ll always be around.” Rio’s core musical ensemble family is comprised of husband Sean “Junebug” Harris on stand up bass, Jarod Thompson on guitar, Charlie Bongo on drums, with backing singers Yana Levovna ,Renee Turner and Kelly Bevez. “When you see the show it is very much a push and pull of sin and redemption; everything that rock ‘n roll is about,” explains Scafone. “We wear all our emotions right on our sleeves. It’s not a lot of effects or smoke and mirrors. It’s just you, the microphone and the truth. We come to testify and I’ve got goosebumps just thinking about it. It is an organic experience for people!” Coming up through the theater, Scafone drew from those rich thespianhoned chops and fused that with influences from musical touchstones like Little Richard, Chuck Berry, James Brown, Elvis Presley, Wanda Jackson, Big Mama Thornton and more contemporary artists like Adele and Amy Winehouse. “We’ve got choreography and tight vocal harmonies in what we do,” continues Scafone. “I run a tight ship because we’ve gotta get a lot done. But I’ve been doing this a long time and I want it to be the best it can be. We’re not just the kind of band that stands there. We take you on an arc; there is a beginning, middle
“I’ve been told that starting at four years old I’d get up in the middle of the night and sing” and end. By the end people are singing save my soul, crying, on their knees and dancing. And I can’t do it on my own. It’s a joint effort!” Rio and the Rockabilly Revival have two recordings available, with Midnight Rebel Sessions and Runaway Train. Many of the tracks on the former were initially leaked to a U.K. internet DJ, unbeknownst to the raven-haired beauty and her cohorts. “Originally, as a demo, you could hear my dog barking in the background on some of the tracks,” explains Scafone. “You’ve got to understand that I am a perfectionist and would not release anything until it was absolutely perfect. But we recorded these four songs and I did a little focus group with some people I knew to see what they thought of the tunes. I made it clear I did not want to share them with anyone.” But Scafone received an email from a London broadcaster stating he liked the tracks and requested higher quality MP3 versions to play on his program. “The tune he was playing was called ‘Rockabilly Gal’ and it was shared by someone in my little circle,” says the singer. “I learned a valuable lesson that everything doesn’t have to be perfect. Sometimes you need to let go and just DETROITLIVEMAGAZINE.COM
put something out there.” Rio and the Rockabilly Revival will be bringing their high energy show to a number of venues in summer 2014; including the Nor-east’r Music and Arts Festival in Oscoda in mid-June, Trenton, Michigan Music Festival (opening for The Rockets) in late June, Callahan’s Music Hall in mid-July and a smattering of dates with singer-songwriter Carolyn Striho. Future plans for Rio and company may also involve tours of Europe as well. “There is a scene attached with rockabilly that can be somewhat elitist. You have to wear sleeves of tattoos or dress like you’re from the ‘50s. I am not like that,” states Scafone. “I don’t belong to any scene. Everyone is welcome at our shows. It is all about the music and I am very thrilled and happy that our demographics cross all barriers.” For more information on the band just go to www.rioandtherockabillyrevival.com or www.facebook.com/riorockabillyrevival . --Eric Harabadian
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GINGER BAKER
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on saxophone, Alec Dankworth on bass and Abass Dodoo on percussion. If you like music that is raw, visceral and unpretentious, with some deep grooves you can sink your teeth into, then this project is for you. Included are tracks by jazz masters like Wayne Shorter and Sonny Rollins along with some adapted Nigerian folk music and a few of Baker’s own compositions. Ginger Baker and his group Jazz Confusion will be touring the U.S. and Canada this June, with a stop at the Magic Bag Theatre in Ferndale on Saturday June 21st. Via email, Detroit Live was able to snag a rare interview with the somewhat irascible and cantankerous drum master. Baker has never been one to suffer fools easily