Hubcaps and Tail Lights: A Motor City Burlesque Review

Recently Sinnator Charlotte put on a production outside of her IBBC productions, and give people something different with Hubcaps and Tail Lights: A Motor City Burlesque Review. This production was showcased at the Huma Room at the HopCat in Midtown Detroit. The Huma Room's stage was a nice size for each of the performers to properly perform each of their sets. The lightning for the stage was some of the best that I've seen around, I was able to photograph  the entire show without the use of a flash. As using a speedlight would take away from the mood that was displayed from each set. 

From my busy day I was having, I was a few minutes late to the show. I ended up messing a few acts before the intermission of the show. When I entered, Sinnator Charlotte was introducing Luna Legare. Luna first set was that of 1960's (I'm pretty bad with eras) style of clothing. It was here where Luna showcased a very fun playful side. Her second performance with a blue dress that revealed a split dress underneath showed her sensual side still with a bit of playfulness. Next to the stage was Holly Hock, her first performance was that of 1920's. After the intermission, her second performance was fiery hot. Holly came out as a lady to entice the crowd to embrace their dirty sides. 

After a brief intermission, more performers were up next. We given a brief history of jitting from Sinnator Charlotte before she introduced Hardcore Detroit's The Jitterbugs. Each member of The Jitterbugs showcase each of their individual skills in the art of jitting. Within the group were three males and one female who held her own with fellas. Next was Magenta Demure, unfortunately I missed her first performance. Her second performance was something of straight seduction from beginning to end. Her look, her attitude, and movement was all to seduce and entice the audience. Rose Chocolat is another who I missed in the beginning due to my tardiness. Rose performed a set that was taught to her by Sinnator. With anything that is taught to someone, they will add their own twist to it. Rose gives off a bit of sass and a lot attitude that this routine truly became her own. The show closer was the host herself Sinnator Charlotte. Just like any performance she leaves the audience wanting more. With a style that shows her why she lives up to the name of Sinnator.

From the point of when I arrived to the very end, I enjoyed each and every performer. I loved everything about it, Sinnator brings sassy, sexiness, attitude, and silliness. Luna has fun, silliness and sexiness to her performances, Rose adds sass, attitude, and confidence. Magenta brings seductiveness, enticement, and a classic beauty that is not seen by most in today's era. I can't wait to see more each performer. 

2015 Graduations

This year I had for graduations to attend, one was in Atlanta, and the others were here in Michigan. In May, my cousin was graduating from Clark Atlanta University. So, I thought it was the perfect time to finally travel to Atlanta. When the finally arrived for me to travel to Atlanta, I did not go out on my first chosen flight. Bumped all the way til 12, but I knew it was going to happen. I spent 3 days in Atlanta and the graduation was on the day we were leave for home. 

Unlike any ceremony this was a long one almost three hours long with a graduating class of over 700 students. To also add it was out in the sun with a possibility of rain. Luckily it didn't rain til after it was finished.

Later in the month my next three graduations were my little sister from Franklin High School, my sister from Baker College, and my close friend my Oakland Community College (OCC), With each one different from the next, OCC was the quickest of all of them.

Antoinette 

Jaida

Jessica

Ahshanta

Return of Acapella

Last year Acapella decided to take a step back from performing and focus more on further developing his craft. In doing so he pushes his abilities pass what they were capable of before. By taking time away from the stage, Acapella has been able to focus more on the music aspect of performing. 

Unlike many "artist" in Detroit Acapella separates himself from the rest. He isn't in the category of being a rapper, but more of an hip-hop artist. The music he produces isn't just one note. Much of his music are pieces of his inner being. He brings you into his world, more about fact rather than fiction. What really separate him even more in his music is the layers puts into his music.

This year when he returned to the stage, he really thought about his performance and how it will flow. Instead of just performing song after song under a set time limit, he changed it up this time. He performed as he's giving a show. He gave snippets of his best songs with a verse and chorus then flows right into next, only to finish with most recent single "U've Changed". With all the hard work Acapella puts into his work and craft, I can see him making waves in the city and other states. The main obstacle that he must cross is the un-supportiveness that this city shows to those who produce quality music with those who produce below average music.

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