Hip In Detroit Has You Covered with Last Minute Costume Ideas!

Halloween is officially here and chances are you either don't have a costume yet or you already ruined your awesome costume at all of the parties last weekend. Well, fear not. We have perused the interwebs for some of the best and easiest costume ideas out there!



Rosie the Riveter- Red bandanna and a blue button down shirt and you're good to go! Empower women and look cute too. (Who said feminists can't be cute?) Here's a video that gives you some tips on how to do your hair and makeup!




Facebook- It didn't go over so well for Jim, but if your fellow party goers are a little more hip to the times than the characters on The Office, you should get a laugh or two. Add in The Office reference and it's a double win.



Kid/Baby- Everyone did this a time or two when they were a teenager. Throw on some PJs, put your hair in pigtails, draw a few freckles on, and grab your favorite stuff animal. You'll be comfier than everyone else all night and you don't have to change into pajamas at the end of the night!





Ghost- Go old school. Be a ghost. If you have a white sheet, you are in business.







Nickleback- This one is pretty corny, but pretty fun too. Have a bunch of nickles? Attach them to the back of your shirt and voila, you are Nickle Back! Get it???

Tampon- If you have a sheet, but you don't want to be a ghost you can always take the more offensive route! We've seen a lot of renditions on this costume, but basically all you need is a white sheet or white clothes, a rope, and some red dye or food coloring. You get the idea.




Dead Person/Zombie/Something Dead- Got some makeup? Or even dirt and red jelly? Be a dead version of yourself, the dead version of whatever your were last year, a zombie, etc. Just look pale, rub some dirt on yourself and your clothes, and look bloody. (We're not sure if the jelly thing will work, but if you don't have fake blood, it's worth a try!)




Nerd- If you have glasses, this one will be pretty easy to do. Mismatch your clothes, hike your pants up a bit, stick a few pencils in your pocket or carry around some books. Easy peasy!








Hippie/'80s/'90/'50s/Any Other Decade- We're sure you have some retro clothes in your closet. Pick the decade you have the most gear from and go with it!









Mr. Rogers- Grab a cardigan and some house shoes and you're good to go!








Quale Man- This one takes a little more effort, but you probably have the stuff hanging in your closet. Khaki shorts? Belt that will fit around your head? Green Shirt? Tighty Whiteys? Check, check, check and check!








Anything with a box- Have a box laying around the house? Get creative! Rubix Cube, Robot, Oven... the possibilities are endless!

~C

End Halloween Night at Motor City Funk Night!

What used to be a monthly event is now a rare occurrence. That's all the more reason to head down to the Majestic Theatre Friday night for the Halloween edition of Motor City Funk Night.

Funk Night is a giant dance party with live music by Will Sessions and DJs Brad Hales and Frank Raines. They play and spin music that you can't help but to move your feet too. Add some costumes into the mix and you are in for an awesome night! There will even be a costume contest were you can win some cold hard cash!

The party goes from 10 p.m. 'til 4 a.m., so there is plenty of time to hit up other Halloween parties and then end your night at Funk Night. Cover is only $5 for those 21+ and $10 for 18+. For more details on Halloween Funk Night, head over to the Facebook event page here.

The Majestic Theatre is located at 4120 Woodward Ave. in Detroit.

Don't miss out on this chance to dance the night away! Who knows when Motor City Funk Night will happen again!

~C  

Win Tickets to see The 1975 at The Fillmore

This Tuesday, November 4th The 1975 will be playing The Fillmore in Detroit. They are on tour in support of their first full length album The 1975 which was released last September. They have invited CRUISR and Young Rising Sons to join them on stage. People rant and rave about how great the band's stage show is. Here is a video that was recently posted to their Vevo that gives you a sample of what you will see live.

Tickets for the show are $45 to $65 a piece and can be purchased here. You can also win wickets to the show courtesy of Live Nation Detroit. To enter to win the tickets, please email your full name to hipindetroit@gmail.com. We will draw two winners a couple of days before the show and email them details on how to claim their prize. 

