Guitarist Kyle Shutt has been playing with the band The Sword since 2003. The band is currently on hiatus, but Shutt is still making music. He recently released a self-titled album for his solo project. Give it a listen below.
Kyle Shutt and his band are currently out on tour and will be making their way to the Detroit area this weekend. They are set to hit the stage Sunday night at Small's in Hamtramck. Joining them is Detroit's own Trout, one of our personal favorites. Tickets to see these two bands live are only $8 in advance or $10 at the door. You can purchase your advance tickets online here.
Thanks to our friends at Small's, you can also enter to win a pair of free tickets to this show. To enter to win, send your name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with #Kyle in the subject line. We will draw one lucky winner on Sunday morning and will send them details on how to claim their prize.
Doors are set to open at 7 p.m. on Sunday and 18+ are welcome.
Whether you're a fan of metal, punk, rock, or just music in general, we guarantee you will like Trout. It seems like everyone that sees this band live walks away a fan. If you're not familiar with Trout, it is a three piece band that is a little bluesy, and some say they're even a little bit country, but overall, they're mainly just rock and roll. The band features Pete Geloso on vocals and guitar, Kyle Grawbarger on bass, and Kyle Shelest on drums.
This Friday night, the trio is celebrating the release of their first LP. The self titled album is being released on vinyl by Rouge Records, but is already available for streaming. Hit play below then read ahead to see what front man Pete Geloso had to say about the band, the new album, and the release show.
HID- How would you describe Trout to someone that has never heard you guys before?
Pete Geloso- "It’s a rock band with very heavy blues and soul influence. People tend to say sometimes we have a country rock sound and I can see that with some of our tunes."
HID- Who are your biggest musical influences as a band?
Pete-"Kyle (Grawbarger) and I have been pals and musical partners for years now. After Grand Junction, we started to lean toward heavier music with a lot of blues influence. Bands such as Taste, Humble Pie, Blue Cheer, and just about any 70s power trio you can muster."
HID- You have a pretty amazing voice! Actually, the first time I saw you on stage, I was shocked to when I heard you start singing. (In a good way, of course.) Who are your biggest influences as a singer?
Pete- (smiles and blushes) "My main influences vocally from the get go have always been Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, Paul Rogers, and Elton John. And as of recent years, I must add Steve Marriott. Perhaps the greatest rock n roll singer ever."
HID- Tell us about the new record! Where did you record it? How long have you been working on these songs? Do you guys write the songs together or does one person do most of the writing?
Pete-"We recorded it at Hamtramck Sound Studio with Adam Cox. Working there is an absolute pleasure and I highly recommend Adam to everyone in the area. I go to the band with the song pretty much completed and Kyle and Kyle complete it by adding the rhythm. Kyle Shelest is not only a bad ass drummer, but he has been clutch in helping out with arrangement on quite a few of these tunes. I wrote all but one song on the record. Some of them I’ve had for a couple years prior to starting Trout in late 2016, some came within the past year and a half. It feels good to finally release a full length album of music that the guys and I have worked hard on. This is the first full length album any of us have played in front to back. Very exciting stuff!"
HID- Why should everyone come out to the release show this Friday night? Pete-"I can think of quite a few reasons why. It’s a celebration of putting out that first album. We have some faithful friends that enjoy the music and we’ve gained a bit of a following in the area. We’re gonna be two years old as a band in December. And in that two years, this will be our second show we’ve ever headlined and we are in good fucking company when it comes to having Duende, Dude, and Jackson and the Poolsharks on the bill with us. Not to mention, we have Anthony and Al from Heavy and Beyond spinning tunes all night. Trout will be hitting the stage probably around midnight which means October 5th turns into October 6th which happens to be my 24th birthday."
HID- What's next for Trout?
Pete-"We have a couple not so local shows in the works. Other than that, we would like to start working on new material. We’ve been playing these tunes for a long while now and it’s time to start writing for the next record which will eventually happen!"
Trout's LP Release show is this Friday, October 5th at The Sanctuary. Doors are set to open at 8 p.m. and Jackson & The Poolsharks will be kicking off the show. As Pete mentioned, Duende and DUDE are also on the bill, and the Heavy & Beyond dudes will be playing tunes throughout the night. Cover to see this great lineup live is only $7. So make sure you get there early and stay late! We guarantee this is going to be an awesome show from start to finish.
Local record label Jett Plastic Recordings is gearing up to celebrate their fifth anniversary. The boutique label boasts a pretty solid lineup, including acts like Caveman & Bam Bam, Trout, The Idiot Kids and The ILL Itches. They even put out music from Corey Feldman! But. that is not the most impressive, part, the most impressive part is that this label is owned, managed and run by someone who is still under 21! Jarrett Koral is a sort of diamond in the ruff. He is someone who loves and appreciates rock and roll and understands the magic of vinyl. He has a wicked ear for good shit and he is the kind of kid that you see out at every single show supporting local music. So, it's fitting that he is going to bring a bunch of musicians together for the celebration.