and delivers his answers in short vitriolic responses. The legendary and complex rhythm maker talks like he plays; shooting straight from the hip and taking no prisoners. Enjoy! If you were to ask Lars Ulrich, Neil Peart, Stewart Copeland, Carmine Appice and many other top percussionists who they cut their teeth on coming up, Ginger Baker is one drummer that would pop up on everyone’s list. It is common knowledge that Baker set the standard in the ‘60s, with an innovative style of playing that threw pop and rock convention on its ear. Peter Edward Baker began his career in the late ‘50s/early ‘60s playing in British jazz, soul and rock outfits; appearing most significantly with The Graham Bond Organization. In that group he developed a tempestuous association with bassist Jack Bruce that would remain in infamy to this day. In the 2012 documentary Beware of Mr. Baker, Eric Clapton referred to Ginger Baker as a “loveable rogue.” The drummer, of course, shared the stage with both Clapton and Bruce in the legendary short-lived ‘60s proto jam band known as Cream. Baker also went on to join Blind Faith and was also a catalyst in the world beat movement when he formed Ginger Baker’s Air Force and partnered with African artist Fela Kuti in the early ‘70s. While Baker has been recognized by many in the rock world he has always, unapologetically, regarded himself as a jazz musician. And, perhaps, that is why his wildly improvisational playing style seems to dominate the overall dynamic of any musical project he is involved with. After a 16 year hiatus from recording the 70-something Baker is back, with a new album on Motema, simply called, Why?. This is a love letter, of sorts, to the music the leader cut his teeth on as a young man; straight ahead jazz, with a world beat and African swing. And he has some of his favorite musicians on it, including famed James Brown band mate Pee Wee Ellis The Infatuations 18 LIVE
1. DLM: First of all, it is a pleasure to connect with you for this interview. And I thank you for taking the time to share some information with myself and the Detroit Live magazine readership. My first question for you may be an obvious one but one I am compelled to ask. Why title your current album Why?
sax player is doing. While Pee Wee and the band more than ably fill out the sound, why did you choose to arrange the music and the band in this way? GB: It just happened that way….like freedom. 6. DLM: In a number of interviews I’ve seen or read, you’ve always referred to yourself as a jazz drummer. And there is certainly no disputing that! But many of your early projects—the most famous, of course, being Cream—found you working in the rock idiom. Was it a conscious effort on your part to bring a fresh and innovative jazz element to Cream, Blind Faith and a lot of bands that followed? Or were you just being yourself, with no pretense beyond that? GB: I just play. Cream and Blind Faith were not, in any shape or form, rock bands. 7. DLM: How did you hook up with your current record label Motema? GB: Manager Ina Dittke organized the deal with Motema. 8. DLM: In your mind how has the success of the documentary Beware of Mr. Baker affected your professional career? GB: Was it a huge success? It has no affect on my music. 9. DLM: Who are some of the drummers out there in jazz, rock, pop or whatever genre, that you like listening to today?
GB: Why? Why do so many terrible things keep happening to me with alarming regularity????
GB: I do not listen to any kind of music, so I can’t answer this question.
2. DLM: It’s been 16 years since your last album Coward of the County. Why did you wait so long to record again?
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On Friday June 6th filmmaker Scott A. Galeski hosted the 2014 Ring of Fire film festival at the Trenton Theater in downtown Trenton. The event was a sold-out, standing room only affair highlighting the current Ring of Fire productions as well as a preview for the upcoming Brion Dodson film “The Route”. For those of you who have ever attended a film festival you know they can be a mixed bag of creative genius and pseudo artistic pablum. For this festival it was all genius.
personal experiences of people like Amber Sylvester and Amber and Lauren Pruitt.
