by Chuck Marshall | Sep 5, 2017 | History |
During our romp around Michigan this summer, we explored the Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse in Mackinaw City. Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse The Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse is also known as the “Castle of the Straits”. It marks the junction of Lake Michigan and Lake...
by Chuck Marshall | Sep 2, 2017 | Beer, Music |
Pere Marquette Beach was the scene for Lakeshore Brewers Guild’s 3rd Annual Burning Foot Beer Festival and it was the place to be in Michigan on August 26th. With 65 craft brewers, five bands, Lake Michigan as the backdrop, hot sand between your toes, a mosh pit, (not...
by Chuck Marshall | Jul 29, 2017 | History, Travel |
Hundreds of classic and exotic cars lined the streets of downtown Ann Arbor for the annual Rolling Sculpture Car Show on Frinday, July 14, 2017. Rolling Sculpture Car Show The Rolling Sculpture Car Show is a sure sign of summer and the impending onslaught of the Ann...
by Chuck Marshall | Jul 11, 2017 | Music |
With an intoxicating bite of sweet Americana, the Michigan Rattlers charmed the crowd at Sonic Lunch in Ann Arbor. Michigan Rattlers The Michigan Rattlers are Graham Young (vocal/guitar) and Adam Reed (vocal/bass). This duo met as kids in Petoskey, Michigan and...
by Chuck Marshall | Jul 7, 2017 | Music |
Whiskey Charmers were plying their wares from their new album ‘The Valley’ at Top of the Park in Ann Arbor. Whiskey Charmers – Rock Wizard I should note that I’m biased when it comes to the Whiskey Charmers. You see, I’m their Rock Wizard. Sit back with a cold...
by Chuck Marshall | Jul 4, 2017 | History |
The Hemmings Motor News Great Race zoomed in for a pit stop at Ypsilanti’s Depot Town to the delight of vintage car buffs. Hemmings Motor News Great Race 149 vintage automobiles poured on to Cross street in Depot Town for the sixth stop of the Hemmings Motor News...
by Chuck Marshall | Jun 28, 2017 | Music |
A beautiful Michigan summer afternoon became sublime with a captivating performance by Kate Peterson at Top of the Park in Ann Arbor, MI. Kate Peterson – Top of the Park Top of the Park is what most of us locals affectionately call the Ann Arbor Summer festival....
by Chuck Marshall | Jun 14, 2017 | Music |
Fuzz Fest took a turn toward the cerebral on the final day of this annual rock bash at the Blind Pig in Ann Arbor, MI. FUZZ FEST – DAY 3 The final day of Fuzz Fest 4 ushered in a wild variety of eclectic bands. One theme that rang true as I listened was the...
by Chuck Marshall | Jun 12, 2017 | Michigan, Music |
Fuzz Fest the annual rock extravaganza returned for a second day of high amplitude music to resonate your soul at the Blind Pig in Ann Arbor. FUZZ FEST – DAY 2 Day 2 of Fuzz Fest 4 was big on bands with plenty of meaty guitar and hefty rhythms at the Blind Pig...
by Chuck Marshall | Jun 10, 2017 | Michigan, Music |
Fuzz Fest, the annual celebration of music that worships the distorted and cosmic edge of rock was back at the Blind Pig in Ann Arbor. FUZZ FEST 4 Fuzz Fest 4 pulled together an eclectic and electric cast of bands at the Blind Pig for three days of music. The...
