Over the years, Eric Luoma said his band, Bellwether, has become less projective when it comes to writing music. “Our process is a little bit more open now,” he said.
Beverly Sills, best known as one of the world’s most respected sopranos, had to cancel her 5:30 p.m.
The national recording artist known as Jude stood in the bitter East Lansing cold Sunday night unsure of what may lie ahead for the journeyman singer-songwriter.Any lack of uncertainty was undetectable earlier in the night.
As a film critic, it is part of the job to be full of loathing and contempt for my fellow man. Because other than traveling, people are at their worst while going to be entertained. In this day and age, it seems as though it would be simple enough to handle the experience of going to the movies.
These reviews are a lot harder to write when you don’t have anything nasty to say about a movie.
One of the favorite television stations on many college campuses is coming to MSU, along with a handful of comedians and funny short films. The Burly Bear Network is bringing its comedy festival to a number of colleges this semester, and at 8 p.m.
A pair of up-and-coming musicians rocked an East Lansing bar Sunday night.National recording artist Jude, who’s headlining the Kenneth Cole “Unlisted” tour with Michelle Branch, hit Rick’s American Cafe, 224 Abbott Road.The pair of Maverick Records artists drew a sell-out crowd to the bar known more for its support of Michigan acts.Jude, who has toured with Ben Folds Five, Dido, Train and Chris Isaak, won the crowd over with a 12-song performance, featuring mostly songs from his second album, “No One is Really Beautiful.”Only playing a handful of songs from his most recent LP, Jude got the crowd roaring and screaming to lengthy renditions of his singles “Rick James” and a 10-minute performance of the college rock ballad “Brad and Suzy,” which featured a slight break into the 1980s hit “Groove is in the Heart” by Deee Lite.He also performed the song “I Know,” which was also featured on the multi-platinum “City of Angels” soundtrack.“We’ve been to East Lansing once before, and I just don’t remember the crowd being so nice,” Jude said.
Student dancers and artists joined curious folk at Kresge Art Museum for a gallery tour and dance performance Sunday afternoon.“The Power and Passion of Dance: Photographs from the Carol Halsted Collection” opened Saturday at the museum and continues through Dec.
When guitar legend Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil at the crossroads, it was because of the blues.And when the voices of the crowd at Wharton Center’s Great Hall were numbed by the first few notes of a harmonica Thursday night, it was because of the blues.The Muddy Waters Tribute Band, five members, all of whom have played with the late Waters at various points in their careers, drew an audience of all ages to the All Over Blues concert.“I’m very impressed, they’re doing Muddy Waters’ name justice,” said English sophomore Leah Bagdon. The first guitar solo of the night, which flared from the fingers of Luther “Guitar Junior” Johnson cut the rhythm of the music in half.Johnson got his musical start with Muddy Waters in 1973 when he played at The Stables, an East Lansing club no longer in existence.“Steady Rollin’” Bob Margolin, the guitarist for the group, said the band has received a warm welcome from the community.“They seem to really be enjoying the music, which is what we’re here for,” he said.
When guitar legend Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil at the crossroads, it was because of the blues. And when the voices of the crowd at Wharton Center’s Great Hall were numbed by the first few notes of a harmonica Thursday night, it was because of the blues. The Muddy Waters Tribute Band, five members, all of whom have played with the late Waters at various points in their careers, drew an audience of all ages to the All Over Blues concert which kicked the audience out of the nonsmoking East Lansing facility and into the smoky clubs of South Chicago. “I’m very impressed, they’re doing Muddy Waters’ name justice,” Leah Bagdon, an English sophomore said. The first guitar solo of the night, which flared from the fingers of Luther “Guitar Junior” Johnson cut the rhythm of the music in half. Johnson got his musical start with Muddy Waters in 1973 when he played at The Stables, an East Lansing club no longer in existence. Steady Rollin’ Bob Margolin, guitarist for the group, said they have received a warm welcome from the community. “They seem to really be enjoying the music which is what we’re here for,” he said.
When Michelle Branch scheduled her “Unlisted” tour to the Big Ten universities, her recording label didn’t foresee her future success.She is scheduled to appear at Rick’s American Cafe, 224 Abbott Road, on Sunday night with Jude, another artist under the Maverick Records label.
Friday Green and White Friday here at MSU show your Spartan pride. You can win prizes if a UAB representative spots you in your green and white. Tonight the Campus Center will be sponsoring “Mission Improvable” Chicago’s version of “Whose Line Is It Anyway” at the International center.
Imagine a husband and wife, both college professors. One lives and teaches in East Lansing, the other in Ann Arbor.
Jon Konicki traveled a half-hour to buy a hat for his cowboy costume - but he wasn’t going to a Halloween party.
Guests to Kresge Art Museum this weekend will see three new exhibitions that open Saturday.Featured is “Art in Motion: Selections from the Collection,” a presentation of 1965 graduate John T.
There’s nothing like an all- American tailgate. The MSU vs. University of Michigan rivalry may be deeply rooted, but Wolverine and Spartan bratwursts, burgers and beer are a universal link that may bring some fans together.
If it’s fall, then it’s time for manipulative heartstring-tugging movies. And that’s exactly the category that the new movie “Life as a House” fits into.
State Rep. Gretchen Whitmer is putting her ice cream where her mouth is this weekend.The East Lansing Democrat made a friendly wager with Rep.
You know that weird old guy in the bars? The one with the 10-year-old leather vest and the bad mustache, who sits in a corner by himself, staring at the young women?
Country act Lonestar will perform at Breslin Center tonight. East Lansing falls about half-way through its “I’m Already There” tour, which runs until early December. Its hit single, “I’m Already There” has been on the Billboard country music charts for 17 weeks, having enjoyed a stint as No.