The Detroit Journal

Episode 4: El Guapo | Trailer

info@thedetroitjournal.com — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 19:26:03 +0000

There’s a new aroma on the streets of Detroit. In our 4th installment, we ride along with the crew of the El Guapo food truck. One of the only food trucks with nearly full access to operate within city limits. The crew of El Guapo are serving up more than just tacos, these hard working [...]

Opening Day: Trailer

info@thedetroitjournal.com — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 05:27:59 +0000

Some say it’s the unofficial first day of Spring. Some say it’s just another reason to party. So we went down and asked the people of Detroit what opening day is really all about. The full film will be released on the evening the Tigers win their 7th game of the season. From the looks [...]

Episode 3: Ernies Market

info@thedetroitjournal.com — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 00:59:33 +0000

Ernie’s Market is a sandwich shop in Oak Park, Michigan. Over the past 60 years or so he has built a reputation of making some of the biggest and best sandwiches around. Consistently voted best sandwich in the area. He has an entertaining and charming personality, he makes a pretty great sandwich too. So for [...]

Marche Du Nain Rouge 50mm

info@thedetroitjournal.com — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 04:05:51 +0000

One march that will banish an evil spirit from the city, and one 50mm lens. We’re always down with banishing evil spirits from our fair city. So we brought a camera to capture some of the sorcery that took place Sunday, March 25th, 2012. Created & Produced by The Detroit Journal Music: “Adeniji” by Budos [...]

TDJ City Tapes: Stormy Records

info@thedetroitjournal.com — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:36:39 +0000

The Detroit Journal is super excited about this new addition to our repertoire. This is our first installment of “TDJ City Tapes”. Produced and created by Amanda LeClaire. You can listen to it here (Below) or download it from our iTunes podcast to listen on mobile devices. Enjoy! TDJ City Tapes: Stormy Records Just past [...]

Corktown Parade 50mm

info@thedetroitjournal.com — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 20:11:49 +0000

One day, one parade, one 50mm lens. Shot during the 54th Annual Detroit St. Patrick’s Parade in Corktown March 11th, 2012 Created & Produced by The Detroit Journal Music: “Go Outside” by Cults cultscultscults.com

Friday Blowout 50mm

info@thedetroitjournal.com — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 22:50:38 +0000

One night, one 50mm lens. All shot at the Metro Times Blowout on Friday, March 3rd 2012. Bands & locations in order- Detroit Party Marching Band & Destroy This Place @ Lightning Love @ Future Slang @

Episode 2 Bonus Clip: The Lightar, a magic wand

info@thedetroitjournal.com — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 20:38:50 +0000

Cut, by hand, from the cypress swamps of Florida and transformed into a magic wand that controls colors. The Lightar’s power can only harnessed by the photon wizard himself. Lightshow Bob. Enjoy this mini clip taken from Episode 2.

Episode 2: The Legend of Lightshow Bob

info@thedetroitjournal.com — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 01:31:37 +0000

On average, It takes him almost 4 hours to set up for a show. But every moment of lugging light racks, untangling wires, and screwing in bulbs is worth it for the man known as Lightshow Bob. It’s an inexplicable passion. Working construction by day and raging on the Lightar by night, Lightshow Bob is [...]

@Celebration for Sista Otis w/ Lightshow Bob

info@thedetroitjournal.com — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:17:30 +0000

On Friday, February 17th, The Detroit Journal cruised around with Lightshow Bob as he got ready to set up his rig for the at We Took some photos. More are coming soon…