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The Blowout Handbook
Four fab days, a couple hundred bands and shooting stars, previewed!
Published: March 2, 2011
9 p.m. — Spaceband: A band "collective" of sorts shows an aesthetic that makes scavenging a necessity where will is ahead of, well, pretty much anything else. Therein lies true invention! Themes challenge conventional existence, and the group's costumes (costumes!) often look like how David Lynch would dress a prom dance. Attendant backdrop visuals, art-busted melodies and sonic dreamscapes suggest slow-motion car crashes. Neat!
11:40 p.m. — ERR... One of many two-pieces in this year's Blowout, founded by one of the Flu Shots. Loud, gnarled-up and metal-y (as if early Ozzy-era Sabbath!) — a wet mix for a wonderful night's headfuck.
10:40 p.m. — Tellecollision: Featuring beautiful singer-guitarist Nicole Ridgely Ladendorf, who could be a star in her own right, the quartet sways a kind of suburban melancholic indie — occasionally haunting melodies and a kind of disconnection offset with dense, muscular ornamentations. Sorta like two bands in one.
9:40 p.m. — Royale: Singer-guitarist Carl Douglas Greene sings and writes in a manner that suggests a young Jesse Malin, if part of him wanted to front Cream. Bassist Adam Hart and drummer Chad Sturdivant fill it all out with a kind of bash-and-pop aplomb.
8:40 p.m. — Over Macho Grande: Its name suggests dudes still clinging to that tough-guy myth, like John Wayne filtered through Negative Approach and Alice in Chains or something. The vocals on "Roll Em Out" could clear rats from the darkest of attics.
Midnight — Marco Polio & the New Vaccines: What sounds like joyless, ad hoc romps through an inconsequential mess of pop-noise damage by liberal arts students really is a joyful, ad hoc romp through a consequential mess of metaphorical pop-noise damage by liberal arts students.
11 p.m. — Banxx: Allan James and Leann Banks create a sparse songscape whose empathy and gladness is shrouded in sadness. Really beautifully sung and organized in droning simplicity. It doesn't hurt that their voices blend like brother and sister.
10 p.m. — Robin Goodfellow: A smart-pill brainchild born of Nathan F.H. Burgundy IV (from lamented Pas/Cal, Computer Perfection) and A.P. MacKinnon (Mother Whale) whose deranged synth pop soars weirdly with inexplicable choruses and an artful milieu that resembles, say, André Breton's boyhood dreams.
9 p.m. — Betty Cooper: Distaff of the cute, harmony-rich indie variety with a gusto for innocuous irony (Hence the Archies/Mad Men reference) who see a far-flung list of admirers because its stars include Melody Baetens and Annette Barbara. You might recall them as the Swamp Sisters.
12:20 a.m. — Child Bite: Unsettling in a way that can't be qualified; it rocks and there's disorder but also some dark wonder. This well-recorded, road-hardened quintet is often dismissed as art-punk or sounding too similar to Man Man. Pssshhhaw.
11:20 p.m. — Zoos of Berlin: The four sartorially correct dudes of Zoos have an uncanny knack for crafting seamless, even graceful, sing-along melodies over unpredictable musical backdrops — in 2/4 with trumpets, or darker trudges driven by guitars that inspire impromptu harmonizing, or mad keyboard melodies in simple chords — but it's the warm singing and crooning of guitarists Trevor Naud and Daniel Clark that tie the package together. MT has long been a fan.
10:20 p.m. — Man at Arms: Another duo whose spazz attack suggests both detached academia and, what we like to call here, "data" rock; in another words, a sexless form of jittery spunk rock that embraces and pokes fun at rock 'n' roll dynamics while taking the piss out of themselves and the world around them — all with fun dollops of cynicism. The guitar, drums and vocals sound so alive. Meat Puppets tried to do this a long time ago.
9:20 p.m. — Prussia: Forget the absurd nomenclature "indie rock" for a second and know that Prussia's songs simply take up head habitation and stay for days, and stubbornly never pay any rent. Band and singer Ryan Spencer have hit on a songwriting foundation that bridges gaps between novelty and purity; it takes cues from its own vaguely pop-Victorian imagery and melody fandom. The five-piece creates nervy but lilting, sometimes ticklish, pedestals of sound. They're outta here soon, so see them at a small venue before it's too late. It's baroque pop but it's folk rock, it's power poppy but it's ...
11:40 p.m. — The Phantom Shakers: Yeah, yeah, McCarthyism wasn't fun, so I'm told. But we can pretend like it was! Not just '50s rockabilly with a chick singer; but '50s rockabilly with the lovely, zaftig Elle Mae, whose croon has earned the right to accompany upright basses, pompadours and lots of crimsons, reds, cherries and tats.
10:40 p.m. — Las Dragos: Fans of drugs no doubt, most likely cerveza too, considering their four-down, four-to-go 'billy-punk wallop and penchant for lambchops, wife-beaters and blooze.
9:40 p.m. — Waxgordon: Though Dave, Pete, Mark and Lumpy are full-on punks, they'd never be in prison. Know that. They're anti-hipster and pro-beer too, and theirs is a passionate and continual suckerpunch riot of chainsaw riffs, fists, shouts and blackouts. Best pre-Blowout quote: "If you light yourself on fire, they will come and see you burn."
Deastro's VIC Showcase
Featuring new recruits from the adolescent fringes; expect the unexpected.
1:20 a.m. End Trails
12:20 a.m. Deaf Beasts
11:20 p.m. Staircase
10:20 p.m. Lobotomy's
9:20 p.m. The Armed
12:20 a.m. — The Blue Squares: Cuban heels, Lambrettas, Galois smokes and Carnaby Street all tightly wound in a quartet of Animals-adoring Detroiters.
11:20 p.m. — Phresh Heir: "Who the fuck is Phresh Heir" is Detroit hip-hop's song and phrase of the month. Myke Wright, Kenneth Macmillian, Antonio Greene, Emery Jones, Garvey Leger are Phresh Heir, emcees who create their own beats and write and record their own music, and it is beautiful stuff; smart, proactive, new-school Detroit with clever throwback beats, rhymes and irrevocable hooks, plus the occasional hot chick.
10:20 p.m. — Indian Guides: Think of skeletal trees and sadness, and long winter nights spent smoking in silence, a momentum that can carry you days, weeks even. Get it? For example, "Darkness Eat Monkey" is 13 minutes of music for nighttime jungles, but with action in slow-motion.
9:20 p.m. — Mumble: Button-down shirt rock with an almost shocking songwriting assurance; it's accessible and grown-up, to be sure, but there are elements of storytelling and experience in songwriter John Hawthorne's songs. Harmonies layer on like Crowded House, guitars sometimes get '70s glammy, and the guys look like suburban dads!
Midnight — Illy Mack: Sure they've spat in each other's faces, thrown punches, talked lots of dirt and dirty, but platonic duo Jennifer David and Steve Kendzorski's multi-hyphenate, lo-fi fury rumbles and shuckles from street corners to bar stools to rock 'n' roll venues. It's sight and sound: rattlebox soul for rattled souls that see keyboards on ironing boards and guitars slung on shoulders and saxes on knees, drums popping, all topped by the gutsy voice of the inherently gifted David.
11 p.m. — Scandinavian Pleather: A sorta supergroup whose ironic "house-band" gig at Small's has grown in stature over the months, surprisingly watchable despite their status as beer-fueled Turbonegro folly.
10 p.m. — The Deadbeat Beats: A scrubbed trio starring Alex Glendening and Maria Nuccilli, up from the Decks, whose pop innocence relies heavily on simple hooks and exuberance, plunging into the '60s beat bedrock for inspiration. Too heavy for twee, the band calls it "flower-pop."
9:20 p.m. — Carradine: Love the name. We hope it's inspired by the great Carradine clan, particularly the late, great, flask-toting fu-man, David. Really, these indie urchins prefer theirs poppy, guitar-heavy and played with an amazing drummer. Pop for little clubs, not theaters.