~S

Win tickets to see Primus at The Fillmore

The bass heavy sounds of Primus are returning to The Fillmore this Monday, November 3rd. The band is on tour in support of their 8th full length release, Primus & the Chocolate Factory with the Fungi Ensemble. 

This tour is appropriately called Primus and The Chocolate Factory. Tickets for the show range from $35 to $75 in advance and can be purchased here. Doors for the show are at 7 p.m. and as far as we can tell, there are no openers, just a solid night of a great band playing over 30 years of music that they have created.

We also have two pairs of tickets to giveaway to the show courtesy of Live Nation Detroit. To enter to win these tickets, please email your full name to hipindetroit@gmail.com. We will draw 2 winners a few days before the show and email them details on how to claim their prize.

~S

Industrial Is Not Dead and Thirst Wave Combine to Throw One Hell of a Halloween Party

This Halloween Small's is combining two of its most successful events into one for a night of dancing and debauchery. Industrial Is Not Dead and Thirst Wave will be morphing into a super party for one night only. The event will feature resident DJs Pleasure Kitten, DJ Elektrosonik, DJ Aaron Hingst and DJ Void6  from 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. with special guest DJ DAVO spinning all video sets! They will also be welcoming Los Angeles electronic-industrial outfit 3TEETH to town for the night. This is their first time playing Detroit! They will also be hosting a costume contest for best costume (Male), best costume (Female), best couple's costume and best Thirst Wave inspired costume. 

Small's will also be running drink specials all night, they may even have some pumpkin vodka left for all you pumpkin whores out there. If you enjoy industrial, new wave, dancing, electronic music, good booze, and fun, this is the place to be this Halloween! Small's is located at 10339 Conant in Hamtramck and it's only going to be $6 for 21 and up and $10 for those 18-21.

~S

Win Tickets to St. Paul &The Broken Bones with Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas

St. Paul and the Broken Bones are coming to Detroit and hometown heroes Jessica Hernadez & The Deltas are opening up the show this Saturday, November 1st at the historic St. Andrews Hall in Detroit.

Broken Bones are a 7 piece southern soul band from Alabama. They are currently on tour in support of their first full length Half the City which was released earlier this year. St. Paul and The Broken Bones' debut album reached #3 on iTunes Top Albums charts and #56 on Billboard 200 charts. They are definitely a band that is starting to get some real attention.

The same can be said about Jess and the Deltas. They recently released their debut album Secret Evil a few months ago and have spent the summer/fall out on tour in support of it. Both bands are currently on the rise to say the least.

Tickets for the event are $35 in advance and can be purchased here. We also have two pairs of tickets to giveaway courtesy of Live Nation Detroit. To enter to win those tickets, please email your full name to hipindetroit@gmail.com. We will choose our winners a day or two before the show and send them details on how to claim their prize.

These are two bands that I can see blowing up and playing much bigger venues in the near future.  This is your chance to see them in one of my all time favorite venues before that happens!

~S

It's Time to Apply for Detroit by Detroit Five!!!

DET X DET IV - Photo Credit: Erick Buchholz

We have told you before about a great event called Detroit by Detroit. It is no secret that we are huge fans of this night of Detroit music, we have even had the pleasure of hosting the event in the past. Well, the time has come to get things rolling for the DET X DET V!

It's hard to believe that it has been five years since Oh Snap! PR's own Melissa Rowe started this event. Well, she is at it again and we're sure this year's DET X DET will be bigger than ever. The show is set to take place on Saturday, February 28th at the Magic Stick. Just to give you a little background on the event, in case you don't already know what it's all about, Detroit by Detroit is just what it sounds. It is a night of Detroit music played by Detroit bands, however there is a bit of a twist. Some of your favorite Detroit acts will be playing 3 songs from their favorite Detroit act. The covers are from musicians new and old, such as Bob Seger, The White Stripes, The Amino Acids, The Supremes, Detroit Cobras, Eminem, and a ton more. Both stages in The Stick are used, so the music never stops.

