Derek Padula is world renown scholar on the Dragon Ball series. This author created nine books on the culture, history and impact of Dragon Ball. Of course, we dive into what his books are about. Plus, we discuss what anime series that he enjoys, metal, video game soundtracks, kung fu, and a whole lot more. Check out this interview to learn more about this fascinating dude and how Dragon Ball inspires his journey of creativity.
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A New World: Ann Arbor 2018
A New World: intimate music from FINAL FANTASY returns to Ann Arbor this fall! Experience the most intimate FINAL FANTASY music with the New World Players chamber ensemble, award-winning piano soloist Benyamin Nuss and conductor Eric Roth. An official production of game developer SQUARE ENIX, A New World delivers fresh live music arrangements of beloved FINAL FANTASY themes, especially featuring the music of Nobuo Uematsu. Proven to delight audiences on four continents, don’t miss A New World’s triumphant return performance at Rackham Auditorium.
Support your local geek events.
For more info, check out:
https://ffnewworld.com/concert/ann-arbor18/
https://www.facebook.com/events/152108698790553/
Events for the Week Sept 24th-30th
Don’t know what to do for the week? Well, check out what’s going on for this weekend.
Mega Ran Concert Mini Review
My favorite rapper, Mega Ran, returned back to Michigan. How did the video game hip hop show at the New Dodge Lounge go? Read on and find out.
Mega Ran (Audio Interview)
Mega Ran is one of the most prolific rappers in the realm of chip hop. Let’s not forget to mention that he is a record holder in the Guinness Book of Records too. I talk with the teacher, rapper, hero about a myriad of topics. We dive into anime, comic books, pro wrestling, the Nerdy People of Color Collective, and the upcoming collaborative Lit Hop album with MC Lars. Rock this in the background, folks. It’s a great interview.
Powerglove at the Token Lounge
Powerglove, the awesome Video Game Metal band, will be coming to the Token Lounge.
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For more info, check out:
http://www.enterthevault.com/moreInfo.php?id=8494
https://www.facebook.com/PowergloveOfficial
http://powergloveband.com/
Events for the Week Aug 27th-Sept 2nd
A Ren Faire, Powerglove concert, a new Comic Con, and a LARP event are in store for you this week.
Don’t know what to do for the week? Well, check out what’s going on for this weekend.
Super Guitar Bros at JAFAX 2018
The acoustic GODS of awesome video game covers, the Super Guitar Bros, are back to talk with me again. We go in depth with Steve and Sam about musical influences, their latest albums, collaborations with Ninja Sex Party, anime, video game soundtracks, thrash metal, Sam’s Patreon channel, and Steve’s upcoming solo project. I wanted to top the previous interview and I succeeded because this interview blew the last one out of the water. If you are a fan of these two, please put this on in the background because it a great conversation.
KINGDOM HEARTS Orchestra World Tour Detroit 2018
Kingdom Hearts Orchestra is coming to Detroit.
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For more info, check out:
https://www1.ticketmaster.com/kingdom-hearts-orchestra-detroit-michigan-07-14-2018/event/08005469BAD77975
Events for the Week July 9th-15th
Quite a smorgasbord of events this week. Check them out.
Don’t know what to do for the week? Well, check out what’s going on for this weekend.