by Chuck Marshall | May 18, 2026 | Michigan, Travel
Letting a Negative Influence turn you on to the positive glow of Detroit on a photowalk. Justin is a Negative Influence I met Justin years ago while covering a metal show where he was in the band called A Sleepless Malice. We became Facebook friends, and I kept in... 
by Chuck Marshall | May 7, 2026 | Music
April Showers Bring May Vinyl: Detroit Vinylfest 2026 serenades music fans with records, tapes, CDs, and more at Eastern Market. Detroit Vinylfest 2026 The second annual Detroit Vinylfest filled Shed 5 in Eastern Market to the point of bursting with over 70 vendors... 
by Chuck Marshall | Mar 26, 2026 | In Other News, Music
Thrash of the Titans: Testament, Overkill, and Destruction Conquer Detroit We are back in the mosh pit for the latest from Fans With Bands as the metal community gathered under the banner of thrash. The legendary Thrash of the Titans tour tore through Saint Andrews... 
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Dec 7, 2025 | History, Travel
You can hardly walk through Detroit without spotting a Pewabic Pottery installation. The tiles are everywhere. They are tucked into the Detroit Public Library, shining at Comerica Park. brightening the QLine and People Mover stations, even greeting visitors at the... 
by Chuck Marshall | Dec 4, 2025 | Beer, Music
On the hunt for vinyl in Metro Detroit with a recommendation for a beer or two to sustain you on your adventure. Metro Detroit: Vinyl and Beer Adventure Metro Detroit is a huge area. According to the U.S. Census, the Detroit–Warren–Livonia Metropolitan Statistical... 