12:40 — Songs from the Moon: Not sure what to assume from songwriter Jonathan A. Berz (Real Detroit scribe, ex of Blasé Splee), but expect a roll call of recruits backing his well-arranged, singer-songwriter tunes, which are occasionally overcast but often beautifully self-possessed.
11:40 p.m. — Skeleton Birds: Ypsi five-piece headed by bros Jonathan and Jeremy Edwards, singer-guitarist and drummer, respectively. Jonathan is blessed with a bell-like voice that rings with natural profundity, and some songs swing easy like boyhood lullabies; they're deceptively simple, but can also flat-out rock: "Burning Houses" is as close to a perfect pop song as you can get. This is a Blowout sleeper band. What's in the water up there in Ypsilanti?
10:40 p.m. — Patrick Davy & the Ghosts: Mr. Davy has perfect cheekbones, hair and skin, and the trio's powerful pop sorta sounds like that — sonically pleasing, refined riffage with giant hooks proffered with very un-lo-fi skill and aplomb. The guy can write a song.
9:40 p.m. — Patrick Elkins & the Rainbow Family Vomit Band: Like a photo marked in time by burnt sienna tones, Patrick Elkins and his killer moniker sport tie-dye, Jesus hair, crystal-gazey imagery, ... It's jam, but on the shoulders of gnarly guitar, trumpet and quirky refrains that sometimes remind you of sacred chants. Not sure if it's hippie irony or electric folk spiritual-metal — or both.
Mixed-gender poppin', prom-date glam, schitzo-country and swimsuit girls
by Brian Smith & Brett Callwood
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12:40 a.m. — Swimsuit: Mixed-gender Yspi quartet that's so damn happy it's nearly obscene: Soaring boy-girl harmonies drawing on bits of surf tones and beat-on-the-brat guitar virility. But it's sexy, young and looking for a (kiss) beach. It stars indie messiah Fred Thomas.
11:40 p.m. — Man the Hunter: Evan Doering's prom-date pop glam — those instantly memorable melodies — with slender hips and lots of Midwestern charm; the sound of never-ending accidental summers. His debut 7-inch dropped last month on Ginko. A shooting-star prospective.
10:40 p.m. — Turned to Crime: Like 100 ironworkers hammering or straight-up Forbidden Planet. It's Derek Michael Stanton's laptop psyche-shoegaze renderings of impetuous industrial — as well as junkyards and nightmares — and it's oddly hypnotic. No amount of distortion is too much.
9:40 p.m. — Damned Dogs: Fred and Amber from Swimsuit, pissing about with electronic toys. Yay! Your parents would say call this noise.
Baker's Streetcar
It's the Loco Gnosis Showcase!
12:20 a.m. — Duende!: Duende never lets anyone down with their stage-crammed schitzo-country-alt-rock freakout.
11:20 p.m. — Jehovah's Witness Protection Program: A pair of hirsute gents with a fierce yen for fuzz, clang and tumbledown harmonies. In fact, we've seen 'em blow at least one petulant, apped-up hipster clean off his barstool.
10:20 p.m. Electric Lion Soundwave Experiment: How do you describe a five- or six- or seven-piece band that absolutely sidesteps all rock 'n' roll musical convention? Where they call white and pink noise actual instruments? Psychedelic trance-dub? Actually, that was easy.
9:20 p.m. — Eleanora: Strangely experimentally pretty; it's an acoustic guitar-led drone that sounds as if it could derail at any second, gives the whole thing tension. Singer Leah Dunstan songwriter's intuition saves songs from heading off to meandering jamland.
12:40 a.m. — The Sugarcoats: Bluesy DEE-troit rock 'n' roll, with a grooved, note-bending bent and misplaced farmboy folly. Stars former Sponge and Detroit Cobras man Joey Mazzola.
11:40 p.m. — Gardens: Nothing over-complicated. The four Gardens play a frank, socially aware, fuck-all Detroit-grit rock, and do it well enough, and young-sounding enough, to retain the very thing that makes youth exciting.
10:40 p.m. — Aran Ruth: Her voice can lull you into a sleepytime haze; her songs have a kind of gentle beauty, similar to what you'd expect to hear from some Detroit angel with a torn stocking and a pint of beer.
9:40 p.m. — Kelly Jean Caldwell: Beautiful retro folk like a young, beautiful and clean Marianne Faithful.
1 a.m. — The Hard Lessons: It's the end of an era, the end of eight years that helped define post-garage in Detroit. See, this is the Hard Lessons' last show — after 700 in eight countries — before leaving on an extended, indefinite break; Augie and Korin are having a baby, due in July. Now see if Korin's voice doesn't put a tear in your beer.
Midnight — The Kickstand Band: Oooh, the Kickstand Band: Like the Mamas & the Papas if they were Michiganders, and John Phillips didn't suffer a gnarly sex and drug addiction.
11 p.m. : Mod Orange: Mark Dawson, Jon Murrell and Eric Stucky's lo-fi abstraction; rock that's not constrained by the familiar, but it still has hooks!
10 p.m. — Matt Jones & the Reconstruction: Matt Jones might be the most underrated songwriter in the Mitten, so it makes sense he spends time backing others — and he isn't the most underrated, he's the nicest. This roundup of musicians will no doubt upload its bluegrass-y sides, with fiddles and standups etc.
1 a.m. — Jeecy & the Jungle: In 1979, Gerald Collins and his band the Algebra Mothers quietly put out a burning slice of no-new-wave pop, then split up. Over the next 30 years, the record slowly grew into an under-underground legend, whispered of in back rooms of dimly-lit punk clubs and record shops from Detroit to Gdansk. Now Gerald, perfectionist to the core, has a new batch of songs and a new band to play 'em. Equal parts punk, soul, strut and pomp, like James Brown fronting early XTC, these carry the immediacy of a dude who has 30 years to make up.
Midnight — Odd Hours: It's the beauty of utter simplicity if you're going for minisymphonies; why play three notes when less is often best, or if you've got Natasha Beste, a singer who glides from innocence to scorned in less than a single chord change.
11 p.m. — Magic Jake & the Power Crystals: Not a Saturday morning kids' TV show, as you might expect, but a twangy indie-pop collective.
10 p.m. — Team Ethic: With Abbott Daimler, Joel Skene, Ed Golembiewski and Carl Greene, some are calling this an indie supergroup, which, if you think about it, is kind of an oxymoron. This is loosely assembled songcraft with moments of huge dynamics, and an overall feel of bored indifference, which is cool.
12:40 a.m. — Bear Lake: Layered guitar, harmony indie with carefully wrought songs and a burnished presentation in which melodies can trigger real longing. They've been compared to the Stills and Radiohead (when they were good), but that's too easy. Bear Lake songs have been placed all over TV and in films, and you could easily imagine these guys playing video games in their own tour coach in the not-too-distant future.
11:40 p.m. — Smoke aka the Black Cat Ripken: A Detroit emcee so humble he needs two names! Nah, this guy Smoke is a freestyle badass with a proclivity for sparse old-school beats. Smoke owns the room when he performs.
10:40 p.m. — The Drags: Someone called them the Clash meets the Bee Gees, which had us scratching our heads, but really it's go-for-radio indie-pop, the kind you hear way early at alternative-radio fests when cars are pulling into parking areas. It's sing-alongable, with some sexual tension for little girls.
9:40 p.m. — Bad Indians: There's a definite "soul" element to Bad Indians, but that's Motown soul, not Usher-esque soul-destroying soul. They rock too.
12:20 a.m. — Stoopz N Breeze: Character rap at its absolute, stop-you-in-your-fucking-tracks finest and funniest. The Miami Vice satire alone is gold. These guys cannot be underestimated.
11:20 p.m. — Carjack: Carjack, aka Lo-Fi Bri, might dress as ET, sample the theme from an '80s TV show, or smash a watermelon.
10:20 p.m. — The Ultrasounds: Kind of a shoegaze trio, but that's reductive because the songs are instantly recognizable of something you think you've heard somewhere. The humming synth-guitar-vocal hooks are frequently unshakeable and darkly sun-kissed — if that makes sense.
