Shhh, Don't Say His Name

The base of Michigan's Keewenaw Peninsula has historically been home to copper mines, but it's also a goldmine of local talent and Scandinavian humor. Da Yoopers have a whole album of Songs for Fart Lovers, and Jeff Daniels made Escanaba in da Moonlight out of some long running gags and regional quirks he's noticed in the time he's spent enjoying himself there. Where there are Yoopers, there is always mischief. 

So what do they have up their sleeves that's counterintuitive, but upon reflection seems obvious?

As longtime Caribbean music fans, we have become fond of this earworm that should be familiar to Black Uhuru listeners. Sauna season is coming to an end, so we think it's safe to play this song from Conga Se Menne.

Fuzz Fest 9 Dates Announced

Las Drogas at The Blind Pig, 4 July 2019

 

While we were poking around here, we thought to check on the local music news, so we did a search for it, and saw that on 8 March, Fuzz Fest posted that they're looking to get some bigger bands for their 2024 main event. In order for them to hire the bigger bands, they need sponsors. You can contact them on the Faceblech at https://www.facebook.com/fuzzfestmichigan/

Personally, we'd like to see Hällas at this, but will they be able to make it happen?

Below their solicitation, they announced the dates, which are as follows:

22, 23, and 24 August

That's a Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

EDIT: For some reason, Blogger is showing typos where they don't exist. We keep trying to correct, "then," to "them," and it shows as, "them," on our side, and where we have it saved to our PC, but it keeps showing as, "then," when we sign out and view the published site. Weird. Obnoxious.

EDIT 2: Seems to be fixed, now. :)

EDIT 3: The correction isn't showing on all devices. That's a peculiar glitch for the site to have.

The Slackers Are Coming 2 May

Who else is going to The Slackers at the Blind Pig on 2nd May? As far as we know, tickets are still available, but they tend to pack the house, so you'd better hurry!

It's looking like a lean year for national acts in Michigan this summer, in terms of rock musicians. Or is it? If you know of good bands coming to the area or looking to tour, comment here or email us at morningshadowsannarbor@gmail.com. We're always on the lookout for new music and shows worth attending.