Where to party 2012 away...

City Slang: New Black Dahlia Murder album lands at number 32 on Billboard charts
Everblack, the new album from local metal heads Black Dahlia Murder, released on Metal Blade Records, entered the Billboard top 200 at number 32. According to a statement, “The album also landed at #3 on the Billboard Current Hard Music Albums chart (behind Black Sabbath and Queens of the Stone Age). Additional chart debuts include #3 on the Billboard Hard Music Albums, #9 on the Billboard Independent Albums, and #30 on the Hits Albums Chart. Additionally, the album peaked at #15 on the iTunes album chart, and #2 on the iTunes Metal chart, second only to living legends Black Sabbath.” BDM’s Trevor Strnad reacts to the success of the album: “We are thrilled that “Everblack” is being so well received by the fans and we thank them truly from the heart for picking the album up. It’s been an amazing ride so far and the new album is our proudest moment yet. THANKS!!” Click here to join the City Slang Turntable community!!! Follow @City_Slang
Urinal Cake Records – “UrineFested” 6/21-6/22
Profile: Urinal Cake Records (on Metro Times Music Blahg – “Urinal Cake Records’ First Year + New Gardens (Grows)”) “Urinefested” Local Label Showcase -2 day Fest in Detroit June 21-22nd at P.J.’s Lager House (1254 Michigan Ave), Friday: The Clone Defects, Terrible Twos, Moonhairy, Obnox, Ritual Howls, Mountains and Rainbows – - Saturday: Johnny Ill Band, Protomartyr, Growwing Pains, Drugs Dragons, K9 Sniffles, Feelings, Guinea Worms, and the Keep On Trash DJs. — Visual artwork displays by Jeff Arcel, Thelonious Bone, Davin Brainard, Zak Bratto, Joe Casey, Luke Chapelle, Jimbo Easter, Andy Gabrysiak, Ben Lyon, Johnny Lzr, Kara Meister, Nai Sammon, Timmy Vulgar, and Matt 7 http://urinalcakerecords.com – pjslagerhouse.com ~ There seems to be a lot of local DIY record labels, lately. But Johnny Ill nonchalantly shrugs that into perspective: “Shit, there could be no one to put out your music. I’m not dong it, so I’m glad guys like Eric are doing it…” It’s still a rarity, says Ill (a.k.a. John Garcia of The Johnny Ill Band,) for someone (like Eric Love of Urinal Cake Records) willingly financing and spending time resources for local songwriters to produce, package and distribute their works. “The worst thing that could happen [...]
City Slang: Battlecross post-Orion news
Following their triumphant appearance at OrionFest, local metal heads Battlecross has announced that drummer Kevin Talley (formerly of Six Feet Under, Chimaira and Dying Fetus) will be staying on with the band for its forthcoming tour. See Battlecross performing Slayer’s “War Ensemble” at OrionFest here. The new album, War of Will, will be released via Metal Blade on July 9, and the first single will be “Force Fed Lies”. Battlecross will be on the Mayhem Festival with Rob Zombie throughout the summer. Follow @City_Slang
DIA ‘Courts’ New Diners
Who says the Detroit Institute of Arts is only for art admirers? The addition of a Friday night music schedule has found some new converts. And now food lovers can rejoice as the museum unveils a new go-to place for visitors to eat, drink, relax and socialize. It’s the newly revamped Kresge Court. Combining an elegant atmosphere with competitive prices, visitors can enjoy an array of gourmet snacks, sandwiches, salads and desserts that use regional ingredients. Befitting a hip hangout, the dishes skew creative. If you’re stopping by for a quick lunch, you’ve got to try the fine ficelle salad. The stars of this show are prosciutto, black mission fig jam, wild arugula and European-style thin sourdough baguette. The green goddess salad features local greens, carrot ribbons, marinated summer squash, sunflower seeds and currants. Other offerings include DIA deviled eggs and wasabi tobiko caviar; artichokes, radish, black olive aioli and flatbread; toasted farro salad with shaved fennel; surryano dry-cured ham with hot pepper pickles and more. Desserts include Italian pudding with bittersweet chocolate, seasonal fruit croustade, and an alcoholic spin on a Detroit classic, a Boston rum cooler with Vernor’s ginger ale, French vanilla ice cream, Captain Morgan spiced rum, [...]
The 1943 Detroit Race Riot, 70 years later
Mention “Detroit” and “riot” to most metro Detroiters today, and most people will think of the year 1967. Some will call it a “riot” and some will call it a “rebellion,” but chances are that nobody will talk about Detroit’s forgotten riot, the 1943 Detroit race riot. Most likely, that’s because the events of 1943 don’t neatly dovetail with our conventional narratives about the Greatest Generation, and they provide ugly examples of white racism that most area residents, if they remember them, would rather forget. And that’s a shame, because the 1943 riot offers a chance to look beyond simplistic sociological assumptions about ’60s civil disorder and the ensuing urban disintegration. This is especially interesting at a time when historians such as Thomas Sugrue are re-examining Detroit and the roles played by whites and their institutions, often uncovering sweeping antecedents that transcend a passive white exodus. And for those whites who think the ramifications of institutional racism are overstated, those old photographs of white mobs rampaging up and down Woodward Avenue, beating and stabbing black Detroiters, might change a mind or two. And 1943 is also worth another look because it helps define the early civil rights movement. It saw African-Americans effectively [...]
Oh Criminals, Where Art Thou?
I would be lying if I said I wasn’t a little disappointed with my Detroit experience so far. In the past 8 months, I have no gunshot wounds, stabbing scars, or even a stolen vehicle to show for it. I don’t even have a lower credit score! When I told everyone I was moving here, I got a wave of backlash and pleas to reconsider. It reminded me of the time I traveled to the Middle East and, as I was boarding my flight, received a hundred text messages and calls saying, “If you go, you are going to DIE!” Well, my time in the Middle East was just as disappointing and uneventful as my time here in Motown. Where have all the criminals gone? With a nice bout of insomnia, I used to walk to the YMCA at 5 a.m. to work out in total darkness. My Dad freaked out when I told him. What my father can’t understand is that, unless you live right downtown, and once the sun sets, the streets of Detroit are deserted. No cars. No homeless people. Even the pimps seem to take the night off. I could streak down Woodward (my apologies for the [...]

