http://www.itcamefromdetroit.com The Documentary That Takes You Beyond The Garage - Directed by James R. Petix Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:35:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Music Blog The Dumbing of America recently had a chat with Director James R. Petix.  Here's a sample: "...At the turn of this century, Detroit brought us The White Stripes, The Von Bondies, The Dirtbombs and a series of bands that redefined music once again. While their impact ... http://www.itcamefromdetroit.com/2010/04/26/fall-in-love-with-the-dumbing-of-america/ Here's what Jami Villers of fellow rock city Austin's Live Music Capitol had to say about the film: It Came From Detroit is the ultimate look into the Detroit garage rock scene. From the early days of Motown to the hugely influential band The Gories, from The Dirtbombs and The Hentchmen ... http://www.itcamefromdetroit.com/2010/02/10/from-austin-with-love-live-music-capitol-reviews-it-came-from-detroit/ We're happy to announce that the movie will be screening in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area at the Deep Blues Festival early next year! Get there early and also check out the movie Wayne County Ramblin starring Mick Collins and directed by Dan Rose! Saturday January 23rd St Paul Eagles Club 287 Maria ... http://www.itcamefromdetroit.com/2009/12/11/screening-deep-blues-festival-st-paul-mn-jan-23-2010/ Well, the Los Angeles Premiere of "It Came From Detroit" was an incredible time.  Allison Anders and the rest of the Don't Knock the Rock team did an amazing job putting together a wonderful night at the Silent Movie Theater.  The show was hosted by Michael 'Murdoc' Des Barres who ... http://www.itcamefromdetroit.com/2009/07/27/la-premiere-wrap-up-best-soundtrack-since-woodstock/ Here's what Rock Critic Bill Holdship of the Metro Times had to say about our screening tomorrow at the Silent Movie Theater in Los Angeles: James R. Petix's It Came From Detroit documentary film is making its L.A. debut this Thursday, July 23rd, as part of the city's annual Don't Knock The Rock ... http://www.itcamefromdetroit.com/2009/07/22/good-press-it-came-from-detroit-hits-hollywood/ Check out the latest music video from Director James R. Petix and Producer Sarah Babila for the Flint, MI based band Kinetic Stereokids! Kinetic Stereokids "Twisted Thoughts" from Overdraft Recordings on Vimeo. http://www.itcamefromdetroit.com/2009/07/12/music-video-kinetic-stereokids/ It Came From Detroit goes to Hollywood with this very special screening as part of the "Don't Knock The Rock" film series at the Silent Movie Theater on Thursday July, 23rd.  Tickets are $12. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with director James R. Petix, plus a live ... http://www.itcamefromdetroit.com/2009/07/06/screening-los-angeles-ca-july-23rd/ This time from Marzipan Moxley of detroit.metblogs.com: "Last night I saw “It Came from Detroit” at Brew & View in Ferndale.  For the ignorant Detroit music fan (in this case, me…) this Rock Doc reignited a lot of pride that i had let stew underneath for the Detroit music scene.  ... http://www.itcamefromdetroit.com/2009/05/21/another-good-review-check-it/ Dr. Detroit has interviewed Director James R. Petix for the incredible website Motorciyrocks.com. "Earlier this decade talented local filmmaker James R. Petix and producer Sarah Babila had a brilliant idea - document the incredible Detroit garage rock music scene that was making headlines all around the world (this was also basically the same ... http://www.itcamefromdetroit.com/2009/05/19/interview-motorcityrockscom/ It Came From Detroit and Stayed There By Nicole Rupersburg It Came From Detroit is perhaps one of the most culturally relevant documentaries of a particular time and place in music ever made. A documentary film five years in production (and almost mythic in stature—spoken of widely as the pinnacle tome on ... http://www.itcamefromdetroit.com/2009/05/18/film-review-the-detroiter/