BAND SPOTLIGHT: Radio Pirate DJ top unsigned band

Today this article came out in the Detroit Free Press about Radio Pirate DJ. Back in October I attended my first Radio Pirate DJ show they were quite impressive at the time.

Since October I’ve had one other chance to see them play live Radio Pirate DJ was doing a show with The Color Fred, Brittany wanted to attend so we made it a family affair. It was a great excuse to get to see the notorious venue the “Shelter” it’s the venue that Eminem made famous in his movie 8 mile. The Shelter did not hold any magic for me but I do see what the kids see in it. It’s a very up close and personal space, if you want to get close to a band the Shelter will give you that contact.

Below is a cut from the article written By B.J. Hammerstein, Detroit Free Press

Radio Pirate DJ, the Flint-based alternative rock outfit with an infectious punk flair and knack for catchy power pop, is riding high as 2008 kicks off. Heralded as one of the top unsigned bands in the nation by Web authority absolutepunk.net, RPDJ is celebrating the release of its first full-length, the self-produced "This is Life, This is Living"

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Radio Pirate DJ - "This Is Life, This Is Living."

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On Friday October 19th, I was invited by Michael & Brittany to attend the Flint Generals hockey game. The Flint Generals are working hard at rebuilding the tradition of Flint hockey in 2007 and the band Michael is playing with Radio Pirate DJ was chosen as the band to help with the rebuilding effort on opening night. As one of Michigans top unsigned bands Radio Pirate DJ opened the night in front of a crowd of 2851 fans. I was very impressed with “Radio Pirate DJ” it was the first time I’ve had the chance to see Mike Reed play live.

Radio Pirate DJ is almost ready release their new CD "This Is Life, This Is Living." The songs on the soon to be released CD “this is life, this is living” are of the caliber will put them over the top and on the way to living their dream and breaking hearts. They have a few demos of the soon to be released CD on their MySpace.

The CD is getting it’s finishing touches now and on Friday October 26th the photoshoot for "This Is Life, This Is Living." with Nicole Rork was held in Detroit. She is an amazing photographer and Radio Pirate DJ’s "This Is Life, This Is Living." will have some fantastic photo shots.

Want to see them live? You can find their show schedule on MySpace.

This is a link to video from the Radio Pirate DJ show at the Royal Oak Music Theater on October 17th 2007

Josh LaFave - Vocals/Guitar, Drew Easton - Drummer, Michael Reed- Vocals/Bass, Bryan Aldrich-Keyboard/Synth, J.R. Augustine- Vocals/Guitar