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2008 September Archive
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| Current News | Oct. 08 | Sept. 08 | Offseason 08 |
| 9-24-08 UPDATE |
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October 5th tailgate:
Battle of the Bags
During the next home game vs the Bears on October 5th, the Eastern Market will be hosting a Cornhole (Bags) tournament pitting Lions fans vs Bears fans. So, bring your boards and bring your best game.
Team registration details and prizes to be announced soon.
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South Stage, Lot 1
The band Slight Return will be bringing their funky brand of Detroit blues and rock to the South Stage. More>> |
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Sean Baligian
Detroit sports personality, Sean Baligian, will be hanging out at the South Stage, too. Stop by and talk some football with someone who at least pretends to know what the hell is going on with the Lions. More>> |
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North Stage, Lot 6
You folks in Tailgating Lot 6 best prepare to party likes it's 1974. Banned From E.A.R.T.H., the greatest Black Sabbath tribute band in Detroit, are coming to annihilate your senses. More>> |
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New video of "Gridiron Heroes"
In case you missed it, or in case you were there and want to see if you can find your face in the crowd, here's the video of Theo "Gridiron" Spight singing "Gridiron Heroes" on the South Stage during the home opener tailgate party. Watch>>
We'd also like to welcome Bert's Marketplace as our latest sponsor in the Detroit Tailgate family. There's always something happening at Berts, so go check out their website. More>>
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| 9-18-08 UPDATE |
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Home Opener Photos
We finally got the photos from the home opener vs Green Bay up in the gallery. There' s a ton of them, so go get yourself a beer before you check them out. Thanks to Lisa for the pictures. Video to be posted soon. More>>
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Slaughterhouse Live: Episode 1
The 2008 season premier of Slaughterhouse Live is up. It's a week late due to major technical difficulties, but Matt and Brendan are back like a vertebrae and breaking down your 2008 Lions news. More>> |
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Vote for Helicon
You still have a few hours to vote and give Helicon a chance to open for Lynyrd Skynyrd this Sunday at DTE. Vote now>> |
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| 9-15-08 UPDATE |
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Helicon and Lynyrd Skynyrd
Helicon
Go to MyFoxDetroit.com and click on the "Entertainment" button to vote for Helicon in the FOX 2 contest for the oppportunity to open for Lynyrd Skynyrd. Better yet, CLICK HERE to vote! Support you local parking lot band, NOW! More>>
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Go to BeerySandersBus.com for more great tailgating photos.
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The Opening Day Tailgate
We're still nursing our headaches and looking for lost minds, but holy smokes we had a good time last Sunday (did the Lions play?)! We have over 200 photos plus video that needs to be processed. We're working the webmonkeys full-time, so be patient. Until then, you can check out what we have planned for the next home game vs the Bears. More>>
Thanks to Helicon for rocking the stage in the face of threatening rain, and thanks to Theo "Gridiron" Spight for stopping by to fire up the fans with the fight song. We freaking love you guys!
And thanks to our new friends at BeerySandersBus.com. Check out their website for more tailgating photos and antics.
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The Overtime Band
We'd like to give our special thanks to the Overtime Band for playing the North Stage in Lot 6 of the Eastern Market. We'll post a few photos soon, but if you have any pictures of the North Stage, we'd love to see them. Send photos>> |
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| 9-10-08 UPDATE |
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Lions Home Opener!
Here we go tailgaters... the 2008 season is here! Fill the propane tanks and load the coolers with beer and meet us at the Eastern Market.
2008 Calendar of Events
Click HERE to see the events planned at the Eastern Market all season long. More>>
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Theo "Gridiron" Spight
Be sure to make your way to the South Stage in Tailgating Lot 1 at the Eastern Market at 11:00 am to see (and hear!) the voice of the Lions fight song, "Gridiron," lead us in a pep rally and help us sing "Gridiron Heroes." More>> |
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Helicon
The band Helicon will be tearing-up the South Stage from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm, then they're off to compete in a FOX 2 contest for a chance to open for Lynyrd Skynyrd. Check out the contest and help Helicon win!
Helicon is brought to you by our friends at the River Rouge Pawn Shop. Set up your gold party today!
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Overtime
This season, the Eastern Market will be hosting entertainment at the North Stage in Tailgating Lot 6. Overtime will be bringing their brand of classic rock from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm during the home opener this Sunday. More>> |
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Cruising with Detroit Flair
Our pal Kalvin Nelson sent us photos of his custom Lions golf cart that would make any Lions fan jealous. More>> |
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FOR SALE: Custom Lions RV
Need a tailgate rig? There's one for sale! More>> |
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Official Lions Tailgate Party
Can't make it to the best tailgate parties at the Eastern Market? Then check out the Lions-sponsored tailgate party on Brush St. More>> |
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| 9-6-08 UPDATE |
Monday, Sept. 8th,
during the 8:00 am hour
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Tailgating 101:
How to Throw
a Great Tailgate Party
Don't forget to set your TiVo's to record channel 2 between 8:00-9:00 am on Monday, Sept. 8th, as the Detroit Tailgate crew will be schooling a lesson in Tailgating 101: How to Throw a Great Tailgate Party on FOX 2 Morning News.
We'll be demonstrating easy-to-prepare recipes such as, "Motor City Brats," "Ghettoblaster Beer Batter," and "Honolulu GO Juice." See the new recipes here.
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| 9-4-08 UPDATE |
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2008 Tailgate Events Calendar
Want to know what's going on at the Eastern Market this season? Take a look at the schedule of events. This tailgating season at the market is going to be like no other, with bands on multiple stages, cook-offs, competitions and charity events. If you've never tailgated at the market, you owe it to yourself to see for yourself!
See the events calendar
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