So if this event isn't 'til February, why are we talking about it now? Because now is the time to get your name on the list if you are interested in playing! If you think you have a great idea for this year's Detroit by Detroit, just fill out the application here. The absolute last day to apply is December 1st (just over a month away)! The lineup will fill up quickly though, so don't wait around! Get your application in right away! We're looking forward to seeing what you come up with this time around, Detroit!

~C

Imperial's Third Annual Dia De Los Muertos Celebration

Imperial in Ferndale is gearing up to celebrate their Third Annual Dia De Los Muertos Celebration a.k.a The Day of the Dead. Every year the staff paints their faces sugar skull style and artists from around the area create one of a kind paper mache skulls that are auctioned off for charity. They also have food and drink specials during the event. This year's party will take place November 1st and 2nd with a special artists' reception on October 30th.

The artist lineup this time around includes: SLAW, Chris Gorski, Kill Taupe, Audrey Pongracz, Ron Zakrin, Mark Heggie, Jaclyn Schanes, Jerry Vile, Emi Slade, Bethany Shorb, Shaina Kasztelan, Kip Ewing, Jeff Shea, Paolo Perdini, and Peter Coe. The skulls will be raffled off on EBAY after the event and a portion of the proceeds raised will be donated to Roosevelt Primary School in Ferndale and The Eagles Pledge Scholarship Program for college-bound graduating Ferndale High School students.

Imperial is encouraging everyone to come out wearing their best sugar skull costume on Saturday, November 1st. The attendee with the best costume will win a $150 gift card for their efforts. This is a cool and fun event that also raises money for the community, you cannot go wrong. 

Imperial is located at 22828 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, Michigan. For more information on the event follow Imperial on Facebook here.

~S

Sadie's Bringing the '90s back this Halloween at The Loving Touch

Last month we announced that Sadie from Hip In Detroit would be taking the stage as Courtney Love from Hole with a new lineup of musicians this Halloween. The party is happening this Friday and we wanted to remind all of you to pull out your best '90s gear and head out to The Loving Touch. Broadzilla with Erin Elvis will be performing as L7, Bahamut with Megan Frye from Ciccerelli will be performing as White Zombie, Sadie and Friends will be performing as Hole, and Woodpeckers from Mars will be performing as Faith No More. 

Doors for the show are at 9 p.m., music will start around 9:30, and it is only $5 to get in. If you're having a hard time figuring out what you are going to wear, we wanted to give you some suggestions. Here are some great examples of the super fresh styles that we rocked in the '90s.

Get your costumes together and will see you on Friday!

~S

Win Tickets to ICP's Hallowicked this Friday at The Fillmore

This Halloween the Juggalos and Juggalettes will take over The Fillmore in Detroit to celebrate 20 years of Hallowicked. That's right, ICP's annual Halloween bash has officially been held every Halloween for 20 years this October.

Hallowicked has changed a lot throughout the years. It went from a weird Halloween party at the now abandoned Four Bears Water Park in Shelby, Michigan to a huge event at one of the best venues in the city. The one thing that hasn't changed is the huge crowd of die hard fans that want to spend the evilest night of the year with their favorite murdering clowns.

This year the Insane Clown Posse welcomes Mushroomhead, Da Mafia 6ix, Jellyroll, and Madchild to join them on stage. They are inviting all of their fans to paint their faces insane clown style and load up on the Faygo for a night of straight clowning. Tickets for the event range from $35 to $60 and can be purchased here. We also have two sets of tickets to giveaway to the event courtesy of Live Nation Detroit. To win those tickets you must email your full name to hipindetroit@gmail.com. We will draw our winners a few days before the festivities and send them details on how to claim their prize.  

~S

Win Tickets to "Shake It" with Metro Station at St. Andrew's Hall

We all have our guilty pleasures. Unfortunately, I have quite a few. One of those guilty pleasures is the band Metro Station. You may have heard me talk about this a little with Sadie on Just Talkin' with Sam a couple of weeks ago. I heard their hit "Shake It" when it came out and I was hooked. I probably have dropped a few ranks in your books now when it comes to music, but I am going to stand strong on this one and go a step further. I even love their entire self titled CD that featured the aforementioned hit.

