Amy Gore & Smokin’ Joe Leone, Jackson Smith and Leann Banks debut as The Squires  Saturday, March 5 at the Gates of Columbus Lounge as part of the Metro Times Blowout 14. Gorevette headlines the event on Friday, March 4 at the Painted Lady.

The Blowout features close to 200 bands at 14 Hamtramck venues over four nights in early March. Blowout will take place March 3-5 2011 with a pre-party at the Magic Stick and Garden Bowl on March 2. This is the 14th year for Blowout making it one of the longest running and largest events of its kind in the country. See Tour Dates  for tickets and info.