The ladies from PLUSH are bringing their show to the Token Lounge on Saturday, August 3rd. I was lucky enough to catch up with the band, for the first time since their appearance at last year’s RIFF Fest.
We discussed a lot of topics with Moriah, Bella, Ashley, and Faith, including Moriah’s addiction to fishing. “It’s really peaceful and relaxing to me,” she said. It’s the opposite of the ‘band life’.
We talked about the tour they did earlier this year with Disturbed. Moriah spoke up first “That was absolutely incredible.” Bella chimed in “Everyone in the Disturbed camp was incredible” Moriah also got to sing the song ‘Don’t Tell Me’ each night with the band, in place of Anne Wilson who sang it on the album. She described it as a super surreal moment.
Speaking of Heart, the ladies covered the classic ‘Barracuda’ from them, but haven’t heard from the legendary rockers yet. “They have not, but that would be super cool if they did!”
PLUSH – All-Female Rock Band
What do they think of the term “all-female rock band’? Moriah said, “I think at the end of the day, we are just a rock band out there doing our thing.” Bella added, “We’ve seen such a drastic change, seeing so many women dominating the rock scene.” She said they’re proud to be part of the female movement in rock. By the way, Bella spoke about the crazy way she joined the band after seeing a Facebook post. Faith spoke to her about joining the band too.
Moriah is such a great singer! So good, she’s been touring with TSO for the last couple of winters. “It’s just amazing. It’s a way different experience, and I’m just proud to be a part of it.”
PLUSH Will Rock The Token Lounge August 3rd
Their Find The Beautiful tour makes a stop in Detroit at the Token Lounge. I’ll see you guys there!
Listen to the audio-only interview on my Talkin’ Rock with Meltdown podcast, here.
Local Venue Spotlight - The Token Lounge
It seems like everyone has a story of seeing a concert, or several, at The Token Lounge. The “Smokin'” Token to many in the Detroit area.
Located in Westland on Joy Road, The Token Lounge has been around for a very long time. Owned by John Anton since 1994, the venue has seen thousands of national and local bands take to its stage. John estimates that they’ve had between 4,000-5,000 bands play there. In an interview I did with local guitar hero and Motley Crue guitarist John 5 a few years back, he told me that no matter how famous or big he got, he’d always play The Token Lounge.
While John 5 has played there a few times in the past several years, so have many others. Anton says it’s cool to see some of the bands that were huge in the 80s, childhood heroes, now playing at his club. Slaughter, Kings X, Saxon, UFO, Angel, Lynch Mob, Firehouse, Don Dokken, Glenn Hughes from Deep Purple, Steven Adler from GNR, Winger, Tom Keifer from Cinderella, and TONS more have played the Token stage.
The biggest shows they’ve had there were former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley and ex-Guns N’ Roses guitarist Buckethead. I was at both of those shows and I can back up those claims. The Token was packed!
I asked John about some of the nicer artists he’s dealt with over the years and two came to mind right away. He said guitarist Anthony Gomes and Graham Bonnet of Rainbow and Alcatraz fame.
Do yourself a favor and go see a show at The Token Lounge. It’s like taking a walk through rock history, and you might see a childhood hero of yours right in front of you on stage.
Check out a list of the upcoming shows here. But first, take a look at some pictures I took recently at the Token.
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The Token Lounge is located on Joy Road in Westland. It's been owned by John Anton since 1994.
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The Token Lounge owner John Anton with Chris and Anne.
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Myself with Token Lounge owner, John Anton. The Token Lounge in Westland has seen several thousand bands play its stage.
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The Token Lounge in Westland is an institution in the area.
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The walls of The Token Lounge are adorned with thousands of framed and autographed pictures of bands that have played the Westland club.
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Jim secures the backstage area. He's suppose to keep riff raff like me out, but it doesn't always work that way. LOL
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"Romeo" is the smiling face that greets you at the front door. He's worked at the club for years.
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Art Of Anarchy on stage at a recent Token Lounge show a few weeks ago.
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Another picture of Art Of Anarchy from the soundboard area. Get to the Token and see a show.
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A view from the front door. That road case needs more WRIF stickers!
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.
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