Luckily, I know I'm not the only one out there that has to shake it when I hear "Shake It". If you are a fan of Metro Station too, you will be pleased to hear that the band has returned from a 5 year hiatus and recently released a new EP, Gold. The band has changed quite a bit though, moving from a 4 or 5 piece to 2. Thy have narrowed the lineup down to Trace Cyrus and Mason Musso. The duo is currently on the road with The Outsiders Tour, featuring Metro Station, The Ready Set, The Downtown Fiction and Against the Current.

The Outsiders Tour will be heading to Detroit on Wednesday, October 29th and hitting the stage at St. Andrew's Hall. Tickets are $29 and can be purchased in advance here. But, thanks to our friends at Live Nation Detroit, we are giving away a whole slew of tickets to this one! We are giving away four pairs of tickets to this show. To enter to win, just email your name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with Metro Station in the subject. We will draw our four winners a day or two before the show. Good luck!

~C

Detroit Cocktail Classic

Pulp Detroit, Liquid Events, and Bailout Productions have teamed up to create the Detroit Classic Cocktail Gala which will be taking place this Saturday, October 25th at the Garden Theater in Detroit. The event will bring together Detroit's finest cocktail makers including The Oakland, Two James, Roast, USBG Greater Detroit, Craftwork, Firebird Tavern, Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company, Rock City Eatery, Republic, and Joe Muer Seafood. Each participant was teamed up with a liquor and asked to create a specialty cocktail for the event. For $40 you can purchase a ticket to the event and get tickets to sample 15 drinks while you walk around. Will Sessions will provide the musical entertainment during the event.

Public House will be hosting a hangover brunch the next day Saturday., October 25th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The hangover brunch will be serving up Bloody Mary's, handcrafted bathtub gin, and lots of food specials. It is free to get into the hangover brunch.

This whole event sounds like a great time, so we asked Travis Fourmont from Bailout Productions to answer a few more questions about it to give our readers the exclusive scoop. Check out what he has to say and click here to purchase a ticket to the event if it strikes your fancy.

Here is a video teaser you can also check out!

Hip In Detroit- Why did you choose the Detroit Garden Theater for the first Detroit Cocktail Classic event?
Travis- "We chose the Garden Theater for the first Detroit Cocktail Classic for several reasons. First, we feel the Garden Theater is large enough for house the event and the space has a great flow. Also, we feel the space is underutilized and many people haven’t had a chance to check it out. In addition, it is right in the middle of town with a great parking structure behind the building to accommodate the crowd."

Hip In Detroit- How did you decide which bars would be included? 
Travis- "We chose bars and restaurants that we feel contribute to the growing cocktail seen of Detroit. Choosing the participating establishments was the hardest part of organizing this event. There are so many great bars and restaurants and we have limited space. Also, some bars we would like to participate are very busy and can’t spare the time on a weekend. Obviously, that is a great problem to have."

Hip In Detroit- According to the press release, each bar was given a liquor to create a craft cocktail out of. Did they get to pick that liquor or did they  have to experiment with what they were given? 
Travis- "All bars were assigned a premium spirit to showcase. You will be able to view their recipes at detroitcocktail.com. Also, you can check out our event page on FB for recipes and updates."

Hip In Detroit- $40 gets you in the door with 15 samples of the cocktails, can you purchase more once you're there?
Travis- "Presale tickets are $40 for 15 samples and yes you can buy more. In my experience, attendees almost never purchase more. 15 samples are more than enough. It will allow you to sample everyone’s drinks and then go back to your favorite for one or two more."

Hip In Detroit- Why do you think that Craft Cocktail has caught on and spread so fast throughout the Metro Detroit Area?
Travis- "Craft Cocktails spread quickly around the Detroit area for a number of reasons. You have to give huge credit the bars and restaurants that serve these delicious concoctions and promote the culture. I feel places like Roast, The Oakland and Sugarhouse where instrumental in kick-starting our craft cocktail seen and continue to inspire. Moreover, the bartenders and wait staff that execute craft cocktails daily are the true driving force for our market."

