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Saturday Looks Good to Me: One Kiss Ends It All

Photo by Doug Coombe Genius. Perhaps that word’s too liberally used in realms of culture reporting. Sometimes, maybe, it’s prematurely pinned on mere modest musical projects rolling out of local studios, week to week, track...

by Jeff Milo

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On the road to Sesame Street with Abigail Stauffer

Photo by Bruno Postigo “A well-fed musician is a better musician,” according to Abigail Stauffer, local musician / promoter of good eating and the force behind recent internet sensation Rap For Food video, “We Are ...

by Ellen Kortesoja

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Mr B’s Joybox Express

Cycling team prepares for 2,000 mile journey with a concert every night, and they’re towing the backline Mark Braun has made his life’s work the piano. He’s performed throughout the world as a soloist, with big bands and,...

by Ross Huff

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Family of the Year

Most bands function like a family, but Family of the Year takes that feeling a step further. Joseph Keefe, Sebastian Keefe, Christina Schroeter, James Buckey and Alex Walker make up this Los Angeles outfit (although the band’...

by Amanda Slater

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Pondering Life’s Mysteries with Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.

“When you start to answer questions in interviews you get this really quiet, serious tone,” says Josh Epstein to his Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. cofounder, Daniel Zott. We’re a couple minutes into our interview at their Detroi...

by Paul Kitti

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Rolling with the Macpodz

Like the roster for the Pistons or the “spring” weather we experience in Ann Arbor, the Macpodz are a bit unpredictable. But they never intended to go about things like other bands – they live and breathe their spritely c...

by Paul Kitti

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Nora Jane Struthers & The Party Line Release “Carnival”

I was lucky enough to see Nora Jane Struthers & the Party Line perform several weeks ago at Wolverine State Brewing Co. The exceedingly talented quintet brings an infectious enthusiasm to their live performance in the way t...

by Mary Simkins

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The Stray Birds

Praised by NPR as “one of the finest young bands on the folk circuit,” Pennsylvania acoustic trio The Stray Birds will bring their rootsy sound to Livonia on Friday, April 12 for a show at the Trinity House Theatre. The Apr...

by Mary Simkins

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Getting Back to Roots with The Steel Wheels

“The people in Ann Arbor and around the country know the Ark doesn’t book crap, so it’s an honor to be there and play. The audience comes there expecting a certain level. It’s an affirmation of the artist, but it’s al...

by Amanda Slater

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Collaboration, Community & Courage with Seth Bernard and May Erlewine

by Ross Huff and Paul Kitti Look no further, all those seeking a musical pick-me-up. Seth and May construct the sound of smiles from a fiddle, an acoustic guitar and cheer-up-buddy melodies. This busy couple has taken their mus...

by Ross Huff

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