Get FELT- Murder By Death After Party To Be At The Wab!
Coming out to the show tonight? If you don't feel like calling it a night after the show stop by The WAB next door to us and have some more fun! Possible appearance by the band themselves!
You FEEL me? Murder By Death's Adam Turla Tells You How He Feels on FELT Interview Series
Here at The Loving Touch we've created a fun little interview for the artists that we have coming in to play. Here Murder By Death's Adam Turla gives you his answers to the interview! Thanks Adam! Don't Forget to come see Murder By Death Play here on Friday November 4th!
If you could have FELT readers check out one song of yours, what would it be?: Hhmmmm Comin' Home or Oh To Be An Animal or Shiola
Tough question - what is your ultimate favorite album of all time?: Rise and fall of Ziggy stardust by Bowie
What is the best show you've ever played, and why?: Played a great show in Mccarthy, Alaska population 20, and 150 people showed up and partied with us in a little bar. WE had to ride a military truck loaded with our gear across a river to get to the town, then went ice climbing on a glacier the next day.
Is there a song that will make you cry, 9 times out of 10, if you let it? : Fairytale of New York by the Pogues makes me so sad/happy at the same time
If you had a song that just didn't want to be finished, which group would you call in to wrap that sucker up? : Any other band ever.
why?: I'd get someone with a darker edge. I respond more to artists who push boundaries rather than just fit in
If you could see one person in the audience when you perform, who would that be? What would they be wearing?:Prince, wearing David Bowie's italian opera clown outfit
Any bands you think people should seek out and pay attention to?: Twin Limb WHO IS PLAYING OUR SHOW THIS FRIDAY
What is your comic relief on the road? A band member, Netflix, prank phone call podcasts, etc?: Patton Oswalt routines on the van stereo keep us sane
Feel THIS: Randy & Mr. Lahey Return to The Loving Touch
One of our favorite shows of 2015 was when Randy and Mr. Lahey came to town. Part standup, part vaudeville, and 100% NUTS, it was an experience unlike any other. Whether or not you were there last time - get your Trailer Park Boys fix IN PERSON with the craziest couple in town.
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Get FELT-The Hangrenades to Perform at Album Release Party Saturday November 5th!
"It’s no easy task for a band to progress their sound while retaining the distinctive elements honed in their early years. But Detroit’s the HandGrenades have pulled off this feat with aplomb, undergoing an evolution in both their physical makeup and sonic composition since forming in 2008. With 2011’s debut EP Three Cheers For the Wonder Years, the group established their trademark Beatlesesque melodies and three-part vocal harmonies, served with some garage rock edge and a bit of Motown flavor thrown in for good measure. The paradigm continued in a more refined manner with 2012’s full-length The Morning After, singer-songwriters Nick Chevillet and Andrew Pawelski (also on guitar and bass, respectively) alternating and merging vocals, Tom Pawelski on second guitar and vocals, and Joby Kaslowski manning the drum kit. Two years on, Jesse Shepherd-Bates stepped in when Tom moved on and Joel Sanders joined to add keys to the mix. With 2014’s Zach Shipps-produced 52 EP, the newly configured quintet’s guitar-driven structures surge with galvanizing immediacy while displayingsome more some ethereal, experimental tones. Their latest video — for 52’s closing track, “Wrapped in Plastic” —premiered on PopMatters and the group is eying a sophomore LP on the horizon. In the meantime, catch them live to be privy to one of the mitten state’s most energetic group of ruffians." - Cole Waterman
This should be a blast! Come see these guys do their thing! New album will rule you!
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 5th|DOORS 8PM|COVER $5|ALL AGES
Get Felt- Halloween Scream at The Loving Touch Tonight October 29th!
Didn't get your fix of awesome local bands playing some of your favorites this halloween season? If you still have some juice left after this year's Creapy Cheapy Halloween party last night make it your mission to come to the Loving Touch tonight! We have five bands and several artists on this one to make your halloweenish night a great one. DOORS 8pm|$10 COVER|ALL AGES
Get FELT- Randy and Lahey No Pants Unpissed U.S. Tour Here at The Loving Touch November 3rd!
