by Chuck Marshall | Mar 7, 2023 | Music |
Back for another showcase of the amazing rock, punk, alternative, and folk music in Michigan is the Corktown Music Fest 2023 in Detroit. Corktown Music Fest 2023 When I saw the announcement from Scott Boatwright (founder, organizer, and awesome local music supporter)...
by Chuck Marshall | Mar 1, 2023 | Beer |
Over 5000 Michigan beer enthusiasts gathered for a beer holiday in Grand Rapids at the 17th annual Winter Beer Festival 2023 on Saturday, February 25th. They were not disappointed! Winter Beer Festival 2023 With 800+ beers, there was something for everyone,...
by Chuck Marshall | Jan 10, 2023 | Beer |
We camped out for the afternoon for a brew day with Stiggs and their homebrew club to make another batch of Camping With Uncle Charlie. Brew Day With Stiggs Last year in January, we had our first brewing experience thanks to Mike Castiglione at Stiggs Brewery...
by Chuck Marshall | Jan 4, 2023 | Beer |
A quest for NA beers (non-alcoholic) for those looking for a brew during Dry January or anytime you want a beer without the buzz. The Quest for NA Beers Many Michigan beer drinkers may be thinking about giving the Dry January challenge a try. For you, the quest for NA...
by Chuck Marshall | Dec 23, 2022 | Beer |
Take a journey back in time at Brewery Becker in Brighton, where history comes alive as you drink in the story of beer. Brewery Becker in Brighton It is shocking and slightly embarrassing that this is the first time we entered Brewery Becker. It would be one thing if...
by Chuck Marshall | Dec 11, 2022 | Beer |
Michigan breweries raise funds for Ozone House with a Breweries vs. Frostbite tournament at the Fowling Warehouse Ypsi-Ann Arbor. Breweries vs. Frostbite – Helping Ozone House My curiosity peaked when I read a post from our friend Jonathan Cole (Old Nation...
by Chuck Marshall | Dec 4, 2022 | Beer |
Ogma Brewing turns one year old and celebrates with sweet deals for customers and a look back at the making of this great little brewery. Ogma Brewing Turns One Year Old Kids grow up so fast, don’t they? Our kids over at Ogma Brewing are now one year old. Yeah,...
by Chuck Marshall | Nov 15, 2022 | Music |
Imminent Sonic Destruction guitar wizard and vocalist Tony Picolli celebrates 40 years of this awesome gift called life with a heavy metal extravaganza. Tony Turns 40 – A Heavy Metal Birthday Note: The following may or may not be true. Only Tony knows for sure....
by Chuck Marshall | Nov 14, 2022 | Music |
We laughed, we cried, we filled our hearts with joy thanks to the Nervous But Excited reunion show at the Ark in Ann Arbor. Nervous But Excited Reunion While Kate Peterson and Sarah Cleaver may have been feeling somewhat nervous, the audience inside the Ark was amped...
by Chuck Marshall | Nov 7, 2022 | Beer, Travel |
Enjoy outstanding craft beer as you explore the shores of Lake Superior with our can’t miss Lake Superior Beer Stops. Lake Superior Beer Stops We recently spent a couple of weeks exploring the shores of Lake Superior. Along the way, we found many outstanding craft...