Hip In Detroit- Do you have a favorite bar to get craft cocktails?
Travis- "I don’t have a favorite bar, but I must say I spend more time at The Oakland Art and Novelty Company in Ferndale than anywhere else. I live close and the staff is amazing! And of course, they serve a proper drink."

Hip In Detroit- What is your favorite craft cocktail and why?
Travis- "I like all kinds of cocktails, but currently I’ve been drinking a Boulevardier made with Old Forester 100 proof. To me, it is perfectly balanced.
2 Parts Old Forester 100 proof
1 Part Dolin Rouge Vermouth
1 Part Campari"

Hip In Detroit- Anything else that you would like our readers to know? 
Travis- "For those who haven’t been sold on the craft cocktail craze I challenge you to attend this event. There will be many different cocktails and you are bound to be inspirited by one. Make sure you bring a crew and definitely plan calling a cab."

~S

George Morris and Friends Do Disney!

 

This Halloween there are literally a million shows to go to, which is awesome. But, there is one show that is very different from all of the others. 

George Morris & The Gypsy Chorus have put together a very Disney Halloween at The Loving Touch in Ferndale on October 25th. They have invited some local artists, including Jesse Shepherd-Bates, Ronny Tibbs, Yorg, and Jessica Wildman, to join them on stage while they perform a slew of Disney tunes. They have also recruited DJ Jezy to play some tunes throughout the night. They are encouraging everyone to come out as their favorite Disney character. 

Doors for the show are at 9 p.m. and it is FREE to get in. For more details on the event, RSVP on Facebook here. I do not know about you, but I am a sucker for Disney! So, the real question is do I go as Cinderella or Cruella De Vil? 

~S

A Very Seussville Halloween at The Ferndale Library

This Saturday, October 25th The Ferndale Public Library will turn into Seussville. They will be opening the doors of the library for children to come trick or treat from 6-8 p.m. This year's theme is all things Doctor Seuss. Expect to see a cast of Seuss characters and lots of rhyming as you walk through the library. Once trick or treating is finished, they will have a viewing of The Lorax in the The Kids Corner. They will also have a Doctor Seuss themed craft for kids who like to create.

This event is free to attend. The library is excepting candy donations to help with the event. If you would like to donate candy, drop it off at the Service Desk during the library's open hours. Costumes are highly encouraged, but not necessary to participate.

The Ferndale Library is the coolest place around. This is a safe and fun way to enjoy Halloween and share the gift of reading with your children. For more information visit the library website here.

~S

Falling for Michigan: Autumn Activities in the Mitten- Part 4 of 4

Photo Credit: J. Cendrowski

I can tell the temperature is dropping when the walks I take with my dog, Hank, get shorter and shorter. This year, I am vowing to spend more time enjoying the crisp air and changing leaves of Michigan, and less time anticipating the snow. Here are some activities around town for those of you (like me) who might need an excuse to put down your iPad, get off the couch, and head outside.

Events:
Some require registration and include a fee.

Fall Color Hike at Tenhave Woods in Royal Oak, Oct. 26th, 2 p.m.

Moonlight Wagon Rides at Stony Creek (near Shelby Twp.), Oct. 24th, 7:30 p.m.

Fall Bird Hike at Indian Springs (near White Lake), Oct. 25th, 8 a.m.

Evening Lantern Tours at Oakwoods (near Flat Rock), Oct. 25th, 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.


Be Your Own Guide:

Cranbrook House & Gardens in Bloomfield Hills

Finlandia Gardens in Farmington Hills

Matthaei Botanical Gardens in Ann Arbor


For more nature-inspired destinations, check out the sites for Oakland County Parks, Huron-Clinton Metroparks, Wayne County Parks, and the State Parks of Michigan.

