Michigan Music

Detroit reacts to 'Dave and Chuck' coming to WRIF-FM on May 28; 'Drew and Mike' future unclear

2013-05-20T17:49:07Z

DETROIT, MI - Detroit radio station WRIF-FM made it official Monday and welcomed "Dave and Chuck 'The Freak'" to their new home. The news and word the new show - replacing "Drew and MIke" - will start 6 a.m. May 28 generated plenty of reaction in Metro Detroit. Take a look at some of the social media feedback; let MLive Detroit know what you think in our comments section. Will "Dave and Chuck" be successful? Will "Drew and Mike" find a new home?

Listen to WRIF-FM confirm "Dave and Chuck 'The Freak'' has been added to Detroit lineup (with audio)

2013-05-20T16:15:11Z

DETROIT, MI - Detroit radio station WRIF-FM confirmed Monday afternoon that "Dave and Chuck 'The Freak'" will replace "Drew and Mike" on its morning radio lineup. "Dave and Chuck 'The Freak" was formerly on Windsor station 89X and replaces a show hosted by Drew Lane and Mike Clark that was on the air for 22 years. Listen to audio of the station's announcement of the change. Let us know what you think about the change in our comments section.

It's official: 'Drew and Mike' replaced on WRIF-FM with ... 'Dave and Chuck;' share thoughts on move

2013-05-20T15:36:01Z

DETROIT, MI - Detroit radio station WRIF- FM finally made it official Monday afternoon and told its listeners the popular radio show "Drew and Mike" will be replaced with a pair that project a younger, edgier type of vibe.

'Searching for Sugar Man' star Rodriguez appears ready to cash in on worldwide tour, industry experts say

2013-05-20T14:40:50Z

DETROIT, MI - Rodriguez finally appears to be getting paid after the Academy Award winning documentary "Searching or Sugar Man" and a accompanying worldwide tour debuted last year

Kid Rock slams lip-syncers, wears camo, sips on mystery drink at Billboard Music Awards (video)

2013-05-20T12:24:20Z

DETROIT, MI - Sunday night certainly wasn't a quiet one for Kid Rock at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas.

Detroit's WRIF-FM claims it has 'big news coming' to start post-'Drew and Mike' era

2013-05-20T12:02:45Z

DETROIT, MI - Radio listeners of Detroit's WRIF-FM received world Monday morning that the station that "big news" that will be released at noon. The news likely has to do with the replacement for "Drew and Mike," a popular radio show that ended last week after 22 years on the air. Several media outlets, including Crain's Detroit Business, reported this month that "Drew and Mike," hosted by Mike Clark and Drew Lane, will be replaced by "Dave and Chuck 'The Freak.'"

Bill Cosby, Natalie Merchant announce summer Detroit Symphony Orchestra dates

2013-05-19T18:52:59Z

The Detroit Symphony Orchestrahas announced upcoming shows by stand-up comedian Bill Cosby, also an author and creator of the "Cosby Show," and musician Natalie Merchant, who first tasted fame in the 1980s and 1990s with her band 10,000 Maniacs.

Coast West Music Festival 2013: The lineup so far for inaugural Muskegon event

2013-05-19T17:02:09Z

Coast West Music Festival organizers have released the event's lineup incrementally over the past few months, as the artists' appearances were confirmed.

'Searching for Sugarman' Sixto Rodriguez sells out Detroit Masonic Temple

2013-05-19T15:33:46Z

Tickets to see Sixto Rodriguez at the 1,100-seat Masonic Temple sold out in a matter of minutes.

'Searching for Sugarman' star Sixto Rodriguez searching for royalties

2013-05-18T14:41:19Z

Sixto Rodriguez, a Detroit folk singer whose music flourished in South Africa and beyond long after he assumed the music industry passed him by, is wondering why he never got a cut, the Detroit Free Press reports.

