Aug 13, 2017#CharlottesvilleAs a child, I learned of times before mine, times of turmoil, pain, and uprising, but also, ultimately, times of change. I watched,...
Dec 29, 20162016 Didn't Suck That Much (At Least Not Musically)There's a rule in music...well, there's a rule in my musical world: If they hang out with Josh and Garth of The Rutabega, they make damn...
Dec 10, 2016We Need The Flobots NowIn 2007, revolution was in the air. The destruction of the Great Recession was mounting and eight years of leadership under President...
Dec 4, 2016Where To Begin AgainWhere to begin. I have been in a self-imposed Internet silence since Tuesday, November 8th. It seemed silly, in the light of the election...
Jun 23, 2016Samples From The Avett Brothers "True Sadness"True Sadness, the newest album from the Avett Brothers, releases June 24th. Preorder now. Satan Pulls The Strings True Sadness Ain't No...
Jun 17, 2016Summer SongsThough the temperature continues a cycle of climbing and falling, the safe pronouncement is that Summer has finally arrived, bringing...
Jun 10, 2016The Crane WivesGrand Rapids Americana band The Crane Wives are known for the emotion and the energy brought to the listener in both their live show and...
May 27, 2016Balancing Art & LifeFor those who delve into the creative world, there exists a balance that has been on my mind of late. It can be a struggle to create in a...
Apr 22, 2016Record Store Day RecapOn the rare Saturday I find myself free from my part-time job, waking to an alarm is unexpected. I had crept through the quiet house,...
Apr 18, 2016The Baltimore #Song4Unity Project presents "Let's Make It Happen" to benefit #SaveADopeBoyThe Baltimore #Song4Unity Project released "Let's Make It Happen" this past weekend at the 9th Annual Boundary Block Party. PURCHASE THE...
Apr 8, 2016What's In The CD Changer?It is not actually a CD changer. I long ago traded up to the world digital technology, using either my beloved 160GB iPod Classic or the...
Apr 1, 2016Analecta Releases aes sídheThough it is not the first release from Analecta, their upcoming album is a new journey for members Patrick Quigley and Calvin Maloney....
Mar 18, 2016A Vinyl Story With Tom MooreTom Moore is known in the region as a roots-oriented musician, skillfully telling stories on stage with his harmonica, guitar, and...
Feb 26, 2016Frank WalkerThe night was New Years Eve. Every patron at the Woodfire Trattoria was dressed in their finest clothing, gathered together with friends,...
Feb 12, 2016The Charms Of WinterWith last week's Groundhog Day giving the signal for an early Spring, many rejoiced that the end of Winter may soon be in sight. As one...
Feb 5, 2016James Neary's Growth In Music“The way it was described to me is that I was singing before I was talking.” The love of music is deep rooted in musician James Neary. He...
Jan 29, 2016The Ember Jar Debuts StardustThe Ember Jar is among South Bend's finest music creators. The group has been evolving since their formation in 2011 and, on February...
Jan 22, 2016The Parallels Of Weezer & Star WarsUntil recently, the only relation between Weezer and Star Wars I would have drawn was that I have spent most of my life as a fan of both....
Jan 1, 2016A Conversation With Dave Dale of Elephant RescueIn my continued conversation with Dave Dale, we turn back often to the idea that music is an important piece of a local culture and...
Dec 18, 2015Cultivate Brewing CompanyAs one of the newest kids on the block in the growing world of local craft beer, Cultivate Brewing Company is working to create an...