Domestic Problems unplugged in the Cave
If you have lived in Grand Rapids for at least a year, chances are that you have heard the music of Domestic Problems or at least heard a mention of the locally based band. Now, if you fall under the category of the latter and you have only heard of the band’s name, don’t get the wrong idea. Though the band’s name itself may drum up images of braided facial hair, disturbing stage antics and violent lyrics, quite the opposite is true. This is where the ironic humor of Domestic Problems begins. Last Wednesday the band was made up of five clean cut Midwestern guys in their early 30’s (this is one short of the standard six, the sax player was a no-show).
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'8 Mile': leave acting to the actors
Word of warning: "8 Mile" is NOT a documentary, nor is it a true story of Eminem’s life. Yes, there are similarities to his background. Yes, he is playing a young white rapper growing up in Detroit. But really—did you expect anything else?
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