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RUN-D.M.C. legend walks Lansing’s way

Darryl McDaniels, or “DMC” as most of the world knowshim, made up one third of the pioneering rap group Run-DMC, whichformed in 1981 and disbanded in 2001. The iconic trio scored rap hitsthroughout the ‘80s with “It’s Tricky,” “Walk This Way,” “King ofRock,” “My Adidas” and “It’s Like That.” 

Run-DMC was the first act of its genre to be nominatedfor a Grammy Award, first to earn a gold album, first to gomulti-platinum, first to appear on MTV, “American Bandstand” and“Saturday Night Live.” Oh, and the first rappers to make the cover ofRolling Stone and Spin Magazine — not a bad list of musicalachievements.

DMC, now 47, will perform Saturday at an Michigan StateUniversity Homecoming-themed show at Fahrenheit Ultra Lounge. Theevent, which he will also host, is fittingly dubbed “My Adidas.”

Also performing is Detroit’s DJ Fingers.

Recently DMC wrote his first book, “King of Rock:Respect, Responsibility and My Life with Run-DMC.” The book, written byDMC with Bruce Haring, tells of his rise in the music business whilestressing the importance of respect and responsibility in today’ssociety. DMC is also currently putting the finishing touches on hisalbum “Checks, Thugs, Rock-N-Roll.” 

Saturday, Oct. 22 @ Fahrenheit UltraLounge, 6810 South Cedar St., Lansing, $20, doors at 9 p.m. Moreinformation at www.myadidasmsu.com.

Tokyo rockers make noise in Lansing

Melt-Banana is a Japanese punk band that is known forplaying extraordinarily fast noise music mixed with experimentalelectronica and pop-based song structures. The Tokyo-based band hasreleased nine albums and toured worldwide. Along the way, they’veworked with the likes of John Zorn and Mike Patton. On Thursday, theymake a stop in Lansing at Mac’s Bar. Opening the show is a cast oflocal rockers, including Fisherking and The Plurals.  

Thursday, Oct. 20 @ Mac’s Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, 18 and over. $10 advance, $13 at the door, show at 9 p.m.

Brooklyn’s Bear Hands at Mac’s

Bear Hands is a post-punk/experimental/indie rock acthailing from Brooklyn. On Monday, the band plays an all-ages show atMac’s Bar. The band, which formed in 2006, recently released an EP andsome 7-inch singles. Last November, the band dropped its firstfull-length LP titled “Burning Bush Supper Club,” which received apositive review from Pitchfork Media. Opening the show arePomegranates, Bananaconda and The Sunset Club.

Monday, Oct. 24 @ Mac’s Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, all ages. $10, doors at 7 p.m.

Motor City is burnin’ at LeRoy’s

The Detroit Blues Series at LeRoy’s Classic Bar and Grillcontinues with Detroit guitar slinger Bobby Murray, who will be joinedonstage by vocalist Wylie “Red” Redding. Murray was guitarist for EttaJames for 22 years, appearing on several of James’ Grammy-winningrecords — he’s also played on a Grammy-winning CD with BB King.

Other legends he’s performed or recorded with includeJohn Lee Hooker, Johnny Guitar Watson, Taj Mahal, Otis Rush, PercyMayfield, Charlie Musselwhite, Johnnie Taylor and Otis Clay. He’s alsohad music featured on HBO’s “The Sopranos” and performed on “The LateShow with David Letterman” and “Austin City Limits.” 

Saturday, Oct. 22 @ LeRoy’s Classic Bar & Grill, 1526 S. Cedar St., Lansing, 21 and over, $5, 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

LCC showcases musical chops at Dart

Lansing Community College Performing Arts presents“Soundscapes 2011” Saturday at Dart Auditorium. The evening offers anassortment of music, including jazz, classical, funk and rock, vocaland instrumental, traditional and experimental. This annual concertshowcases samples of LCC’s music program. Making appearances are theLCC Jazz Band (directed by Jon Gewirtz), the LCC Concert Choir(directed by Meredith Bowen), the Experimental Music Ensemble (directedby Ty Forquer and Cesar Potes), the LanSwingers Vocal Pop & JazzEnsemble (directed by Bill Bastian) and the LCC Percussion Ensemble(directed by Beth Lewis). Also featured is a duet by faculty membersLiudmila Bondar (piano) and Ed Fedewa (bass) performing “Elegy” byGiovanni Bottessini. An encore performance is set for 3 p.m. thefollowing day.

Saturday, Oct. 22 (8 p.m.) &Sunday Oct. 23 (3 p.m.) @ Dart Auditorium, 500 N. Capitol Ave.,Lansing, all ages. $5 suggested for Music Scholarship Fund.

Michigan folks make the (SCENE) 

(SCENE) Metrospace will be stocked with pop andindie-folk bands Friday, when four Michigan acts take the stage.Performers include Birches (Kalamazoo-based rock), Songbirds of thePacific Northwest (indie-folk from Traverse City), Adam Valente and thefolk/country sounds of Jack Grendel. Grendel, an East Lansingperformer, draws inspiration from a variety of old songwriters, butstill manages to put his own edge on each tune. 

Friday, Oct. 21@ (SCENE) Metrospace, 110 Charles St., East Lansing. $5, all ages, 7 p.m.; music at 8 p.m.