This new PBS special showcases Chris Isaak in a personal tribute to the glory days of the legendary producer Sam Phillips and his Sun Studio in Memphis and the music created by his heroes (Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison and others). Isaak recaptures the spirit of the original songs with his own brilliant band of stellar musicians, while revealing the heart and soul
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I know this review may be a bit late, but for that I blame no one but Chevelle. Every day since that one cold, frozen, February night of the 25th I have been living. Something woke up inside of me that night. Something that I had somehow, in someway, forgotten and it was like 2002 all over again when “Wonder What’s Next” was the only CD in my car’s
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It was an oddly warm Black Friday here in Grand Rapids with temps almost reaching 60 degrees. The Pyramid Scheme was the setting for a night of Hip Hop as the line up was heavy with professors laying down lyrical lessons. Made it to the venue around 9ish as doors open at the Pyramid Scheme, one of Grand Rapids newest venues is buzzing with energy and excitement. As I am walking in
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-October 6th 2011 Grand Rapids, Michigan @ The Intersection I am in attendance to talk with Alex Botwin, AKA Paper Diamond. A seasoned musician with Pnuma Trio as well as projects under the name Alex B. Since the beginning of the year he has been playing live shows under the name Paper Diamond. A multilevel electronic project I fell in love with at this years Electric Forest. I got a chance
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Soundfest 2011 Val Du Lakes Resort Mears, Michigan I find myself waking up at the crack of dawn this Friday morning, excited for what is to come. Soundfest, over 60 bands in two days, showcasing some amazing talent from the state of Michigan and beyond. It’s a mad dash out the door after many hours into the morning trying to get ready (remember 60 bands!). It’s a
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A quick shot into the future where Rocket Science will be playing at the West Side Inn on May 21st in Muskegon. Go see it. I’ll tell you why you should maybe? Now let’s head back in time a bit to the good old time before everything got all nice around here. Well, that is outside at least. Things were more than heating up inside Billy’s for the highly anticipated
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Everyone enjoys a good live show from time to time; some are just flat out addicted. The hardcore concertgoer has their system down, they know when to buy tickets, when to be there, how to equip themselves to ensure a good night, but there are still those out there who never quite figured out what works best for them. The Venue The venue you attend will dictate a
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