Old Empire http://oldempiremusic.com Tue, 10 Aug 2010 22:24:47 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Dave plays a smokin’ trap kit! http://oldempiremusic.com/?p=827 http://oldempiremusic.com/?p=827#comments Tue, 10 Aug 2010 22:24:47 +0000 gabe http://oldempiremusic.com/?p=827 smoking drums 1024x768 Dave plays a smokin trap kit!

]]> http://oldempiremusic.com/?feed=rss2&p=827 0 Old Empire Loves Tacos… http://oldempiremusic.com/?p=819 http://oldempiremusic.com/?p=819#comments Wed, 04 Aug 2010 17:16:27 +0000 gabe http://oldempiremusic.com/?p=819 and we want the world to know it! Hour Detroit did a piece called Rocker Recipes in their August issue. I submitted a recipe for skirt steak and cousa squash tacos. I made them when Mark, the writer, came by. Dan took a picture. Check it out. – Gabe

tacos Old Empire Loves Tacos...

]]> http://oldempiremusic.com/?feed=rss2&p=819 0 Them Changes http://oldempiremusic.com/?p=813 http://oldempiremusic.com/?p=813#comments Tue, 03 Aug 2010 01:17:17 +0000 Dan http://oldempiremusic.com/?p=813 …as in Old Empire is going through them now.  Ace bassist Tom James has moved on and we wish him the best.  We are currently searching for someone who can fill the rather large empty shoes in the room.  Have no fear, OE will be restocked and rejuvenated soon!

]]> http://oldempiremusic.com/?feed=rss2&p=813 0 On the Trap Kit http://oldempiremusic.com/?p=800 http://oldempiremusic.com/?p=800#comments Thu, 03 Jun 2010 17:55:18 +0000 Tom http://oldempiremusic.com/?p=800 Dave KneppPlease welcome Mr. Dave Knepp as the newest member of Old Empire. Dave is a Detroit rock scene veteran having played drums for many bands including The Sights, Mitch Ryder and most recently 750cc Moto Music. We are happy to have Dave aboard and we are working hard to get back on stage soon.

]]> http://oldempiremusic.com/?feed=rss2&p=800 0 Changes http://oldempiremusic.com/?p=796 http://oldempiremusic.com/?p=796#comments Sat, 22 May 2010 17:42:30 +0000 Tom http://oldempiremusic.com/?p=796 Old Empire would like to officially announce that Daniel Kanka (drums) and Shaun Wisniewski (keys) have left the band. We played many great shows with these two, with a lot of great memories. We wish them both the very best. We hope you continue to support them, as we are sure they will both be on the Detroit scene again soon with other projects. The rest of Old Empire are looking forward to building our new line-up and being back on the stage again as soon as possible. We are continuing work on our new recordings with Dave Feeny over at The Tempermill. See you soon!

]]> http://oldempiremusic.com/?feed=rss2&p=796 0 Old Empire at The Loving Touch http://oldempiremusic.com/?p=791 http://oldempiremusic.com/?p=791#comments Tue, 11 May 2010 14:18:12 +0000 Tom http://oldempiremusic.com/?p=791 Mick Bassett and the Marthas

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  • Gangplank Records: Old Empire
  • Date: Thursday, May 13th 2010
  • Time: 8:00pm
  • City: Old Empire in Ferndale, MI
  • Venue: The Loving Touch
  • Address: 22634 Woodward Ave
  • Venue phone: (248) 546-3644
  • Country: United States
  • Admission: $5/$8 w/EP
  • Age restrictions: No Minors
  • Notes: Mick Bassett & the Marthas are proud to unveil the “Laugh Like You Want It EP” After going through the pains of lineup changes, writing, famine and recording, the Marthas first true statement as a band is ready for you to have. The first recordings after a winter full of sessions has produced the “Laugh Like You Want It EP.” We hope you’ll come out to the Loving Touch, pick up some limited addition CD’s, celebrate and drink the night away with us. Open your eyes to the new Mick Bassett & the Marthas featuring Joel Sanders on Bass, and Ryan Wiese on lead guitar along with mainstays Allison Young on Trombone and Erik Roosen on drums. This band is better than any we’ve fielded in the last few years and if you haven’t seen us lately, I hope you’ll come see what I mean. ALSO FEATURED WILL BE: Old Empire The Deadbeat Beat
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]]> http://oldempiremusic.com/?feed=rss2&p=791 0 Spitting Nickels (record release party) W/ Old Empire & The Crooks http://oldempiremusic.com/?p=782 http://oldempiremusic.com/?p=782#comments Mon, 05 Apr 2010 18:55:38 +0000 Tom http://oldempiremusic.com/?p=782 snickles 205x300 Spitting Nickels (record release party) W/ Old Empire & The Crooks
We’re playing this Saturday at The Majestic Cafe with Spitting Nickels. They’re celebrating the release of their latest record, Stop Don’t/Yes. The Crooks open the evening.