9:20 p.m. Sharky and the Habit: Funk-a-chunk meets black metal meets old-school rock 'n' roll. They might even be delusional enough to believe in unicorns, natch!
12:40 a.m. — Blue Snaggletooth: Blue Snaggletooth straddles the line between Hawkwind and Hendrix, with Monster Magnet-esque results.
11:40 p.m. — Bison Machine: Er, like Glenn Danzig fronting Sabbath. Beautiful in its absolute ugliness and gifted with some of the most monstrous riffs you'll hear all week.
10:40 p.m. — Isoceles Mountain: Some people call this stuff math rock because of the musical precision, but that's like calling the Stooges biology rock because Iggy takes his shirt off. These guys play progressive stoner, very well.
9:40 p.m. — ThreeHives: Does stoner jazz count?
12:20 a.m. — Doop & the Inside Outlaws: There are few people, in or outside of Detroit, doing the (alt) country rock with as much guts, passion and songwriting suss as Doop. Should be double-billing with Drive-By Truckers.
11:20 p.m. — Ryan Racine & Gas For Less: Premium grade honky-tonk with nods to old Bakersfield, Nashville, Gram Parsons, the Clash and Social D. The weepy pedal steel would do Lloyd Green proud.
10:20 p.m. — The Afternoon Round: Cool shit, a little Replacements-tilted electric country rock fare.
9:20 p.m. — The Actor Repents: A bit of slow-paced traditional country, as if tilling their musical history for organic matter. It's intimate, deep-rooted.
Midnight — Gorevette: The always-entertaining Amy Gore and Nikki Corvette kill it as if doing a gluey version of a Supremes-meets-Misfits thing, with saucy harmonies, ironic snarls, hipshake and, of course, the rock.
11 p.m. — Glossies: Orchestral, symphonic and very nice indeed.
10 p.m. — Vargas: Brit Invasion-inspired retro rock 'n' roll with fantastic hooks and irresistible choruses, and a singer who gets his behind it.
9 p.m. — Eric Villa: This Hamtramck fellow was once a Murder City Wreck. Now he makes Motor City rock 'n' roll with pals. Nice, eh?
It's the VIC showcase!
1:20 a.m. — Divorce Party: There's some healthy hype around Divorce Party, and it's justified. Imagine Pere Ubu attempting Zappa and cramming it into an app.
12:20 a.m. — Deastro: As long as there's some quality control goin' on, Deastro should arrive and conquer.
11:20 p.m. — Just Boyz: Part of the Lord Scrummage collective, Just Boyz will baffle and delight.
10:20 p.m. — Winter Ruby: Glorious indie rock obviously conceived in a Detroit garage by two less than morally sound individuals. Spectacular results.
9:20 p.m. — Phantasmagoria: Part of the future of Detroit pop: And it ain't all suger and gold.
12:20 a.m. — The Mythics: Featuring members of the High Strung and the Displays, this is the Mythics' debut performance, so ... who knows? If the band is as good as the bands that spawned it, dig it.
11:20 p.m. — Tare: Noise rock, with a hefty Jesus Lizard and Rapeman influence. If Steve Albini touched it, these guys listened to it.
10:20 p.m. — The Fresh Tones: Like George Clinton fronting the Chili Peppers. Weird in funny little ways that make you wonder what they've got next. Dunno if they're fresh though. They don't smell great.
9:20 p.m. — The Meltdowns: Rick Mills of the 3-D Invisibles is in the Meltdowns, so there's more than a little chance that they'll be rockin' out in a Dick Dale-meets-the Barracudas sorta (surf punk) way.
12:40 a.m. —Chapstik: The ugliest mofos in all Detroit will be piling into some monstrous riffs and heavy-ass grooves. The band always taps into something that's very working-class Detroit with cathartic results; they might be found screaming like psychotic high school principals.
11:40 p.m. — The Octopus: Over the past couple of years, the folks in the Octopus has quietly proven themselves to be some of the best in the state and region, and their sets have only gotten stronger. Their songs can cut between R&B-based shout-outs saved by unrepentant refrains to guitar humming Beatle-y drone that sounds as authentic as passion, or drenched in self-atonement. It's that good.
10:40 p.m. — Bars of Gold: With dusty Waits-y vocals, a spot of banjo and some eclectic disco punk, Bars of Gold fascinate. The sound could raise the roof off Smalls.
9:40 p.m. — The Crooks: Young, loud and not scientific. The Crooks play psyche-blues as if weaned on Hendrix, but in a very Detroit dirt sorta way.
1 a.m. — The Bell Beat: Previously called Sh! The Octopus, BB changed its name to avoid confusion with the Octopus. No matter. There's valid hushed beauty here, like how the Beautiful South did all those years ago. Inspired indie rock is enough to differentiate.
Midnight — I Love Lightning Bugs: They may or may not have the best name on Blowout's bill, but their Pixies-meets-the Cure concoction is the new classic rock.
11 p.m. — Patrick Herek: Herek prides himself on being Tori Amos' male alter-ego. We like to think that Amos is the chick-Herek.
10 p.m. — Forget: A collective that enjoys John Cage as much as playing shows with little mapped out, not even songs. It's the kind of spontaneity Blowout hinges upon, of course, but this is soaked in a kind of desperation that lapses into aural art.
From Chick guitar heroes and apped-up hipsters, to butt fetishists and salt lick
by Travis R. Wright & Brett Callwood
1 a.m. — Butt Babies: Sometimes the music's better than the name behind it. Take this troupe. They're not out to make a mockery of the expression "as smooth as a baby's butt." Their manic indie rock hides the demure in the deranged. Dirty minds; clean diapers.
Midnight — Derby Mama: These Ypsilanti rockers plant bluesy notes in fields of American grain, making pickup truck make-out music for the blue-collar dude whose record collection outweighs his toolbox.
11 p.m. — The Wolfs: Expect trash bags packed with piss, vinegar, beer cans and bong water. You can practically smell the filth spilling out of their amps. Oh, they're a two-piece from Ypsi.
10 p.m. — Bright Echo: Holy shit, it's the early '90s! And not in a bad way. Actually, think J. Mascis fronting a less refined version of the National and you'll be close to hearing the trebly pop treats of Detroit's Bright Echo.
Baker's Streetcar
It's the Loco Gnosis Showcase!
1 a.m. — Macrame Tiger: Oddballs love rock 'n' roll. That guy in the library looking up Midwestern fowl-fish ecosystems? Lives for playlists. That girl at the comic shop who likes to pull spaghetti through her nose at dinner parties? Music encyclopedia. Your uncle who only eats hydroponic Bibb lettuce? Blog-hound. What do they all have in common? They totally dig Macrame Tiger.
Midnight — Woodman: Small-bar folk rock from Detroit's white version of the Wynans, subbing beards for Sunday hats and guitars for collection plates. It should be noted that Frank Woodman is a force of nature. It should also be noted that Kings of Leon are pussies and Woodman's DNA could kick the Followils' genetic code's ass up and down Joseph Campau.
11 p.m. — Crappy Future: Unions are under attack. Social Security's running out. The only jobs out there begin with hand or blow. Yeah, the future looks crappy. But this band's no bull; rather, out of the depths of student loans and Detroit City parking violation notices comes a delightful experimental synth-rock outfit. The children are the future. They are not crappy.
10 p.m. — Pewter Cub: Remember when we called these guys Pewter Club — with a "C" — that one time? No? Well we did. And it's only because we were hoping there was a place to sign up to be in this band. But alas, they are cub, like a 19-year-old version of Zach Galifianakis. Someone you wish you knew, hairy, and wild.
12:40 a.m. — Big Mess: Here's the deal, we heard that Big Mess describes its music as "athletic dad rock." The Big Mess guys make music for the drive home after a 35-and-up basketball game at the Y; for staining the deck; for caulking the tub; for cocking your mom. Really though, there's something sorta Wilco-ish going on, or Bruce Cockburn: maybe the soundtrack for cleaning up after rubbing one out in a Grand Caravan?
