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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

Afghan War Worse Than We Thought? How Is That Possible?

Nadir — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:55:33 +0000

Gen. Stanley McChrystal’s expose in Rolling Stone already demonstrated that the war effort in Afghanistan is going much worse than we had imagined. Now the release of 90,000 classified US government documents provide greater context to our fears.

These documents, allegedly leaked by US army intelligence analyst, Spc. Bradley Manning to Wikileaks.org, emphasize that elements within the government of our “ally” Pakistan may be providing training to the Taliban, helping them to attack US troops, that civilian deaths have been underreported, that the US military’s unmanned drone program is largely a failure, and friendly fire deaths among NATO forces and among Afghan security forces are epidemic.

Aside from key efforts within the Democratic Party by politically connected activists like the progressives at Democrats.com, the antiwar left has been nearly silent, choosing to give a pass to the Obama administration and the Democratically led Congress. How long can this last? We have to pressure Congress and the administration to change course.

The war in Afghanistan is unwinnable, and that won’t change during the Obama administration nor the administration afterward. However, the US position in Afghanistan is extremely complex, and our complete and immediate withdrawal might cause the broader region to descend into chaos.

It is obvious that the war effort cannot continue the way it has. Military minds say that Obama’s escalation and counter insurgency strategy isn’t working. So what is the answer? And how many billions must be spent and how many lives must be lost while our corrupt, unethical, inept politicians engage in partisan bickering instead of working to come up with real solutions?

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

Funk Rock Brawl with Nadir & Nuroksol at The Rusty Nail, Thursday, July 15

Nadir — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:27:29 +0000

Prepare to have your face peeled back when Distorted Soul meets Nuroksol for an Eastside Funk Rock brawl at The Rusty Nail on Thursday, July 15!

Nadir and his band, Distorted Soul, combine stone-cold funk with powerhouse soul singing and award-winning songwriting for what has been dubbed “Hendrix meets Marley in a soul kitchen FUNK”.

Nuroksol’s music can be described as a mix of Rock and R&B, with a touch of Soul, and a splash of Funk. With melodic harmonies, thunderous guitars and undeniable rhythm, this music will make the FUNK drip from under your arms, evaporate and singe the sides of your eyebrows.

It’s gonna be down and dirty at The Rusty Nail, Eastside Detroit’s legendary rock and roll bar. With $3 pitchers and $1 mugs get ready for a knock down, drag out good time! NO COVER CHARGE

Thursday, July 15, 2010
NADIR & NUROKSOL
FUNK ROCK BRAWL
The Rusty Nail
35703 Groesbeck Hwy
Clinton Township MI
10pm showtime
NO COVER CHARGE
http://distortedsoul.com/
http://nuroksol.com/

Rest In The Funk, Chris Walker

Nadir — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 06:52:32 +0000

Now Playing: Leave It Alone (featuring Chris Walker on Stunt Bass)

After a valiant three year battle, Cincinnati bass guitarist and funk warrior Chris Walker succumbed on Saturday to the injuries he sustained in a car crash back in 2007. He leaves with us a legacy of wonderful memories, all joy, laughter and dancing.

I wrote about my friend and brother back in August of last year when I traveled to Cincy to play at a Friends for Chris Walker benefit concert. His sister, Carole, and the many musical friends Chris cultivated over the years held periodic performances to help pay the former working musician’s medical bills.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 10 in Cincinnati. Rest in The Funk, my brother.