Kid Rock Shares His Thoughts On 'The Machine Shop' in Flint, MI

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    Kid Rock Shares His Thoughts On 'The Machine Shop' in Flint, MI
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    January 26, 2012

    'The Machine Shop' in Flint, MI will be celebrating its 10th anniversary in March. Kid Rock recently shared his thoughts to the 'Flint Journal' in regards to the concert lounge. Here are excerpts from the article:

    “The Machine Shop is one of the last of a dying breed,” Kid Rock said in a statement e-mailed to The Flint Journal.

    “(It’s) a great independently owned rock ’n’ roll club that does not have to answer to any corporate bullshit. They book the bands they like and ones they see potential in. They have great relationships with the artists that play there and go above and beyond to make them comfortable and appreciated.”

    Kid Rock, who headlined The Machine Shop in spring 2011, said he loves the club, the people who work there and the clientele it attracts.

    “It’s a spot for hardworking people to let loose and have a good time. I have played the shop only once but have ended up on stage several times with friends and enjoyed many, many shows and good times there. Kevin and his brother Craig are great Americans, and I’m proud to call them my friends.”

    Read the full article at MLive.com.

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'The Machine Shop' in Flint, MI will be celebrating its 10th anniversary in March. Kid Rock recently shared his thoughts to the 'Flint Journal' in regards to the concert lounge. Here are excerpts from the article:

“The Machine Shop is one of the last of a dying breed,” Kid Rock said in a statement e-mailed to The Flint Journal.

“(It’s) a great independently owned rock ’n’ roll club that does not have to answer to any corporate bullshit. They book the bands they like and ones they see potential in. They have great relationships with the artists that play there and go above and beyond to make them comfortable and appreciated.”

Kid Rock, who headlined The Machine Shop in spring 2011, said he loves the club, the people who work there and the clientele it attracts.

“It’s a spot for hardworking people to let loose and have a good time. I have played the shop only once but have ended up on stage several times with friends and enjoyed many, many shows and good times there. Kevin and his brother Craig are great Americans, and I’m proud to call them my friends.”

Read the full article at MLive.com.

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Sun, 02/05/2012 - 5:09pm — EMSBlaurie
Ditt0....Love the Place, Amazing place to see a show , can hardly wait to go back again C=
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Tue, 01/31/2012 - 10:52pm — jason roby
Hay kid my name is jason and I am a local 150 operating engineer we need all the support we can get down in Indiana tomorrow 2/1/2012 to stop them for making it a right to work state. Please help in anyway you can. Sincerely thank on behalf of myself and mu union brothers and sisters.
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Tue, 01/31/2012 - 5:35pm — joyi
things been pretty quite we need to see you bob would be wonderful need a concert in mi. anywhere in mi. maybe grand rapids again great concert
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Tue, 01/31/2012 - 4:09pm — dog and pony show
Hi Bob, I don't live that far from you and I had a better chance of running into you when you were touring last year than I do when you are home! "Where you at Rock-Where you at??????????/
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Tue, 01/31/2012 - 7:33am — Tammy - I'm the one.
Thinking about heading out there on the 22nd... with hopes of running into you! People say your out of my league (because your a rock star), But, I think you'd like me. Where you at?
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Sun, 01/29/2012 - 4:21pm — sparklingrunner
OK-who else thinks there should be a rule that we need a posting almost daily!!! ;(
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Sat, 01/28/2012 - 8:49pm — Ty_Burt
Kid is totally right. The Zink brothers are a class act to their customers and I've been told (by the bands that play there) they treat the bands with that same class. We've been to The 'Shop several times over the years and have never had a bad time and have never left disappointed. The wait staff is awesome and the security team keeps everything in order. Just as we are very fortunate to have a monster talent like Kid Rock near our home town, we are just as grateful to have this world famous concert lounge just minutes from home. The Allie See benefit on 2/25, Matt, Sonia and Ty on 3/22 and the legendary DAC on 3/30. What a venue!! :)
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Sat, 01/28/2012 - 5:30pm — K8
So important to patronize these small town, home grown venues. Shout ot to you for that! Our local "Machine Shop" The Bamboo Room in Lake Worth Fl is too dying breed, refreshingly unbound by corporate bs. Heard Jimmy Buffet did a surprise show on Thurs, not a big fan, but thankfull for the business to my home town. Best of All Things, kc
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Fri, 01/27/2012 - 9:51pm — empty badass be...
Flint is no unfamiliar location in Michigan to me. Freely invited to the Machine. Smiles, Respectable and Admiration is of a greatest tribute to one of the impressively large outlets in Flint. I say they kick it out in the art of keeping peoples entertained. Thumbs up to “The Machine for remaining self - supporting. . Thank You Kid and The Twisted Tucker Band for your devoted recall to bring some of the best of times in celebration to “The Machine“.
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Fri, 01/27/2012 - 11:42am — Yankee_Rose
Have been to the Machine Shop a handful of times- Kevin is a ridiculously cool guy! Great venue, great people!