11:40 p.m. — The HandGrenades: These gents are gathering fans with minor key rock swoons and major-chord melody making. Primed to be played on the River. We wanna see 'em pull it off live!
10:40 p.m. — The Displays: The truth is that, for the last few years, the Displays have literally grown up in front of Detroit's bar-going public, from boys to men, they've cut chops without cutting corners. Like a $100 an hour dominatrix, they know the ropes. They got the riffs and snarl to prove that Detroit garage rock ain't dead. There's just other shit going on now too.
9:40 p.m. — Atacama: Class is in session, punk. Did you know that the Atacama Desert is a virtually rainless plateau in South America? Ken Jennings did. But that nerd's ignorant to the fact that when you're wandering the Atacama, you're desperate for a beer and a band. A set from these guys will leave you parched.
1 a.m. — The Detroit Cobras: Hey, sailor, those tight fittin' jeans do your boner no good at a Cobras show. Bounce your body and tuck your bulge, son, 'cause here they are, the world's greatest cover band. Nagy's got enough swagger and sex appeal to make your dead granny blush. You do know what the "Cha Cha Twist" is, right?
Midnight — The Parting Gifts: Greg Cartwright is a bad mutha. Bands sound better if he's taking a piss in the bar next door, so you can only imagine what happens when dude picks up a guitar and hollers out song. Someone thinks they sound like Big Star, but fronted by Ronnie Spector. Someone might be on to something.
11 p.m. — The Jay Vons: This New York outfit is in with Brooklyn funk and soul torchbearers Dap Tone. Recently, they've opened for Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings. If you thought Mayer Hawthorne was where it was at, this should be your show not to miss. You know, because they sing on key and actually play instruments. Just sayin'.
10 p.m. — Conspiracy of Owls: You'd almost do better to just look up the music video for "Ancient Robots" than read the rest of this sentence. Oh, but you read, didn't you? The band's big on talent, and irony. Don't let the sweatbands and short shorts fool you, they take this shit sorta seriously. Give a hoot.
12:20 a.m. — Electric Fire Babies: The semi-salacious disco rock joy from this female-fronted trio says, "Forget fashion, just dance." In fact, forget dancing, just convulse. But, seriously, try staring someone dead in the eye while convulsing. Let it linger.
11:20 p.m. — Old Empire: Save your posturing for something else, there's fun to be had at Blowout. Remember fun? Try doo-wopin', surf rockin' outfit Old Empire, who, with two female singers now, plus Dave Knepp on the skins, might sound like a fucked up version of the Grease soundtrack.
10:20 p.m. — Amy Gore & the Squires: Whether it be with the Gore Gore Girls or Gorevette, it seems that the lovely Amy Gore always manages to pull something awesome out of her Gretsch for Blowout. This year, she's playing a set with Jackson Smith, Joe Leone and Leann Banks.
9:20 p.m. — Bill Bondsmen: Ever just wanna break something? This is real pencil-cracking music right here, boy-o. Here's what'll happen: You show up and these recent MT cover stars will scream at you until you fucking listen and learn. They're not messing around. They will snap your fucking No. 2 right in half!
12:20 a.m. — The Ruggs: If you're into the Velvet Underground but lack the energy to give a shit about much, you might dig these wigged and frocked kids who, obviously, also lack the energy to give a shit. Maybe they'll show up in prom gowns? Moobs or GTFO!
11:20 p.m. — Snake Oil Slick: This punk 'n' roll is served up by some of the city's truest old-school punk 'n' rollers. Shit, even if you're 18, you're going to feel like these bastards the day after their set.
10:20 p.m. — Vamonos: Based solely on their Facebook pics, these guys sound like a caveman throwing rocks at a disembowelled wooly mammoth's dick. But someone who actually heard them called it "Roseville noisy joy." Same difference?
9:20 p.m. — Whigville: Straight outta mutha crunkin' Grand Blanc comes Whigville! Seriously, they have the whitest name on the Blowout bill. For those who were wondering, this is what happened to all that semen Jerry Cantrell donated in 1990s to pay the bills after Layne Staley swapped heroin for life. Harsh? That's how Whigville like it, bro.
12:20 a.m. — The Great Tribulation: Straight up, now, tell me, who's this fucking spectacular Americana quartet with pedal steel flourishes and female vocal nourishment? Their songs amaze!
11:20 p.m. — Legendary Creatures: Already having a very winning winter, the female-fronted, alt-roots brilliance of Legendary Creatures is one of Blowout's most anticipated shows. They might not get your blood pressure rising, but they'll make you contemplate love and humanity, for what that's worth. Also, Nathan Burgundy doesn't associate with mediocre music. And his name is Nathan Burgundy. And there's a gnome on the cover of LC's EP.
10:20 p.m. — The Ashleys: Oh, the Ashleys? You don't know? Duderino, this noisy-as-fuck, tin-lidded two-piece has been working crowds into sweat frenzies for a year. Why stop now? Free pot, that's why. But God knows good bud costs. And so do good tunes.
9:20 p.m. — Golden: For a time, they were Captain Jerry & the Mermaids. We love most anything aquatic-themed, but we love precious metals even more. Name yourself Golden and you'd better be good. Thankfully, this chamber folk bunch is actually kinda great. Also, if you don't Phreddy, get out more — for your health.
12:40 a.m. — FUR: Warning Grandiose Music Critic Claim Ahead: Call it what you want. Fur is kind of a mashup of Low-era Bowie, Joy Division, and just a touch of vampish Brits Muse. Kinda badass, really. These aren't daylight tunes. Rather they go good with black leather and daddy issues.
11:40 p.m. — Mean Mother: It takes balls to call yourself classic rock in 2011. Takes an even bigger happy-sack to have your record cover depict an American Eagle flying with a Gibson SG. So, yeah, this is totally unironic Southern rock. Someone said, "Nugent jamming with the Black Label Society." Not quite. But not bad for Grand Rapids?
10:40 p.m. — Robin Parrent: This Parrent bloke makes it his business to fuck with your head. Don't take it personally. Just when you get into a tune, it ends. Move on. Don't live in the past. When you think he's going into a chorus, he throws feedback at you. Just go with it.
9:40 p.m. — Galactic Vacationer: This dude could totally crank out Korean torture flick soundtracks. That's a compliment. Seriously though, we didn't know Mount Clemens kids were this awesomely weird. Blip, fuzz, video game noise on a mushroom trip teetering paranoia pop. Yes, paranoia pop.
1 a.m. — Neon Escape: Have you ever been trapped inside the confines of a mid-'90s Dodge Neon? Yeah, me too. Sucked right? But if you had some saccharine, overarching chorus-friendly pop rock to sing along to, to get lost in, maybe you could find a way out. Anyway, these dudes want to go stadium huge.
Midnight — JTX: Apparently, JTX, a self-proclaimed disco metal dude (wha?), worked as a PA for Marilyn Manson, at least until he was fired by Sharon Osbourne for trashing a dressing room during the OzzFest. Now he records pop ditties like "I'm Going to Party Like a Rock Star" and sings about hardcore shit, like sucking helium and making mac and cheese. It seems he learned nothing (not a thing!) from Ozzy.
11 p.m. — Odayin: Radio riff-rockers Odayin put down some brutal prog hooks: In "The Last Fight of Chaos" they sing about "cataclysmic scenes, tearing at the seams, whatever does it mean?" We were pumping our fists, bro, wondering the same shit.
10 p.m. — Blockhead: No, not the famous hip-hop producer. Quit asking. Detroit's Blockhead is the female fronted Devo tribute band, featuring members of Crud and Stun Gun. Admit it, you're intrigued. At the very least, they promise smiles and fishnets and that Crud hottie.
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12:40 p.m. — Terrible Twos: Remember the song "Pipe Bomb" from '08. Yeah, me too. Terrifyingly brilliant Detroit punk for the new millennium. If your computer could kick your ass, physically, this would be the sound of the wreckage. These synth-driven crazed punkers rarely take a track beyond the two-minute mark, because who has that kind of time?
