by Chuck Marshall | Jan 30, 2025 | Music
More than a concert, Jeff Fest 4 is a hard and heavy community celebration in Kalamazoo. Jeff Fest 4 Jeff Fest 4 is the annual celebration of Jeff, held each year in Kalamazoo at Papa Pete’s. I made it to the very first Jeff Fest in 2022, but sadly, I couldn’t make it...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Jan 20, 2025 | Beer
The 2025 Annual Great Beer State Conference and Trade Show returned to Kalamazoo, Michigan, from January 8-10, delivering everything attendees love and more. Along with the signature highlights that make this event a staple of the brewing community, this year...
by Chuck Marshall | May 21, 2024 | Michigan, Music
Drink Their Blood unleashes a feast of fierce music to celebrate their new album at Bell’s Backroom in Kalamazoo. Drink Their Blood Unleash Exemplary Exsanguination Kalamazoo’s progressive metal monsters, Drink Their Blood, put together a hellish metal show at Bell’s...
by Chuck Marshall | Apr 14, 2024 | Michigan, Music
Minds were blown wide open as monstrous musical talent ran loose on the stage of Papa Pete’s in Kalamazoo for Oigs Fest 7 Oigs Fest 7 – The Taking of Kalamazoo You can sense when a strong and supportive community of musicians and fans has come together. The room...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Jan 20, 2024 | Beer
With a heritage steeped in brewing excellence, Michigan’s Great Beer State Conference & Trade Show returned to Kalamazoo in 2024, continuing its legacy as a pivotal event for brewers, hop and barley growers, and professionals supporting Michigan’s...