EVENT INFO:

Thursday, March 11, 2010
Obscenity Trial
w/sg: D:Konstruct

8 PM Doors

All Ages

Tickets $10 at the door only

Obscenity Trial
ObscenityTrial, also known as Oliver Wand & Frank Hass, are quite simply one of the most promising electro-pop acts to come from Germany. Still relatively new to U.S.audiences (despite a promising stateside tour in 2008 with Spetsnaz) the band follows in the footsteps of established acts such as Camouflage, NamNamBulu, Mesh and Melotron with a selection of positive electronic pop songs that are by turns danceable, balladesque, mid tempo and upbeat reminescent of the very best of And One while drawing heavily on the influences of a band like Covenant.

"I'm a child of the '80s, so maybe that's the main reason I fall for this kind of music," exclaims Oliver Wand, in an interview with Regen Magazine. As of 2008, his band has made the jump from theindependents (Infacted Records - home to Lights of Euphoria and others) to Major Records, placing him in the same space as such illustrious acts as Ladytron and Gary Numan.

Having already traveled across Europe as the opening act on a sold out And One tour, Obscenity Trial looks to continue making their mark on U.S. soil. Providing that perfect dose of electropop, Obscenity Trial delivers music with widespread appeal. A show not to be missed.

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D:Konstruct
In 1999, Robert Vandergriff moved to Michigan searching for musicians to form an industrial music project. It was here that he met Norm Torvik. The two of them started putting music together. After a short time, Logan Albright joined as guitarist for awhile. After playing a few shows, they released their first album "Rebirth" in 2001. Shortly thereafter, Logan left the band.

After this, Robert and Norm released "Evolution" in 2006. The album was produced by Steve Laskarides from Access Zero. Zazie, an artist from Germany, created the art work. After the release of the album, Norm was spending a lot of time traveling out of town, working for various companies. Robert was also busy teaching music and martial arts. At this point, Robert and Norm decided to end D:konstruct due to busy work schedules.
A few years passed and Jon Yowell, a local drummer in the Detroit scene, encouraged Robert to start D:konstruct up once again. Mike Phipps from Pulse State has also recently signed on as keyboardist, backing vocalist, and producer.

D:konstruct will release their new album "Stars Burning Out" in early 2010. The new D:K sound is moving in the direction of bands like The Killers, White Lies, and Depeche Mode.

The name stands for a few things: D for digital and Konstruct standing for construction. All of D:konstruct's songs were composed using the latest software and technology in electronic music featuring powerful lyrics, hard hitting rhythms, obscure samples, and emotional waves of sound. The name more importantly stands for stripping oneself of everything negative, then rebuilding the self evolving as a human, and finally unleashing a person's ultimate potential.

Hear D:Konstruct music on the web

 

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Sunday, April  18th, 2010

Faith and The Muse

The 2010 : ankoku butoh : North American Tour
With Mistress of Ceremonies DJ Scary Lady Sarah

Doors 8 PM

$10 cover door only

all ages

Appearing at:
Small's
10339 Conant,
Hamtramck MI
48212

Faith and the Muse
Well-known and widely respected in the Underground community, Faith And The Muse have already made their indelible mark on independent music and culture. They have been called “an art band with a pop sensibility”; refusing to conform to current fads in music.

Based in Los Angeles, Faith And The Muse came together in 1993 with the intention of taking music to new extremes; both being established veterans in Underground music. William Faith played with such cult icons as Christian Death and Shadow Project; Monica Richards, who got her start in music fronting Washington harDCore punk bands in the early 1980’s, made a name for herself in the post-punk outfit, Strange Boutique.

With the release of five albums and one double CD live/remix album, along with extensive touring throughout the U.S. and Europe over the last fifteen years, the band has managed to gain the attention of a vast assortment of music fans, owing to their constantly evolving sound: undefineable but unmistakeable.

Amidst a diverse musical background ranging from Dark Alternative Rock and Electronica to World Music & Neo-Classical, to Jazz, Avant Garde and Folk, Faith And The Muse provide one of the rarest experiences in art, theater and music. As artists and songwriters, William Faith and Monica Richards have created their own unique universe by allowing no boundaries to the music they write, reaching across historical genre and cultural style.

From personal acoustic pieces and traditional/tribal folk melodies to grand orchestral production and dark rock epics, this diverse combination of simplicity and complexity places Faith And The Muse in their own musical category.

