Self-taught local musician is his own one man band
Todayโs Music Monday guest is a local musician who says he always wanted to play music, but only got started recently. Despite the late start, Damon Terrell was able to pick up multiple instruments, including guitar, piano, drums, and bass, and uses them to create his own albums. โI just picked the guitar up first, my primary, and prayed,โ Terrell said. He said he makes music with a funky, urban 70โฒs sound, which he hopes takes listeners to a place of passion and peace. During quarantine, Terrell has been keeping up with his listeners on social media, doing pop up performances and interacting with fans.
โAlto was the rock starโ: Bob Seger remembers longtime bandmate Alto Reed
Last night, under the light of the full moon and surrounded by family at home, our beautiful father passed gently on to the next realm. He lead an extraordinary life, marked by passion, determination, and dreams come true; an action packed adventure filled top to bottom with love, magic, dear friends, family, and unspeakable joys. And tomorrow, on New Yearโs Eve, we will be celebrating his incredible life; we hope everyone that loved him will do the same. We also encourage friends and fans who loved him to honor his life through regular screenings and other early prevention methods for colon cancer. Dad, we hope you have fun, flying high over everyone playing your sax, just like you did in the 70s.
Hear what singer Dan Tilleryโs โGreatest Joyโ is
Most local musicians are trying their best to continue to make music that people love to hear live, and one of those artists is Dan Tillery. Dan joined Tati Amare, with his best pups Maui and Diggy, to discuss how he is still making his fun, feel-good music during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dan said he was blessed to be able to perform on patios and outdoor locations over the summer, and now he is adjusting to moving to digital shows where people can enjoy his music from the comfort and safety of their homes. Watch the video above to hear Dan sing his song โGreatest Joyโ.
Edgefest returns to Ann Arborโs Kerrytown Concert House on Friday
ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Starting Friday, Edgefest is returning to Ann Arbor for its 24th year with a schedule of six virtual shows. Originally planned as a four-day event to take place this month, the annual celebration of music was transformed into a series of virtual concerts. In lieu of tickets, audiences are encouraged to donate to Edgefest organizer, Kerrytown Concert House, an Ann Arbor nonprofit concert venue. Following this yearโs original brass theme of โPartial to the Edge,โ each concert features artists and musicians from southeast Michigan and around the US. The 25th Edgefest is anticipated to take place in October 2021.
Money raised through viral โBig Gretchโ put back into Detroit
DETROIT โ A local rapperโs song about Governor Whitmer has gotten so popular, heโs using it to give back to the community, through the song โBig Gretchโ. GMac Cash raised money to buy the Governor new glasses, but when she wouldnโt accept them, he put the money to good use. If we donโt take care of each other, who is going to take care of us?โ said GMac Cash. They didnโt expect it, they know anything about it, so that made it even betterโ said Gmac Cash. But the Governorโs office said, they couldnโt accept the glasses and wanted GMac Cash to use the money raised to help out the community.
Rapper donates money raised for Gov. Gretchen โBig Gretchโ Whitmerโs Cartier Buffs to New Era Detroit
Gretchen Whitmer a pair of Cartier Buffalo sunglasses after a song went viral praising her handling of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Detroit rapper GmacCashโs โBig Gretchโ caught fire over the weekend. Whitmer approves of Detroit rapperโs ode to her"Itโs just a staple for the city a staple in Detroit,โ Darrel Hasty said. The money was raised and the glasses were designed. "If Michiganders continue to stay home and stay safe, we will hopefully be able to get together for the cookout soon.โGmacCash responded by saying he will donate the money raised to community organization New Era Detroit.
Gov. Whitmer approves of Detroit rapperโs ode to her during COVID-19 pandemic
DETROIT โ Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, now affectionately referred to by her supporters as โBig Gretch," took to Twitter on Sunday night to share her approval of a song about her. Until then, Big Gretch says stay home and stay safe! โ Governor Gretchen Whitmer (@GovWhitmer) May 4, 2020Detroit rapper GmacCashโs โBig Gretchโ praises the governorโs response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Whitmer, โthat woman from MichiganโWhitmer has received both support and backlash toward how she has handled the COVID-19 outbreak, namely her stay-at-home order, which was extended until May 15 on April 30.
Here's who is nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2020
CLEVELAND โ The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2020 nominations include nine first-timers. Five of the 16 nominees will be inducted into the Hall of Fame next year. Depeche ModeDepeche Mode has been nominated for induction into the Hall of Fame in 2017 and 2018. Judas PriestJudas Priest has been nominated for a second time; it was also nominated for the 2018 class. The band was nominated for the Class of 2003, 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2019.
REVIEW: Kanye West's 'Sunday Service' at Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre in Detroit
DETROIT โ Kanye West was met with thousands of fans for his Sunday Service at the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre on Friday. The only West tracks sung during the service were "Father Stretch My Hands" and "Ultralight Beam" from "The Life of Pablo." The simplicity of this afternoon's service, compared to West's previous Sunday Service performances which have featured startling, pulsing lights in California and eerie vibes that inspired Teletubbies comparisons at Coachella, made it that much more holy. Previously, West prioritized his artistry, but in Detroit, West let God take the spotlight. West will be at the Fox Theatre in Detroit tonight for the premiere of Jesus Is King: A Kanye West Experience.
Big Sean dedicates emotional verse to Nipsey Hussle at Dreamville Festival
Detroit's Big Sean delivered an emotional tribute to Nipsey Hussle, a friend and fellow artist who was shot and killed last week in Los Angeles. Big Sean, performing at the Dreamville Festival, dedicated a verse to Nipsey. After the verse, Sean also thanked Nipsey for everything he contributed. Big Sean Raps New Verse Honoring Nipsey Hussle ๐๐ผ pic.twitter.com/XxGK7o5CaB โ DatPiff (@DatPiff) April 7, 2019The Grammy-nominated artist was shot last Sunday in the Hyde Park neighborhood. Nipsey died in the shooting and the two other men were injured and transported to the hospital.