Charlie Ballantine at Merriman's Playhouse & Greenhouse Pick'n at River St. Joe
I had a wonderful past week and weekend in music. Proof that the local music scene is rich and strong. Our first outing was to check out...
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- Oct 9, 2022
Dave Dale
It's incredibly sad to hear of the passing of Dave Dale, a definite friend of Red Chuck Productions over the years. For so many years,...
- Jul 21, 2022
Anywhere The Needle Drops Podcast Remasters
The long-promised remasters of the are finally in the works. Episode 1, featuring Justin's first ever interview, with guests Hero Jr.,...
- Aug 13, 2017
#Charlottesville
As a child, I learned of times before mine, times of turmoil, pain, and uprising, but also, ultimately, times of change. I watched,...
- Dec 29, 2016
2016 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, 2016
We Need The Flobots Now
In 2007, revolution was in the air. The destruction of the Great Recession was mounting and eight years of leadership under President...
- Dec 4, 2016
Where To Begin Again
Where 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, 2016
Samples 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, 2016
Summer Songs
Though the temperature continues a cycle of climbing and falling, the safe pronouncement is that Summer has finally arrived, bringing...
- Jun 10, 2016
The Crane Wives
Grand 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, 2016
Balancing Art & Life
For 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, 2016
Record Store Day Recap
On 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, 2016
The Baltimore #Song4Unity Project presents "Let's Make It Happen" to benefit #SaveADopeBoy
The Baltimore #Song4Unity Project released "Let's Make It Happen" this past weekend at the 9th Annual Boundary Block Party. PURCHASE THE...
- Apr 8, 2016
What'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, 2016
Analecta Releases aes sídhe
Though it is not the first release from Analecta, their upcoming album is a new journey for members Patrick Quigley and Calvin Maloney....
- Mar 18, 2016
A Vinyl Story With Tom Moore
Tom Moore is known in the region as a roots-oriented musician, skillfully telling stories on stage with his harmonica, guitar, and...
- Feb 26, 2016
Frank Walker
The night was New Years Eve. Every patron at the Woodfire Trattoria was dressed in their finest clothing, gathered together with friends,...
- Feb 12, 2016
The Charms Of Winter
With 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, 2016
James 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, 2016
The Ember Jar Debuts Stardust
The Ember Jar is among South Bend's finest music creators. The group has been evolving since their formation in 2011 and, on February...
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