Tracy Heck
Living in Dearborn, MI
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Published Content: 87
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On AC since: 03.18.07
Bio:
A 30 year old writer who loves to have fun and enjoys thrill rides, music, and basketball. I work parttime in Inventory Control at Bed, Bath and Beyond.
A 30 year old writer who loves to have fun and enjoys thrill rides, music, and basketball. I work parttime in Inventory Control at Bed, Bath and Beyond.
Education/Experience:
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, B/A in Communications/English
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, B/A in Communications/English
Interests:
music, going to concerts, scrapbooking, rollerblading, sports, movies, reading, writing, 24, Lost, X-files,
music, going to concerts, scrapbooking, rollerblading, sports, movies, reading, writing, 24, Lost, X-files,
Motto:
Begin With The End In Mind...
Begin With The End In Mind...
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michael jackson's impact
By Tracy Heck | Published 7/6/2009 | Read more »
After a lackluster season that saw the Detroit Pistons fall in the first round of the playoffs, they needed to make some changes.
By Tracy Heck | Published 7/4/2009 | Read more »
This year's festival drew a record crowd of 500,000 as people struggling to survive in Michigan's problematic economy embraced the free event.
By Tracy Heck | Published 7/1/2009 | Read more »
On Sunday, June 21 TNA came to the Palace of Auburn Hills in Michigan for it's seventh anniversary pay per view Slammiversary. With solid matches throughout the card and a big swerve to end the night, the pay per view more than lived up to it's hype.
By Tracy Heck | Published 6/22/2009 | Read more »
Next weekend downtown Mt. Clemens, Michigan will once again play host to the Stars and Stripes festival.
By Tracy Heck | Published 6/20/2009 | Read more »
With about a week left until the 2009 NBA Draft, the Detroit Pistons have some major decisions ahead of them.
By Tracy Heck | Published 6/19/2009 | Read more »
The Champagne Saints have released their debut album Throwing Hail Marys.
By Tracy Heck | Published 6/10/2009 | Read more »
On Sunday, May 31 the "Wave Goodbye" tour rolled into Clarkston, Michigan's DTE Energy Music Theater. Both Nine Inch Nails and Jane's Addiction provided energetic sets that took the crowd back to the Nineties.
By Tracy Heck | Published 6/3/2009 | Read more »
Whether you call him Eminem, Marshall Mathers or Slim Shady, it's hard to ignore to ignore the controversial rapper.
By Tracy Heck | Published 5/28/2009 | Read more »
However, over the last five years a number of things happened in the rappers life that have become the central focus of his latest cd, Relapse, a hard hitting album that harkens back to Eminem's early material.
By Tracy Heck | Published 5/17/2009 | Read more »
After having been a Powerhouse in the East since their surprising 2004 Championship year, it was a shock to see the Pistons struggle this season. Now in this offseason team GM Joe Dumars has a number of questions facing him.
By Tracy Heck | Published 5/16/2009 | Read more »
If this does end up being the true ending of the series they managed to do something many series have failed to do: provide a ending that not only paid tribute to the show's history but didn't go over the top.
By Tracy Heck | Published 5/8/2009 | Read more »
Miracle Hand Repair is a therapeutic hand cream that contains 60% of the purest form of Aloe Vera gel. The gel contains moisturizers that effectively penetrate through the layers of the skin, speed up cell renewal and repair dry hands.
By Tracy Heck | Published 5/1/2009 | Read more »
It was definitely a tough year to be a Detroit Pistons fan.
By Tracy Heck | Published 4/30/2009 | Read more »
Critical Bill is made up of lead singer Powerdise, guitarist Michael Scott, bassist Phil Thacker, drummer C-Bass and DJ Tom Sawyer. The group's mix of hardcore rock and hip hop beats makes for a intriguing eclectic sound that is amazing live.
By Tracy Heck | Published 4/30/2009 | Read more »
Like many of Kubrick's films The Shining has moments where it is hard to understand what is going on and some key scenes from the book don't make it into the film but overall the movie does a good job of living up to the quality of the book.
By Tracy Heck | Published 4/13/2009 | Read more »
The music of the period reached out to the youth of the time who were dealing with the era's feel of hostility and paranoia. No where was this more evident than on Nine Inch Nail's The Downward Spiral.