The film opens with the officer being shot and rushed to the hospital. In the waiting room, the beneficiaries of his generosity come together to reflect on his kind nature. As they share their personal experiences, a clear picture of a man who has no real family emerges. As the story progresses it tells the tale of how he “adopts” members of the community as his family and the lengths he goes to protect and help them Scott A. Galeski is lifelong downriver on their journeys through life. Incredible resident. Several years ago he and his brother Dan Galaski decided they were going performances by Val Arnold, Lisa Joy Adams, Mariuca Roflick, Kathi J. Moore, Randal to begin to pursue their lifelong dream of filmmaking. Since that time they’ve created Casey, Christopher A. Jones and Randi Hutchison make this a heart wrenching and some of the areas best independent films. uplifting film. The Ring of Fire festival was a showcase of some of their most recent projects. Films like Whiskey Tango, The Color of My Energy Set design by Noel Galeski Kelly Dodson and the comedy series HIT were all smashing script supervisor. successes. HIT/ HITTING/ HITTING HARD: “Hit” is the 3 part series that tells the story of a gang of Whiskey Tango: A fictional documentary hit men as they struggle to do a “job” given comedy, portrays the life of Downriver to them by the Russian mafia. The films take based country singer “Gavin Boday” as he a serious note right up until the end when tries to exploit and his “fame” and create director Scott Galeski slides in a comedic his next big hit. The movie is propelled twist. The comedy is contrasted and set up by the incredible comedic chops of Curtis by the heavy handed dramatic interaction Lee Vest and his costar David Espie. The and friction between the three hit men film is ingeniously funny and well written. Performances by Tim King, legendary rocker Timothy King, Darian Counts and Rick Mitch Ryder and Emily Rader make this film Meredeth. Authentic Russian performances short an impressively uplifting knee slapper. by Jamey Harper, Lisa Joy Adams and Wendell Millstead give the film(s) depth and an international flavor. Outstanding Brion Dodson Editor, Director of performances by Peter M Howard and photography. Mariuca Roflick are the icing on the cake for this incredible series of films by Galeski. The Color of My Energy: This film is an emotional story of a police officer who spent a lifetime helping people of his community Director of Photography Kevin O’Connor, as if they were his family. It’s inspired by the Sound design Robert Langley, Sound editor
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Steve Sholtes, Film editor Daniel D. Smith. The Ring of Fire festival was a sold out, raging success. It underscores the talent and love for filmmaking that flows from the downriver area. Galeski has turned his lifelong passion into an inspiring journey for many aspiring actors and filmmakers and provided a focal point for downriver Detroit’s growing film industry. In addition Galeski has proven that while he is a relative newcomer to the motion picture industry, his talent is undeniable. His current and past film projects have gotten rave reviews by film critics and writers all over Michigan. We at Detroit Live believe that it’s just a matter of time before the rest of the world realizes the talent and vision of Scott A. Galeski and his crew. AWARD: BEST STUDENT FILM - “Converse Commercial” Dylan Sewell (Flint Academy Tech Center) AWARD: FILMMAKER OF THE YEAR - “A Different Kind of Warm” Joseph Johnston AWARD: BEST EXPERINENTAL FILM - “Is This You?” Joseph H. Hosler
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I found out where Rock lives, it’s On The Range Article by Korynne Hatcher Photos by Marc Nader
As I checked the weather for what seemed like the hundredth time that week, I asked myself why the temperature was only going to be in the mid 60s with a 10-40% chance of rain the first time I went to Rock On The Range. But I didn’t let the crappy forecast sour my mood as I drove down to Columbus Thursday afternoon on May 15th because that night I was going to see THE Corey Taylor of Slipknot and Stone Sour get roasted. While this was the third year that Revolver Magazine was going to do a roast, the previous year’s roastees being Dee Snider and Zakk Wylde, this was the first year that they would do this in a “kickoff” event to Rock On The Range 2014. As Corey and some of the panel of roasters walked the red carpet and posed for pictures, you could feel the anticipation of the night as the fans started lining up at the door and