While the music is created by Faith and Richards alone, Faith And The Muse as a live entity includes additional musicians assisting in the expression of the music. Fans never know what to expect from Faith And The Muse live; their performances change from tour to tour, featuring at times theatrical and orchestral instrumentation, or quiet intimate acoustic events, and other times, straight-up hard rocking shows.

On tour in support of their newest CD “ankoku butoh” (which has spent 4 weeks at #1 in the DAC - German Alternative Charts) this will be Detroits opportunity to witness this unique act.

Visit and hear music by Faith and The Muse

 

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Saturday, May , 2010
Assemblage 23
w/sg: Angel Theory

8 PM Doors
All Ages

Tickets:
$12 advance
through www.smallsbardetroit.com
$15 at the door

Assemblage 23
ASSEMBLAGE 23 and Tom Shear – there's no need to introduce the man behind this figurehead of electronic music. For almost ten years, he has provided the scene with a string of hits.

On tour in support of the new CD "Compass" an album demands a closer look. It is not just his sixth studio album – "Compass" is a lot more than that. This album is the uncompromising presentation of Tom Shear's biggest strength, the composition of dreamingly beautiful ballads, relentlessly catchy tunes and club hits. He is a real master of his trade, and on this newest work, he has achieved the feat of sticking to the sound all ASSEMBLAGE 23 fans love and hope for, while still creating a powerful and exiting new vibe. Listening to this album and discovering "Compass" in its whole glory is pure fun; it fascinates and electrifies.

All this combined makes sure that "Compass" is not just a treat for Shear's big fan base but will also excite all those who have not yet discovered the fascination of ASSEMBLAGE 23. The single "Spark" has already proven a strong and promising harbinger – but who would have thought that Tom Shear might surpass this benchmark in such a glorious way. For all those who love straightforward but also sophisticated and substantial electronic music, this album is not to be missed, while the live show will certainly not dissapoint.

Hear Assemblage 23 music on the web

Angel Theory
Australia's Angel Theory deliver a lesson in electronic purity, as it delivers original dancefloor songs with slow moods, dark melodies and genuine depth of character. The bands sounds is bereft of electro-cliches, with the mechanical loops confronting emotional vocals, transporting the listener to a new world full of dance grooves and melancholy atmospheres. Angel Theory's innovative sound will appeal to the wider community of electro fans - from Haujobb to Covenant with influences extending to Nine Inch Nails, Gridlock and VNV Nation.

Hear Angel Theory music on the web

 

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Wednesday,  July 7, 2010

Sullen Serenade
w/sg: The Spiritual Bat

Tickets $10 door only

ALL AGES
Doors at 8p.m.

 

Sullen Serenade
Sullen Serenade is a single act initiated by Texan Robert Flores in the autumn of 2006. It was inspired by his unique musical ideas and several group projects resulting in a new work of art. The sound consists of vicious and loud percussion combined with wistful melodies giving it a “soundtrack” overtone. The influence for this derives from an eclectic musical selection, many life experiences, cultures and of course, the love of listening to music. Over the years, Robert has dabbled in various drumming and percussion rhythm with a kit that utilizes percussion instruments from all over the world and rivals Neil Peart’s in size.

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The Spiritual Bat
Hailing from Italy, The Spiritual Bat is a classic goth rock outfit. Originally known as Spiritual Bats, the band has always been headed by composer and multi-instrumentalist Dario Passamonti. Other members have come and gone, from co-founder Matteo Bracaglia up to its current incarnation with shamanic drummer and vocalist Rosy Garrì. As a duo, Dario and Rosy really shine, trading the metal aspects for a heightened sense of musicality and composition. The band creates a unique atmosphere unlike anything typically heard in America using a very tribal percussion rhythm, reminiscent of Tool, along with beautifully sung, ambient vocals like the lamentation of some divine being calling from the darkest pits of the darkest cave. The guitars played by Dario are beautifully composed and seem to wrap around you as he plays. Every note carries emotion and forces the listener to heed it's message. The Spiritual Bat have only recently finished their U.S. tour playing through the musical underground and spreading their benevolent, psychedelic, darkness, it is only a matter of time before they return and do it again..In 1994 the Spiritual BatS had the honour of opening for Rozz Williams (Christian Death) and his Daucus Karota.

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