Detroit Independent Music

New Album "Changes in Time"

2009-11-17T10:35:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone,

The CD's arrived on Friday!!! I'm really happy with the way the printing came out; the colors and clarity of the images are great. After over a year and half of work it feels good to finally see the project come to completion, and be totally happy with the end result. The next step is sending it out to radio, print, and online publications to review the album and generate some interest in the work. The album is available now exclusively through my website www.zachkadro.com.

My new album “Changes in Time,” is an collection of psychedelic, garage, pop that blends influences of British Invasion, Surf, Indie, and Modern Rock. Tasteful experimentation with delays, chorus, and tremolo, create distinct and memorable guitar sounds throughout the album. The bass tones are deep and warm, bouncing along with the rhythms of the drums and percussion. Rhodes, Organs, and Synthesizers develop subtle layers of texture and atmosphere. Graceful harmonies and background vocals round out the sound. The lyrics deal with ideas of transformation. They reflect the inner and outer struggles we face in our search for identity and purpose.

Detroit Music is Ready!

2009-09-09T13:35:00.000-07:00

Thank You to all of you who enjoyed an evening at The Hard Rock, it was a great show! This year is a big year for all of us and we are preparing to bring the attention back to Detroit. With all of our exciting projects we hope to see some response to the great new music in the city. Our Press Kits are prepared to flood the market and our video is starting to take its shape, let the music lead us and our lyrics free us as we began to pursue our greatest potential!

Preparing for the Pre Release of my new Album

2009-07-19T05:25:00.000-07:00

We are very busy preparing for this Pre Release party on Thursday July 23rd, and invite you all to come down to Detroit at The Hard Rock Cafe at 8pm. We will be giving away a free promotional single that contains two of my songs from my new album, "Changes in Time." We look forward to seeing you and celebrating hard work!

Thank You! 4.4.07

2009-07-16T12:28:00.001-07:00

April 4, 2007

Thanks for checking out my music!

Thank you all for visiting my site and listening to my music. Right now is a period of exciting new directions for me in all areas of my life, especially music. The first song "Rhymes of Reason" was recorded in the morning and afternoon at my home studio on 2.14.2007, on a 16 track recorder. Big thanks to Mark who engineered the session and layed down the bass and bongos. We had a great time and I got to record my first drum track. It was my favorite kind of day; making music, working well, and having fun.

Thanks again,

Zach

Congratulations to Maggie and Ryan on the birth of Baby Boy Brady...What a great blessing.

"Look For Better Ways" 7.23.09

2009-07-16T12:22:00.000-07:00

"Look For Better Ways" is a New (2) song Single I will be releasing at my Album Pre-Release Party on Thursday July 23, 2009. I am excited to release these tracks under my own name as a New Solo Artist in Detroit. If you are a fellow Detroiter this event will take place at The Hard Rock Cafe at 8pm. All ages are welcome.

Detroit Block Party 8.1.08

2009-07-16T12:18:00.001-07:00

8.1.08

Detroit Block Party

I was invited to come and sing some songs at a neighborhood block party in Detroit. I would like to thank Steve Hamilton for inviting me. I would also like to thank all of the kids who participated by clapping and dancing and singing along; you all made the experience alot of fun and I'd love to do it again in the future.

"The Plastic People of the Universe" 9.8.08

2009-07-16T12:12:00.000-07:00

9.8.08

The Blind Pig, Ann Arbor

I had the honor last night of opening for "The Plastic People of the Universe" at the lengendary Blind Pig in Ann Arbor. "The Plastic People of the Universe" are from the Czech Republic and formed in 1968. Their sound is one of a kind and they have an unparalelled history, experiencing heavy resistance from the communist party in the 1970's and imprisonment for their music. Search the band's name on the internet and read the history of the band it's fascinating! They are currently on a U.S. tour and you can see tour dates and hear their music from their myspace page. It was a very inspiring night. Little Cow from Budapest is opening for them on their tour and they are definately worth checking out as well. Thanks to Kristen and Ben from Yonas Media for having be part of a historic night. Thanks to Zach Pliska for coming out and performing with me on such short notice and to Rock Candy promotions for booking the show

Fam Fest 2008 Windsor, Canada 9.14.08

2009-07-16T12:02:00.000-07:00

Fam Fest 2008 in Windsor was a good experience. It was nice to see many of the people we had met last winter at the phog lounge again, like Katie and Rosie who were dancing and singing along. I would like to thank Salt of the Chief Cornerstone very much for allowing us to use their drums and amplifier. Congratulations to them on releasing their CD. Thanks to the organizers of Fam Fest for having us be part of it, and Frank tending the Bar at the Phog serving up tasty Pilsner. Thanks to Chad Livingood for shooting the pictures posted above and being patient while we were searched on the way home. The scene in Windsor is full of talented and friendly people, we're happy to participate in it.

9.20.08 3rd Annual Peace Day Ann Arbor, MI

2009-07-16T12:00:00.000-07:00

9.20.08 Afternoon

3rd annual Peace Day, Ann Arbor, MI

Thanks to Kevin for having me out to perform. I commend him for his vision and his passion for creating connections between people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. I learned about several organizations doing good works like Children of Abraham an interfaith student organization providing humanitarian aid across the globe. It was an inspiring day and I wish Kevin and all the other students all the best in their efforts to make the world a better place by acting in courageous and thoughtful ways.

MidPoint Music Festival 9.27.08

2009-07-16T11:43:00.000-07:00

9.27.08

MidPoint Music Festival 2008

We drove down to Cincinnati on saturday morning arriving in the late afternoon. The performance that night went great. We played at Buddhakhan's to a relativley full house. The audience was really into our music. It was Zach Pliska and myself performing. Julia helped out with merch and sold quite a few CD's. It was refreshing to be in an environment where people were genuinely there to check out indy bands playing their own songs. My voice starting going out after the first song and I just kept going, gave it my all, and made a little joke of it with the audience, which broke the ice and from then on it was just a raw emotional performance. We went and saw some other bands and took in the vibes of the festival which were positive and welcoming. I would definately like to do it again next year and go for the full three days.

Albion College Coffee House 9.20.08

2008-09-20T11:47:00.000-07:00

9.20.08 Night

Albion College Coffee House (Co-op)

Saturday Night I had the opportunity to play at the Albion College Coffee House. This is one of my favorite places to play. The atmosphere is great and intimate and it's wonderful to be able to talk with all the students before and after the show about music, ideas, art, life, all kinds of things; there are many bright and kind people who are going to do great things in the world. Thanks to everyone who came to the show and made it such a memorable night. I want to thank Jessica Jones for setting up the show and all the people who run and live in the coffee house for making the night a success and continuing the tradition.