Taproot Debut Creepy Video For “Favourite Song” With Nod To WRIF
I had to hop in one picture with the guys and country singer, Audrey Ray.
Michigan’s Taproot has debuted their new video for “Favourite Song”, the “Lotion on the Skin” cut, featuring Elias Soriano from Nonpoint. The fact that they dropped this video today is no coincidence, as it was filmed at the Buffalo Bill house from the movie “Silence of The Lambs”. Halloween seemed like the perfect date to unleash this on the world. You can see some behind-the-scenes pictures from the video shoot, here.
Thank You to frontman Steve Richards for repping his hometown rock station, WRIF. Steve has been my brother in hockey and rock and roll for many years. Steve, you need to get back on the ice with me! Even though he’s a Chicago Blackhawks fan, he’s still my bro.
The new Taproot album, SC/SSRS, dropped on September 29th. The boys have hit the road playing all over the country. There’s even been a few stage dives from Steve, which they’ve posted on socials. Man, he has a lot of confidence in the ‘Root fans catching him!
You can see the guys playing the new District 142 on December 9th. Get all the info for that show, here.
In the meantime, feast your eyes and ears on the latest video from Taproot, below.
Check out some pictures from one of their three sold-out Machine Shop shows from a month ago.
Taproot Rocks Flint's Machine Shop For Three Sold-Out Shows
When Taproot reformed and announced they’d be back with a new album and tour, Flint’s Machine Shop was one of the first dates to go on sale. Three shows sold out quickly. Since, they’ve booked shows in other areas of the country. But it was a sort of homecoming as the Michigan boys played the Shop Friday, Saturday and Sunday to wrap up their record release weekend.
I was up in the U.P. last week, but on the way home Friday, I swung by the venue to see the guys as they were loading in and getting ready for show number one. It was great to see them getting ready to rock the stage as their album SC/SSRS dropped the same day.
Machine Shop owner Kevin Zink told me the shows were awesome. “Three nights of Taproot, sold out! It doesn’t get much better than Michigan bands and fans getting together to celebrate live music!” I wish I could’ve seen them all, but it wasn’t in the cards. I’m glad I made it out Sunday night.
Speaking of Michigan bands, Eva Under Fire was one of the opening bands. It’s been a while since I’ve seen them live, so it was cool to see how they’ve grown onstage and with their songwriting. Killer band, go see them when they play near you.
On a side note, it was great to catch up with Thom Hazaert. It’s been too long, brother.
If you missed the shows, you can see them when they play District 142 in Wyandotte on December 9th!
Check out some pictures from the Machine Shop photo genius, Jeff “Minty” Mintline. Thanks Minty!
-Meltdown-
Meltdown started on the mighty WRIF on the evening of Halloween, 1995. Technically, his first on-air shift was the morning of November 1st. Moving to the Motor City from Buffalo, N.Y., he has built a career and family. Over his almost three-decade stint at RIFF, he's had the privilege to work with some of the biggest personalities in Detroit radio history. He boasts of being just the second-afternoon drive jock in the station's illustrious 53-year history.
Along with his love for rock music and attending concerts, he's also an avid Harley-Davidson enthusiast and hockey player. He plays year-round and manages to squeeze in a few charity games throughout the year. Meltdown writes about the Detroit Red Wings, rock music, and Detroit concert venues.
