Jeff Milo is WDET’s expert on the local music scene and host of MI LocalHe will also host WDET’s “SOUNDS LIKE DETROIT” concert, featuring some of the Tiny Desk Contest’s most talented bands who submitted their videos for the NPR contest.
The concert will take place on Thursday, August 15th at 6 p.m. in New Center Park.
Milo joined The Metro to introduce some of the music and bands featured on SOUNDS LIKE DETROIT.
He explained how WDET’s music hosts created a mini-Detroit version of NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest. They sifted through hundreds of entries to the NPR contest and, with the help of WDET listeners, selected five artists to perform on stage in Detroit.
Milo gave a brief insight into the musical masterpieces of the selected artists and bands on The Metro.
Here are the artists performing at “SOUNDS LIKE DETROIT”:
- Drey Skonie & The Klouds
- Chris Lanard & One Band Global
- C3theartist
- Isis Damil
- Elspeth Tremblay & The Treatment
You can hear these and other artists on WDET’s Tiny Desk playlist on YouTube or live at New Center Park on August 15.
Milo described the venue: “Oh yeah, it’s like this secret, cozy little grove with a very impressive stage and sound system. And you can just relax and stretch out on the grass or just hang out. You can get as close as you want, as far away as you want, but no matter where you are, it’s going to sound great. And that’s the best thing about this venue.”
Those interested in attending can purchase tickets at wdet.org/events.
“I’ll be here all night if you want to meet me,” Milo said. “I’d like to get to know you.”
More headlines from The Metro on August 8th:
- In late June, two cyberattacks completely shut down CDK Global, the country’s largest provider of dealer management services software. This meant that thousands of dealers across the country were unable to operate until July 4.th weekend, one of the busiest times of the year. In addition, shoppers were unable to complete their purchases. In total, merchants lost over a billion dollars in sales. This is just a small part of the economic impact of cybercrime. To talk about the threat and what we can all do to prevent these types of attacks, Justin Shanken, CEO of Black Breach, attended the event. The Metro.
- Yesterday, Rep. Xiong easily beat her opponent in a primary race. But she’s made headlines for other reasons. Earlier this month, the Macomb Daily reported that Xiong’s Warren home was listed in a 2022 civil lawsuit involving money from her sister obtained through a Ponzi scheme, according to financial regulators. Xiong’s home is one of eight properties allegedly part of the scheme. Xiong has denied receiving any money or property from her sister. Joining the call to discuss this was Macomb Daily reporter Susan Smiley. The Metro.
- WDET reporter and presenter of All in all Russ McNamara attended the presidential campaign for Vice President Harris and her running mate Time Walz at Detroit Metro Airport on Wednesday. McNamara attended The Metro to share details about the campaign.