11:40 p.m. — Liquor Store: This band is from New York, obviously. What are they doing playing Blowout? If they were local, they'd be called Lickher Stove or some shit. Anyway, if Timmy Vulgar digs 'em, we dig 'em. Tim-MAY!
10:40 p.m. — The Rads: Grosse Pointe's finest proponents of zero-production gee-rage rock not only have a killer moniker, but they're dropping a record this summer. A band with a name will get you a girl. A band with a name that plays will get you in her backseat. A band with a name and a record? Dudes, hold on.
9:40 p.m. — DJ Tim Vulgar: You want us to tell you about Human Eye frontman (and, ahem, Kresge Fellow) Timmy Vulgar? All we can let you know is that you're in for something original, weird, cool and eclectic. Enough adjectives. Timmy's shit is and always will only be Timmy's shit.
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1:20 a.m. — Lord Scrummage: It's OK to dance. It's OK to just stand there and wonder if it's OK to dance too. The Lord Scrummage guys pride themselves on the fact they make weird dance music. C'mon, let's get awkward.
12:20 a.m. — Bird Names: Virginia's Bird Names make music not for the faint of heart, but for those more curious what their heart would look like if they could hold it in their palm and sing into it.
11:20 p.m. — Salt Lick: The sex-obsessed trio Salt Lick puts down something sorta funky. Imagine if Barry White had just sung exactly what was on his mind rather than pussyfooting around. Says Salt Lick of, er, themselves: "They lube up their sonic shlongs and violate your ear pussies." So, if you're into that ...
10:20 p.m. — Aphasiacs: Submit to the more surreal realms of synthesisers and beat sequencers. Let the digi-waves flow over you, like a bed sheet on the clothesline in the breeze. A dirty bed sheet, made from 0101011000110 patterns.
9:20 p.m. — Bad User Experience: Exactly what kind of bad user experience is this band alluding to? Flesh lights? French press coffee? Gosh, drugs? Maybe the Facebook profile? We're thankful they don't sound like help desk hold music.
12:40 a.m. — Rogue Satellites: If we said that some one of the best sets of the weekend would come courtesy of Jaye and Regan at Skipper's, would you trust us? The Rogues just keep getting better.
11:40 p.m. — Perennials: Sitting somewhere between T-Rex and Suede, Perennials are stunning in a glam-meets-gunk sort of way. And if none of those bands resonate with you, and if you think glam is an STD, why are you so interested in Blowout? Glam out with your wristband out, love.
10:40 p.m. — The Mantons: Hazel Park's favorite indie roots band, the Mantons, deliver contemporary tunes with that old-timey feel. Great stuff.
9:40 p.m. — The Grateful Dads: With Metro Times scribe and no stranger to Blowout Chris Handyside on deck with an armful of covers and this name, how can the Grateful Dads fail? Seriously, if they do "Shakedown Street" ...
1 a.m. — The Satin Peaches: Rock 'n' roll the way it's supposed to be: hairy, sexy and thrilling. The Satin Peaches have it all. If you're looking to mainline the music into you, this is a good place to start, or end.
Midnight — Destroy This Place: Ryan Allen from Thunderbirds Are Now! has a new band. No songs online yet, but Allen's track record is stellar. The band name sounds a lot like that one blog, which is identical to that one TAN! song. Ah, the cyclical nature of things.
11 p.m. — Wolfbait: There's not a whole lot you really need to know about this band — aside from the fact they're name is fucking Wolfbait, they cut their sleeves, and they rock power metal tracks with names such as "Cannabis Haze" and "Lords of the Universe."
10 p.m. — The Cold Wave: Fronted by Allan James — you gotta hear this guy sing! — the Cold Wave brings a set of atmospheric and tight indie rock. A less frenetic Great Fiction with more linear poetry.
12:40 a.m. — Gun Lake: If there were a current band whose sound summed up what it is to bike around Ann Arbor in mid-October, you'd want to pull the trigger on Gun Lake. Somber folk pop here, honest and deep without being turgid in that cheese dick (Citizen Cope?) sorta way.
11:40 p.m. — Amateur Anthropologist: Love the name of these mid-fi Dearborn garageists. They might've missed the Detroit circa 2000 boat, but they wear it well.
10:40 p.m. — Jeremy Porter & the Tucos: You might recall Porter from bands past, such as Fidrych or the underrated Off Ramps. He's back with a new rootsy blues-rock outfit, the Tucos, producing toe-tappers topped with welcome guitar chops. A little more rock 'n' roll than honky tonk. Unpretentious, digable.
9:40 p.m. — Roofbeam Rye: Opening up the evening is this fresh batch of uncompromising indie from some peeps who are passionate about the shit. And since when is that so much to ask?
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Invitation to Participate by Francisco Ruiz
In less than a month, the world will come to the nation's capital to discuss the latest scientific advances from around the world and to develop strategies for advancing all facets of our collective efforts to address the HIV/AIDS pandemic. The XIX International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2012) returns to the United States. And numerous Latino/Hispanic partners are working to highlight key HIV/AIDS issues impacting Latino/Hispanic communities at the conference thanks to the work of the National Latino AIDS Action Network (NLAAN). Read More
July 27, 2012 – The Missing Block: the Legal Aspect of HIV Prevention by Ilan Cerna-Turoff
Each block is an area that needs to be addressed to stop the spread of HIV, and by addressing each block, we reach the diversity of drivers for HIV infection. One area is missing from this slide. Consistently, we fail to include a structural driver of HIV, the law. Criminalization laws are statutes that enact heavy policies for having sex and being HIV positive. These laws widely vary by state and nation but most often, penalize people who know that they are positive and expose others to HIV… Read More
July 27, 2012 – Looking for Ella Baker at AIDS 2012 by Edgar Rivera Colón
I am looking for Ella Baker at AIDS 2012. Rather, since Ms. Baker passed away in 1986, I am looking for her spirit. She is an indispensable ancestor to all those in this country who strive for a better world. You may ask: "Edgar, who was this Ella Baker whose spirit you seek?" Until very recently, Ms. Baker, like the late Bayard Rustin, was one of the unheralded heroes of the Civil Rights Movement in this country. Ms. Baker grew up in the South raised by Black Church women… Read More
July 26, 2012 – PrEP and the controversy by Dino Mosquera
I know this is not going to be popular, call me crazy, but I think PrEP is a good option that deserves to be given a chance. I got the opportunity to attend a presentation on Antiretrovirals (ART) Management in clinical practice — among them, the use of ART in PrEP (Pre-Exposure prophylaxis). Truvada, a drug manufactured by Gilead, has been approved on July 16th, 2012 as the first drug to prevent HIV infection. This medicine is to be used as part of a comprehensive HIV prevention… Read More
July 26, 2012 – ¿Por que algunos no se infectan de HIV? by Leandro A. Mena
Ayer fui con entusiasmo a una sección en la conferencia titulada "Seronegativos Altamente Expuestos" (WEPDA01: Highly Exposed Seronegatives). En esta sección se presentaron varios estudios (la mayoría hechos en Africa) que incluyeron personas altamente expuestas al VIH y que a pesar del riesgo continuaron siendo VIH negativos, incluso usando las pruebas mas sensibles que buscan por la presencia del virus mismo. Muchos científicos piensan que en el estudio de cómo el sistema inmune de estas personas pueden evitar la infección de VIH esta el secreto para el diseño de una vacuna efectiva. Read More
July 26, 2012 – Prison and HIV/AIDS by Raquel Sapien
In prisons across the world, HIV/AIDS presents a major challenge. The prevalence of HIV is greater in prisons than in the general population. I vividly remember my personal experience of over five years in the prison system many years ago. At the time, it was a horrible experience. I was in the Texas prison system which is one of the worst prison systems in this country. The most difficult part of being in these prisons was that due to their locations the majority of prison guards were for lack of a better word "red necks"… Read More
July 26, 2012 – A Story from Twenty Women by Edwin Espinel
Remember Maslowe's theory of Motivation? The basis of his theory is that human beings are motivated by unsatisfied needs, and that certain lower needs (e.g., physiological, safety, love, and esteem) need to be satisfied before higher needs can be addressed and a person is able to act unselfishly. Basic physiological needs are essential for human survival. We have learned that if humans lack food, love, esteem, or safety, the human body simply cannot continue to function. Read More
July 26, 2012 – Hep C, HIV, and More Questions than Answers by Antonio M. Martinez