bands such as Seether and Crobot, both performing at ROTR filed into the LC Pavilion. As Corey took the stage complete in blue plaid suit, red tie, and matching Chuck Taylors, the audience and especially me wondered how this particular panel would turn out. The panel consisted of Roast Master Sebastian Bach, who I think by the end of the night wondered if it was actually him who was slated for the hot seat as the jokes seemed to go back to him at every chance. Anthrax’s Scott Ian, his wife Pearl Aday, daughter of Meat Loaf, which provided even more fuel to the proverbial fire, Finesse Mitchell, whose claim to fame, or lack thereof, was being a cast member on Saturday Night Live with a total amount of ten minutes on air were some of the first to take their seats. Next on the list were Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed who had to deal with several quips about his missing thumb in addition to defending his band and co-founder of Slipknot and friend Shawn “Clown” Crahan, who did not disappoint as he showed up complete in clown mask brandishing his own mason jar of alcohol that never seemed to get more than half empty before it was refilled. Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson of VH1’s Classic hit heavy metal talk show That Metal Show were in rare form as Jim at one point asked “Clown” why he wasn’t the dead one from Slipknot in reference to the tragic death of former drummer, Paul Gray. Craig Gass and Brian Posehn rounded out this panel of the people selected to make Corey question not just his career but also the people whom he supposedly calls friends. What was really moving about this whole event was while everyone had fun at people’s expense, one of the things said a number of times was that although Corey has done a
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lot in life and maybe not made the best decisions, he is a great person and takes care of the people he loves. Every single person on that panel talked about his friendship, professionalism, and ability to just relate to people and make them feel comfortable. It says something when people cannot say anything bad about you even at a roast. As the evening ended, it was not surprising anymore that every time Corey or one of his friends said something about him that there was an immediate burst of applause. You could feel the love and admiration all night and to me it was definitely a highlight of my weekend. Day One of my ROTR experience began at about 8 AM when my alarm went off. At first I awakened preparing to go to my day job but then realized that I was about to embark on what would become not my only Rock On The Range experience, but the first in many to come. As we drove on the highway, you could see the traffic beginning to slow as people exited the ramp leading to Columbus Crew Stadium. I was really excited as it would not only be my first time at this sold out arena show, but would be the first time I would be seeing Guns N Roses, Black Stone Cherry, Black Label Society, Redlight King, and a host of others and also getting to see Seether, Staind, and Living Colour, all bands I have not seen for some time. Friday’s list of performers ensured that I would most likely not be sitting down for any reason as bands on all three stages were worth looking at. First up was Redlight King, a band hailing from Hamilton Canada, a Steel, blue-collar town. SingerSongwriter Mark Kasprzyk, better known as “Kaz” and his band mate Jules, seem to have found the perfect mix of rock and hip-hop which they put their own unique twist on to create a sound that is unlike any other. Raised by middle class parents, Kaz’s songs tell you his Read the rest of Korynne’s article and see MANY more Marc Nader Photos at www.detroitlivemagazine.com
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On Saturday June 14th Detroit Live magazine invaded Rocky’s Pub in Riverview to bring us the “Gods of Guitar“ Tribute show featuring performances from Van Halen, Led Zeppelin and AC/DC Tribute bands. Opening the show was Van Halen Tribute, “Tora Tora’. The high energy DLR era Van Halen tribute got the crowd up and on their feet with covers of Atomic Punk, D.O.A. and finishing up with Ice Cream Man. Followed Up by Led Photo by Matteo Donini Zeppelin tribute “Tall Cool One” featuring “Kinks” on Lead Vocals. Bearing a striking resemblance to Robert Plant and performing spot on renditions of all your favorite Led Zeppelin tunes, T.C.O. is making a name for themselves within the tribute scene. Backed up by Bubba Wilson on guitar David Sneed on Drums and Eddie P. this band is about as close to Zeppelin as you’ll get. Photo by Matteo Donini
