Night 9 - Blow. It. Out. (Special Event!)

Is this another damned music post? I mean, does the dumbass writing this really have anything else to say?  I need to write a sternly worded note to him...

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Save it.  Know this about Michigan.  We can build cars.  We can build furniture.  We love the outdoors.  And we love to Rock with a capital R.  So suck it up.  We got 1000 nights to cover here.  At least 15% of those should involve music of some sort.  It makes you 34% happier. 

Tons of cities have historically put together big music festivals. Some are in parks or in the woods or all over a downtown. Michigan has them all and all over the State.  But the biggest and best is probably the Metrotimes Blowout in Hamtramck. You get yourself a wristband for $20, which gets you into all the venues for every band you want to see, plus shuttle buses between the venues.  [Wait a second?  Did he just say $20] You bet I did! Over 200 bands, four nights, free shuttles, $20.  It is a haven for local music.  Lots of good rock and punk, but there is probably something for everyone.  Best value in Michigan.  

Now, there is plenty of awsomeness to go around, but if there is one problem with The Blowout, it is that the big bands get the late night spots.  And often, some amazing bands play at the same time.  So you have to make a choice.  Do I want to see the Detroit Cobras at the Gates of Columbus Hall or am I in a Hard Lesssons mood at the New Dodge Lounge.  Not to mention the other 11 bands that are probably going to be playing at the same time!  But really, is that a problem?  I mean, you can just check out the other bands out and about in The D, right?  That just highlights the amazing feat that Blowout is.  They get scores upon scores of great local bands to all play together and create an amazing event.  

If you are still looking for reason to go, here's my last pitch.  There is a punk band called Kommie Kilpatrick playing.  If that isn't a reason to go, then I don't know what is.

The Metrotimes Blowout is March 3-6 all over Hamtramck. Wristbands are $20 and will get you into all the venues.  Ticket information is available through their website.