Zreik treats festival fans to kanun compositions

Grammy-Award-winning artist/composer/lyricist/educator Firas Zreik played his kanun -- a Middle Eastern zither-like string instrument -- beautifully at the International Festival of Holland last night.

LaFarge in Full Effect

Singer/songwriter Pokey LaFarge was in full effect last night at the Park Theatre, along with his myriad influences -- hot swing, early jazz, ragtime blues, Americana, country blues, Western swing, Vaudeville, and Appalachian folk -- and impressive band.

Rockin' to the Oldies

Last night, I saw one of my all-time favorite musical acts, Over the Rhine, at Calvin University. The show marked my 14th live experience with the band.  They focused on material from their earliest albums, with help from members of The Newbees, as a six-piece rock outfit.

MexiCuba moved concert goers to their feet

MexiCuba brought their Latin moves and grooves to the Tulip City Walls Mural Festival this evening.