~KT

Shigeto at the DSO: Mix at the Max

Usually Shigeto a.k.a. Zach Saginaw preforms alone, but this week he will performing with a full band at the DSO. This Thursday, October 23rd Charles Tillinghast (electronics and synth), Josef Deas (Rhodes and percussion) and Brennan Andes (bass) will be joining him on stage. This performance will be outside of the box for the artist. His music is usually so calculated and precise, but with a live band there is always an element of surprise, you never know what is going to happen next. Co-Producer of the show Jon Dones says, "Sitting in on the rehearsal, I could hear strongly the influence of a certain strain of the free-jazz tradition floating in the translations of his music back into the analogue world. It was pretty remarkable. Its a bit of a feat given that his tracks are recorded and layered digitally in a near painterly style that reflect his myriad of influences. The process of reverse engineering the songs back into live instrumentation is something that could really only be accomplished by close collaboration with long time collaborators, like the ones hes assembled." I think this is going to be a once in a lifetime treat, to say the least.

Tickets are only $15 in advance and can be purchased here. The show starts at 10 p.m.  and the DSO is located at 3711 Woodward Avenue in Detroit.

Here is a teaser video that was put out to promote the event:

~S

A New Chapter for New Found Glory

Photo Credit: Andy Foster

This Friday night Pop Punk heroes New Found Glory will be hitting the stage at The Majestic Theatre. The band is currently on tour in support of their newest release, Resurrection. This is the eighth major release from the band, coming out after some of the biggest changes in their history. Last year, New Found Glory decided to part ways with long time guitarist Steve Klein, changing the lineup from a 5 piece to 4. Some fans were afraid that this would change the sound or be the end of the band. But, with their release out now and tour underway, it is clear that they are still the same NFG fans fell in love with, maybe even better. Check out the music video for the new track "Ready and Willing" below for a taste of what the new album is like. 

We had a chance to chat with drummer Cyrus Bolooki before the band heads to town this weekend. It's clear that they are as motivated as ever to keep rocking and that Detroit is in for an awesome time Friday night. Joining NFG on stage are We Are The In Crowd, Red City Radio, and Detroit's own Fireworks. Check out the interview below, then find out how you can snag a free pair of tickets to the show! 

HID- So you guys have been on tour for a couple of weeks now in support of the new album Resurrection. How's tour going?
Cyrus- "Tour is awesome! We’re super happy to be back on the road... it’s been a while since we've gone on a full US tour, and I’m really happy with the other bands that we have on the bill. We've toured with and/or played shows with every band out with us at some point in the past, so it’s great to be back on the road with friends!"

HID- Describe Resurrection to fans that haven't heard it yet.
Cyrus- "Resurrection is our eighth studio full-length, and our first album in 2 years. We’re very proud of this record, as we recently went through a member change, going from two guitarists down to just one, yet I feel like we've written some of our best songs to date for this new album. Most of the songs revolve around great guitar riffs, not just chords, and we really embraced the fact that we’re a four-piece now when we were recording, allowing each of our instruments to shine equally. Also, lyrically this record is a bit of a shift from albums in the past, where now we are talking about more than just relationships; we touch on other topics such as life in general and how to overcome struggles or obstacles in your life."

HID- Are you playing a lot of tracks off of the album during this tour or just sprinkling a few in amongst older favorites?
Cyrus- "We’re playing five songs as of now. For us, that’s actually more than we usually do with new albums. It’s tough to write a set list because we have so many songs to choose from, but on this tour besides the five new songs and of course a lot of the “hits”, we’re actually adding a few “gems” to the set list — songs that we wouldn't normally play live. Everyone seems to be responding well to the set list as a whole, and we’re loving playing all these songs every night."

HID- I for one really like the new album, do other fans around the country seem to be responding well to it too?
Cyrus- "Thank you! I think the response to the new album has been great. It’s not just people saying that the new record is good or things like that; the compliments seem to go a bit further than that and there’s lots of people saying it’s one of their favorite NFG records in a long time, or that they really connect with a lot of the songs, or even that they love how powerful the record sounds as a whole. All of these compliments are awesome and well-received by us!"

HID- What's your favorite song to play live off of Resurrection?
Cyrus- "I love “Selfless” because to me it’s pretty much a quintessential NFG song. It’s got a great hook, super powerful guitar riff, and a really cool punk-rock sounding bridge. I’m also loving playing “Resurrection”; we just added that into our set the other night!"