Some people refer to Hepatitis C as the new HIV. This description of the Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) and the comparison stems from a lot of the similarities of diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment. Diagnosis of HCV like HIV is now offered in rapid test form. Monitoring of HCV is also done by monitoring the presence of virus in the blood. Treatment of HCV has historically been Peg-interferon and Ribavirin, but new treatments have supplemented this old regimen with protease inhibitors that inhibit HCV virus life cycle. Read More
July 26, 2012 – Young People Living With HIV Make Their Voices Heard by Marcos Martinez
The International AIDS Conference is providing a space for the voices of young people living with HIV to be heard, and, on Monday, some of these young leaders talked about the importance of developing their ability to help shape the agenda for prevention and care worldwide. The panel discussion was held in the Youth Pavilion of the AIDS2012 Global Village. It's estimated that worldwide there are 5 million young people infected with HIV, and the number is growing. Read More
July 26, 2012 – Human Rights for People (who also happen to be sex workers) by Elicia Gonzales
We have made many advances in the fight to end HIV. We have new biomedical HIV prevention strategies, increased conversations on the eroticization of prevention, focus on finding a cure, the first National HIV/AIDS Strategy and increased testing options. Great. But (there's always a but – I like big buts and I cannot lie). Oppressive laws and policies make INVISIBLE and CRIMINALIZE people who also happen to be sex workers. (FAIL!) We are still excluding some communities and individuals and forcing them to remain on the margins; sex workers, for example. Read More
July 26, 2012 – Young People Worldwide Are Ready to Demand Solutions and an End to HIV/AIDS by Maria I. Rivera
Tuesday's plenary session had to be one of the most hopeful set of presentations that I have heard in the realms of public health, the future course of the HIV/AIDS pandemic, and social justice movements in a long, long time. Personally, coming from a state that seems to be slashing the public sector at every level, and considering the budget cuts to many vital HIV prevention programs in our cities across the country, optimism has not necessarily been easy to come by in a world where many are reeling from the global economic crisis. Read More
July 26, 2012 – PrEP: One great step forward…but we are not there yet. by Rosa Martinez-Colon
The first presentation by Martin Holt was based on the results of a survey conducted in Australia among gay men, the population primarily affected by HIV, and aimed to measure the attitudes to PrEP, medicine and HIV treatment. There were 1041 men participating in the survey, with 88.3% (919) being HIV negative, and 11.7% (122) being HIV positive Holt found that, "HIV-negative and HIV-positive gay men's attitudes towards antiretroviral-based prevention had similar attitudes to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), but there was greater skepticism among HIV-negative men about "treatment as prevention." Read More
July 26, 2012 – REAL Family Planning Requires Planning for Healthy Women by Maria I. Rivera
On Wednesday, I attended an interesting session on the intersection of HIV and other reproductive health outcomes among adolescents and young people. While most of the presenters focused on intervention successes in reducing sexual risk behaviors, one presentation stood out in its exploration of comprehensive family planning services among a youth population at risk for HIV infection. HIV prevalence in Uganda stands at 6.9% of the population after 20 years of conflict during which 90% of residents faced internal displacement. Read More
July 26, 2012 – Out of the Closet into the Clinic by Fernando Casados
Linkage to care for those newly diagnosed is crucial. A recent one year study in Los Angeles conducted by AIDS Healthcare Foundation compares effectiveness of linkage to care at various testing venues. These were: a mobile testing program, 'store front' testing at "Out of the Closet" thrift stores, a men's wellness STD clinic and clients who were referred from another social service agency. Individuals who tetsed positive at a mobile unit had the lowest linkage at about half. Read More
July 26, 2012 – Broadening the Scope of Treatment by Antonio Martinez
The HIV virus depends on cellular protein-protein interactions to infect human CD4 cells. Scientists have discovered that HIV relies on host proteins, referred to as cofactors, to complete the viral life cycle. These protein-protein interactions are not new insights, but it was only until recently that scientists could develop cost efficient compounds that could target these interactions. Len epithelium-derived growth factor (LEDG/p75) is a cellular cofactor of HIV-1 integrase that promotes viral integration by connecting the viral DNA to human DNA. Read More
July 26, 2012 – HIV/AIDS Activists Take To The Streets Demanding Action by Marcos Martinez
On Tuesday, participants in the International AIDS Conference, along with community activists took to the streets of Washington, DC to demand the government do more to end the epidemic and restore human rights to marginalized communities. Several government officials, most prominently Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, have attended AIDS 2012 with news of new government funding to help eliminate the waiting list for life-saving medications in the US and improve HIV/AIDS related services in Africa. Read More
July 26, 2012 - HIV puts up resistance, but we keep fighting! - ¡HIV pone resistencia pero seguimos luchando!
I have to say that these days have been so action packed – it feels like we have been here forever, but it has only been a few days!! I feel like I'm finally learning my way around this huge convention center. Every new corner I turn, I see another beautiful or thought provoking exhibit. Read More
Hoy voy a escribir en español ya que queremos llegar a másde la población latina. Tengo que decir que estos días han estado tan llenos de acción – se siente como que hemos estado aquí desde siempre, pero sólo ha sido unos días! Siento que por fin estoy aprendiendo mi camino en torno a este enorme centro de convenciones. Read More

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Le terme di Kyoto Spa is located to the seventh floor with panoramic views. A unique setting where you can be lulled by sweet melodies. Amenities include: hot tub, warm bench, turkish bath, emotional shower and relax area.
After a workout in the hotel gym, guests can sample fine wine, salami and cheese in the traditional wine cellar, available by prior arrangement. Guests can unwind in the spa tub, steam room, or Turkish bath.
Wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel, and concierge staff at the 24-hour front desk can provide local information and maps of the city. Meeting rooms are available, and a complimentary shuttle transports guests to the main trade fair at the Pero-Rho Centre.
- Concierge services
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Bar/lounge
- Restaurant
- Room service (limited hours)
- Meeting rooms
- Conference space
- Multilingual staff
- 24-hour front desk
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- Elevator/lift
- Number of floors - 6
- Designated smoking areas
- Free Wi-Fi
- Computer station
- Total number of rooms - 126
- Porter/bellhop
- Conference center
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Television in lobby
- Wedding services
- Full-service spa
- Turkish bath/Hammam
- Health club
- Luggage storage
- Number of meeting rooms - 8
- Year Built 2002
- 24-hour business center
- Garden
- Spa tub
- Steam room
- Internet
Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi , Free wired high-speed Internet
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
Self parking (surcharge)
- Room Amenities
- Video-game console
- Pay movies
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Complimentary newspaper
- Climate control
- Air conditioning
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Premium TV channels
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Turndown service
- Private bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Bidet
- Shower/tub combination
- In-room safe
- Desk
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Premium bedding
- Digital TV service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Designer toiletries
- Slippers
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- First-run movies
- Dining
Sophia's Restaurant features a main dining room with fireplace and a separate room for private luncheons or dinners. The large dining room ensures privacy and discretion by a system of transparent curtains and mobile wooden partitions, which divide up the various areas of the restaurant. The food is a surprising combination of taste and creativity, offering a mixture of reinterpreted traditional dishes and foreign cuisine. During the summer period the restaurant moves to the garden.
- Recreation
- Golfing nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
- Spa
Le Terme di Kyoto - Enterprise Hotel's new spa is located on the seventh floor with panoramic views. Amenities include: spa tub, warm bench, Turkish bath, emotional shower, and relaxation area.