Randy and Lahey are on vacation from the peaceful Sunnyvale Trailer Park and are pissing their pants all over the country! Come slug some drinks and get ripped with the mighty Duo on November 3rd here at The Loving Touch!
The Randy and Lahey show is a silly, sexist, drunken hour and a half of songs and skits, audience participation, profanity, Shakespeare, and general hilarity. Over the past eight years it has developed into the fastest moving two man show in the known universe.
From Newfoundland to Vancouver Island several hundred thousand people have thrilled to Randy and Lahey's shennanigins. It's a constantly moving showcase of two television icons who pull no punches when battering the audience with "Batman and Robin" or "The Shit Rap." The innocent honesty of an out- of-control drunken ex-cop Trailer Park Supervisor and his side-kick Randybobandy the cheeseburger eating ex male prostitute, weekend Trailer Park Supervisor is pants pissing humor at its warmest.
The show itself is roughly based on the T.V. series and movies, but being live, necessitates a different format and different is the operative word here. There is nothing like it anywhere. Shit talk and poetry; sodomy and sweet talk all thrown together with music and mayhem. What more could a room full of fun seekers want.
Randy and Lahey | Doors 8pm | All Ages | $25
Get FELT-Teenage Fanclub to play The Loving Touch This Tuesday October 25th!
Teenage Fanclub are a Scottish band formed in Bellshill in 1989.The band comprises Norman Blake (vocals, guitar), Raymond McGinley (vocals, lead guitar), Gerard Love (vocals, bass), Francis MacDonald (drums) and Dave McGowan (keyboards), with songwriting duties shared equally among Blake, McGinley and Love. In concert, the band usually alternate among the three songwriters (who all sing lead vocals on their own songs) giving equal playing time to each one's songs.
Although often pegged as alternative rock, the group have incorporated a wide variety of elements from various music styles in their songs. WSG: Sam Evian | Doors 8pm | All Ages |$22
Get FELT - Frankie Cosmos
Greta Kline’s musical output as Frankie Cosmos exemplifies the generation of musicians born out of online self-releasing. Kline initially built a reputation with her prolific catalog of bedroom recordings and as a performer and advocate of New York’s All Ages DIY scene. The beauty in Kline’s writing does not lie within immense statements and large gestures, but instead can be found in her ability to examine situations and relationships with heartbreaking sincerity. In 2014 Kline released her first studio album, Zentropy. Within months of its release, Zentropy became one of the most critically acclaimed independent albums of the year and was named New York Magazine’s #1 Pop album of 2014.
In 2015 Kline signed to Bayonet Records, immediately releasing an EP where she experimented with writing in an electronic setting. The EP Fit Me In was well received and garnered a Best New Track from Pitchfork. Kline then began recording her next album appropriately titled, Next Thing. Like Zentropy, Kline approached Next Thing by fleshing out several old home recordings, and by writing half of the album from scratch. Next Thing explores new emotional and instrumental territory for Kline, and is slated for release April 1st on Bayonet Records. WSG: Big Thief & Stef Chura | Doors 8pm | All Ages | $13 Adv./ $15 Day of
Get FELT with $3 Beers!
The Loving Touch has no shows until The Interrupters this Saturday, which means we've got pool, darts, and drink specials! We're offering $3 cans of Not Your Father's, and $3 pints of Short's Cerveza De Julie and Illusive Traveler. Come have some fun!
Get FELT-Halloween Mega Blitz October 26th
This Halloween we have the best treats ever...and they're in the form of some of your favorite local bands performing as a variety of musical legends or bands! Gear up in your best costume and come have some fun with us! Click the image below to get your tickets!