When long time Downriver Residents Julian and Julie Llamas opened Rumkins in downtown Allen Park, they had vision of a sleek new establishment that as Julian says, “Brings a Birmingham or Royal Oak feel to Allen Park.” Situated Downtown, across form the Volume’ Salon, Rumkins has a fantastic location. Its recent remodeling creates a clean Caribbean look. To give the menu the proper Caribbean flair, Julian has brought in Chef Jason Thayer. This summer the good times will spill onto the streets with added out door sidewalk seating. In addition to a providing some of the areas best cuisine and cocktails Rumkins has a summer line up that consists of some of the areas best bands, Bands like Cat 5, D-Tour, and Fallen Heroes will be appearing along with Tributes to Johnny Cash and Elvis. A fresh of variety of bands from blues and classic rock to eclectic neo-classics will perform on the new expanded stage designed by Mo O’Shaughnesee to give the viewers (and dancers) the best entertainment experience. As if that weren’t enough, behind the bar Julian has placed mixologist Eissac Llamas. Eissac has created a complete line of original Rumkins drinks like the Coconut Mojito, Rum Sangria, Rumkin Paradise, and Pana Salera. From the décor to the cuisine to entertainment and creative delicious libations, Rumkins in Allen Park is destined to be a focal point of the downriver entertainment scene. Stop in say hi and tell them Detroit Live sent you. DETROITLIVEMAGAZINE.COM
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Finishing up the night was crowd favorite “Dirty Deeds”. This top-shelf AC/DC tribute band has been impressing audiences for years and is in high demand on the tribute band scene. Jim Gaffreys’ version of Angus Young is impressive in visual appearance as well as guitar and stage performance. Dean Erdman’s Bon Scott and Brian Johnson visuals and vocals were practically indecipherable from the real thing. It was an unbelievable show. Most concertgoers were left in musical awe. Don’t miss the next Detroit Live Tribute show on Aug. 9th at Rocky’s Pub featuring Black Sabbath by Sins of a Madman and Rob Zombie by Thunderkiss. See you There. LIVE 25
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(www.curvedair.com ): This is a band that rose to prominence in the ‘70s during the British era of prog rock that pre-dated the new wave and punk movements. Curved Air’s musical calling card was the intoxicating combination of violinist Darryl Way’s classical adaptations and arrangements mixed with front woman Sonja Kristina’s soaring angelic vocals. Well Way has moved on, replaced by an equally fine strings man Paul Sax, and the voice of Kristina remains intact and as strong as
ever. Their sound is a uniform amalgam of progressive rock, fusion, folk, classical and pop designed for the discriminating and ambitious listener. That’s not to say snobbish or stuffy, but you do have to invest some time with the songs. Album opener “Stay Human” has some nice guitar crunch from Kirby Gregory that is offset subtly by Kristina’s amazing grace and diction. “Time Games” is another highlight featuring intricate instrumental patterns and tempo changes. Two interesting cover choices are The Police’s “Spirits in the Material World” and The Beatles’ “Across the Universe.” The band arrangements are sublime and, again, Kristina takes these well known gems and adds an ethereal charm that catapults them to another stratosphere. Splendid! 28 LIVE
Focus, Golden Oldies ( www.focustheband.com ): We’re gonna hop aboard the way back machine to the early ‘70s when there was sort of a counterpart to the British invasion happening on a minor scale, with the Dutch. There were early representatives that made their mark; most notably Golden Earring, Kayak and a quirky quasiinstrumental rock group known as Focus. They scored an international hit in 1971, with the amusingly raucous “Hocus Pocus” and followed that with the classicallyinspired “House of the King” and the jubilant “Sylvia.” Well, it’s 2014 and everything old is new again! Actually, after calling it quits in the late ‘70s, the band regrouped with original leader Thijs van Leer in 2002. This latest release is kind of a “best of” compilation, with a twist. The band takes their time-honored material and gives it a redux, with new arrangements and dazzling production, while still retaining their signature musicianship and maniacal humor. This may be blasphemous to say but current guitarist Menno Gootjes gives former member and legend Jan Akkerman a true run for his money! Well done!