HID- Off of any of your albums?
Cyrus- "Favorite song off of any of the records? Probably “Truth of My Youth” because I love the drum parts…it’s faster and definitely a challenge for me, but well worth it!"

HID- You're currently on tour with We Are The In Crowd and Detroit's own Fireworks. What can you tell us about these bands? How are you enjoying being on the road with them?
Cyrus- "Well, like I stated earlier, we've toured with and/or played shows with everyone on this tour, so we were already friends coming into this run. Fireworks is a band that we've known for quite a while, and We Are The In Crowd we first met a little over a year ago after playing some Europe dates with them. We've connected with all of the bands, and I especially love how we all try and hang on days off. Last day off a whole bunch of the guys in both Fireworks and We Are The In Crowd met up with us to watch the Monday Night Football game, as a lot of us play Fantasy Football together. That was fun."

HID- Best show so far on this tour?
Cyrus- "Best show for me was the other night in Boston. That’s one of our favorite cities to play in and it feels like a second home for us, as we became popular in the North East before almost anywhere else besides our home state of Florida. Actually, almost any show for us in the North East is awesome. Tonight we’re in New Jersey and I’m sure it’ll be an amazing show!"

HID- Show you're looking forward to the most?
Cyrus- "I look forward to each and every show for different reasons. Sometimes it’s the city we’re in, and the things to do before and after show near the venue, sometimes it’s the friends that come out to certain shows, and a lot of times I look forward to shows because I know it’s gonna be a great crowd. Like I just said, shows in the North East always tend to be special for us, as well as any show in our home state of Florida. California shows are pretty great too!"

HID- In several interviews that I've read in the past with you guys, you mention that you were hardcore kids or fans of hardcore music. So, I have to ask, what are your favorite hardcore bands?
Cyrus- "I’m not really the hardcore kid out of all of us, but I did get into a few hardcore bands by in the day. I actually became a fan of Shai Hulud (the band that Chad our guitarist used to sing for) when Chad was still in the band. I also really like Snapcase back in the day and we were fortunate to tour with them back then. I know there’s quite a few good hardcore bands still around, but again I’m not really the best one to answer that."

HID- I'm not sure if you know, but your were and still are pretty much the heart throbs of pop punk. How does it feel to know that girls around the world swoon over you and every word and note in your songs?
Cyrus- "I appreciate that, although I would tend to think that most girls are going crazy about the teenage boy bands right now. Thanks for the kinds words, though. It is cool to know that plenty of people, not just girls, are looking up to us for inspiration and that our music has helped a lot of people get through their lives, whether it was a bad or good situation. That’s the kind of thing that makes our career well worth everything."

HID- Speaking of heart throbs, whose pictures were on your walls when you were a teenager?
Cyrus- "I was a fan of 90’s alternative. So I didn’t really have pictures of people, but I did have random rock posters of bands from Pearl Jam to Korn to Silverchair. How cheesy is that?"

HID- Who are the kids in the "Ready and Willing" video and how did you find people that look so much like you?
Cyrus- "Those kids were just actors in the LA area that all had some sort of musical experience. We all helped out with the casting process, and it was so funny to see these kids try their hand at acting along to the song. The Jordan character was a no-brainer; in fact, I think that he originally was trying to be cast for the part of the drummer, but one look at him and we were like, “you have to be Jordan. You look like you’re related to him!”"

HID- Ok, back to business... What can fans expect at your Detroit show on the 24th?
Cyrus- "The Detroit show is gonna be great. Not only is it a homecoming show for the guys in Fireworks, but we always have awesome shows in Detroit. In general, fans can expect a highly energetic show, complete with a great mix of songs from our entire catalog. We’ll be playing new songs and a lot of the ‘usual suspects’, and we’ll definitely throw in a few oldies in there too!"

