Tim Stopulos

Important firsts in Michigan history:

1872 - Elijah J. McCoy, an African-American inventor raised in Ypsilanti, patented the first automatic lubrication system for locomotives and other machinery. The device was so effective it was difficult to sell imitations that were not "the real McCoy"; McCoy's name became synonymous with anything genuine or authentic.

1913 - The Ford Motor Company introduced the first moving automobile assembly line at Highland Park.

1927 - First commercially-prepared baby food was invented by Daniel F. Gerber of Fremont.

2009 - The Tim Stop Trio plays their first show in Michigan.

It's crazy to think that Michigan has been a state in this great Union since 1837, and waited until 2009 to stage its first TS3 concert. You may blame a majority of that drought on the fact that Tim wasn't born until 1983, but we here at timstoptrio.com hardly find that a palatable excuse.

In any case, I think all those in attendance would agree that it was worth the 172 year wait.

The Livery, which is a microbrewery in Benton Harbor, is a fantastic place to play. Beautiful sound in the room, and the crowd was wonderful (thanks, "Steady" Sara Liebscher). They were such a gracious and receptive group that we decided to play 2 new songs for them, "Unconditional" and "She's Gone".

Other highlights include:

Malaga
Angie Rae
Pride and Prejudice

Playing all the bars I have in the past, I've gotten very used to talking to the crowd and asking for requests, almost dependent on it. We had planned on doing all originals, but after a few songs, I felt like I needed to open the room up a little and throw in something they knew. That led to:

I'm Yours
Big Shot
Sweet Baby James (acoustic encore)

Thanks to everyone who made it such an awesome night! You guys were so much fun to hang with, and we can't wait to get up to see you again!

Talk soon.