Steve Richards of Taproot at the Machine Shop.
Jeff "Minty" MintlineWhen 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!
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Jeff "Minty" MintlineTaproot onstage at the Machine Shop.
Jeff "Minty" MintlineTaproot played three sold out shows at the Machine Shop in Flint.
Jeff "Minty" MintlineTaproot's new album is out now!
Jeff "Minty" MintlineA view from behind Jarrod Montague's kit.
Jeff "Minty" MintlineSteve Richard's belts out a Taproot song.
Jeff "Minty" MintlineSteve Richards with Nonpoint's Elias Soriano
Jeff "Minty" MintlineTaproot in the famous Machine Shop hallway with Elias Soriano from Nonpoint.
Jeff "Minty" MintlineTaproot poses for the hallway picture.
Jeff "Minty" MintlineAnother packed house at the Machine Shop with Taproot.
Jeff "Minty" MintlineHallway picture #2 with Taproot.
Jeff "Minty" MintlineGuitarist Taylor Roberts.
Jeff "Minty" MintlineSteve Richards of Taproot at the Machine Shop.
Jeff "Minty" MintlineBassist Phil Lipscomb at the Machine Shop.
Jeff "Minty" Mintline...another shot of Phil.
Jeff "Minty" MintlineJarrod doing what Jarrod does, keeping the beat!
Jeff "Minty" Mintline...oh, and singing!
Jeff "Minty" MintlineSteve Richards of Taproot at the Machine Shop.
Jeff "Minty" MintlineMore pictures of Jarrod behind the kit.
Jeff "Minty" MintlineSteve Richards of Taproot.
Jeff "Minty" MintlineGuitarist Taylor Roberts ripping through another Taproot song.
Jeff "Minty" Mintline..more with Taylor.
Jeff "Minty" MintlineThis was my first time seeing Taylor in action. He ripped!
Jeff "Minty" MintlinePhil keeping down the low end.
Jeff "Minty" MintlinePhil Lipscomb of Taproot.
Jeff "Minty" MintlineTaylor with the six string attack.
Jeff "Minty" MintlineSteve Richards of Taproot.
Jeff "Minty" MintlineAnother great shot of Steve and Elias at the Machine Shop.
Jeff "Minty" MintlineIt was great to see and catch up with Jarrod over the weekend. Great guy, as are all the Taproot guys.
Jeff "Minty" MintlineSteve Richards does it all!
Jeff "Minty" MintlinePhil of Taproot rockin' the bass.
Jeff "Minty" MintlineReally happy to see the Taproot guys back....it's been too long.
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Jeff "Minty" MintlineGuitarist Taylor Robert has fit in perfectly with Taproot.
Jeff "Minty" Mintline...more famous hallway pics.
Jeff "Minty" MintlineI had to hop in one picture with the guys and country singer, Audrey Ray.
Jeff "Minty" MintlineCountry singer Audrey ray joined Taproot onstage.
Jeff "Minty" MintlineDrummer, Jarrod Montague.
Jeff "Minty" MintlineGreat to see Jarrod back behind the drum kit.
Jeff "Minty" MintlineShow #3 with Taproot.
Jeff "Minty" MintlinePhil rockin' out show #3 at the Machine Shop.
Jeff "Minty" MintlineSteve can be very intense onstage.
Jeff "Minty" MintlineMore intensity from Steve Richards from Taproot.
Jeff "Minty" MintlineAwesome shows from Taproot at the Machine Shop.
Jeff "Minty" MintlineRockin' the stage can be exhausting.
Jeff "Minty" MintlineJarrod Montague drumming and singing.
Jeff "Minty" MintlineLet's end this picture gallery with Steve Richards. So happy to see him back onstage after all these years.
