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DATELINE: MT. CLEMENS, MICHIGAN

The much anticipated 35th Anniversary Reunion Concert of Brad Savage & The Cockroaches took place on Friday, August 12. The standing room only crowd at the Three Blind Mice Irish Pub in Mt. Clemens witnessed the final appearance of the band.

The evening started with a great performance by the Red River Band. They rocked out classics from years past, and had the capacity crowd dancing in the aisles. The Cockroaches were then introduced by band manager Paul Stevens, and took the stage at about 9:40pm. Starting with the James Brown classic, "Get Up Off That Thing", Eric Swan attacked the night on vocals singing classic Cockroach tunes from the early 80's on through new songs written just for this evening.

The band was also joined throughout the evening by former members, who came on stage to do a song or two. Former drummer Lake Speed channeled his inner Elvis to sing 'Teddy Bear'. Sweet Sara came back to reprise the 1998 Archie's classic 'One Boy'. Former guitar player Eddie Stein belted out his rendition of 'Bad Bad LeRoy Brown', and former guitarist Todd Rambo joined the band on stage for the new Cockroach tune 'Back In The 80's', and then joined Adam Allen for 'Ramblin' Man". 

The evening concluded with an all-out version of 'Saturday Matinee', and Brad Savage provided an encore of 'Sweet Caroline' where he and fellow Cockroach Eric Swan thanked the fans by going into into the crowd to shake hands while performing the song.

THANK YOU! Brad Savage would like to thank his band, which includes Bob Dantzer on bass. Bob worked hard on choreographing the entire evening. One of the finest keyboard players in the area, Carl Roland who did a great job on the ivories, and kept the sound in check all night. Adam Allen on lead guitar who always does a phenomenal job. Lance Devous who is one of the finest percussionists around, played the drums, He came out of retirement to join the band that night. And of course, Eric Swan carried the night with his great vocals on all the songs. Also, thanks to the staff of the Three Blind Mice, and all the great Cockroach fans who came out to celebrate with us.
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Emcee Paul Stevens - Todd Rambo sits in a couple songs - Sweet Sara belts out 1998 hit "One Boy" - Lake Speed channels his Elvis 

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Bad Bad Eddie Stein - Margaret & Kris don the 3D glasses - Lance, Brad, and Bob doing "Were The Archies"

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Eric Swan, Cark Roland, Brad Savage, Adam Allen

Replay of the live FaceBook feed. Thanks Austin, Larry & Jerry

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DATELINE: MCCARTY METRO FILM PROJECT

The 2016 McCarty Metro Film Project took place at the end of June. Eight submissions were sent in by our readers. After review by our panel of 3 judges, which all three work in Hollywood in the movie industry, the winner of our contest was "Brad Savage & The Cockroaches, submitted by Jerry McCarty and Bradric Productions. Congratulations Jerry, and thank you to everyone who sent in a submission. There was also a reader vote on the favorite video, and we would like to let you know that you also selected Brad Savage & The Cockroaches. Here are all 8 movie trailers once again for your enjoyment...

“Brad Savage & The Cockroaches” - Bradric Productions - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVZbdv630nc
“Cat Cop – Here Comes The Fuzz” BAAAM Studios - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCkWYxEd20E&feature=youtu.be 
“Chad & Dewy: Laketown Cops” Patrick Tunison - https://vimeo.com/173421588 
“Cold Feet, Warm Paws” Mac-O Studios Production - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6UYyS9rG9M&feature=youtu.be 
“Huron Hag - Resurgence” AM Productions - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHmiMCzDvrk&feature=youtu.be 
“Movie Trailer” Los Banditos - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuHtW_6wQf8 
“My Big Fat Irish Wedding” Happy Hair Productions - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSjxYb2lzTs 
“The Original Incredibles” Mac Daddy Productions - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xgKeEvlpt8 

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AROUND THE METRO HORN...

DATELINE: HOT AIR BALLOONS

The Hudsonville Mcs went to a hot air balloon day. The kids actually chased a hot air balloon and got to help put it away!

DATELINE: NEW YORK CITY

Metro subscriber Steve McCarty found himself at Trump Towers, and posed with the man himself. Says Steve... "He seemed a little stiff".