Next weekend he will be hosting a two-day festival at PJ's Lager House that will feature 18+ bands and a ton of new release from a bunch of the bands on the roster. JettBlast Fest will take place from 6 p.m. until 1 a.m. on Friday the 10th and Saturday the 11th. Day passes are $10 in advance and weekend passes are $18 to $44. You can purchase advance tickets here. But before you do, take a second and read our interview with the man behind the brand, Jarrett. Check out what he has to say about the label, the show and the future!
HID- Why did you decide to have a festival?
Jarrett- "I haven’t really booked shows locally except for a few release shows and even then I didn’t have full control over the lineup. So, for the fifth anniversary of Jett Plastic, I wanted to celebrate it right! After getting about five bands added onto the show, more bands asked to be involved. Eventually, this culminated into this two day, eighteen band festival! It’s been a ridiculous amount of work, but it also allows me to have all my favorite bands play and to get bands to play who don’t normally play local shows, or in the case of The ILL Itches, bands who haven’t played in a few years!"
HID- Why did you name your festival JettBlast Fest?
Jarrett- "I’m trying to think of an answer to this one, but I really don’t know. It sounded really cool and it looked good on paper!"
HID- How did you choose the lineup for this fest?
Jarrett- "I’m proud of every band on this fest. Most of the bands playing have released/are releasing records on Jett Plastic, so it really is a family affair! It’s also only $10, which is crazy considering there are nine bands per night and the show begins at 6 p.m. (until 1 a.m.!). I’ve put a ridiculous amount of work into this and I’m sure it’ll pay off! The ILL Itches are playing their first show in more than a year, Tyson Meade is in from Oklahoma (I’m playing bass with him!), Black Merda are playing a rare Detroit area show, Rocket 455 are playing, Troy Gregory, Choke Chains (Tom Potter of Bantam Rooster), The Britemores, All Seeing Eyes (feat Johnny Walker of the Soledad Brothers)…and those are only seven of the bands playing! This lineup truly is stacked and I’m really excited for these two busy, albeit wonderful, nights." HID- Who are the bands that are coming from out of town?
Jarrett- "Tyson Meade is in from Oklahoma, who is the singer of one of my favorite bands, the Chainsaw Kittens. Deadly Lo-Fi are in from Georgia, All Seeing Eyes are in from Cincinnati…and one of my favorite bands, the explosive Brother O’ Brother, are in from Indianapolis. These bands rule."
HID- What records will your label be releasing at this fest?
Jarrett- "I’ll be releasing a bunch of new records at the fest! Really excited about this because it feels like one big release party! Will finally have Tyson Meade’s “Kitchens and Bathrooms” out on vinyl (lead singer of the Chainsaw Kittens from Oklahoma), the new 7” by The Idiot Kids with two great new tracks (one of which is a Neutral Milk Hotel cover), a new 7” by Black Merda (70s soul-funk pioneers from Detroit), a compilation of David Bowie covers featuring Brother O’ Brother, Shane Devon and Tyson Meade (I actually make my first vinyl appearance on this), and finally a compilation LP featuring ten unreleased tracks by bands playing the fest, including The ILL Itches, Brother O’ Brother, The Idiot Kids, Choke Chains, All Seeing Eyes and loads more! Super, super excited about all of these…plus, all these bands are playing the fest!"
HID- Why did you decide to host your 2-day event at The Lager House?
Jarrett- "The Lager House was the first place I saw a local show at, so I really wanted to take it back to where it began. PJ has been a great ally to the local music scene, and I’m really excited to work with him and the Lager House staff on this show. Lager can also accommodate two different stages so I needed the festival to be at a place that I can do quick changeovers. From 6 p.m. to 1 a.m., there’ll only be about thirty minutes of total silence. Live life loud!"
HID- Why does Jett Plastic only release tapes and records?
Jarett- "I’ve always been dedicated to physical media, be it records, tapes or CDs. Now that I’m into this pretty much full time, I realized that physical media really is the way to go. Vinyl, simply put, is a lot more fun to play than a standard MP3. I still listen to music in the car or on the computer, but sitting down to play a record really is a wholly romantic experience. Vinyl was the first format that I really got into, so to go back to that, I just feel so much warmth." HID- How does a band get signed to your label?
Jarrett- "There are plans to finally open a Jett Plastic storefront in the next year so after this festival, I’ll be slowing down quite a bit. I’m also in college full time so juggling all these things is difficult sometimes! During this ‘down time’, I don’t know exactly how many records I’ll be releasing. I’m always accepting submissions through the label site (www.jettplasticrecordings.com) and via e-mail. I’m always up for supporting local music and I love hearing new things, so please have at it!"
HID- What is your dream band to land on your label?
Jarett- "Tiny Tim."
HID- What does Jett Plastic have coming up in the next year?
Jarrett- "Oh boy! Full-Lengths from The Idiot Kids, Tyson Meade, Chainsaw Kittens, Troy Gregory, Crystal Drive and Billy Davis! Not to mention new 7”s from Brother O’ Brother, White Mystery, Fruit of The Loom, Ultimate Ovation and so many more. I’ve been busting my bum over here trying to get all this music out…2018 is going to kill! I’ll also hit the fiftieth release sometime in 2018, also the sixth year of Jett Plastic!"
