I had occasion last night to exchange a few emails with Erik Dotzauer, the Executive Director of the Depot Town CDC, on their upcoming event in Riverside Park. Here’s our very quick, three question interview. Mark: So, Erik, tell me about the upcoming Michigan Roots Jamboree and what you’ll be doing differently this year? Erik: […]
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Michigan Roots Jamboree, a preview
Posted in Uncategorized Also tagged Adrienne Ziegler, camping, Depot Town CDC, Erik Dotzauer, Frog Island Park, Jamboman, Michigan Roots Jamboree, urban camping, Ypsitucky Jamboree 11 Comments
Introducing Jamboman
It’s just come to my attention that the folks behind the Michigan Roots Jamboree (formerly known as the Ypsitucky Bluegrass Festival), have rolled out an official mascot. His name is Jamboman, and, according to Facebook, he wants desperately to be my friend. Here, on the origins of Jamboman, is a clip from the Ypsilanti Citizen: […]
“The Jamboree”
Remember how, a week or so ago, I told you that the Depot Town CDC, having been told by a few people in the community that the name “Ypsitucky Jamboree” was horribly offensive, were charged with coming up with a new name for their summer music festival? Well, they came up with one. After soliciting […]
Posted in Art and Culture, Ypsilanti Also tagged Depot Town CDC, Erik Dotzauer, Music Event, rustbelt, Rustbelt Roots Revival, The Jamboree, thin skin, Ypsitucky Jamboree 80 Comments