15 June 10 by Ikes.

Fade To Black is recording LIVE on Thursday, Jun 17, at Mac’s Illustrious Bar, 2700 East Michigan Avenue, Lansing MI. Back after a 19 year hiatus, the band has been busy rehearsing, writing new songs, playing live gigs, and releasing a new album, “Black Is Back”. Come out and make some noise to get on Black’s next tracks!

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13 November 09 by Ikes.

We’re recording Alco live on Friday, Nov 20th, at the Small Planet, 16800 Chandler Rd, East Lansing, MI. Come out and support!

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25 September 09 by Ikes.

 The Under Construction Bluegrass Band will keep you entertained all evening with thier flat-picking, banjo playing, vocal harmonies and plenty of grins. This popular group brings thier brand of “fun” Bluegrass to the Gone Wired Cafe on Friday, October 30th, at 8PM. If you like this kind of music, you’re gonna love these guys (and the gal on that ’stand-up’ bass)!

Also appearing: The Dusty String Duo! Sit back for some fun mandolin work and a great song selection!

Dont’ forget, that $5.00 cover gets you 10% off your food order during the show!

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17 September 09 by Ikes.

Jimmy G. and the Capitols

We had a great time in the studio with these guys and now we’re gonna do it Live!

Recording November 13th, 9PM, at the Barn Tavern, 207 S Bridge St, Grand Ledge MI.

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14 September 09 by Ikes.

Friday’s show at The Gone Wired featured Rebecca Leigh, Larry & DeShaun (Mighty Medicine), and Lyric’Lee. Rebecca’s debut was nothing short of success and we’ll be seeing more of her. Larry & DeShaun continue to entertain with thier special chemistry and Lyric, well, she kinda borrows your soul for a few minutes and returns it feeling somehow warmer and full.

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5 September 09 by Ikes.

Jazz vocalist Lyric’Lee Stated heads a great lineup at the Gone Wired.

Multi-talented artist Lyric is bringing her act to the Gone Wired Cafe` this coming Friday, Sep 11th. Her vocals and sax work alone make this show worth attending.

Also appearing will be Mighty Medicine, a great act where you can watch Larry have ‘too much fun’ with his guitar while DeShaun keeps you smiling.

Don’t forget newcomer Rebecca Leigh. This talented singer makes a definite  impact and we expect to see lots more of her in days to come.

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30 July 09 by Ikes.

Tim and Roberta Little are bringing thier “Pickin Parlor” to the Gone Wired Cafe`. This is a popular acoustic / Bluegrass  jam that Lochabar had the good fortune to run sound for at Magdalena’s Tea House. If you’ve been to one of these, we know we’ll be seeing you again. If you haven’t, and you like old-style Country or Bluegrass music, come on down. We’re pretty sure you’re gonna like this.

The Pickin Parlor runs 7:30 to 11:00PM on the 2nd Monday of each month starting October 12th, 2009.

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24 July 09 by Ikes.

Well, our third act just signed on so we have an official line-up now for the Aug 27th show at Gone Wired (http://gonewiredcafe.net/). So different being the one deciding who plays, who opens, etc. Anyway, I’m looking forward to this. Frances Marie Bennigan, Ryan Knott, and Justin Richard Band in one night outta be pretty good.

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19 July 09 by Ikes.

Trying out a new digital distribution service, ReverbNation. “Iced Again” should hit iTunes, Rhapsody, Amazon, etc. sometime in September. http://www.reverbnation.com/tunepak/1654763

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18 July 09 by Ikes.

We stood on the plaza in front of the Mariott Hotel in downtown East Lansing watching the clouds. Checking weather reports and making phone calls (Is it raining where you’re at?), we blinked and wiped stray drops away. The breeze turned to wind and suddenly died off in that classic “lull before the storm”. We figured we were pretty close to done by this time, even while we assured each other that this would pass.

Then Jessica Howe, a graphic arts grad from MSU interning with the City of East Lansing, shows up with a great attitude and a pop-up tent. Still watching the clouds we got the tent up, signs got placed, equipment made its way to the stage, and people armed with lawn chairs, umbrellas, and blankets started arriving. “You guys playing in this tonite?!”

The show went on. Actually only one of us, Ryan Knott, was ‘playing’. I’m the sound guy and I was there to record his show at the East Lansing Summer Concert Series that night. The threatened rain never showed, other than a few sprinkles, and the crowd that came out was glad they took the chance. Me too. I hope to be back next year with my own tent.

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