- Accessibility
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible path of travel
- Accessible parking
Enterprise Hotel Policies & Fees
- Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age is 18
Special check-in instructions:
A tax is imposed by the city and will be collected at the property. The tax will be reduced by 50% in August. The amount has been determined by the local administration and depends on the length of stay, property classification, and room price. This tax does not apply to residence-hotels, to residents of Milan, or children under 18 years of age. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For further details, please contact the property using the information contained in the confirmation received after booking.
During Expo 2015, city taxes will be applied all year. For further details, please contact the property using the information contained in the confirmation received after booking.
- Payment types
Accepted at this hotel: American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, MasterCard, Visa
- Pets
Pets allowed
- General
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Fees
- Unless otherwise indicated, the charges below are not included in the overall room price. If not included in the overall room price, they will be charged by the property at check-in or check-out. Charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book. This property told us they will charge you for the following:
We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.
- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 5 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
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Weaving a brand identity around videos
Started as a way to get the attention of flyers on-board, most notably Air New Zealand has developed a reputation for its unusual safety videos. For Air New Zealand the unconventional videos are about much more than checking off a box on safety regulations: they have become part of the airline's identity, doubling as marketing tools and raising awareness of the carrier around the globe. In this case-pack we will see another unique video by Air New Zealand.
Other ways to get passengers' attention have been to show behind-the-scenes action e.g Delta; to restate a brand identity and invoke long-lasting associations, for example using Singapore Airlines' Singapore Girl; using celebrities to get across a brand message e.g. Turkish Airlines; invoking curiosity e.g. KLM or simply by being funny and memorable e.g. WestJet.
We hope you enjoy our case-pack on the best airline YouTube videos from around the world.
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By CHARLES OWENS
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Despite the current budget crisis in Washington, supporters of the King Coal Highway are still seeking millions in additional federal dollars to help create a useable segment of the future four-lane corridor in Mercer County.
Members of the King Coal Highway Authority were in Washington Thursday where they requested $66.9 million in federal funding to help create a 2.39 mile usable section of the local Interstate 73/74/75 corridor linking Stoney Ridge with Route 123, and the area near the Mercer County Airport.
The authority members met with U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall, D-W.Va., U.S. Rep. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and staff members representing U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and U.S. Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va. The delegation of Mercer, McDowell, Mingo and Wayne county officials also requested $20 million to help build the long-planned interchange of the King Coal Highway and the Coalfields Expressway at the Indian Ridge Industrial Park in Welch.
"We are feeling optimistic and hopeful," Mercer County Circuit Court Clerk Julie Ball, who made the trip to Washington for a second year in support of the King Coal Highway, said. "I feel for sure that they will give us a letter of support, and of course they always tell us that we need to go to our state (representatives) to get some of those discretionary funds. We are going to have a meeting with (Highway) Commissioner (Paul) Mattox."
Christine West, a member of the authority board who recently had the new twin interstate bridges at Stoney Ridge named after her, said she too viewed Thursday's meeting as a positive.
"We feel like we had a better presentation, and a clear conversation with all of our members and staff," West said. "They were very cordial and helpful to us. This was a meeting where we feel like there was more points on our side that we haven't pointed out to them before. We feel like our trip has been successful to the point that we've delivered our message."
And West also used Thursday's meeting with the lawmakers as an opportunity to push for other regional improvement projects, including support for the Stafford Drive Flood Control Project and downtown revitalization projects for the city of Princeton.
The delegation is now working to schedule a meeting with Mattox, and will request a high-priority funding status for the King Coal Highway on the state level, according to King Coal Highway Authority Executive Director Mike Mitchem.
"They also said there is a possibility of some TIGER (Transportation Investment Generat-ing Economic Recovery) funds that are to become available," Mitchem said. "There is quite a few million (dollars) in TIGER funds that we can apply for. They also talked to us about the Blue Ribbon Commission possibly coming up with some bonding for the states."
Mitchem said construction of the King Coal Highway also would lead to new home and business construction outside of the flood plane.
The group also requested $158 million Thursday for two segments of the King Coal Highway in Mingo County, including a 5.3 mile section from Mary Taylor Mountain to Buffalo Mountain and $18 million for the Sharon Heights Connector near Gilbert.
The group also is seeking another $77.3 million for the Tolsia Highway segment. The King Coal and Tolsia highways represent the West Virginia corridors of Interstate 73/74.
The King Coal Highway is proposed to extend some 95 miles through Mingo, Wayne, Wyoming, McDowell and Mercer counties with the Tolsia segment from Williamson to Huntington extending another 55 miles.
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Cellar/Tasting Notes "Only 49% of the production made it into the 2010 Mouton Rothschild, which has a strikingly beautiful label by Jeffrey Koons. This is a truly great wine, with a very high percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon (94%) and the other 6% Merlot. At 13.9% natural alcohol, Mouton?s director, Philippe Dhalluin,..
Cellar/Tasting Notes "A severe, austere wine that doesn't show its richness easily. The tannins are tight and firm and they dominate. Underneath is ripe fruit, the balance with tannins giving a foursquare, solid character. The wine is complex, spice playing with the fruit, some medicinal flavors and a definite..
Cellar/Tasting Notes "A somewhat under-the-radar La Mission, the 2006 was generally overlooked following the brilliance of the 2005. A young, dense purple-hued wine that is developing beautifully, it exhibits notes of Asian plum sauce, charcoal, barbecue smoke, roasted meats, graphite and background oak. Full-bodied..
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Cellar/Tasting Notes "It will be fascinating to follow the evolution of the 2009 Cheval Blanc versus the 2010 as well as the awesome 2005, 2000, 1998 and 1990. This famous estate's vineyard is situated at the juncture of Pomerol and the sandy, gravelly soils of St.-Emilion, facing the two noble estates of..
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A person familiar with the deal says the Giants and punter Steve Weatherford have agreed to terms on a five-year deal worth $12.75 million. The contract includes a $3.25 signing bonus, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team had not yet announced the signing. The bonus is more than the roughly $2.6 million Weatherford would have made if he signed his franchise tender.||||||| Weatherford had a solid regular season, posting a career-best 39.2-yard net average, and was terrific in the playoffs while helping lead the Giants to a Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots. Weatherford, 29, previously played for the Jets, Jaguars, Chiefs and Saints.
Weatherford has undergone a procedure to prevent irregular heartbeats. He missed an opening-round playoff victory at Cincinnati last season because of a rapid heartbeat.||||||| Weatherford tells The Associated Press he had the minimally invasive procedure a week ago at Morristown Memorial Hospital, a few miles from where the team trains. Weatherford is on blood thinners and says he feels great. He took part in voluntary team workouts Thursday for the first time since the procedure.
Weatherford has passed a stress test and should be fine for Sunday's playoff game at San Diego.||||||| Weatherford missed last weekend's victory at Cincinnati because of a rapid heartbeat. He says he will require a surgical procedure after the season. He also had surgery when he was 16 for the problem.
The New York Jets were without Weatherford for their playoff game against the Cincinnati Bengals because he was sick.||||||| Kicker Jay Feely handled the Jets' first punt Saturday, a low, wobbly kick that the Bengals returned to the New York 45 to start their second series. Weatherford's illness was a major setback to the Jets in a game that was expected to come down to field position. Weatherford punted 80 times this season for a 42-yard average.


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The Limestone County Commission voted 3-0 to amend the county staffing plan at its regular meeting Monday morning at the Clinton Street annex.
The commissioners — Gary Daly, Bill Latimer and Steve Turner — agreed to remove a district clerk, grade 6, from District 2 and add an equipment operator II, to District 2. Commissioner Ben Harrison was not in attendance due to out-of-town business.
The district clerk job description was approved by a unanimous vote at the Nov. 5, 2012, regular meeting, which was the last official meeting of retiring District 2 Commissioner Gerald Barksdale. The position was posted but never filled by Turner, who took office in November.
After the meeting Monday, Turner said the district clerk position was removed because he believed the commission would not approve filling the post.
"I was told it would not be approved, and I'm not going to bring something to be voted on if I already know it won't be approved," Turner said. "This was not something the other commissioners were interested in, but this could be brought up again if needed."
