Archive for the ‘Arts and Life’ Category

Interracial band was welcomed in Toledo

By Katherine Timpf on Friday, December 26th, 2008

Dwight Gibson was sick of being knocked around.
So, he took his brother’s suggestion to…

Fodor turned family tradition into ‘Beachtime’ success

By Katherine Timpf on Friday, December 26th, 2008

The son of famous Toledo musician Jerry Fodor, Ernie Fodor, was born into a musical…

‘Saturday Night In Toledo’ author changes his tune

By Brandi Barhite on Friday, December 26th, 2008

Randy Sparks
Randy Sparks had one bad night in Toledo that defined the city for…

Enjoying the labor and toil of Christmas magic

By Shannon Szyperski on Friday, December 26th, 2008

My favorite thing about Christmas as a child was the ritualism of it all.  I…

This Beautiful Republic to ring in 2009 with hometown show

By Vicki L. Kroll on Friday, December 26th, 2008

Ben Olin laughed and said he was embarrassed to name some of the Christian rock…

Band learns the hard way when egos get in the way

By Katherine Timpf on Friday, December 26th, 2008

Johnny and the Hurricanes, the most popular band to come out of Toledo’s ’50s and…

Toledo band turned down chance to open for Beatles

By Katherine Timpf on Friday, December 26th, 2008

Toledo’s ’60s rock ‘n’ roll band The BG Ramblers were like The Beatles before the…

Bands remember when musicians took care of each other

By Katherine Timpf on Friday, December 26th, 2008

Sam Tarsha said he first learned about music from Johnny Gibson of the Johnny Gibson…

Video game reviews: Wii Music, Personal Trainer

By Michael Siebenaler on Friday, December 26th, 2008

Wii Music (Nintendo)
One of our most creative human expressions is music. This Wii exclusive game…

A Christmas song for our readers

By Administrator on Wednesday, December 24th, 2008

From all of us at Toledo Free Press, have a safe and happy holiday.
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