Mittenfest 6

Black Jake and the Carnies stole the show Friday night during the third night of Mittenfest 6, an annual charity music festival in Ypsilanti that benefits 826 Michigan. I also caught Jehovah's Witness Protection Program, Electric Fire Babies, White Pines, Fred Thomas, and Bad Indians. Here are a few shots from the night. The festival continues tonight and tomorrow. Check out the lineup. (Disclaimer: So I can keep my pride, I feel I should point out the lighting was absolutely awful to work with, especially for an anti-flash photographer like me, so these images are what they are — raw yet reflective of a night of good raw sounds.)

Muncie Man

Detroit Waves Goodnight

Posted these images from Monday in Detroit in a hurry just to get them up. A short writeup and captions to come, so check back soon.

Two For Two

Tony Derezinski, left, and Jane Lumm, right, are the two 2nd Ward representatives on the Ann Arbor City Council.

Candy Cane Cocktail

A holiday season concoction from Valentine Vodka in Ferndale.

The Congressman And The Mayor

I found these old candid shots of U.S. Rep. John Dingell and Ann Arbor Mayor John Hieftje from Oct. 18, 2010, when funding was announced for the reconstruction of the East Stadium Boulevard bridge spans in Ann Arbor. Figured I'd post them for posterity.