Fri, 01/27/2012 - 11:11am — Cheryl J - Loga...
Got our tickets for Kracker, Ty, and Sonia. It should be fun.

Fri, 01/27/2012 - 10:25am — Bobbie Jean_2
that's pretty cool, heard nothing but good things about the place :) Not sure, but I think there is a movement of Mom and Pop or private owned business like starting back up in America! Thank God!
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Thu, 01/26/2012 - 8:43pm — chewysgirl
I was fortunate enough to catch your show at The Machine Shop, front and center, as well as a few other shows there. You were fantastic! The staff really has it together and works hard to make sure everyone has a great time! They are definately doing it right!!!
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Thu, 01/26/2012 - 7:51pm — bluesuedeshoe
Met Michael, a sweetie, and saw Shooter Jennings there. Iconic outstanding venue. Should be on any music lovers must attend list in Michigan. So great to watch the band crowd interaction during performances, and watch the nite unfold.
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Thu, 01/26/2012 - 6:12pm — stillrockin_N_tx
I love the video of the Machine Shop performanc that Jim Beam had on their website awhile back. The show looked awesome. I really liked your bluesy thing you did on "So Hot" would love you to release a version of that. Not that I don't love the original, but this was SMOKIN!!! Not to many clubs around like that anymore.
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Thu, 01/26/2012 - 5:40pm — anna_12
see you in vegas baby-i am soooooooooooooooo excited -1 more day-fly from tampa too see you-i love you-KID ROCK-this will be number 42- every show is amazing however vegas is crazy fun times! roll on!
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Thu, 01/26/2012 - 5:31pm — ktweedy
Got my tickets :-)

Thu, 01/26/2012 - 5:03pm — chop shop
Love the Machine Shop. Have been there for smaller shows. Going again in March for Uncle Kracker & Ty Stone and Sonia Leigh!!!!! SSSOOO Excited. LOVE LOVE LOVE
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Thu, 01/26/2012 - 4:24pm — amy pardue
well if he says it great then it is cause he nows his stuff 4 sure and i beat he will be thgear again to bust on his bud u k what you think yea all i beat we read he jumped on stage again lol i need to pull a jump on to one of his stages lol get my but in trouble again lol i just love this stuff blast to read his updates i cant wait to see him in huston mi is so fare away but never no i may just make it up north some time and will check it out
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Thu, 01/26/2012 - 3:48pm — SherZ
KooL place, I've seen some shows posted on youtube.com from there. Good Times! :)
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Thu, 01/26/2012 - 3:42pm — Pulverizer AO
Ill be the one to keep it open one day
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Thu, 01/26/2012 - 3:20pm — Nixx Bieber
thumbs up awesome! wished we would have a place like this where I live!
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Thu, 01/26/2012 - 3:16pm — Margo C
I'm going to The Machine Shop for the my 1st time in March to see Kracker & Ty, can't wait...sounds like a cool place. It would really be cool if Kid played there as part of the small club tour, still waiting on news for a Michigan show!
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Thu, 01/26/2012 - 3:15pm — chris_stephens
Kevin is a cool dude!
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Thu, 01/26/2012 - 2:48pm — Michele Burnett
Nice compliment to the KZ and brother! Local business doing well!! Love it. Rock on from Michigan....
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Thu, 01/26/2012 - 2:39pm — Star_4
A Very nice compliment to a local MICHIGAN Club. Hooray for Kid Rock for supporting his community- AGAIN!!!!! *Much Love
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Thu, 01/26/2012 - 2:39pm — blondie17
I am going there for Uncle Kracker, can't wait.