by Chuck Marshall | Nov 8, 2019 | Hiking, Travel |
Hiking in New Zealand is a life affirming event and we made sure we latched on to a life well lived with these easy jaunts in both the North and South islands. Hiking in New Zealand A great walk is like candy for the senses. By putting one foot in front of the other,...
by Chuck Marshall | Oct 25, 2019 | Music |
For almost a month, I’ve been listening to the new album called Home by Billy Strings and I feel the need to say thank you. Billy Strings (vocals/guitar), Royal Masat (bass), Jarrod Walker (Mandolin), and Billy Failing (banjo), I want to thank you for the beautiful...
by Chuck Marshall | Oct 16, 2019 | Music |
Plague Years kick off their Unholy Infestation tour with a throwdown at Kelly’s Bar in Hamtramck with Manic Outburst, Nethergate, and We Will Rot. Plague Years at Kelly’s When I heard the Unholy Infestation album my Plague Years, I was blown away. They play mean...
by Chuck Marshall | Oct 5, 2019 | Music |
Sometimes Pretty and Dull Grave captured the essence of the Over The Edge Sports Bar’s name with a night of razor rock in Manchester. Sometimes Pretty in Manchester We are not sure what is up with Manchester these days. Music seems to be pouring out of this seemingly...
by Chuck Marshall | Oct 3, 2019 | Beer |
There is no better place to contemplate the beauty of the Upper Peninsula while enjoying a fine craft beer than Cognition Brewing in Ishpeming. Introduction to Cognition Our first experience with Cognition Brewing began at the 2015 U.P. Fall Beer Fest. I don’t quite...
by Chuck Marshall | Sep 2, 2019 | Beer, History |
A trail marker tree, touring the former Northern Michigan Asylum, and enjoying tasty beers at Earthen Ales made for a super summer day in Traverse City. Another side of Traverse City While up in Benzie county for a short summer vacation, we decided to step away from...
by Chuck Marshall | Aug 31, 2019 | Music |
Jennifer Westwood and Dylan Dunbar brought a passionate mix of honky-tonk, rock and soul to the Manchester Underground Music and Art. Jennifer Westwood and Dylan Dunbar It has been too long since I’ve listened to Jennifer Westwood and Dylan Dunbar play music. My prior...
by Chuck Marshall | Aug 21, 2019 | Music |
The first night of the 50th Anniversary Ann Arbor Blues Festival featured wonderful weather and smoking hot blues from Thornetta Davis, Bernard Allison, and Laith Al-Saadi. 50th Anniversary Ann Arbor Blues Festival The summer of 1969 featured some iconic musical...
by Chuck Marshall | Jul 24, 2019 | Beer |
Ramshackle Brewing Company took an alley in Jonesville and transformed it into an art filled oasis that also serves up great beer. Ramshackle Brewing Company and a Throne My journey to Ramshackle Brewing Company starts with a death metal concert in Lansing. Opening up...
by Chuck Marshall | Jul 11, 2019 | Hiking, Music |
Nina and the Buffalo Riders heat up a beautiful summer night and kickoff of Michigan Legacy Art Park Summer Sound series. Michigan Legacy Art Park I sadly had not heard of the Michigan Legacy Art Park until we saw that Nina and the Buffalo Riders were opening up the...
