Wow! Time flies. Nine months ago we told you about an ambitious cross-continent documentary undertaking from Mr. Philip Lauri of Detroit Lives! and camera compadre, Steve Oliver. We had high hopes, and based on the trailer below, it appears well worth the wait. Thankfully the tease is short-lived and you’ll be able to see the film in its entirety in less than a month at a premiere screening in the DIA’s Detroit Film Theatre (nice!). Follow the links below the video to purchase tickets and get more details on this much-anticipated film. See you there!

Official film site

Event details + purchase tickets

(not-so) Local music duo Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. placed in both Paste Magazine’s 50 Best Albums and 50 Best Songs of 2011 – an incredible feat for some homegrown talent. It’s a Corporate World was #6 on the list, while the single Nothing But Our Love came in at #14.

I know…rock lists are lame. But we can’t help but be excited for the Jr.’s and their success.

Charlie Slick crashes TEDxDetroit is the latest installment in our Tumbleweeds series.

Last week we met up with Charlie and Molly. They had no idea where we were taking them. In fact, the only information they were given was to bring whatever gear they could carry and to be ready to play. We learned a few things along the way such as … don’t send Charlie vague emails – he won’t respond.  Also, it seems that Charlie has a unique way of critiquing art that could only be expected from a performer of his prowess.

Filmed and edited by Erin Curd. Sound by Andrew Smetek.

We hope you enjoy!

TEDxDetroit is a localized version of the annual TED event that invites creative minds to come together and share their ideas and talents.

For more information about TEDxDetroit visit http://tedxdetroit.com/

And for more of Charlie Slick’s musical inventions please head here: http://www.charlieslick.com/

Here are a couple of teasers also shot and edited by Erin Curd…

Some of you have already had the pleasure of hearing Prussia’s Poor English from end to end – a must if you want to experience this creation as the band intended.

For the rest us, Tuesday marks the day we can all have the full 11 tracks in our possession.

So head here at midnight to download Pt.3 and make plans to hit their album release show @ the Old Miami on 11/11/11.

Any bets on what time they’ll take the stage that night?

Pt. 3 Tracklist:

1. Pretty Baby Don’t

2. My Marie

3. Justin the Pornographer

*Cover artwork by Justin Ames (providing even more reason to buy the vinyl)

Pt. 2 has arrived!

Feast your ears on the second batch of Poor English  HERE

Haven’t grabbed Pt.1 yet? Perfect! Download all eight tracks and then line them up in a row and press play.

Then be sure to watch this page as our film project with the band is set to go live at any moment.

Pt. 2 Tracklist:

What Am I Gonna Tell Your Mom?

Sleeper

Saint Elmo’s Fire Pt. 1

Saint Elmo’s Fire Pt. 2

*Cover artwork by Justin Ames