Each of the four districts has a district foreman and at least seven equipment operators but none has a clerical position. Turner had envisioned using a district clerk to monitor calls and track daily activities while freeing up the foreman to spend more time on operational tasks in the district.
Stretching security
Daly announced during the meeting that the commission is working on a resolution to allow the hiring of retired law-enforcement officers that have received proper certification to serve as part-time school resource officers.
Currently there are seven SROs assigned to the six high schools and the Limestone Career Technical Center in the Limestone County school system. The full-time officers are provided by the Sheriff's Office and funded equally by the county and the school system.
Daly said he has met with Superintendent Dr. Tom Sisk and is awaiting further instruction from Sisk and the school board, which meets at 6 p.m. today.
The part-time officers could be used to supplement the full-time officers, Daly said, and some of the full-time SROs could be rotated back into patrol duties with the Sheriff's Office.
"If you hire someone who is a retired officer, you could probably take the money we already have and hire several more at a contract rate," Daly said. "We're going to let the superintendent and school board tell us how to do it — we're trying to be flexible to help them get more (SROs)."
Daly said retired officers would also provide additional experience in working with students.
"… Most of those retired officers have grandchildren in the schools, and they wouldn't be run over and snookered because they know all the tricks and games," Daly said. "Hopefully we get enough officers to have one in every school but even if we don't, we want to be able to rotate enough to have the element of surprise."


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The ultra-flexy Bataleon Women's FeelBetter Snowboard delivers piles of fun in the terrain park and gives you the confidence to hit stuff that you would normally ride around without even considering. A Bataleon flex rating of 2 (that's out of 10) means that this board lets you get away with landings that would wind you up in the hospital on another board, and Bataleon's Triple Base 3D Technology and Hammer Edges guarantee you'll be spending a lot more time in the park this season. So, bring a snack—and maybe even a sleeping bag.
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Greatly constructed board. TBT really works. Seems to be durable. But don't believe their flex scale, really it's not 2 - more like 4. All bataleon boards have more flex then it's written.


text: Babcock & Wilcox Co Company Profile (NYSE:BWC) Tweet Analyst RatingsEarningsDividendsInsider TradesCompany ProfileSocial ActivityToday's Chart Consensus Ratings for Babcock & Wilcox Co (NYSE:BWC) (?) The ratings breakdown includes the most recent rating from each analyst that has rated the stock within the last twelve months. The ratings score is a calculation of the average number of sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). The consensus price target is a mean average of the most recent price target set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months.Ratings Breakdown: 1 Sell Rating(s), 1 Hold Rating(s), 2 Buy Rating(s)Consensus Rating:Hold (Score: 2.25)Consensus Price Target: $36.52 (17.64% upside) Analysts' Ratings History for Babcock & Wilcox Co (NYSE:BWC) Show: All Ratings For This Stock Only the Most Recent Rating From Each Brokerage DateFirmActionRatingPrice TargetDetailsShare7/23/2014ZacksUpgradeNeutral -> Outperform$36.10View 5/14/2014DavidsonBoost Price Target$34.00 -> $37.00View 4/21/2014BarclaysReiterated RatingEqual Weight$37.00View 4/15/2014Johnson RiceBoost Price Target$38.00 -> $40.00View 4/10/2014Credit AgricoleReiterated RatingUnderperform$35.00View 3/4/2014ZacksUpgradeUnderperform -> Neutral$33.50View 2/27/2014Credit SuisseLower Price Target$35.00 -> $34.00View 1/2/2014ZacksDowngradeNeutral -> Underperform$32.50View 12/19/2013StephensInitiated CoverageOverweightView 11/15/2013BarclaysBoost Price TargetEqual Weight$32.00 -> $33.00View 8/12/2013BarclaysBoost Price Target$31.00 -> $32.00View 7/1/2013Johnson RiceBoost Price Target$34.00 -> $36.00View 3/26/2013Shore CapitalReiterated RatingHoldView 3/26/2013JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingOverweight$1,230.00View 3/11/2013Credit SuisseBoost Price Target$28.00 -> $29.00View 3/1/2013Credit SuisseBoost Price Target$28.00 -> $29.00View 1/23/2013BarclaysLower Price TargetEqual Weight$32.00 -> $30.00View 11/9/2012Credit SuisseCut EstimatesNeutral$29.00View 11/9/2012Capital One Financial Corp.DowngradeNeutralView (Data available from 8/1/2012 forward) Earnings History for Babcock & Wilcox Co (NYSE:BWC)DateQuarterConsensus EstimateActual EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueRelease LinkConference CallDetailsShare5/12/2014Q114$42.00$0.42$704.81 million$662.00 millionViewListenView 2/26/2014Q413$0.57$0.52$834.81 million$802.82 millionViewListenView 11/13/2013Q313$0.57$0.57$853.80 million$774.80 millionViewListenView 8/7/2013Q2 2013$0.67$0.72$875.04 million$886.10 millionViewListenView 5/7/2013Q1 2013$0.48$0.46$826.64 million$805.42 millionViewListenView 2/27/2013Q4 2012$0.42$0.56$841.74 million$865.30 millionViewListenView 11/7/2012Q312$0.44$0.37$826.87 million$807.60 millionViewN/AView 8/7/2012$0.43$0.44ViewN/AView 5/9/2012$0.38$0.39ViewN/AView 2/29/2012$0.41$0.54ViewN/AView 11/7/2011$0.38$0.44ViewN/AView 8/8/2011$0.37$0.47ViewN/AView (Data available from 1/1/2011 forward) Dividend History for Babcock & Wilcox Co (NYSE:BWC)AnnouncedPeriodAmountEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable DateShare5/12/2014quarterly$0.105/21/20145/23/20146/13/2014 2/17/2014quarterly$0.102/26/20142/28/20143/17/2014 11/12/2013quarterly$0.1011/21/201311/25/201312/13/2013 8/7/2013quarterly$0.088/16/20138/20/20139/10/2013 5/7/2013quarterly$0.085/15/20135/17/20136/7/2013 2/8/2013quarterly$0.082/14/20132/19/20133/12/2013 (Data available from 1/1/2013 forward) Insider Trading History for Babcock & Wilcox Co (NYSE:BWC)Transaction DateInsider NameTitleBuy/SellNumber of SharesAverage Share PriceTotal TransactionSEC LinkShare6/6/2014J Randall DataInsiderSell15,854$32.67$517,950.18View 3/21/2014Mason Capital Management Llcmajor shareholderSell1,100,000$32.80$36,080,000.00View 12/2/2013David BlackCAOSell9,482$32.26$305,889.32View 5/31/2013David S BlackCAOSell5,115$29.74$152,120.10View 5/29/2013Mary P SalomoneCOOSell9,325$29.99$279,656.75View 5/28/2013David S BlackCAOSell1,125$29.96$33,705.00View (Data available from 1/1/2013 forward) About Babcock & Wilcox Co The Babcock & Wilcox Company (B&W) is a technology innovator in power generation systems, a specialty constructor of nuclear components and a service provider in its segments. The Company provides a variety of products and services to customers in the power and other steam-using industries, including electric utilities and other power generators, industrial customers in various other industries, and the United States Government. The Company operates in four business segments: Power Generation, Nuclear Operations, Technical Services and Nuclear Energy. Industry, Sector and Symbol: Sector: Industrials Industry: Electrical Equipment Sub-Industry: Heavy Electrical Equipment Exchange: NYSE Symbol: BWC CUSIP: 05615F10 Key Metrics: Previous Close: $0.0050 Day Moving Average: $200 Day Moving Average: $P/E Ratio: P/E Growth: Market Cap: $Current Quarter EPS Consensus Estimate: $ EPS Additional Links: View BWC on Google FinanceView BWC on Yahoo FinanceView BWC's Company Profile on ReutersSearch for Babcock & Wilcox Co on Google Babcock & Wilcox Co (NYSE:BWC) Chart for Friday, August, 1, 2014 (Chart Provided by Yahoo Finance)


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