Lainey Wilson Shares Throwback Video With Luke Combs
An old friend of mine, Lainey Wilson, posted a video and pictures of the two of them together over the years to wish her friend good luck on his tour.…
Highnoon’s soaring and sunny indie pop greets the XPNFest crowd on day two
Highnoon opened the second day with a bang. The dreamy four-piece led by Kennedy Freeman played a short but effective set that welcomed festival goers back to the waterfront green.…
Back Stories | The Life & Death of Jimi Hendrix
The Monterey Pop Festival was an experience Steve Miller won’t soon forget. It was there, on June 18, 1967, that he was first saw Jimi Hendrix. I thought he looked…
The Unusual Story Behind ‘Teenage Dirtbag’ by Wheatus
Brendan Brown was a student at Northport High School. In the summer of 1984, a 17-year-old named Ricky Kasso lured a schoolmate into the woods and stabbed him to death,…
How Did Muddy Waters Get His Name?
According to The Telegraph, Muddy Waters is the “Father of Modern Chicago Blues”. Rolling Stone states that his sound has influenced other music legends. He was just a little boy…
These Are the Top 5 Cities to Live in if You Love Country Music
Have you ever fantasized about hitting the road and finding a new place to call home? You’re in good shape if the answer is affirmative. To celebrate International Country Music…
Rock band from Reed City makes American music for everyone
Reed City residents might not know that a band formed in their backyard. Since forming, the band has played shows all across Michigan, in Chicago, and even down in Clark’s…
Songwriter U: Songwriting Tips with the Circle of Fifths
Shawn Leonhardt is a musician for guitar tricks and 30 day singer. Even for beginners, the Circle of Fifths is easy to understand. The circle of fifths doesn’t convey a…
Concert Review: Good vibes at Xfinity Center at Outlaw Music Festival with Willie Nelson and friends
When the “Outlaw Music Festival” came to town on Friday, September 16th, there was a lot of people in the parking lot and inside the center. In the 70s, outlaw…
Meet 11-year-old Derby guitar genius who wants Iron Maiden to see his videos
Gladysz has only been playing guitar for three years. It can be difficult to master the art of playing an instrument. This is something that 11-year-old Oskar Gladysz has always…