My hunger for music began at an early age. In high school, I was the co-host of the underground metal show the Social Mutilation Hour, on 89.5 WAHS, under the name of Neurotik Erik. During this period of my life, I independently promoted shows (under the name of Ding Dong Ditch Productions). I would rent out local VFW Halls, use space at Oakland Community College Auburn Hills Campus, or simply throw basement parties around the Detroit area!
While at college at Ferris State University, I became head of the student run organization, Entertainment Unlimited, and continued to promote shows, but on a larger scale. I also helped start an underground zine, 'Outpunk', where I interviewed bands and wrote music reviews. Additionally, I joined on with the staff at the Ferris State University Torch and wrote on a larger scale.
When I left college, in the mid 90’s, I went to work in the “real worldâ€. Promoting shows and writing fell to the wayside, until NOW…
Fused with a lot of Texas grit, Cody Jinks with his unique blend of honest, raw and heartfelt country music, sat down with NCR to chat during his recent visit to Michigan.
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The Michigan-native country artist played to a sold-out crowd in his home state, bringing Texan born n' bred, Cody Jinks, along for the ride.
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Fused with a little Detroit grit, Doop and the Inside Outlaws brought their unique blend of honest, raw and heartfelt Americana to Ty Fest 2015.
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With Nashville pushing Walmartized bro-country, this brand of tough and tight, loose and loud outlaw honky tonk is a breath of fresh motor oil, sweat, and grease.
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Thanks to his punk rock days with Avail, Tim Barry has created an album true to the punk feel, a folk masterpiece of gritty heartfelt songs that hit true to Barry's soul.
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Whether with his full band or by himself, Justin Townes Earle always puts heart and soul into his performance and tonight's gig in Ferndale, MI was no different.
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Michigan born country music artist Jana Rae Kramer graduated Rochester Adams High School in 2002 before she went on to chase both her Hollywood and her Nashville dreams.
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