Deep Tropics Music Festival, widely recognized as the greenest festival in North America, today unveils the first wave of their 2025 lineup. Each beat, each moment, and each interaction is designed to awaken the senses and cultivate a sense of unity - themes that have been globally recognized by Forbes, DJ Mag, Uproxx and the NY Times.

One of America’s most beloved bands, Turnpike Troubadours will release their new album, The Price of Admission, digitally this Friday, April 11 via Bossier City Records/Thirty Tigers (pre-save HERE, with physical pre-order to launch soon).

Pink Talking Fish turned Buffalo Iron Works into a scene straight out of musical comedy history last night (Sunday, April 6th, 2025), when guitarists Mike Gantzer (Aqueous), Jimmy Law, and Brian Murray (Dogs In A Pile) joined forces with PTF's own Cal Kehoe. Midway through the Talking Heads classic "Slippery People," the stage took an unexpected turn when all four guitarists gathered around a single guitar, simultaneously jamming together in what fans are already dubbing the “Best Worst Sit-In Ever.”

Bell’s Eccentric Café has struck upon a brilliant idea with their Spring Concert Series, offering local talent the opportunity to shine on a professional stage—and what remarkable talent Kalamazoo has to showcase! This week I enjoyed performances from three outstanding groups, plus an exciting new star who illuminated the Backroom stage.