By Kevin Alan Lamb One of the greatest takeaways of working at a music venue is being submerged in the local music scene, ripe, and blossoming with immense talent. Later to the music game than most, I was initially exposed to national talent at major festivals like Electric Forest, Wakarusa, and The Gentlemen of the… Continue reading Chirp chats debut-studio album ahead of Saturday’s release party at Blind Pig
By Kevin Alan Lamb Music is a beating heart with immeasurable reach, pumping blood, and essentially life into those who observe and or devout themselves to its practice. Michigan’s music community is filled with ordinary heroes, people not so different than you and I, who have answered the call to walk off the beaten path… Continue reading Ryan Williams breathes life into Edmore’s newest home for live music, Mustang Junction
By Kevin Alan Lamb Michigan is sacred land protected by the beauty and fury of winter. It challenges each of us to slow down, recharge, and take an honest look at the truths we've been serving or running from. For an artist, the winter freeze prompts the necessity of digging a little deeper, and reflecting… Continue reading Spirit Sound: Joe Chamberlin (FlyLite Gemini)
By Kevin Alan Lamb Life is funny, and I think we all would prefer a comedy than a tragedy. I find myself writing these words at the very place I met Aaron Markovitz, so many years ago. I’ve always enjoyed writing from M-Brew in Ferndale, where Aaron was working at the time. It has an… Continue reading Escaping Pavement, Road Warrior
By Kevin Alan Lamb After a weekend to recover from the two night Greensky Bluegrass and Billy Strings run at The Fillmore, Detroit is back at it, working for the weekend as Umphrey's McGee rolls into town Friday night. Our ever supportive and enthusiastic jam-fam will be blasting off into familiar space, all looking for… Continue reading Omega Moos – Official Umphrey’s McGee After Party at Magic Stick
