West Michigan musician’s compelling new album released as he awaits a double lung transplant at Cleveland Clinic. Starting with the lonely drone of a violin, Pat Carroll’s journey through “Glow in the Dark” is unlike any other venture by any other folk-rock artist. Born with cystic fibrosis and undergoing a double lung transplant at [...]
For a decade, the Friday night sessions have been a tradition at the Grand Rapids pub, so this week’s milestone show will feature bands such as The Willeys and Significant Otters with ties to hosts and sound guys. By Mary Mattingly LocalSpins.com After hosting nearly 500 open-mic nights, Craig Van Otteren has picked up [...]
Ted Nugent’s Midwest Rock ‘n’ Roll Express kicked off the week, but the weekend offers up way more rock with a Pop Evil CD-release, Active Commute Week celebration, a Dylan tribute, the Bona-Who? fest and more. Save this Bucket List image on your smartphone and take it with you on your weekend jaunts. The [...]