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Rock Life is a music blog specializing in concert and album reviews and band interviews.
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1w ago
Ella Perez (Babe,) Catherine Ariale (Lady,) Tyler Pirrung (Bob Mackie,) and Morgan Scott (Star) Photo by Meredith Mashburn Photography
The Tony award-winning musical The Cher Show is in Detroit at The Fisher Theatre through Sunday, March 24.
Part concert and part biographical musical, The Cher Show tells the tale of the multi-talented singer and actress Cher and how she became the icon she is today.
35 smash hits, six decades of stardom, two rockstar husbands, a Grammy, an Oscar, an Emmy and a wide array of Tony Award-winning Bon Mackie gowns later, she remains an unstoppable force.
The musica ..read more
Rock Life
1M ago
Pretty Woman: The Musical is playing at The Fisher Theatre in Detroit until February 25th.
Based on one of Hollywood's most beloved romantic comedies of all time, the musical closely follows the film version and features an original score by Grammy winner Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance and is based on a book by the movie's legendary director Garry Marshall and screenwriter J.F. Lawton.
Catchy music, strong casting and the blending of humor and drama make for a engaging and amusing production.
Leading the cast are Ellie Baker as prostitute Vivian Ward and Chase Wolfe as ruthless businessman Edwa ..read more
Rock Life
2M ago
Celia Hottenstein as Glinda and Olivia Valli as Elphaba in the National Tour of WICKED, photo by Joan Marcus
The Broadway sensation Wicked, that tells the untold story behind The Wizard of Oz has made its return to the stage at the Detroit Opera House.
The musical looks at things in the Land of Oz from a different perspective as the tale of the Wicked Witch Elphaba and the Good Witch Glinda unfolds with a sizzling soundtrack,vibrant images and a solid cast who bring the story to life.
Celia Hottenstein, who portrays scene-stealer Glinda and Olivia Valli (a University of Michigan graduate,) wh ..read more
Rock Life
3M ago
The. Broadway smash musical Ain't Too Proud-The Life And Times Of The Temptations has made a triumphant return to Detroit's Fisher Theatre.
The musical will be playing until December 23rd and tickets can be purchased at BroadwayinDetroit.com and at the Fisher Theatre box office.
The Temptations' fascinating journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Ain't Too Proud made it's Detroit debut last April and tells the tale of the Temptations' rise from the streets of Detroit to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame touching on themes of brotherhood, family, loyalty and betra ..read more
Rock Life
3M ago
Aqua at the Fillmore Detroit 12-10-23
C:Katie Crockett
Aqua, the Danish-Norwegian Europop sensation, have finally made their way to American soil for the first time in their over two decades career.
On Sunday, the band hit the stage in Detroit at The Fillmore and they blew the roof off with a stacked set list of hits spanning all of those years, including the infectious "Barbie Girl," "My Oh My," "Lollipop," and "Back to the 80's."
Australian born singer/songwriter Vassy set a early energetic vibe for the evening with her upbeat dance tunes before Aqua exploded on the stage to the delight of ..read more
Rock Life
4M ago
Joan Marcus, 2023
The critically-acclaimed Broadway production of Mrs. Doubtfire is playing now at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit through November 26.
The new musical is based on the beloved 1993 film starring Robin Williams and Sally Field, which tells the tale of a father so desperate to remain in his kid's lives that he is willing to impersonate a Scottish nanny by donning prosthetics and a heavy accent.
The Broadway run of Mrs. Doubtfire is highlighted by a fantastic performance from Tony Award-nominated Rob McClure, who originated the role of Daniel/Euphegenia on Broadway.
McClure's seaml ..read more
Rock Life
4M ago
Detroit rap duo Twiztid returned to the stage at Saint Andrews Hall in Detroit on Devil's Night for their annual Fright Fest.
This year's edition found the duo performing their breakthrough third album The Green Book, which turns twenty this year.
Produced and mixed by Methric, Mike E. Clark, Fritz the Cat and the Sound squad was a turning point for the grouo with songs like "Serial Killa," "Marsh Lagoon," "Frankenstein" and "Afraid of Me," which both pleased their High all fan base and gained the attention of a more mainstream audience.
The album gave Twiztid a Number 2 position on the Indep ..read more
Rock Life
4M ago
Cincinnati singer/songwriter/musician/actor Kurt Deimer has been busy. He just wrapped up a tour with Mushroomhead, has a new movie coming out and is getting ready to head into the studio to work on new music before heading back out on tour in January.
Deimer's hard work ethic and message of positivity in his good old-fashioned rock n' roll has been gaining more and more attention including drawing the attention of Tesla bassist Brian Wheat, who has gone on to become Deimer's manager.
Recently, Deimer checked in with Rock Life to talk about all of the roles he is juggling.
Rock Life: How is y ..read more
Rock Life
6M ago
The magic of Disney On Ice is coming back to Detroit's Little Caesars Arena from September 21st to the 24th with the all new Find Your Hero production.
Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero is an adventure filled with tales of heroism from your favorite Disney movies and featuring those iconic songs.
This year's Feld Entertainment production shares the tales of Moana, Frozen, The Little Mermaid, Tangled, Beauty and the Beast and the all new Encanto.
The performances will feature Livonia native Madison DeLuca as Moana.
DeLuca graduated from Stevenson High School and trained at the Arctic Edge ..read more
Rock Life
8M ago
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Katharsys Theory is a heavy metal band from Alpena, Michigan. They performed at the 2023 Upheaval Festival on the Local Stage and performed a hard driving metal set for excited fans.
The band recently released a new album "We Will Rise". Check out the bands music and links to all of their social media on their website.
https://www.katharsystheory.com/media
I had a chance to sit down with Katharsys Theory and talk to them about Upheaval Festival, their music and what's ahead for them.
Photos by Cheryl Frishman ..read more