Currently: Listening 3/6/24

Currently is a series of what I’m watching, wearing or eating.

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I’m listening to more podcasts and “Pale Blue Pod” is at the top of my list.

Description: Pale Blue Pod is an astronomy podcast for people who are overwhelmed by the universe but want to be its friend. Astrophysicist Dr. Moiya McTier and comedian Corinne Caputo demystify space one topic at a time with open eyes, open arms, and open mouths (from so much laughing and jaw-dropping). By the end of each episode, the cosmos will feel a little less “ahhh too scary” and a lot more “ohhh, so cool!” New episodes every Monday.

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Shifting from astronomy to astrology – here’s a link to my podcast, “Gigi on the Sun“. Plus a song I’m listening to featuring Supercoolwicked. A guest on my Libra episode.

Currently: Labor Day Weekend

Currently is a series of what I’m listening to, wearing or eating.

Drinking – Germack Coffee, Ambassador Blend

Listening – 2018 Detroit Jazz Festival, JPMorgan Chase Main Stage

 

In the City: Artifacts

Live from Detroit. Artifacts

A photo documentary chronicling the complex and innovative sounds of the Motor City.

Photography by: Jeremy Deputat

Curated by: Carleton Gholz

 

Last night, I listened.

I listened to every photo.

I read the stories and felt the music.

In my notebook, I took notes.

About people, instruments and venues.

This will start a day of research in the future.

For now, I plan to keep listening, keep learning and to keep going.

 

 

 

 

In the City: Kali Uchis

“I know I’m some shit and I’m cool with it

You can’t tell me shit, don’t come and share your dialect”

– Ridin Round, Kali Uchis

Tomorrow I’ll be dancing at El Club to Kali Uchis and it’ll be my first time at El Club (well, since it changed to El Club). My memory is horrible, hence the reason I like writing, but I think “Ridin Round” was the first song I heard from her.

I love her visuals, whether it’s her music videos or her stories on Instagram. I’m here for it. It’s also great to see her wearing and interacting with one of my favorite clothing brands, MATTE.

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So, will I see you at El Club? Should I participate in this pizza I’m hearing about?

Portobello Mushrooms and Theatre

Ponder where to eat, and end up in the same place with the same item each time? Well, that describes me perfectly.  It’s nice to walk on campus, grab my power bagel and head to class. The past year or two I have branched out to try out new restaurants and venues regularly. This past weekend I was eating at Union Street Grill, and almost pushed myself to order a seafood pasta dish. I stuck with my Portobello mushroom sandwich, but still tasting beautifully may I add.

When I slide out of my comfort zone and visit a new music venue or restaurant I can say I remain being adventurous for another week or two. So, now like a written version of my show “Michigan Movement” I shall present new events for us all to try out. Time to push ourselves to taste something new and visit an unknown place.  Some of the events will be announced  on the show, but I will still feature one on here. I am still keeping to my word on playing strictly local music!

Event for the Week:

Where: The Hilberry Theatre

What: Detroit by Lisa D’Amour

When: The play runs up until April 5, 2013

Visit  The Hilberry Theatre’s site for time, and ticket information

Michigan Movement Music

1. SuperDre- Detroitosphere

2. Phantasmagoria- Child of the Sun

3. SuperDre- Ghetto Circus

4. Slum Village- Greatness

5. The Crane Wives- New Colors

Passalacqua on Michigan Movement

The Detroit duo, Passalacqua came by the WAYN Radio studio for my show Michigan Movement. Visit the WAYN blog for my full Passalacqua post.

If you have yet to hear their music, then my dear friends, what are you waiting for? Passalacqua recently released a video for “Sirens” which will corrupt your vision with perfection. Mind you, the video is NSFW as the band warns on their facebook page. But, I assume if you are at work you may already be browsing the net and can sneak the video in.  Luckily, I’m posting this on a Sunday, so today you may enjoy all you want. But if you want to feel rebellious, wait until you’re back in the office.

That Voting Business

Earlier in September I did an interview with Dan Korobkin, American Civil Liberties Union staff attorney. In the interview we spoke about registering to vote and some of the materials you need to have on election day. The ACLU’s “Let Me Vote” campaign offers information on knowing your rights when voting, tips for election day and help for students.  The site offers information if you have any problems at the polls for example, making a mistake on the ballot, or harassment at the polls.

“We’re counting on students and young people, who are really motivated to exercise their fundamental right to vote. To be aware of what’s going on, and to get out to the polls, and if they encounter some sort of problem to contact the right people so that everything goes as smoothly as possible on election day,” says Korobkin.

When at the polls if you encounter any problems contact the Election Protection Hotline at (866) OUR-VOTE or the Michigan Bureau of Elections at (517) 373-2540.

As far as the proposals go, I found a site and an article with some helpful information.

Visit the Citizens Research Council of Michigan for an in depth look and visit the next link for a  brief article I found.

