Since Henry Paulson, Chris Cox, George Bush, Ben Bernanke & The U.S. Congress have arranged to deliver the contents of the U.S. Treasury to the banking industry, with no danger of ever providing the people with what they really need (i.e. education, jobs, housing, health care & infrastructure), I think it perfectly appropriate to introduce our next band link submission in the Original Artists/ Modern Rock category. Bank Heist consists of the duo Matt Besuden (Vocals, Guitar) and Ted Cikowski (Vocals, Guitar, Synths) who count among their influences such electronic music progenitors as Kraftwerk, Joy Division, New Order, Juan Atkins and....Del Shannon?...(ok, apparently Shannon's keyboardist invented the Musitron - an early synthesizer). According to Bank Heist's myspace page, they've been creating pop music since the early nineties and have released one CD.  They're currently in the process of creating an offical webpage (www.bankheist.org) but until that's up and running, you can listen to a track called "Green Light" on their myspace page. - Mitch

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Now that our so-called representatives have sold us down the river and we'll be renting refrigerator boxes from JPMorgan Chase well into the future, the need for musical escapism is more important that ever.  So on a randomized safari through our band links section I thought it particularly serendipitous to discover the music of Muruga & The Global Village Ceremonial Band in our Original Artists/World & Ethnic Music category.  The leading track on Muruga's Amie St. web page, "Rock The Planet",  has that bizarro P-Funk vibe, like you drank way too much cheap wine and wandered into a block party in some forgotten corner of Detroit and you don't care if you ever get home. The kind of vibe that gives you permission to smoke whatever is passed to you in a circle of strangers.  That kinda vibe. The best part - you can get five of Muruga's funky surreal sonic-scapes on Aime St.for just $1.10 and that's better than a bag full of sliders after a night on 8 Mile - and you don't even have to go there.  Click "read more" for the link and details.

MsBehavin' describes itself as a party band who plays everything from classic rock to modern rock to country and blues - making them our latest band link in the Cover Bands / Variety category.  The band consists of Michelle Lauka on lead vocals, Mike Pritchard on lead and rhythm guitars, Al Mangani on bass and guitars and Nick Vincentini on drums. Their stated goal is to make sure every room is rockin' and everybody's having a great time.  Don't believe it? MsBehavin' invites you to stop on by wherever they're playing, grab some party beads and have a shot with the band.  The shot's for your nerves and to your health. The beads are for, well, MsBehavin'. 

Click "read more" below for a link to their site and a closer look at that outfit.

 I'm am involved in this free clinic that's going to be opening soon in Ferndale. We are having a benefit at AJ's and want to promote local bands (at least one member has to "have a foot in Ferndale, i.e. live here).  If your friends/acquaintances are interested here's the information that I'm passing arround:

Looking for bands interested in playing on November 13, 14, 15. The band will have a 45 min time slot, get 40% of the profits and have an opportunity to promote their name and brag about their community involvement.

Please tell people to sign up at AJ's on 9 mile, contact me by e-mail (a.m.sah154@gmail.com).

Echoes of Pink Floyd is in need of a replacement drummer.
We have been bringing the most authentic Pink Floyd recreations to the Midwest since 2003 and need that special someone on the drum throne that can carry us forward into the coming years.

Seeking 25-40 years old
Passion for the music of Pink Floyd (all eras) is foremost as a requirement
Dependability is crucial
Practice is fairly consistent on Sundays in the mid-MI area
High self drive/motivation to learn the material on your own ASAP
Long term desire to perform in a show like this (and not for the money)

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Methlab is dangerous. Methlab is loud.  Methlab is the latest addition to our band links section in the Original Artists / Hardcore & Metal category. They sound just as pissed-off, violent, insane and unpredictable as you might expect a band who is named after something so toxic and illegal. They're every parent's nightmare and every club-owner's headache - and everything you'd want in a hardcore band from Waterford (which is dangerously close to Pontiac).  Unfortunately, being good at what you do doesn't always win you friends and influence people. So, Methlab is in need of gigs. If they promise not to break all your shit, could Aaron, Mikey, Joey and Davey come and play some songs for you?  They've got a real fast n' nasty one called "No Joke, No Soul" on their myspace page.  -  Mitch

Click "read more" below for the links to check it out and a couple of upcoming gigs they did manage to land.  (photo credit: Kelly Lewis)

FLINTDRIVE is in the studio putting finishing touches on our 5 song EP. This CD is ROCKIN!!  Great all-new songs.

We've been through quite a few changes in the last few months. Our singer Ron who has been with us about a year is Kicking-Ass! Recently we've added Rob on bass and Nick on drums. Look for us at a club near you soon. The CD release party will be soon - probably at The Machine Shop (Kevin and Craig you guys Rock! And John kicks ass on sound!)  Till then keep rocking and if you see us around come talk to us,tell us what you think of the new stuff.

Click "read more" below for our links.

From Drummer Dave - This past month one of the stylists at my salon, a 28 yr. old single mother of 2 small children has been diagnosed with breast cancer. I am putting this show to help her as she will have to receive some major surgeries in the coming months. Please help me spread the word as this will be the first time all the original members of BRIDGE have played on stage together in over 4 years...yes Geo, Jason, Paul, and me!! Also some of the greatest bands around town have donated their time so we can take some of the financial burden off of her so she can focus on getting well...

Thank you for taking the time to read this and see you all on Sunday, September 28th at the US12 Bar & Grill …bands start @ 7pm

SINCERELY
Dave Coughlin AKA Drummerdave1975 

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