Rob’s version of Essential Music is a three-hour creative mix of old and new, rock and soul, folk and a bit of jazz, thematic elements, humor, exclusive/rare material, from local and national artists alike.
On today's show, The state Senate is expected to approve a measure today that would allow Mike Ilitch’s development company to build a huge sports arena and mixed-use facility. The move is expected to relocate the Red Wings in downtown Detroit, though Ilitch’s group has not specified those plans. WDET's Laura Weber-Davis spoke with the bills' sponsor state Representative John Walsh(R-Livonia) about the proposal. Also, Craig takes calls from listeners. Craig speaks with Architect Mark Johnson, Ken Weikel, Landscape Architect and Vice President of Growtown, and Frank Hammer, member of the Fairgrounds Advisory Committee about their vision for the Michigan State Fairgrounds and their plan for development. WDET's Pat Batchellor speaks with Todd Slisher about the new Michigan Science Center. Craig is joined by French Jazz Singer/Guitarist Cyrille Aimee to discuss her career and passion for music. She will be performing at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Point from Wednesday, Dec. 5 to Saturday, Dec. 8. Craig is joined by Detroit Public Schools Superintendent John Telford, Grosse Point Schools Superintendent Thomas Harwood, Dearborn Public Schools Superintendent Brian Whiston and Livonia Public Schools Superintendent Randy Liepa to discuss their views on the recent rash of education legislation(House Bill 6004, Senate Bill 1358 and House Bill 5923) that has been proposed in the state legislature. Also, the Metro Times stops by for their weekly segment. This week, Craig speaks with Michael Jackman about the annual "Food Issue."
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