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  • Gangplank Records: Old Empire
  • Date: Saturday, April 10th 2010
  • Time: 8:00pm
  • City: Old Empire in Detroit
  • Venue: The Majestic Cafe
  • Address: 4120-4140 Woodward Avenue
  • Venue phone: 313.833.9700 ext.207
  • Country: United States
  • Admission: $5/$13
  • Age restrictions: No Minors
  • Notes: Spitting Nickels (RECORD RELEASE PARTY) W/ Old Empire & The Crooks $5 for the show, $13 gets you in plus a vinyl copy of Spitting Nickels’ new release Stop Don’t/Yes.
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]]> http://oldempiremusic.com/?feed=rss2&p=782 0 The Runaway Suns & Old Empire at Small’s http://oldempiremusic.com/?p=768 http://oldempiremusic.com/?p=768#comments Mon, 22 Mar 2010 22:33:04 +0000 gabe http://oldempiremusic.com/?p=768 Old E with Runaway Suns 300x208 The Runaway Suns & Old Empire at Smalls

I know it’s a Sunday, but you should really check this show out. It’s an early-ish show, and The Runaway Suns are very rad. (Check them out here.) We’ll get you to bed by a reasonable hour. We promise. Cool vid also --

www.youtube.com/watch?v=mr4ySfgK0hw

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  • Gangplank Records: Old Empire
  • Date: Sunday, March 28th 2010
  • Time: 8:00pm
  • City: Old Empire in Hamtramck, Michigan
  • Venue: Small’s
  • Address: 10339 Conant
  • Venue phone: (313) 873-1117
  • Country: United States
  • Admission: $6
  • Age restrictions: All Ages
  • Notes: The Runaway Suns, Old Empire and TBA
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]]> http://oldempiremusic.com/?feed=rss2&p=768 0 OE at PJ’s Lager House http://oldempiremusic.com/?p=762 http://oldempiremusic.com/?p=762#comments Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:03:38 +0000 Tom http://oldempiremusic.com/?p=762 oepjs OE at PJs Lager House

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  • Gangplank Records: Old Empire
  • Date: Saturday, March 20th 2010
  • Time: 9:00pm
  • City: Old Empire in Detroit
  • Venue: PJ’s Lager House
  • Address: 1254 Michigan Ave
  • Venue phone: 313.961.4668
  • Country: United States
  • Admission: $5
  • Age restrictions: No Minors
  • Notes: Old Empire w/Legendary Creatures,Tim Monger and Lac La Belle
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]]> http://oldempiremusic.com/?feed=rss2&p=762 0 Gots to have that rhythm #1! http://oldempiremusic.com/?p=755 http://oldempiremusic.com/?p=755#comments Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:24:04 +0000 Tom http://oldempiremusic.com/?p=755 So here we are finally at the end! My pick for the Top Rhythm Section of Pop, Rock and Soul is Tom James and Danny Kanka of Old Empire, perhaps the greatest Post-Machiavellian SoulCore band ever.

JK!

1. uriel jones funk brothers thumb 430x341 83603 150x150 Gots to have that rhythm #1!James Jamerson/Benny Benjamin and others -- Motown

Toiling in obscurity at Motown studios in Detroit, the Funk Brothers laid down the groove for a sound that would literally change the musical landscape. Starting in 1959. it is estimated that James Jamerson played bass on more #1 hits than the Beatles. Sadly it was only after his premature death in 1983 that he received any real recognition, having never been officially credited on a Motown recording until 1971. Benny Benjamin was Jamerson’s usual side kick on the drums until his death in 1969. Bob Babbit was another Motown bassist that played on many tracks, most notably Marvin Gaye’s Mercy, Mercy Me Here is a live clip with Jamerson on bass:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9KC7uhMY9s

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