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Anywhere The Needle Drops: Episode 250005: May Erlewine
May Erlewine is another example of the best in Michigan music and has long been on Justin’s interview wishlist. He and May sit down in...
Mar 13


The Erly Returns to South Bend: Live at Stockroom East on March 8
Local band The Erly will be returning to Stockroom East Saturday, March 8 for their first South Bend show of 2025. The band, recognized...
Mar 1


Anywhere The Needle Drops: Episode 250002: Action Adam
What exactly is a “live visual mix tape”? Local artist Action Adam is in the Red Chuck Studio to lay it all out. We discuss Adam’s...
Jan 30


Anywhere The Needle Drops: Episode 240010: Stockroom East
Stockroom East is a coworking space, event space, and live music venue in South Bend, Indiana. Michael Yoder and Matt Ingle join Justin...
May 16, 2024


The Acorn Presents A Valentine's Open Mic Night featuring Kelly Hoppenjans (submitted)
Three Oaks, Michigan - The Acorn’s February Open Mic Night will be held on Friday, February 9, 2024, with featured artist Kelly...
Jan 9, 2024


The Bergamot brings home music, holiday cheer
The Bergamot have been living their busiest year, touring both their music and their documentary, State of The Unity, but they still made...
Dec 19, 2023


Tales From a Scene: The Erly album release @ The Acorn, Abbie Thomas @ Ignition Garage
Check out photos below from two great events: The Erly during their album release celebration at Three Oak's The Acorn and Abbie Thomas...
Nov 10, 2023


The Sixth Generation member to host free concert Sunday in Niles
NILES — One of Niles’ own rock and rollers is returning home this weekend to play a show for fans in the area. Ron Hamrick, a member of...
Sep 20, 2023


Tales From a Scene: Dance Society's "Good Morning", Steve Earle, Mucca Pazza
Proving again their ability in bringing amazing national talent to our corner of the world, The Acorn hosted legendary songwriter Steve...
Aug 22, 2023


Tales From A Scene: 8 Years of Rebel Arts Festival, South Bend
(All photos by Justin Flagel) We spent yesterday in South Bend's Potawatomi Park, enjoying a full day of art, live music, food, and...
Aug 15, 2023


Local volunteer creating community through music and more
NILES — The free Niles Summer Concert Series has been entertaining music fans and contributing to the community since 2018, but the roots...
Aug 9, 2023


Distillery growing and keeping live music alive in Niles
NILES — Iron Shoe Distillery is the home of regular live music in Niles. Each Wednesday night, the restaurant and spirits-makers host a...
Jun 23, 2023


Tales from a Scene: Pride, Pride, and A Trip Through The Looking Glass
LaSalle Kitchen & Tavern continues the fun with their themed takeovers. They started the year with a tiki takeover, complete with decor...
Jun 20, 2023


Buchanan Common Concert Series to return June 1
BUCHANAN — The Common Concert Series in Buchanan is returning soon. Each summer, the Michigan Gateway Community Foundation and the City...
May 16, 2023


River Bend Film Festival 2023
The River Bend Film Festival celebrated 20 years this past weekend in Goshen. The festival ran from Thursday, April 20th through Sunday,...
Apr 25, 2023


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...
Mar 7, 2023


Musicians of all skill level invited to join monthly music jam at local brewery
BUCHANAN — The fields of Flatwater Farms in Buchanan, the home of River Saint Joe brewery and restaurant, will be filled with the sounds...
Mar 5, 2023


Guitarist Charlie Ballantine returns to South Bend March 2
SOUTH BEND — Guitarist and composer Charlie Ballantine returns to Merriman’s Playhouse in South Bend on Thursday, March 2nd. Though the...
Feb 28, 2023


The Well
SOUTH BEND — The Well, a South Bend non-profit serving as a coffee shop, community space, and music venue, recently arrived at their ten...
Feb 9, 2023
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