WDET, the local NPR station, cut back on its (outstanding) music programming earlier this year, opting to air during the day the same national programming that can be heard down the dial on the Ann Arbor affiliate. For decades 'DET had exposed Detroiters to local rock acts, old-time blues and gospel, and various electronic genres. The shift in programming disappointed many a music fan in these parts.
Just announced, very good news from the station. Local icon Mick Collins will launch a Saturday evening show called "Night Train" on June 3rd. Collins led the great '90s band The Gories and currently fronts the best Detroit band in the biz, The Dirtbombs. His show will likely be necessarily listening and, thanks to the online stream, will surely attract worldwide attention. Story at WDET's website.
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