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...
by Chuck Marshall | Jul 7, 2019 | Music |
Could music from a sweetly singing dobro heal the world? Mark Lavengood, Drew Howard, and Joe Wilson put this question to the test at the Ark in Ann Arbor. Dobros Heal the World It is a lofty goal to try to heal the world. I know for a fact that music makes my world...
by Chuck Marshall | Jul 3, 2019 | Music |
Fuzz Fest 6 takes frizzle fried rock riffs and distills them into a sweet musical liquor at the legendary Blind Pig in Ann Arbor. Fuzz Fest 6 If Iggy Pop were in Michigan, he would be at Fuzz Fest 6. Let us be bold and say it out loud. Ann Arbor is home to some of the...
by Chuck Marshall | Jun 3, 2019 | Travel |
The whimsy and wonder of the Shire comes to life during our visit to the Hobbiton Movie Set during our New Zealand vacation. Journey to Hobbiton Movie Set In The Fellowship of the Ring, Frodo said quoting Bilbo “‘It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out of your...
by Chuck Marshall | May 16, 2019 | Music |
Manchester Underground Music and Art looks to ignite the original music scene in Manchester with their first show featuring Jim Roll and special guest Cooper Young. Manchester Underground Music and Art John Mooneyham and Steve Girbach are stalwart promoters of local...
by Chuck Marshall | May 10, 2019 | History |
The Hackley and Hume Historic homes in Muskegon capture a moment in time when timber was king in Michigan. Hackley and Hume Historic Homes – A land of plenty There was a time when Michigan was covered in trees. The Muskegon area was home to white, red, and jack pines...
