For fans of The Crane Wives, of which there are many, suggesting that this is an introduction will seem ridiculous; after all, the independent band out of Grand Rapids has existed since 2010, has cultivated a rabid and loyal audience, and are about to […]
Welcome to Musicology 101 – tonight’s lesson – “the history of protest, subversion, and cultural resistance from musicians of color throughout the history of the United States” – as presented by Professors Rhiannon Giddens, Leyla McCalla, and Bhi Bhiman. When these three […]
On November 9, singer-songwriter Matthew Ryan served as guest DJ on WYEP-FM’s The Coffeehouse, where he discussed artists and songs that influence or inspire him, as well as his new album, Boxers. As it was also his birthday weekend, he […]
The year 2014 marked the 17th anniversary of Jeff Buckley’s passing, the 20th anniversary of the release of Grace (his only fully realized studio album), and this November 17th brings what would’ve been his 48th birthday. For the most recent […]
An informal survey of a handful of audience members yielded the following results: an overwhelming number of people were in attendance to see Norah Jones. However, there was one couple that sheepishly admitted that they were there because “they liked […]
Boxers is the perfect Fall release – full of nostalgia, longing and self reflection, Matthew Ryan pulls on our heartstrings as he does the strings of his guitar. If Arcade Fire’s The Suburbs captured a moment in time for suburban kids, Matthew […]
Nora Jane Struthers & The Party Line, Live at Club Cafe in Pittsburgh, PA – 5/16/2014