By Tracy Heck | Published 4/10/2009 | Read more »
There are many times during the year that a number of sporting events take place at the same time, but no month is busier than the month of April.
By Tracy Heck | Published 4/4/2009 | Read more »
Downtown Mt. Clemens was rocking on Saturday night when a record crowd of over 900 people packed the Hayloft to see Michigan's own rock group Critical Bill.
By Tracy Heck | Published 3/19/2009 | Read more »
A Nightmare On Elm Street remains one of the most popular films of the Eighties.
By Tracy Heck | Published 3/1/2009 | Read more »
On Sunday, February 22 metal band In This Moment made a stop in Mt. Clemens, Michigan at the Hayloft rock club.
By Tracy Heck | Published 3/1/2009 | Read more »
It took four tries but the Pistons finally picked up a win in Boston.
By Tracy Heck | Published 3/1/2009 | Read more »
Like A Prayer marked a turning point for Madonna both musically and lyrically.
By Tracy Heck | Published 2/27/2009 | Read more »
A couple of weeks ago Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm announced in her State of the State address that she is looking at making a number of cuts to help the state regain it's financial footing.
By Tracy Heck | Published 2/23/2009 | Read more »
As always, this Summer is shaping up to be a music blockbuster.
By Tracy Heck | Published 2/20/2009 | Read more »
As the second half of the NBA season kicks into gear, it's time to take a look back at the first half.
By Tracy Heck | Published 2/18/2009 | Read more »
After spending the Summer traveling with the Rockstar Mayhem Tour, Slipknot is back out on the road for their All Hope Is Gone tour.
By Tracy Heck | Published 2/2/2009 | Read more »
Mid-Season review.
By Tracy Heck | Published 1/20/2009 | Read more »
Over and over people question why anyone would want to live in Detroit but unless you've lived here you'll never understand the thrall.
By Tracy Heck | Published 1/15/2009 | Read more »
Here are 20 standout 2008 songs.
By Tracy Heck | Published 1/5/2009 | Read more »
There are a number of games and activities that you can do at home with your child and their friends that will hardly cost you a dime. In this article I want to look at one of my favorites: the scavenger hunt.
By Tracy Heck | Published 12/10/2008 | Read more »
I decided that when the clock strikes 12 on December 31st I am going to start actively pursuing the one writing goal that I haven't accomplished: creating my own local Detroit music magazine.
By Tracy Heck | Published 12/4/2008 | Read more »
You want to rock in the New Year right and you want to make sure that your champagne toast at midnight is complemented by the perfect song. Here are ten of the best New Year's related songs that would be a perfect addition to your play list.
By Tracy Heck | Published 12/4/2008 | Read more »
On Tuesday, after a long seven year absence, Madonna made her return to hometown Detroit playing to a crowd of 30,000 at Ford Field on her Sticky and Sweet tour.
By Tracy Heck | Published 11/20/2008 | Read more »
In this financially strapped economy, gift cards may be the perfect gift this Christmas.
By Tracy Heck | Published 11/12/2008 | Read more »
Each year on Halloween night, downtown Detroit is taken over by the Insane Clown Posse's annual concert Hallowicked.
By Tracy Heck | Published 11/8/2008 | Read more »
The question is whether or not Iverson can help the Pistons once again get a ring and whether he can adjust to Coach Michael Curry's system.
By Tracy Heck | Published 11/7/2008 | Read more »
There are a number of reasons why teens should not have a after-school job but they often get lost in all of the talk about why they should.
By Tracy Heck | Published 10/27/2008 | Read more »
Two weeks before the 2008-2009 season tips off, the question remains whether or not Dumars' gamble was worth it and whether the teams veterans should have remained.
By Tracy Heck | Published 10/20/2008 | Read more »
On August 20, 2008 after a long four year wait, metal group Slipknot released their fourth studio album All Hope Is Gone.
By Tracy Heck | Published 9/25/2008 | Read more »
Each year in downtown Detroit, the Michigan State Fair provides free week-long musical entertainment in the fair's Bandshell. For quite a few years now hometown rocker Alice Cooper has played a show there.
