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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 29, 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 10, 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...
Dec 4, 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 23, 2016


Summer Songs
Though the temperature continues a cycle of climbing and falling, the safe pronouncement is that Summer has finally arrived, bringing...
Jun 17, 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...
Jun 10, 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...
May 27, 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 22, 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 18, 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 8, 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....
Apr 1, 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...
Mar 18, 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 26, 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 12, 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...
Feb 5, 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...
Jan 29, 2016


The Parallels Of Weezer & Star Wars
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....
Jan 22, 2016


A Conversation With Dave Dale of Elephant Rescue
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...
Jan 1, 2016


Cultivate Brewing Company
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...
Dec 18, 2015


James Neary
“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...
Dec 11, 2015


A Renaissance
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...
Nov 29, 2015


Sunken City
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...
Nov 16, 2015


Roots Radicals
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...
Oct 26, 2015


Empty Bottle
Veruca Salt month concludes. We've been celebrating this month's release of Ghost Notes, the latest album from Veruca Salt. The album is...
Jul 27, 2015
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