The Lowdown: As a band, they're mere greenhorns on the local music scene. Nonetheless, the young guns known as Doop & the Inside Outlaws have garnered three nominations for the 2008 Detroit Music Awards, being held downtown Friday at the Fillmore Detroit. The nominations are in the country music category, but don't be misled: Like most of the DMA country music contenders each year, Doop & the
George Fernald Jr. has a simple ideology for Unity Raceway this summer. "We’re trying to put the fun back in racing. We want to give people a good time for their money and we want them to leave happy," said Fernald, who saved the raceway from an idle summer by leasing it from owner Ralph Nason.
It's time once again to recognize the hard work of some of metro Detroit's best musicians as the 17th installment of the Detroit Music Awards rolls into the Fillmore Detroit at 7 p.m. Friday.
Transactions BASEBALL American League Recalled RHP David Pauley from Pawtucket (IL). Designated INF/OF Joe Thurston for assignment. Agreed to terms with RHP Bryan Corey on a minor-league contract. CLEVELAND INDIANS--Placed RHP Jake Westbrook on the 15-day DL. Recalled OF Ben Francisco from Buffalo (IL).
Transactions BASEBALL American League Activated RHP Josh Beckett from the 15-day DL. Designated RHP Kyle Snyder for assignment. DETROIT TIGERS--Optioned OF-INF Ryan Raburn to Toledo (IL). Purchased the contract of RHP Francis Beltran from Toledo.
Transactions BASEBALL American League Recalled RHP David Pauley from Pawtucket (IL). Designated INF/OF Joe Thurston for assignment. Agreed to terms with RHP Bryan Corey on a minor-league contract. CLEVELAND INDIANS--Placed RHP Jake Westbrook on the 15-day DL. Recalled OF Ben Francisco from Buffalo (IL).