Monticello Van Odom – ‘In My Mind’
February 16, 2019An essential way to craft a resonant piece of music is to unpack the existential pondering, the fleeting but insistent anxieties, the hard truths and easy reminders, that are swimming around up inside the head of the songwriter. The sublimity of Saline-based folk/Americana artist Monticello Van Odom‘s album is in how its spilling out all
Chatting with Hector Paul Flores of Las Cafeteras
February 15, 2019Las Cafeteras are Chicano musicians and activists born and raised east of the Los Angeles river. Las Cafeteras create a vibrant musical fusion with a unique East LA sound and positive message.
Heavy Color’s River Passage
February 10, 2019Toledo’s future beat/psy-jazz/hybrid electro duo Heavy Color recently premiered a new music video that commemorates an inspiring musical odyssey charted by one of its songwriters back in 2015. The group formed several years ago around the collaborations of Ben Cohen and Sam Woldenberg. Their Toledo’s answer to cerebral ambient electronica acts like Four Tet, Caribou,
Kikagaku Moyo at The Blind Pig
February 8, 2019Check out the feel-good sounds of Tokyo band Kikagaku Moyo at The Blind Pig, where you’ll hear upbeat, psychedelic, 60s-inspired tunes like “Smoke and Mirrors” and songs to mellow out to, like the relaxing acoustic sounds of “Cardigan Song.” Whatever the band ends up playing from their extensive catalogue, they always put on an unforgettable
Las Cafeteras Plays The Michigan Theater
February 8, 2019Mexican American L.A. band Las Cafeteras brings their fusion of punk, hip hop, cumbia, and other musical influences to the Michigan Theater. Known for their blend of genres and mixing English and Spanish lyrics, Las Cafeteras brings a fresh take on traditional classics like “La Bamba Rebelde” while offering up an East L.A. infused sound
Winter Jam Spectacular
February 8, 2019Get ready for the huge annual Christian music tour, Winter Jam Tour Spectacular. The 2019 line-up includes Newsboys United, Danny Gokey, Mandisa, Rend Collective, Ledger, and many other performers of Christian pop, rock, gospel, and soul. There’s a little something for everyone at this event with 13 different bands and vocalists. $15 donation at door