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Melvin Davis & the United Sound - Melvin Davis & the United Sound will be bringing their high-energy, foot-stomping, soul-shaking set to Cliff Bell's. A "Northern Soul" legend, Melvin has, in recent years, come out of retirement to find a new audience for his brand of authentic 1960s soul music. With mostly younger musicians backing him up these days, the show is packed with youthful energy and vintage sounds. Come as you are, or dress in vintage clothing, this soul party is going to be the real deal. At 10 p.m. Dec. 31, Cliff Bell's, 2030 Park Ave., Detroit; 313-961-2543; cliffbells.com; $20.

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By Katherine Montalto

Published: December 19, 2012

It's time again for that special night, when all the cares of the past year are thrown out the window. You can say goodbye to a shitty year that brought you nothing but misery and sadness, celebrating its inevitable death, or you can take one last night to reflect upon all the wonderful blessings 2012 has brought you.

From swanky dinners and jazzy soirees to family friendly parties or sweaty rock shows ... whatever it is you are celebrating, chances are there's an event out there that will fit your needs. Dust off the tux, draw straws to pick the DD, and find the best way to ring in the new year with the Metro Times' annual guide to New Year's Eve happenings.

2 Days Gone. Leland Ballroom City Club, 400 Bagley Ave., Detroit, 313-962-2300. (12/31)

2012 New Year's Eve Annual Cabaret. Featuring Detroit "Outstanding Jazz Vocalist" of the Year 2012 Sky Covington. Also featuring Alora Janell, Tara Corrado, Derrick Thunder, Free Party Favors, and Full Soul Food Kitchen, BYOB. Bert's Marketplace, 2727 Russell St., Detroit, 313-567-2030. (12/31)

43rd Annual Belle Isle New Year's Eve Family Fun Run/Walk. One Mile and 5k events. Registration begins at noon at the Belle Isle Casino. Proceeds benefit Special Olympics, Michigan Chapter. Belle Isle Park, Detroit. $15-$35. (12/31, noon-5 p.m.)

A Universe New Year's Eve Party. If you're at all familiar with this downtown venue, you know just how unusual this show could be! Cafe D'Mongo's Speakeasy, 1439 Griswold, Detroit. (12/31, 10 p.m.)

ABK w/SMOKE HOUSE JUNKIEZ, BAKE LO, MR Y.U.G., ST8JAKET. Featuring Champagne toast, Continental Breakfast, and Balloon drop at midnight. The Ritz, 24300 Hoover, Warren, 586-756-6140. $8 advance, $10 at the door. (12/31, 7 p.m.)