By Tracy Heck | Published 9/24/2008 | Read more »
The Halloween season is fast approaching which means it's time to find costumes and time to attend or throw a party. The key to any party is music selection.
By Tracy Heck | Published 9/19/2008 | Read more »
My favorite things about Fall.
By Tracy Heck | Published 9/15/2008 | Read more »
Over the last few years Halloween has moved from being a primarily children based holiday to being more and more popular among adults. As a result, more haunted houses and Halloween events have begun to pop up each year.
By Tracy Heck | Published 9/10/2008 | Read more »
The Mayhem Festival opened July 9 in Washington with 14 bands on three stages including Ozzfest veterans Disturbed and Slipknot as headliners. The nine hour festival rolled into DTE on Saturday, August 9 and despite numerous thunderstorms was a huge
By Tracy Heck | Published 8/14/2008 | Read more »
Time and again I heard the words "true to form", "an exploration of Mulder and Scully's partnership", "harkening back to the show's first season" and "little treats for the fans". After finally viewing the film last week, I have to agree with those assessments.
By Tracy Heck | Published 8/4/2008 | Read more »
On Friday, August 8 local Detroit rock band Helicon will be playing a show at the Majestic Theater. The concert will be a platform to promote the positive aspects of the Detroit Highway Men and Comcast On Demand will be filming the show.
By Tracy Heck | Published 7/30/2008 | Read more »
Mindless Self Indulgence brought their If tour to Harpos in Detroit on Saturday, June 21.
By Tracy Heck | Published 7/13/2008 | Read more »
In 2000, ICP staged the first ever Gathering of the Juggalos at the Novi Expo Center. This year the Gathering makes it's second appearance in Cave-In-Rock, Illinois from August 7-August 10.
By Tracy Heck | Published 7/13/2008 | Read more »
Each year over nine million visitors make the trip to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Most of these visitors end up staying in or at least making a trip into downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
By Tracy Heck | Published 6/20/2008 | Read more »
Dark Lotus is a Psychopathic Records super group comprised of Insane Clown Posse, Twiztid and Blaze Ya Dead Homie with various others making their way in and out of the group over the years.
By Tracy Heck | Published 6/11/2008 | Read more »
Janet Jackson has sold over 100 million albums worldwide and continues to be one of the top female pop artists in the world. Earlier this year, she released her tenth studio album Discipline, which quickly hit number one on the Billboard charts.
By Tracy Heck | Published 6/8/2008 | Read more »
With Amusement Park season kicking into high gear Memorial Day weekend here's 15 roller coasters you need to ride.
By Tracy Heck | Published 5/29/2008 | Read more »
Madonna releases Hard Candy on April 29.
By Tracy Heck | Published 4/27/2008 | Read more »
For my family, Memorial Day weekend means one thing: a trip to King's Island Amusement Park.
By Tracy Heck | Published 4/21/2008 | Read more »
On Monday, May 26 Dearborn, the hometown of Henry Ford, will once again be host to Michigan's oldest and largest Memorial Day Parade.
By Tracy Heck | Published 4/21/2008 | Read more »
Since the early '90's, the term has been used to represent the underground music that emerged in the wake of the punk rock explosion of the '80's.
By Tracy Heck | Published 4/15/2008 | Read more »
"Hope is for losers. It's a con job people trip behind till they finally get a grip on the cold, hard truth."
By Tracy Heck | Published 4/14/2008 | Read more »
The July 25, 2008 release of the second X-files movie has prompted a resurgence of interest in the television series.
By Tracy Heck | Published 4/14/2008 | Read more »
For nine seasons The X-files used this mantra to draw in a legion of science fiction fans.
By Tracy Heck | Published 4/14/2008 | Read more »
On Tuesday, April 15 Dark Lotus will release their latest album, "The Opaque Brotherhood".
By Tracy Heck | Published 4/12/2008 | Read more »
On Tuesday, April 8 before their game against the New York Knicks the Pistons will present their All-Time Team. The ceremony will begin at 7:00 pm with the game following at 8:00 pm. Both will be aired on Detroit's local TV20 and broadcast on Sports Radio 1130 WDFN.
By Tracy Heck | Published 4/7/2008 | Read more »
July 25, 2008 is the release date for the as-yet untitled X-files movie sequel. Here's a look back at some of the show's finest moments.