HID- Tell me something about Jarrett that most people don't know.
Jarett- "My favorite local show I’ve ever been to was The GO with Redd Kross at the Lager House. Wolfman Band opened and for a tween (I was maybe thirteen?), the rock and roll that night helped mold me into the mini-mogul I am today. Also, my two favorite animals are alpacas and sloths, my favorite color is green, my favorite movie is The Mask, my favorite band is The Beatles, my first show was a KISS farewell tour in 2000 at Pine Knob, my favorite TV show is/was Twin Peaks and my favorite author is Ray Bradbury." HID- Is there anything else you want our readers to know?
Jarrett- "I love local music and I love being involved in the scene. Every bit of support counts when it comes to local music, and Hip In Detroit helps make that happen. Really looking forward to 2018 and to continuing this little dream of mine. Keep on writing, keep on collecting, rock ‘n’ roll hoochie coo."
This Friday night Timmy's Organism is throwing a huge bash in Hamtramck! The band just released a new album, entitled Eating Colors, and now they're getting ready to head over to Europe. Friday's show is a tour kick off and release party all in one! The LP was released by Lo & Behold and DMT Records. You can listen to a few tracks and order Eating Colors on vinyl or purchase a digital download on Bandcamp here. You can also check out the outrageously awesome music video for the title track off the album below.
Friday night's show is happening at Ant Hall in Hamtramck. Joining Timmy's Organism for the night are The Potions and Trout, plus Heavy & Beyond will be DJing throughout the night! We're sure this will be an awesome night that you don't want to miss! Admission to the show is absolutely free, giving you even more of a reason to check it out.
Doors are set to open at 9 p.m. Friday. Make sure you get there early to see everyone on the bill and hear some awesome tunes from the Heavy & Beyond guys. And in case you're not already convinced that you should attend this one, this video will probably do the trick.
Over the past year you've heard us talk about The Idiot Kids quite a bit. We're big fans of this band, which means we're super excited that they're releasing a new single! The new record is being released on Jett Plastic Recordings and will feature two new tracks, “Skeleton Boy” and “Bonfire” on white or pink 7" vinyl. You can check out the song "Bonfire", which was premiered by Deep Cutz, here.
To celebrate this big release, The Idiot Kids are having a record release show at PJ's Lager House on Saturday, June 10th. This will be your first chance to pick up the new 7", and the best part is that you get one for free when you pay the cover charge. That means $8 not only gets you in the door, but also gets you the new 7" straight from Jett Plastic and The Idiot Kids. That's a pretty excellent deal, especially considering that this is a pretty excellent lineup! Joining The Idiot Kids for the evening are Caveman & Bam Bam, Duane The Jet Black Eel, and Trout, who also has a new release on Jett Plastic Recordings.
Lucky for you, we are also giving away some guest list spots to this show! We are giving away 2 pairs of tickets to this show, and since you get a 7" with paid entry, that means you'll get the record too! If you would like to enter to win this contest, send your name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with #idiot in the subject line. We will draw two lucky winners the morning of the show and they will get in the door with a friend that night and will get the new 7" from The Idiot Kids.
Doors for this one are set to open at 9 p.m. on Saturday. If you want to give The Idiot Kids a listen before the release show, head over to their bandcamp here. Whether you like punk rock, garage rock, or anything in between, we're sure you will love this band!
This weekend music history will once again happen in Detroit! The godfather of alternative rock, Tyson Meade, will be making two very special appearances in Detroit, one with another legend!
Front man of the Chainsaw Kittens, this man and his band made a huge impact on the music scene and alternative rock as a whole. Kurt Cobain and Billy Corgan are just a couple of the big names that site this guy as an inspiration. Now Meade is heading to Detroit after over 20 years for one amazing weekend.
First, Jett Plastic Recordings brings Meade to Assemble Sound for an acoustic recording session with the amazing Billy Davis on Friday night. Davis played with Little Richard, is the guy that taught Jimi Hendrix how to play guitar, and was invited by Elvis to come to Graceland to play with him. His career is absolutely amazing! Having Meade and Davis in the same place is absolutely awesome, but to witness them recording together is a once in a lifetime opportunity! Admission is free to sit in on the recording and after the performance there will be a Q&A session. This event is set to start at 7 p.m. and space is limited.
Then, on Saturday night Tyson Meade will hit the stage at the super intimate UFO Factory! Meade will be joined by a Detroit band and a few awesome locals will be opening the show. The lineup for the evening includes The Idiot Kids, the new band Trout, and Candide. Cover to this awesome show is only $7 and 18+ are welcome.
We are also giving away 2 pairs of tickets to the UFO Factory show! If you would like to enter to win, send your name to hipindetroit@gmail.com with #TysonMeade in the subject line. We will draw two lucky winners on Saturday morning and they will get to attend the show with a friend for free!
Don't miss these two awesome opportunities this weekend!
