Published: 9/29/2010
Types: Music, Ethnic/World
Back in June, the Wonder Twins set off on a journey to the Pontiac Silverdome to see Indian composer and musician A.R. Rahman's Journey Home World Tour. As they drove up that fateful day, police turned them and countless others away. Apparently a massive stage collapse had forced the cancellation of...[MORE]
Published: 9/1/2010
Types: Music, Local Music
The Wonder Twins recently visited Belle Isle in search of music and find good sounds and an immersive experience. D'Anne: I hadn't been to Belle Isle since I was a little kid. For some reason I remembered it being really small. Laura: The last time I was there was almost 10 years ago for a charit...[MORE]
Published: 8/18/2010
Unless you're Elizabeth Gilbert, a free trip to India is hard to come by. So when the Wonder Twins heard about India Day 2010, an event celebrating India's 63rd Independence Day, they decided to try to do in a day what Gilbert did in a year. After attending the event, they completed their 24-hour Ea...[MORE]
Published: 7/21/2010
Types: Music, Local Music
Laura: It is no secret that New Grenada are one of my favorite bands in Detroit. D'Anne: No, this isn't a secret. You are totally gay for them. I attribute this to your love for 1990's indie rock. Laura: No doubt about it. I readily accept the fact that I'll always love the '90s. Well, the indie r...[MORE]
Published: 6/9/2010
Types: Arts, Performing arts, Theater
While rain poured down on (but hardly slowed down) the proud homos at Motor City Pride, the Wonder Twins ducked into the Ringwald, Ferndale's go-to spot for campy independent theater, to get an eyeful of some foxy ladies, specifically the ladies in Code Foxy: Man Down. Laura: I love the Ringwald Th...[MORE]
Published: 5/12/2010
Types: Music, Local Music
On Saturday, May 1, Michigan joined the ranks of 37 other civilized states in the U.S. of Fuckin' A. and gave a mittened middle finger to smoking in public places, including Detroit's numerous bars and music venues. This is all much to the delight of the Wonder Twins and other cancer-averse folks wh...[MORE]
Published: 4/28/2010
On Friday night, April 23, the Wonder Twins went to celebrate the glory of arena rock at the Public Pool, although they were surprised to discover that they were neither in an arena nor a public pool. They were at an art space in Hamtramck! D'Anne: First of all, I'm really glad you talked me out ...[MORE]
Published: 4/14/2010
One day before their [number redacted] birthday, the Wonder Twins got a little bit country and a little bit rock 'n' roll with Langhorne Slim and Drive-By Truckers at St. Andrew's Hall. Laura: I was looking forward to seeing Drive-By Truckers, since they're known for their live shows and put out a ...[MORE]
Published: 3/31/2010
While lesbians of yore had icons such as Melissa Etheridge as their go-to music idols, today's young women are totally gay for Tegan and Sara. Not only do they have hipper haircuts, there's two of 'em. The Wonder Twins headed to the Royal Oak Music Theatre last week to check out the only set of twin...[MORE]
Published: 3/10/2010
Types: Music, Local Music
Every party has to start somewhere. And Blowout 2010 got warmed up on opening Wednesday night, March 3, at the Majestic Complex in Detroit, as a swarm of bands took over Hamtramck for three wild 'n' crazy nights. And the Wonder Twins were there, of course, to witness the Blowout unfolding. D'Anne...[MORE]
Published: 2/17/2010
Types: Music, Local Music
Valentine's Day is a holiday for women. Obviously! V = vagina. Red = vagina. Hearts = vaginas somehow too. So it was fitting that on Valentine's Day eve, the Wonder Twins attended "Women: A Celebration of Art and Culture" at the Crofoot where people with XX chromosomes were celebrated for ...[MORE]
Published: 2/10/2010
Types: Music, Local Music
"This, honestly, is the first time I've ever wanted to be in something truly collaborative," says Christian Doble, guitarist in the new Detroit trio that has dubbed itself FAWN. "We really wanted to create something together — sit down in the living room, start playing, and writ...[MORE]
Published: 2/3/2010
Types: Music, Local Music
When faced with Michigan's bitter winter nights, you basically have two choices — down a bottle of Wild Turkey and clutch its empty husk to your chest while curled up in a snow drift, or head somewhere warm where you can rock with good bands and good beer. On a recent Thursday, the Wonder Twin...[MORE]
Published: 1/20/2010
Types: Music, Local Music
Think you've been to every music venue in the Detroit area? Think again. There could actually be a show going on in your neighbor's basement right now that you don't even know about. The Wonder Twins recently went underground, to some girl's house, to check out a couple of bands without a stage to c...[MORE]
Published: 1/6/2010
Types: Music, Local Music
D'Anne: Just what people want — another 2009 recap. Laura: Well, this one will be different. Or at least peppered with more sarcasm and inappropriate comments than most. And less Animal Collective exaltation. D'Anne: How do you know I'm not going to fawn all over Animal Collective? I loved M...[MORE]
Published: 12/16/2009
Types: Music
Ain't no party like a roller derby party, 'cause a roller derby party don't stop! Well, actually, it does stop, following two action-packed 30-minute periods that are filled with hot skating ladies jamming and blocking and occasionally shoving bitches the hell out of the way. The Wonder Twins had ri...[MORE]
Published: 12/2/2009
Up until this point, the Wonder Twins have avoided the Twilight craze. Sure, they see the plethora of Twilight propaganda in every store and hear friends and co-workers talk about the books as if they've just joined the cult of the "Born Again Bloodsuckers." But it wasn't until the soundtr...[MORE]
Published: 11/18/2009
Last Wednesday the Wonder Twins found themselves at the Magic Bag in Ferndale watching and listening to Dent May (from Mississippi), Cryptacize (California), and Fiery Furnaces (New York). Three national indie acts in a smoke-free venue? Laura: I think this is the first time we've been to the Magic...[MORE]
Published: 10/28/2009
This is the time of year when things get pretty scary in Detroit, and a visit to one of the area's haunted houses is a must for a well-rounded Halloween experience. Over the years, haunted houses — not to mention haunted barns, haunted hayrides, haunted funeral homes and haunted golf courses &...[MORE]
Published: 10/14/2009
Types: Arts, Literature, Poetry
So, what do you get when you cross a poetry slam and an open mic night at a comedy club? Probably something terrible that will bring shame to all involved. Thankfully, though, this is not what happens during a recent Moth StorySLAM. Yes, the increasingly popular public radio program has come to Detr...[MORE]
Published: 9/23/2009
You can find fun about any night at Nine Mile Road and Woodward Avenue. But for three days in mid-September, at least for the past two years, that intersection has turned into a street fair, complete with local music, local beer, and local arts and crafts. The Wonder Twins were on hand for the secon...[MORE]
Published: 9/9/2009
Types: Music, Local Music
While most Americans spend each week fulfilling the prophecies of a Loverboy song, on Labor Day weekend, the gainfully employed are rewarded for their amazing work ethic via a whole extra day off. And lovely Hamtramck annually celebrates the holiday with a four-day fest of live music, carnival rides...[MORE]
Published: 8/26/2009
Types: Music, Ethnic/World
Summer's coming to an end — and you know what that means: It's time to don some chain mail and a leather corset and party like it's 1599 at the Michigan Renaissance Festival in Holly (weekends and Labor Day through Oct. 3-4, michrenfest.com). The Wonder Twins walked into the woods as jaded wom...[MORE]
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