Get FELT- An Evening of Good Ol' Fashioned Punk Rock at The Loving Touch October 22nd
This October 22nd The Interrupters,Bad Cop Bad Cop as well as J.Navarro and The Traitors will all be performing here at The Loving Touch! Tickets are still available! $12 Advanced or $14 Day of show. Doors are at 8pm and it's all ages so you can experience all the energy,angst and punk spirit that made this music great! Click the image below to get your tickets now! If you want a physical ticket you can now purchase them directly from us!
Get FELT - Gosh Pith
GOSH PITH returns to The Loving Touch tomorrow night! Click those handsome fellas to see what the Detroit Free Press has to say about the event.
Get FELT-Cymbals Eat Guitars to Play The Loving Touch October 12th
This Wednesday don't miss your chance to see Cymbals Eat Guitars in the flesh! The band's name comes from a Lou Reed Quote describing the sound of the VELVET UNDERGROUND and they have been known to have drawn influence from the almighty PAVEMENT! You know these guys are going to rule. Get Your Tickets now by clicking the image below or purchase them in person at Woodward Avenue Brewers.
Get FELT - Fifth and Main
We've got some Fifth and Main action in the house tonight! Tickets are $12 at the door, and we open at 7pm. Don't miss out!
Get Felt - Nashville Pussy with Detroit's own Bison Machine and Boogie Knights 11.25.16
There are few bands that embody the phrase "sex, drugs & rock 'n' roll" as well as the Grammy Nominated American hard rock act Nashville Pussy. Blaine Cartwright is the Bon Scott of his generation with his 'nursery rhymes for prisoners' style of lyrics. Wife Ruyter Suys is the Angus Young of women. Together they create 100 proof No holds barred, no apology rock n roll. WSG: Bison Machine & Boogie Knights
There are few bands that embody the phrase "sex, drugs & rock 'n' roll" as well as the Grammy Nominated American hard rock act Nashville Pussy. Blaine Cartwright is the Bon Scott of his generation with his 'nursery rhymes for prisoners' style of lyrics. Wife Ruyter Suys is the Angus Young of women. Together they create 100 proof No holds barred, no apology rock n roll. This shit ain't for pussies
Get Felt- Rx Bandits To Play The Loving Touch This Thursday October 6th
Rx Bandits will be here at The Loving Touch this thursday! These guys have been doing their thing since 1995 so you better believe they have their craft polished and pretty for all of you. Don't miss this one! Click below to get your tickets now!
Get Felt-Free Pool Sunday!
Here at The Loving Touch we try to mix it up from time to time and we're happy to let you all know that we have free pool on sundays! Top notch beers and full bar available! Here's what's on tap to enjoy during the pool games: New Holland Dragon's Milk,New Holland Imperial Hatter Ale,New Holland Ichabod Ale,Guinness,Illusive Traveler Grapefruit Ale,Short's Noble Chaos Oktoberfest,Blake's Wakefire Hard Cider,Stroh's Bohemian Style Pilsner,PBR and of course our delicious WAB beers..Detroit Maiden IPA, Passenger Porter,Nit Wit and The Raspberry Cream Ale. See you all soon!
Mmmmmm Goood.
Get FELT at Fallout Fest
Looking for something to do tomorrow Oct 1st 2016? Well we highly recommend you make it out to Fallout Fest here at The Loving Touch! There is a great line up of some super solid Detroit bands for this. $10! 7pm! Be here!
Who you can see at this beast of a show: Queen Kwong,Arc Pelt,Zoos of Berlin,The Boy Wonders,Earth Engine,The Erers,Take Acid,Mini Horse,Honeybabe and Isla!
Get FELT Tonight- Mad Hatter Tea Party
The Loving Touch and New Holland are bringing you a one of a kind event tonight - A Mad Hatter Tea Party! Doors are at 7pm, don't be late! Costumes and Formal Attire aren't mandatory, but are highly encouraged.
Feel THIS - AJJ - Goodbye, Oh Goodbye
AJJ is coming to The Loving Touch tomorrow, September 28th! Tickets are still available, get them here while you can!