The Galactic Cowboy Orchestra, Zombie Mouth (www.galacticcowboyorchestra. com ):This quartet of Minnesotans hits from a number of interesting angles. Perhaps the pervasive element that keeps this whole project intact is one of surprise. It is an emotionally gripping roller coaster ride of hairpin turns, careening heights and jawdropping curves. Lead vocalist/violinist Lisi Wright jumps out of the gate, with the moody and atmospheric “So Long.” She sets an emotionally-riveting precedent right away, with a well-crafted chorus that recalls the equally captivating Tracy Bonham’s “Mother, Mother.” From there they dive into some dizzying hypnotic poly rhythms on “Wrong Shui.” “Floating Part 1” sounds like vintage King Crimson as Wright, again, takes her vocal chops to the wall. Some welcome curveballs arrive by way of the Dixie Dregs meets Celtic feeling“Floating” and “Galacticity” spotlights odd intervals and intricate runs wrapped together by blues and a driving beat. The members of GCO are obviously masters at what they do and they pull it off, with seamless aplomb and style. Bravo!
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Diamond Lane, Terrorizer (www.diamondlanerocks.com ):Here’s the new full-length release from this hard rocking California quintet and it is a goodie! Their songwriting has really come of age, with sophisticated themes of love, death and the human condition that are as much reflective as they are anthemic. Brandon Baumann’s vocals continue to amaze, with a depth and range that mine everyone from Sebastian Bach to Don Dokken. And his ability to wring every last emotional nuance out of a lyric is superb. The twin guitar attack of Jarret Reis and Frankie Lindia sets up a sound that will send a seismic shift through your soul. Ray Zhang’s bass and Dave Vandigitty’s drums complete the picture. All nine tracks are modern metal confections that will uplift your vibe and sweeten your personal spirit, with “The Enemy,” “Cheating Death,” “Hopeless Romantic” and “Drift” particularly capturing this reviewer’s attention. Anyone that appreciates shredding guitar work and melodic power singing should make this an essential addition to their collection. Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers, Emergency Situation (Blind Pig Records BPCD 5160): There is something about artists at this juncture in their career; they live and breathe what they do and it shows every time! That is, indeed, the case for Piazza and his crack assemblage of fine players. The consummate harmonica player and vocalist has been on the blues scene since the mid-‘60s and this current album is the refined culmination of that experience. He, again, teams up here with his lovely wife Honey who is the group’s piano player. She has a strong left hand and drives the band’s rhythms, with a powerful keyboard style. Their sound is steeped in Americana and blends classic blues from all genres and eras; Chicago grit, West Coast swing and early ‘50s/’60s-flavored R&B. The result is a program filled with genuine house rockin’ party music! Piazza delivers his vocals in a relaxed and engagingly smooth style where nothing feels forced. It’s an interesting dichotomy when he pairs that with his scorching harmonica solos. You feel the leader’s breath and passion when he lays into an instrumental break. The horn arrangements are excellent as well and really complement that vintage big band blues sound. Piazza tips his hat to influences like Sam Myers, James Wee Willie Wayne and Big Walter Price. And they even do a cover of an early rocking novelty song “Ya-Ya” by Lee Dorsey. Pick up this new one as soon as you can and get the party started!
