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How to Meet a Band and Not Look Like an A-Hole

Jamie Taylor — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:11:55 +0000

With Summer concert season approaching fast, chances are pretty good that you may meet a member of a band you're into. Here's how to do so without looking like an a--hole... or a stalker... or a creeper...

Hi, I'm Jamie, Socially Inept Local Rockstar

Jamie Taylor — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:47:06 +0000

We're excited to introduce our newest website contributor -- who you probably already know from his work with Flint alt metal powerhouse Givensix -- Jamie Taylor. When he's not killing it on stage, you can find him here.

Microsoft's IllumiRoom Peripheral Projector Will Change Your Life

Chris Monroe — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:07:31 +0000

The world of gaming and movies has final taking a leap into the future. The IllumiRoom projector is now officially on my "that s*** needs to come out now" list for sure. Check out the footage of how it turns your entire living room into almost a 3D arcade. Motion sensitive people like LaBrie may not want to watch this.

Michael Bay to Shoot 'Transformers 4′ in Michigan

Mike Adams — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:46:32 +0000

Director Michael Bay and actor Mark Wahlberg are strapping on their bulletproof vests and coming to Michigan, as a large portion of “Transformers 4’ is scheduled to be shot in Detroit later this summer. Of course this isn’t the first time that the director has utilized Detroit to create a Hollywood blockbuster. Bay shot in [...]

Monroe's Top 5 Dumbest World Records Ever

Chris Monroe — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 15:00:53 +0000

I’m pretty dumb, but these world records are even dumber. Check out the 5 dumbest world records we could find. 5 Most T-Shirts Worn At Once 155 T-Shirts Total I'm wearing 155 t-shirts. Chicks dig t-shirts. 4 Fastest Time To Eat 20 Lit Birthday Candles It's now a record [...]

10 Things Michigan State Fans Can Do During The Game Tonight

Chris Monroe — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:45:47 +0000

As we all know, the big game is tonight! The NCAA Championship -- Michigan VS. Louisville. I am a huge Michigan fan and a Michigan victory tonight will have money raining down upon me. For all my State friends and enemies, here is a list of things to do to keep you occupied tonight in case you don't have a babysitter

How To Make A Cardboard Sled In Under A Minute

Chris Monroe — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:18:08 +0000

The Tim Horton's Cardboard Classic Sled Race is this Saturday at Mt. Holly. I will be heading out there Friday afternoon with a test sled to see how the hill runs and we can then figure out where the starting line is. If you haven't built a sled yet don't worry, it's not too late. This sled only took me about an hour to build.

Will Ferrell Works Security at Lakers Game [VIDEO]

Sarge — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 22:32:28 +0000

When we last checked in with Will Ferrell he was in a Super Bowl ad that only aired in 3 small markets in Montana, Texas, & Oklahoma. But last night the funny man was spotted at at the Staples Center in L.A. during a Lakers Game. It was all chatting, joking, and having fun on [...]

Father Pays Daughter To Deactivate Facebook Account

Sarge — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 23:19:53 +0000

How much do you think it would cost you to kick your (or your kids) Facebook habit? One father found out just how much. Personally, I think he got off cheap. 14-year-old, Rachel Baier from Wellesley, Mass., struck a deal with her dad that would require her to deactivate her Facebook account for four and a half months. [...]

Sign Up Now For Season Three Of The Banana Bad Bowlers League

Chris Monroe — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:40:48 +0000

Attention Bad Bowlers, our third season of the Bad Bowlers League will be starting March 6th. We will be heading back to Grand Blanc Lanes Wednesday nights at 6:30pm. Get all the details and sign up here. The Bad Bowlers League is definitely a blast. Great people, plenty of drinks, and a little bit of [...]

Charlie Brown's Voice Peter Robbins Gets Arrested For Being A Creeper

Sarge — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 17:47:05 +0000

Charlie Brown's voice Peter Robbins has been arrested for a creepy, heinous crime. More details here.

How Chris Monroe Almost Got Beat Up At A Chinese Restaurant

Chris Monroe — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:24:25 +0000

Well my friends, sometimes my big mouth gets me in a little bit of trouble. Last night, I was on my way home from work and stopped to get my girlfriend and I some Chinese food for dinner. While waiting in line I updated my facebook status and then the fun began. After waiting in [...]

'Family Guy: Back to the Multiverse' — Is It Worth Buying?

Chris Monroe — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:52:08 +0000

So every year I start to get back into video games more and more. Since the kids are growing up, the gaming systems around my house get more and more plentiful. So now that I have the systems, I need some more games. I stumbled across “Family Guy: Back to the Multiverse” at Gamestop they [...]

Check Out The Official Teaser Trailer For 'Star Trek: Into Darkness'

Chris Monroe — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 14:34:27 +0000

I was never a huge fan of “Star Trek” growing up, I was more of a “Star Wars” guy to be honest. However, I did like the last “Star Trek” movie that came out a few years ago. Looks like they moved on to the next installment, which is set for release in May 2013.

Join the Banana Crew for Beer, Beer, and More Beer at the Michigan Food, Beer, and Wine Festival

Chris Monroe — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 17:15:40 +0000

Coming up Saturday, November 10th at Perani Arena, it’s the Michigan Food, Beer, and Wine Festival presented by Country Smoke House. Over 90 different beers and over 60 different wines to sample and taste. Maggie’s Christmas came early! If you are a fan of craft brews, this is the festival for you! The Michigan Food, [...]

Mushroomhead Fan Photos From The Machine Shop

Josh — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 06:12:16 +0000

Check out the pics from the Mushroomhead show 9/28/2012. Tony Labrie and the Banana crew were out early to see yet another great show at The Machine Shop.

My Darkest Days Fan Photos From The Machine Shop

Josh — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 21:09:04 +0000

Check out the pics from the (SOLD OUT) My Darkest Days show at The Machine Shop 9/21/2012. Maggie Meadows and the Banana crew were out early to see openers Otherwise and Surrender the Fall.

Tremonti Fan Photos From The Machine Shop

Josh — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 15:48:41 +0000

Check out the pics from Tremonti 2012 Hard Drive Live Tour at The Machine Shop 9/20/12. Maggie Meadows and the Banana crew where out early to see all the night's excitement, which included a meet and greet with Tremonti, a lucky person winning a signed Mark Tremonti guitar, and a marriage proposal

Monday Night Football at Sharky's Fan Photos

Josh — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 06:43:11 +0000

Check out the pics from the 2nd Monday Night Football game hosted at Sharky’s in Burton 9/17/2012. Fantone & the Banana crew were out for a live broadcast and drawling to give out a second free Detroit Lions NFL jersey donated by New York Connection in Flint

Taproot acoustic Fan Photos

Josh — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 04:40:00 +0000

Check out the pics from the Taproot acoustic set from the Banana 101.5 conference lounge 9/17/2012. The Banana crew and a few lucky listeners won the chance for this live acoustic three song set.