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M’s Gathering Place Gets Fresh in the West – Nadir in Garden City, Michigan, Friday July 30

Nadir — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:28:55 +0000

If you live in Detroit’s western suburbs, you’ve been forced to drive a half hour – either to the D in the east or Ann Arbor in the west – to get a decent meal and catch a good show. That sad condition changed last week with the opening of M’s Gathering Place on Ford Road in Garden City. The new restaurant and live music venue promises fresh, tasty, affordable food along with outstanding music from Detroit’s top talent.

Owner Mary Hauk, recognized a void in the market, and created a new business to fill it. “I felt the community needed a place where we could come and listen to great music, and enjoy a good meal in a nice, clean, family atmosphere.”

M’s delivers a diverse menu of live entertainment to match the variety of delicious dishes that emerge from the kitchen. A wide range of artists from Detroit blues stalwart Howard Glazer and world music mavericks Zap Toro share the spotlight with succulent seafood, big beefy burgers, farm-fresh produce and stellar pizza.

On Friday, July 30, Nadir and his band provide a funky kick start to M’s grand opening weekend which will feature seven bands outside and inside all weekend long. Come out and sample the fantastic food and magnificent music at Metro Detroit’s newest hot spot – M’s Gathering Place.

Friday, July 30
Nadir LIVE at
M’s Gathering Place
32292 Ford Road
(between Merriman & Venoy)
Garden City, Michigan 48135
Showtime 9:30pm – 1:30am
For more info call (734) 422-9320

Nadir at The Ann Arbor Street Art Fair – Wed July 21

Nadir — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 01:22:31 +0000

Nadir and the fellas headline the opening night of the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair on Wednesday, July 21 at 8pm.

The Ann Arbor Street Art Fair is one of the best art fairs in the country. Check out the work of artists from around the country and listen to some great music on the lawn.

Wednesday, July 21
Ann Arbor Street Art Fair
Washington Street
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Nadir’s Showtime 8pm
Visit www.artfair.org for more info

DETROIT! Funky Fireworks & USSF: Nadir Rocks The Riverfront This Week

Nadir — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 19:55:35 +0000

Nadir and the band are Rocking & Rolling on the River this week…

On Monday afternoon, the rockets explode with an incendiary Nadir performance at Hart Plaza for the Detroit Fireworks Display. Entertainment starts at noon, Nadir and the band rock at 2pm. Get there early to get your seat for the best fireworks display in Michigan, and a great day of Detroit music.

On Tuesday evening, Nadir and the band kick of the United States Social Forum (USSF) with a powerful package of Detroit FUNK! Joining them onstage to welcome the USSF to Detroit is none other than the Motor City’s reigning princess of the blues, Thornetta Davis!

The USSF is a gathering of individuals and groups who will spend the week in Detroit teaching and learning from each other, discussing ways that we can each do our part to make the country a better place to live. The festivities begin with an opening march down Woodward Avenue, climaxing with the opening ceremony inside Cobo Hall. Workshops, concerts, art exhibits, assemblies, community actions, pow wows and parties will take place all week. For more info visit ussf2010.org.

Monday, June 21, 2010
Detroit Fireworks
Hart Plaza Amphitheater
Jefferson Street
Detroit, Michigan
Showtime 12 noon
Nadir & the band hit at 2pm

Tuesday, June 22, 2010
United States Social Forum
Opening Ceremony
Cobo Hall
1 Washington Blvd
Detroit, Michigan
Ceremony begins at 5pm
Visit ussf2010.org for info

Celebrating Malcolm

Nadir — Wed, 19 May 2010 14:11:51 +0000

CLICK HERE FOR THE FUNK
Now Playing:
Running Rebel by Khary WAE Frazier & Nadir (feat. Ron Corey & DJ Source)

May 19, 2010 would have been the 85th birthday of El Hajj Malik el-Shabazz, better known throughout the world as Malcolm X. Though his teachings are still controversial to some, most educated observers understand that Malcolm X was a highly skilled community organizer, a powerful social justice advocate, and an enlightened spiritual leader.

We’ll remember Malcolm X at a celebration on May 19 at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History called 365-50 Malcolm X. This event is from 6p.m.-9p.m. in the auditorium

Performers include:

Poets from Detroit Community Schools, Pasture Dance Factory, and Celebrated Local Poets Rhonda Welsh, Supreme, Tom Budday, Valencia “Numi” Vanner.

Special Musical Performances by Big A, 5 Ela, Supa Emcee, Kiko, and Khary WAE Frazier featuring Nadir

Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
315 E Warren Ave
Detroit, MI 48201
For more info visit: www.maah-detroit.org

MI Funk – Funk Festival in Lansing Sat. May 22

Nadir — Tue, 18 May 2010 14:25:39 +0000

LANSING, MICHIGAN: It’s about to get stanky nasty in Old Town…

ARE YOU READY FOR THA FUNK??? On Saturday, May 22 Nadir rocks the first MI Funk Festival. Get your tickets NOW!!!

Saturday, May 22, 2010
Mi-Funk Fest
220 E Grand River Ave
Lansing, Michigan
Tickets: $20 in advance or $25 at gate.
Showtime: 2pm – Midnight
Nadir’s Showtime: 8pm

You must be 21 to enter and have valid picture identification.
The MiFunk concert is located at the intersection of East Grand River and Turner Street in the City Lot 56.
For a map to the venue click here.

Line-up:
Sun Messengers ~ 2:00-3:30PM
Global Village ~ 4:00-5:30PM
Valerie Barrymore & Foundation of Funk ~ 6:00 – 7:30PM
Nadir ~ 8:00-9:30PM
Soul Xpress ~ 10:00-12:00AM

For more info visit: MiFunk.com