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Gemini (May 21 – June 20) – Happy birthday Gemini! Mercury turns retrograde, helping you with issues of self-esteem. Meditate on your value. Focus on positive affirmations about your strengths and spiritual gifts. Finances are also connected with esteem, so as you have emotional breakthroughs, you’ll also open the floodgates of prosperity! Also, reach out to new friends and try fun new hobbies and activities. Cancer (June 21 – July 22) – One of your main life themes is developing a sense of security. This month, focus on meditating on a spiritual vision that connects with the strength of your soul. See yourself as a tree with deep roots that are joined with the source of everything you need. This is available to you at all times. When you are emotionally and spiritually secure, you can enjoy life! Also, your inner resources will effortlessly support others and you won’t feel drained. Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22) – Don’t dread June’s Mercury retrograde. It’s here to help develop your intuition and soul connection. Increase meditation time – and it needn’t be traditional. Go for walks in nature; take long baths; practice yin yoga or just sit and breathe. Ask for messages in dreams and keep a notebook by your bed. Guidance that comes reveals subconscious issues that keep you from deeper intimacy – and also releases prosperity blockages! Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22) – If you’re having money arguments with your partner, it’s covering disappointment about lack of connection. Commit to spend more time together doing spiritual things – nature walks, art exhibits, meditating together, or saying gratitude statements about each other. Your renewed bond will birth amazing solutions to financial issues. If single, meditate on loving affirmations to increase self-worth and money solutions will come too! Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22) – You could be edgy this month, so please take extra meditation and quiet time so you don’t cause unnecessary drama. Also closely examine eating habits. It’s likely that you’re allergic to something that affects your emotional and hormonal balance. Maybe eliminating gluten and sugar is a start? Once your head is clear you’ll make better work and relationship decisions. Have daily stress reduction techniques to keep your spiritual connection going throughout the day.
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Aries (March 21 – April 19) – If there’s problems erupting in relationships, dive into your subconscious with meditation. You’ll see childhood issues that cause the challenges. You could also see past lives that are being triggered by current stress. Remember today’s “stuff” is pointing at old patterns. Broaden your thoughts to the bigger picture. If angry say, “What is the root of my reaction?” Look beyond symptoms to find and fix the cause!
Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) – June heals intimacy issues. Having “space” is crucial to you. You also get bored and need variety more than the average person. Meditate and have courage to examine your heart for childhood wounds that caused deep disappointment. You’re actually an Taurus (April 20 – May 20) – This idealist, but can appear frivolous because of month’s Mercury retrograde really opens your past hurts. Forgive those experiences and open your heart to commitment with worthy intuition! Seek out friends and activities that support your soul’s growth. You might get a people! group together who want to meditate and Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) – explore metaphysics. You likely know a few Mercury’s retrograde, potentially causing spiritual folks, but haven’t utilized each other communication confusion in close in this way. Also, take care of your body with relationships. To avoid pitfalls, meditate healthier foods, so your mind and spirit have to reveal the roots of disharmony, and let a good home in which to grow and flourish! your loved one know what you want to do Aluna Michaels is a second-generation to make things smoother on your end. Ask astrologer and Soul Evolutionist practitioner. to meditate together to create a level of She also holds a Masters in Spiritual connection that transcends mere words. If Counseling and has been teaching and single, you can attract a spiritually-minded consulting for more than two decades. Her person who “gets” the deeper parts of you. book “Spiritual Gifts of the 12 Astrological Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) – As an Signs” is now on Amazon in Kindle version. idealist, you’re often disappointed with Ms. Michaels is available for appointments in others. You have courage to live your truth, her home or by phone. Call (248) 583-1663 or while most people don’t. Meditate on this visit www.alunamichaels.com deep pain that makes you feel isolated or betrayed. Mercury retrograde shows how you take your feelings out on your body with bad eating habits, addictive substances, or disrespecting your need for rest and serenity. Treat yourself well, forgive other’s their frailties, and you’ll attract emotionally stronger people!
Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20) – Neptune, your own planet, retrogrades this month, forcing you to look at boundary issues. Meditate on your needs and desires. Get clear about who you are and what you want in life and love. Write it all down and ponder action steps. At Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) – Mercury month’s end, talk to loved is retrograde, bringing opportunities for ones about changes that deep meditation and reflection! You’ll be must happen. Outline able to see patterns that make relationships what you need from challenging. Be gentle with yourself! Your ego them, and also how you’ll wants to dwell on “flaws” and keep you stuck. be changing. Be gentle, Instead, forgive yourself and ask your intuition but stick to your truth. If for solutions – then act on those solutions! 30 LIVE
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