Comerica
Cityfest 2009, formerly Tastefest, is setting the stage to deliver
a festival that’s as big and bangin’ as ever, with
the best tunes and tastes in Detroit from Wednesday, July 1
to Sunday, July 5. The five-day, FREE event is turning 21 this
year and is of age to party for a great cause, raising funds
for the development and beautification of Detroit’s Historic
New Center. Last year, hundreds of stoked and soaked festival-goers
took cover in the Fisher Building when a torrential summer downpour
cut the opening day short. [7.1.09]
What does it take for a musician to earn the respect of their
peers? One would think the key lies in what you play. But,
truth be told, plenty of players can nail a lick like sharpshooters
pinging skeets from the sky. Sometimes it's more what you
don't play that counts. And in the case of guitarist extraordinaire
Mac McAnally, winner of Musician of the Year at the 2008 CMA
Awards, that may have made all the difference. Make no mistake:
McAnally can pick with the best in the business. [6.28.09]