By Tracy Heck | Published 4/3/2008 | Read more »
Of the seven senses, smell is one of the most overlooked, despite the fact that it can be one of the most powerful.
By Tracy Heck | Published 3/16/2008 | Read more »
Stress can invade every aspect of your life if you don't find a way to deal with it.
By Tracy Heck | Published 3/16/2008 | Read more »
There's a reason that the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and it's surrounding cities draw over nine million visitors a year.
By Tracy Heck | Published 3/16/2008 | Read more »
Comfortability; Loyalty; Trust; Support; Understanding; Forgiveness; Fun. All of these things go into making a good friendship.
By Tracy Heck | Published 3/16/2008 | Read more »
Summer in Detroit always sees a number of "must see" concert festivals but today is something special.
By Tracy Heck | Published 3/16/2008 | Read more »
HIM's Play Dead uses the idea of love and death being entertwined to provide a amazing sensory experience.
By Tracy Heck | Published 2/7/2008 | Read more »
Back in 2001, rockers Rob Zombie and Ozzy Osbourne teamed up for a widely successful Christmas tour they coined Merry Mayhem, which included opening act Mudvayne.
By Tracy Heck | Published 1/2/2008 | Read more »
If you live in the Detroit area, there are a number of different Christmas related places and events.
By Tracy Heck | Published 12/21/2007 | Read more »
Wednsday night's Detroit Pistons/Boston Celtics game was billed as the big one, game of the season so far, and it certainly lived up to the hype.
By Tracy Heck | Published 12/20/2007 | Read more »
His Infernal Majesty(H.I.M.) is known for its mix of heavy metal and melancholic lyrics.
By Tracy Heck | Published 12/12/2007 | Read more »
Finland's Nightwish is most famous for their orchestrated soundtrack-like compositions and their operatic female. The power metal group is currently touring the U.S. in support of their latest cd, Dark Passion Play.
By Tracy Heck | Published 11/15/2007 | Read more »
For 25 years Madonna has topped the music industry selling more than 200 million albums worldwide.
By Tracy Heck | Published 11/15/2007 | Read more »
In the Detroit music scene, Halloween night means one thing; that the face-painted Insane Clown Posse will be playing their annual Hallowicked show.
By Tracy Heck | Published 10/29/2007 | Read more »
H.I.M. brought their unique melancholic metal to Michigan's Royal Oak Music Theatre on Tuesday, October 23.
By Tracy Heck | Published 10/28/2007 | Read more »
With the vast array of horror movie choices this Halloween, it's sometimes hard to pick out the best ones. Hopefully this list will help with that choice.
By Tracy Heck | Published 10/5/2007 | Read more »
Critical Bill have been ruling the Detroit underground music scene since 2002 and are now poised to hit the mainstream hard.
By Tracy Heck | Published 9/13/2007 | Read more »
Clockwork Gray, the latest cd from Psychopathic Records artist Blaze Ya Dead Homie is an example of the great year that Psychopathic has been having.
By Tracy Heck | Published 9/13/2007 | Read more »
Cedar Point's long-awaited 17th coaster, Maverick, opened for business on Saturday, May 26 to much praise and a large crowd.
By Tracy Heck | Published 6/6/2007 | Read more »
Thursday, May 10 was scheduled to be a big day at Cedar Point. However, the big Media Preview of their newest coaster, Maverick, has been delayed because of some late track problems.
By Tracy Heck | Published 5/8/2007 | Read more »
The Pistons opened the Eastern Conference semi-finals with a decisive 95-69 win over the Bulls Saturday night.
By Tracy Heck | Published 5/5/2007 | Read more »
Cedar Point opens for business Saturday, May 12. The amusement park will be unveiling their newest rollercoaster Maverick, which will take riders back to the Old West.
By Tracy Heck | Published 5/4/2007 | Read more »
My favorite band. Here's my top 10 Aerosmith songs.
By Tracy Heck | Published 5/3/2007 | Read more »
Summer 2007 is shaping up to be a music blockbuster with the release of a number of highly anticipated cds and a plethora of rock festivals and extensive tours.
By Tracy Heck | Published 4/15/2007 | Read more »
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