I don’t get excited about flowers and I don’t know a whole lot about trees. But I do know that I love magnolias. When I was an undergrad at Michigan State University, I was enamored by the magnolia trees around campus. Growing up in the middle of Chicago, I don’t know that I’d ever seen […]
Roots Rambler Podcast Episode 3 – Aubrey Sitzman of Brown County, Indiana
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Brown County, in south-central Indiana, has long been a haven for artists of all kinds. The scenery is what first lured creatives to the area more than a century ago. Today, it is a thriving year-round destination known for the arts and outdoor adventure. For the latest episode of Roots Rambler Podcast, I chatted with […]
Roots Rambler Podcast Episode 2 – Jack Van Vlack of 9 North White
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“Music has the power to bring people together like no other art form.” — Michael Franti Based on my personal experiences, it is difficult to argue with the truth contained in the above quote. Music truly does have the power to bring people together. Get a group of like-minded people together who admire the same […]
Roots Rambler Podcast Episode 1 – Billy Treacy
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I am proud and excited to share the very first Roots Rambler Podcast episode! It’s been a long time in the making as I’m still learning the ins and outs of recording, editing, etc. But I hope to make this a regular thing. My guest for Episode 1 is Dublin musician, Billy Treacy. I caught […]
Irish bands and musicians for your St. Patrick’s Day playlist (who aren’t U2 or The Cranberries)
St. Patrick’s Day is a perfect time to celebrate Irish culture, a big part of which is Irish music. I don’t know about where you are, but in my hometown of Chicago, St. Patrick’s Day parties and parades take place all over the city. If you’re hosting a party, or even attending one and enjoy […]