HID- Any favorite places to hit up while you're in town?
Cyrus- "It all depends on what’s around the venue. I’m known to Yelp a lot, and if I have time, I’ll always seek out a good restaurant or coffee shop. But in Detroit I’ll probably leave it to the Fireworks guys to show us around. Why not have locals show us a great time, right?"

HID- Anything else you would like our readers to know?
Cyrus- "Just thanks to all for the support throughout the years and also for the support of the new record. It means a lot to us to be able to be back out on tour right now, especially given some of the circumstances we went through in the past year. Where most bands might think about hanging it up or not continuing after enduring rough times, we used it to bring us closer together and to help fuel us to continue and release this album and get back on the road. So the fact that we've made it through all of this hopefully can serve as an example to all about how anyone should be able to get through any challenge in life, no matter what it entails. See you on the road!"

Tickets to see New Found Glory at The Majestic on Friday, October 24th are $21.50 in advance or $25 the day of the show. You can pick your tickets up ahead of time at the Garden Bowl fee free or online here. Thanks to our good friends over at Black Iris Booking (was it really any surprise that they are the ones bringing this great show to town) we are giving away one pair of tickets to one lucky winner. To enter, please email your full name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with New Found Glory in the subject line. We will draw our winner the morning of the show!

The Majestic Theatre is located at 4120 Woodward Ave. in Detroit. If you want to pick up NFG's new album Resurrection before the show, click here.

~C

Win Tickets to See Noah Gunderseon at The Shelter!

The Shelter has a reputation for throwing some legendary shows. They have hosted some of the biggest up and coming acts in this intimate setting before they hit it big. I have witnessed some of the most amazing shows of my life at The Shelter and will always have a soft spot in my heart for any show that gets booked there.

The Shelter is trying to shake things up and get some new blood in its doors. To do this, they are inviting in acts that wouldn't normally play there. Noah Gundersen is going to be one of the first acts that they invite into to play this intimate space. He will be in town this Saturday, October 25th, with Caroline Rose. To make the place even more cozy, they are bringing  in high top tables and turning it into a space where someone can sit and enjoy a good show while having a stiff drink. Add in the smooth sounds of Noah and The Shelter will transform into the coolest little club in the city.

Noah is definitely an up and comer. You many remember him from the To Write Love On Her Arms campaign. He's quite an amazing person and a very talented artist.

We have three sets of tickets to give away to the show. To enter, please email your full name to hipindetroit@gmail.com. We will draw our winners a day or two before the show and send them details on how to claim their prize. Tickets are also available for advance purchase here.

We look forward to more of these intimate events at The Shelter, it's a great idea! The Shelter is located at 431 E. Congress Detroit, Michigan.

~S

Saffron

 

Have you ever stopped in and checked out Saffron in Royal Oak Michigan? This amazing store is owned and operated by Marianne Petrus and sells some of the coolest clothing, jewelery, and accessories that a girl could dream of. 

A few friends and I stopped in for a movie style shopping spree montage last week and I think we fell fell in love. We tried on half of the store while hanging out with the owner, Marianne. She is one of the coolest ladies that I have met in a long time. Not only does she have a great store, but she has a great personality. It was really fun to hang out and have her help us shop.

Marianne opened the store about four years ago and only has one employee besides herself. So, if you go in to shop it is likely that you will see her there. She decorated the place herself and makes sure that when someone walks in, all of their needs are attended to. The prices are absolutely reasonable and you can find things here that you wont find anywhere else.

I bought an amazing necklace and my co-shoppers stocked up on some fall must haves, including ponchos, dresses, and the coolest pair of print leggings that I have ever seen anyone wear. There is a black lace dress that will be mine ass soon as I get my next paycheck. The store also carries belts, jewelry, purses, headbands, perfume, butter gloss, and more. It was refreshing to see a cool independent shop in Royal Oak that sold things that I would want to buy. It reminded me of why I used to love that city and gave me hope that it will return to the hip place that it used to be. 

Every girl I know needs to at least stop in to the store and see what it is all about. I say shop local whenever you can. I can't wait to go back and I wish that I would have visited sooner. Thanks for letting us play dress up, Marianne. We love you and we love Saffron!  

~S