An Intimate New Year's Eve w/Roy Davis Jr. Includes food, dancing, midnight champagne toast, party favors and of course entertainment provided by Djs Marc Duncan, Tommy Cool and special guest Roy Davis Jr. The Mars Bar, 10001 Joseph Campau, Hamtramck, 313-974-6575. $25 in advance. (12/31, 8 p.m.-4 a.m.)

Big Will & 360 Degrees Band. MotorCity Casino Hotel - Chromatics Lounge, 2901 Grand River Ave., Detroit, 866-782-9622. (12/31)

Big, Bright Light Show 2012. The buildings in downtown Rochester will be covered in more than 1.5 million points of glimmering holiday light which will be lit nightly, downtown Rochester, 4th Street and Walnut, Rochester. (12/31, 6 p.m.-midnight) Ongoing.

Black Mist, DJ Robby Rob, and DJ Ryan E. Old Shillelagh, 349 Monroe St., Detroit, 313-964-0007. (12/31)

Blue Cat Band. Bachelors One, 1967 Cass Lake Rd., Keego Harbor, 248-682-2295. (12/31)

Boogie Fever New Year's Eve Party. Party Favors, Champagne Split, Late Night Pizza Buffet Boogie Fever, 22901 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, 248-541-1600. $20-$25. (12/31, 9 p.m.)

Bookies Bar and Grille NYE. Bookies Bar & Grille, 2208 Cass Ave., Detroit, 313-962-0319. $50-$100. (12/31, 9 p.m.)

Brew Year's Eve Celebration. To celebrate we will release a different keg of small-batch celebratory beer every hour from 8:30-11:30 p.m., dinner specials, DJ J. Clark from 9pm-2am. Arbor Brewing Company, 114 E. Washington, Ann Arbor, 734-213. No cover. (12/31, 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m.)

Brian Sheehan Band. Fishbone's Rhythm Kitchen Cafe - Greektown, 400 Monroe St., Detroit, 313-965-4600. (12/31)

Celebrate New Year's Eve with Jay Leno. Usher in the New Year grooving to the sounds of Skyline and the Backstreet Horns playing from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. in Cosmos Lounge. Catch Jay Leno and the ball drop from Times Square on the big screens in Cosmos Lounge with complimentary party favours and non-alcoholic Champagne. Caesars Windsor, 377 Riverside Dr. East, Windsor, 519-258-7878. $150. (12/31, 9 p.m.)

CHAMPAGNE EXPLOSION 2013. Featuring 10 Djs, Live Band and Performers, Karaoke concert stage with EmCee, Stand Up comedy show, Strolling Illusionists, Arial Acrobats, Complimentary Taro and Fortune tellers. Adoba Hotel Dearborn, 600 Town Center Drive, Dearborn, 313-593-1234. $50-$100. (12/31, 9 p.m.-4 a.m.)

The Countdown: New Year's Eve at Royal Oak Music Theatre. Hosted by Vinny Fontana and Vito Galati. Live Performance by Free Beer. Music by DJ Simon Matty. Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W. Fourth St., Royal Oak, 248-399-2980. (12/31)

THE COUNTDOWN @ THE MARRIOTT CENTERPOINT. DJs: Mike Anthony, Matt Aubry, Chris Anthony, Dennis Celic, John Larson, Gene Karaoke. Hosted by Matt Kysia Marriott Centerpoint, 3600 Centerpoint Parkway, Pontiac, 248-253-9800. $50-$100. (12/31)

Coyote Cuts NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH. WATTIE GREEN, NICK JAGGER, DBOW, and HUGH CLEAL The Grasshopper Underground, 22757 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, 248-298-0330. (12/31, 8 p.m.-4 a.m.)

Detroit Marriott New Year's Eve 2013. Live entertainment, Dancing, Champagne toast, and Party favors. Detroit Marriott - Renaissance Center, 100 Renaissance Center, Detroit, 313-568-8000. (12/31)

Detroit Prime NYE Celebration. Detroit Prime, 32769 Northwestern Highway, Farmington Hills, 248-737-9600. (12/31, 5 p.m.)

Dj Minx Nye At Tv Lounge. TV Bar, 2554 Grand River Ave., Detroit, 313-965-4789. (12/31)

DJ RC. Greektown Casino - Shotz Sports Bar, 555 E. Lafayette Blvd., Detroit, 888-771-4386. (12/31)

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