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Anywhere The Needle Drops: Episode 230002: Jillian Speece of The Bergamot
I’m joined by Jillian Speece, one half of the indie folk rock duo, The Bergamot! The Bergamot has been bringing energetic shows to fans...
Sep 27, 2023


Anywhere The Needle Drops: Episode 230001: Rebel Noire
Michiana's Rebel Noire is in the house! The frontwoman of rebel noire and the accomplices visits the Red Chuck Studio to talk about the...
Sep 13, 2023


Anywhere The Needle Drops is returning!
Anywhere The Needle Drops is back! Debut episode is coming soon. Subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts!
Sep 5, 2023


Tales From a Scene: BoDeans @ The Acorn, After Hours record release party
Though many of us had a few days off this Labor Day weekend, the local music and art scene was still working hard. Between this year's...
Sep 5, 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


any man who knows a thing knows he knows not a damn damn thing at all
August 18th, 2023 Made You A Mix (Weekly lyrics from K'Naan/Take A Minute) Made You A Mix Weekly Virtual Mix Tape: August 18th, 2023 The...
Aug 17, 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


Hanging with Niles Brewing Company: Local brewing company growing through events, food and brews
NILES — Niles Brewing Company has continued to grow through events, food and, of course, beer, since opening in 2020. Owners Brandon and...
Jul 10, 2023


Underground Laugh Lounge & The Study:Two venues to bring unique event, drinking experiences to Niles
NILES — The calendar pages continue to turn, bringing us closer to the debut of the new Underground Laugh Lounge comedy venue and The...
Jul 1, 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


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


Tales from a Scene: The Erly at the Garage, good times at the Rocki Button, and more!
This past weekend was no shortage of fun and music in the region. Friday, we caught dinner at LaSalle Kitchen and Tavern in South Bend....
May 2, 2023


Brandywine grad pens first children’s book
NILES — Local writer Stephanie J. Salisbury is working to bring her first children’s book to life. “Boz the Bee” tells the tale of the...
Apr 21, 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


any hurries, we can delay, any worries, we can belay
March 3rd, 2023 Made You A Mix (Weekly lyrics from Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers/Mañana) Made You A Mix Weekly Virtual Mix Tape: March...
Mar 3, 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


Area restaurant, venue keeping the nightlife alive
SOUTH BEND — LaSalle Kitchen & Tavern in downtown South Bend just wrapped up a successful tiki-themed takeover and are looking ahead to...
Feb 26, 2023


Merriman's Playhouse
SOUTH BEND — Stephen and Mary Merriman have been on a mission to spread the culture of jazz since 2006. The origins of Merrimans'...
Feb 9, 2023
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