SPIN and TELL

A MUSIC BLOG: disc dialogue. music magazine memorabilia. concert catalogue.

Monday, April 28, 2025

Lady of Soul

I was thrilled to see jazz/soul singer/songwriter Lady Blackbird perform at The Ark last night.

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Saturday, April 26, 2025

Sold Out Symphony Show

This evening, I was delighted to witness the Holland Symphony Orchestra's "Romantic Rachmaninoff" program -- featuring guest cellist Cameron Renshaw -- at Hope College's Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.

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Saturday, April 19, 2025

Noah hits the high notes

I experienced the music of powerhouse singer/songwriter Noah Guthrie (formerly of "Glee" fame) at the Park Theatre on Thursday night.  Mark Stubbs and Blacklunged served as openers.

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Sunday, April 13, 2025

Trumpet Treatment

Last night, I was treated to "An Evening of Jazz" by the Hope College Jazz Arts Collective and jazz ensembles, conducted by Prof. Robert Shipley; featuring guest trumpeter Kerry Moffit, at the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.

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Saturday, April 05, 2025

The Fine Art of Fusion

I experienced the Andrew Collins Trio's fusion of folk, jazz, bluegrass, celtic, and classical music last night at Saugatuck Center for the Arts.

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Friday, April 04, 2025

Surfercalifragilisticexpialidocious

Last night, I was thrilled to see instrumental surf rock band The Surfrajettes at Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill.  Surf-punk trio Black Widows opened.

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