Listen to 'Drew and Mike' end career, give thanks at WRIF-FM after 22 years in Detroit radio (with audio)

2013-05-17T15:33:14Z

DETROIT, MI - Popular Detroit radio hosts Drew Lane and Mike Clark ended Friday morning the "Drew and Mike" show at WRIF-FM after 22 seasons and made it a point several times during the broadcast to not forget about their fans. Below is audio of the final radio call; both hosts appear eager to work again in the Detroit radio market. But neither one dropped any hints during their final show if they've received an offer at another station and have a shot at being back on the air soon. Let MLive Detroit know what you think of "Drew and Mike" leaving the WRIF in our comments section. The show will reportedly be replaced by "Dave and Chuck 'The Freak,'" formerly of Wndsor station 89X.

Message from 'Drew and Mike' on WRIF-FM during final show: 'We're not done with you yet'

2013-05-17T15:12:30Z

DETROIT, MI - Popular Detroit radio hosts Drew Lane and Mike Clark made it sound Friday morning on WRIF-FM that fans haven't heard the last of them on the local airwaves. During the final minutes of the "Drew and Mike" show, Lane gave fans shortly after 11 a.m. the following message: "We're not done with you yet."

'Drew and Mike' wrap up final show on WRIF-FM; share with fans your thoughts, memories

2013-05-17T13:11:34Z

DETROIT, MI - Friday morning marked the final "Drew and Mike" show on Detroit's WRIF-FM, and it has plenty of fans in a sentimental mood. Hosts Drew Lane and Mike Clark appears to have an uncertain radio future and will reportedly be replaced on the station by "Dave and Chuck 'The Freak.' A start date for "Dave and Chuck 'The Freak,' however, hasn't appeared to be made public. Below is a look at reaction via Twitter; share your thoughts in our comments section.

'Drew and Mike' sound off on final day of WRIF-FM show; radio future remains unclear

2013-05-17T12:20:37Z

DETROIT, MI - Popular Detroit radio hosts Drew Lane and Mike Clark sounded off Friday morning during the final day of the "Drew and Mike" show and didn't appear to offer many clues about their future career plans.

Who won 'American Idol' 2013? Candice Glover or Kree Harrison?

2013-05-17T11:01:00Z

The Season 12 finale of "American Idol" featured several guest performers: Jennifer Hudson, Adam Lambert, Frankie Valli, Jesse J, Psy, Pittbull and Aretha Franklin via satellite.

Dwight Yoakam, Luna Negra Dance Theater both cancel Interlochen dates this summer

2013-05-16T21:20:00Z

Luna Negra Dance Theatre in Chicago reportedly has ceased operations.

Doughboyz Cashout signing with Young Jeezy label gives Detroit rap/hip hop fans reason to celebrate

2013-05-16T18:12:43Z

DETROIT, MI - Started from the bottom now we here, indeed. The Detroit-based group Doughboyz Cashout signed Wednesday night a deal with rapper Young Jeezy's Atlantic-distributed CTE label and it's got local fans beaming with pride. Below is a look at reaction via Twitter about the news. Share your thoughts in our comments section.

Detroit's Doughboyz Cashout signs with Young Jeezy's Atlantic-distributed CTE (with video, audio)

2013-05-16T17:24:57Z

DETROIT, MI - More rappers from Detroit are reportedly getting groomed for mainstream stardom thanks to help from a major record label. The group Doughboyz Cashout reportedly signed Wednesday to rapper Young Jeezy's Atlantic-distributed CTE label and appears ready to burst on the national scene.

Who will win 'American Idol' 2013? Kree Harrison or Candice Glover? Predictons and more!

2013-05-16T12:46:32Z

Who are the guest performers at tonight's "American Idol" 2013 finale? We have the spoilers!

FOX's 'So You Think You Can Dance' gives three Detroit area residents tickets to Las Vegas

2013-05-16T02:15:49Z

DETROIT, MI - The hit FOX show "So You Think You Can Dance" showed plenty of Detroit love Thursday night and gave three area residents who auditioned at the Fillmore Detroit last winter trips to Las Vegas. Check out who earned the coveted tickets and let MLive Detroit know what you thought about the show and the dancers in our comments section.