Archive for the ‘Music’ Category

Bobby & Jon: Getting Fridays under way

By Nick Leyland on Friday, March 12th, 2010

There really is no word for the excitement and frustration that Toledoans feel during the…

MCCC to host a ‘Black and White’ evening of music

By John Dorsey on Friday, March 5th, 2010

Things in the music industry may not always be black and white, but the folks…

Strydir Lee releases new album, ‘Phony Cosmic Clues’

By Nick Leyland on Friday, March 5th, 2010

For all you local music supporters out there, the new album by Strydir Lee, “Phony…

Bowersox advances to top 16 on ‘Idol’

By Kristen Rapin on Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Despite being hospitalized 24 hours earlier with diabetes complications, Crystal Bowersox wowed “American Idol” judges…

Bowersox illness shakes up ‘Idol’ line-up

By Kristen Rapin on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Local “American Idol” contestant Crystal Bowersox is ill and FOX has decided to switch the…

Finding good local music in Toledo

By Nick Leyland on Friday, February 12th, 2010

In cities like Chicago and New York City, finding good music can be as easy…

Johnny Rodriguez: The one-man band goes ‘loopy’

By Nick Leyland on Thursday, February 4th, 2010

For centuries “buskers” — also know as street performers — have been an ambient part…

Gail Ann Dorsey reflects on ‘Reality’ with Bowie

By Jeff McGinnis on Thursday, February 4th, 2010

Here is a partial list of the artists Gail Ann Dorsey has performed with during…

Marcy Playground to swing through town

By Vicki L. Kroll on Thursday, February 4th, 2010

Dylan Keefe was amused to hear that Marcy Playground’s Feb. 14 Toledo concert is being…

‘Composers’ book offers secrets to enjoying classical music

By Chelsea Tipton on Friday, December 18th, 2009

“Secret Lives of Great Composers,” is a fun and enlightening book about more than 30…