An Always Relevant Dally in the Alley Post

So it’s the beginning of October and here I sit in Fourteen East remembering my lack of a Dally in the Alley post. Thankfully when Dally talk was relevant over in September I made my post  on the WAYN Radio blog which you may check out here by clicking the lovely link. But, last night at Dlectrcity I overheard some girls reminiscing about Dally so I take it that I’m not too late.

Time to go a bit deeper into my time at Dally but from the WAYN post you now know I had the chance to talk with rapper SelfSays and people checking out Dally for the first time. During the past months I checked out music from SelfSays and went back and forth trying to set a meetup. Well, Dally turned out to be the place and it was great to meet another talented Detroit artist coming more and more into the spotlight. SelfSays also performed at the Ferndale DIY Street Fair and if you missed both of those performances go listen to him over on his website.

For the most part of Dally I traveled alone but met up with friends throughout the festival.  Running into old friends and meeting new people are the key to a good Dally experience. It’s always better to meet new people at Dally, people are happy even when they are broke and just there for the people and music. To all the first time “dalliers” I met, you made my day, and thanks for accepting my weird first time meeting rituals. Also, someone had to let me know that a picture of me dancing was over in Metro Times so I had to check it out and relive my odd dancing ways at Dally all over.

Back when I did the show I had some Dally artist on my playlist so I will leave you with one track you need to play.

Tunde Olaniran-Brown Boy

Movement Detroit Tips and Tricks

(Headline update to reflect current name)

DEMF IS TOMORROW, THE TIME HAS COME, START THE PREPARATION!

Well as you can clearly see I am excited for DEMF, and I know the rest of you are too, because my Fb and Twitter feeds surely show it. I have been going to this beautiful festival for quite some time now, and each year I meet someone who will be experiencing the festival for the first time. So I have decided to put together some tips for the weekend and feel free to share your own!

1. Buy Your Tickets Early- Eh, I know this is a bit late, but if you haven’t already bought your ticket be prepared to watch your bank account cry. Sign up for newsletters and get updates when the Super Early Bird Tickets go on sale.

2. Know the After Parties- Try and know where the official after parties are ahead of time so you can get a good deal on them. This will also come in handy when stranger person trying to dance all next to you keeps telling you to come to this party he heard about. You will now have an excuse.

3. Be Chill in the Line- People this is the first day, no need to be feisty. I think the rain last year made the line a bit more crazy than usual, but like I said just stay chill. Try to go with the flow, or just take charge and see who is slacking off and dash to a free spot in line.

4.  It Will Rain- Like I mentioned above, the rain is a usual festival goer. Look up the weather early, and plan your outfits ahead of time. You can even be extra snazy, and bring a rain coat or poncho.

5. Eat Some Food- Everything will cost you money and it won’t be cheap. You can stuff your face before hand, or you can plan on buying and splitting food with friends.

6. Don’t Bring the Whole World- This can apply to both friends and items. Do you really need to pack your life away? Bring what you need, and hang on to it. You will be in a crowd of people, and personal space does not exist. So when the crowd starts pushing, I do not need to see you attempting to crawl around looking for something. Seriously you will get hurt, move with the crowd. Oh, and the twenty friends you brought will get lost. But that’s okay they are having fun.

7. Walk with Someone- No, I am not trying to confuse you. I know I just said don’t have a ton of people, but that does not mean you have to wander around by yourself.

8.  Hydrate Thyself- There are enough people passing out. Drink something so you are not one of them.

9. Relax- You will be dancing your life away for hours, non stop! But I love just poppin a squat and relaxing. This is when you meet awesome people. Not to say that the person you were just rubbing up on isn’t awesome, but chill mode is the best. Sit near the fountain, be nice and see how many interesting people you meet. This is when you run into friends too. I should also add if you want to soak yourself in the fountain remember to bring a shirt or pants. I do not want to feel wet clothes if I’m walking through the crowd.

10.  Parking- It’s downtown loves, the parking process is not dandy. Either pay a ton or be prepared to walk, but I don’t want to see any complaint statuses.

11. Download the App- The app is available for iPhone and Android. See if you like it, and organize your schedule on it.

12. Know the Artist- Yes, it is fun to listen to someone you have not heard of. But at least attempt to know who some of the DJ’s are. Know when and where they are playing. Go to the stage ahead of time if you want a good spot.

13. Sunblock- I will probably wear some this year. It will be a first time for me, or you can just bum some from your friends.

14.  Just Go, and Dance- It’s Movement, Tech Fest, DEMF whatever you call it.  Have fun and just experience the day.

Those are some basics,and for some  just reminders. Like I said add some in the comments and I will most likely remember some more to share.

The official website for more info

The Kickback

Members: Billy Yost, Danny Yost, Eamonn Donnelly, Jonny Ifergan, Juan Galindo (On Call Members- Tyler Zee, and Peter Alexander)

For my interview with The Kickback I had a wide variety of topics ready to discuss. When reading about the band you will come across topics like The Muppets, David Foster Wallace references and The White Buffalo. The Kickback has a sound that will make you want to move, but one thing you have to do is listen close to the lyrics.

Go watch them live this Tuesday, May 29, 2012  at The Garden Bowl  for a free show!

Visit their website