by Chuck Marshall | Mar 4, 2026 | Beer
Thousands gather to celebrate with big beers and plenty of cheer at the 20th Michigan Brewers Guild Winter Beer Fest 2026 at LMCU Ballpark in Comstock Park. Winter Beer Fest 2026 – A Lovely Day I’m not going to lie, the fact that the snow held off until late... 
by Chuck Marshall | Jul 1, 2025 | History, Michigan, Music
Fans of the Valley Field gather to create their own Glory Days at Sullivan Field in Grand Rapids. Glory Days at Sullivan Field I got a message from my friend and superb photographer/videographer/musician Seth Thompson (co-owner of Green Frog) asking if I wanted to... 
by Chuck Marshall | Apr 15, 2025 | Music
A Super Charged Set of Powerful Punk Rock at Tip Top Deluxe with Electric Frankenstein, Slumlord Radio, Mazinga, and the Von Werewolves. Electric Frankenstein Brings A Punk Rock Party to Grand Rapids I knocked off a couple of firsts for my birthday last week – I... 
by Chuck Marshall | Mar 13, 2025 | Music
Burning low desert vibes and hypnotic grooves: Brant Bjork Trio leaves Grand Rapids spellbound with Slumlord Radio and Carbon Decoy The Brant Bjork Trio at the Pyramid Scheme Rolling out from the Californian desert, the Brant Bjork Trio stopped at the Pyramid Scheme... 
by Chuck Marshall | Nov 26, 2024 | Michigan, Music
A passionate community of musicians, enthusiasts, and artists gathered to support the Michigan Music Alliance – yeah, that Sounds Like Michigan. Sounds Like Michigan – A Fundraiser for Michigan Music Alliance Since the pandemic, live music has taken a huge... 