DATELINE: OREGON

Chris and Amanda McCarty report that they and the kids had a blast at a costume wedding they attended in August! Everyone looked bee-utiful.

DATELINE: LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

The Riviera Hotel and Casino was imploded this past month. The McCarty Metro had correspondent Jeff 'Holy' Grail based in Las Vegas, and he delivers this report from the scene.

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DATELINE: PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES

Here are some of the travel destinations this past month from our readers.
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 Austin traveled to Montreal, Canada and then to Atlanta, Georgia
 Steve traveled to New York City to confer with the Donald
Chris continued his baseball park tour to Wrigley Field and Miller Park

 Larry, Gina, Chris, Jerry, Kathlene, Dana & Evan traveled to Michigan for the Brad Savage & The Cockroaches reunion

Did you go on a trip or vacation? Send us your destination and any pictures you have to mccartymetro@gmail.com

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ED NOTE: Recently, I became Facebook friends with Kathy Brown, who was an old neighbor from Sussex. Currently, Kathy Brown Johnson still lives in the Detroit area, and she was nice enough to submit a picture that I haven't seen in years. It is a picture of the old Coyle Park 18+ softball team.

I think I remember the names.. Top Row- Mike McCarty, Rich Jascot, Paul Kupla, Rick McCarty, Ron (Mouse) Jascot, John Nivella, Tom Brown

Bottom Row- Mike Dakesian, Phil Neal, Ron Neal, Wally Modelski, Jerry Brown, Steve Truman.

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2 THINGS FROM A NEWSPAPER
THAT YOU WILL NEVER SEE AGAIN... 



IF YOU HAVE ANY ITEMS, OR OLD INTERESTING ARTICLES FROM NEWSPAPERS, SUBMIT THEM TO MCCARTYMETRO@GMAIL.COM

SORRY... THERE WERE NO LETTERS TO THE EDITOR THIS MONTH

We appreciate our McCarty Metro readers and always want to hear your questions, comments, rants, or editorials.
Just submit them anytime during the month to to mccartymetro@gmail.com for inclusion in the next issue.

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.GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN - THOSE WHO HAVE PASSED AWAY SINCE THE LAST ISSUE

Nate Thurmond, 74, Hall of Fame basketball player (Golden State Warriors, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers), leukemia. Garry Marshall, 81, American director, producer, writer and actor (Happy Days, Pretty Woman, Murphy Brown), pneumonia. Dennis Green, 67, American football coach (Minnesota Vikings, Arizona Cardinals, Northwestern Wildcats), heart attack. Miss Cleo, 53, American television psychic, metastatic colon cancer. Fred Tomlinson, 90, British singer (The Two Ronnies, Monty Python's Flying Circus), composer ("The Lumberjack Song") and critic. David Huddleston, 85, actor (The Big Lebowski, Blazing Saddles, Santa Claus: The Movie), heart and kidney disease. John McLaughlin, 89, political commentator and television personality (The McLaughlin Group). Jack Riley, 80, actor (The Bob Newhart Show, Rugrats, Spaceballs), pneumonia. Steven Hill, 94, actor (Mission: Impossible, Law & Order, The Firm). Marvin Kaplan, 89, actor (It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World, Alice, The Great Race). Fyvush Finkel, 93, actor (Picket Fences, Boston Public, A Serious Man), Emmy winner (1994). Mr. Fuji, 81, professional wrestler and manager (World Wrestling Federation). Gene Wilder, 83, actor (Young Frankenstein, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory), screenwriter (The Woman in Red), and author, complications of Alzheimer's disease. 

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ALSO LEAVING US ON JULY 7...

Michael A. Dohring
January 12, 1969 - July 7, 2016

Michael A. Dohring, age 47, died on July 7, 2016. Beloved Husband of Barbara (nee Marshment). Loving father of Autumn, Thomas, Kaitlyn. Dearest son of Patricia and the late Daniel J. Dear brother of Daniel V. (Lisa). A Memorial Service was held at St. Ronald Catholic Church.

McCARTY METRO DATELINE NEWS WILL BE BACK ON YOUR CYBERPORCH IN OCTOBER!

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