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...

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...

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,...

The Baltimore #Song4Unity Project released "Let's Make It Happen" this past weekend at the 9th Annual Boundary Block Party. PURCHASE THE...

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...

Though it is not the first release from Analecta, their upcoming album is a new journey for members Patrick Quigley and Calvin Maloney....

Tom Moore is known in the region as a roots-oriented musician, skillfully telling stories on stage with his harmonica, guitar, and...

The night was New Years Eve. Every patron at the Woodfire Trattoria was dressed in their finest clothing, gathered together with friends,...

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...

“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...

The Ember Jar is among South Bend's finest music creators. The group has been evolving since their formation in 2011 and, on February...

Until 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....

In my continued conversation with Dave Dale, we turn back often to the idea that music is an important piece of a local culture and...

As one of the newest kids on the block in the growing world of local craft beer, Cultivate Brewing Company is working to create an...

“Writing is the foundation. I'm just trying to juggle it.” James Neary is a singer and guitarist who, at the age of 25, is working toward...

I had a moment earlier this week when the world caught up to me, overwhelmed me, and left me wanting to cry. This happens from time to...

Over the years, my friends and family have come to consider me the guy to whom they send cool music they encounter. I'm especially happy...

It's a wonder, the workings of the mind. As I made my way through the work day, I was suddenly humming along a song I hadn't thought...

Veruca Salt month concludes. We've been celebrating this month's release of Ghost Notes, the latest album from Veruca Salt. The album is...

We're still rocking to the oh-so long awaited release of Veruca Salt's new album, Ghost Notes. This week, we'll feature the first track...

Last night, Kristin and I escaped the house on a mission to resupply her craft operation, throw a little money around the book store,...

If it feels this good, then bring on the heartbreak! We continue our journey through the land down under with Melbourne's Saskwatch. The...

For the third year, downtown South Bend will be hosting a festival intended to feature the area's growing music scene. Sounds By South...

Selected Poems is likely my favorite cut from the most recent album by The Gaslight Anthem, Get Hurt. The entire album is an excellent...