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Herd on the Street

2009-07-16T15:06:37Z

"It's an official piece of crap." -- Said by a Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officer to a group of patrons at Harvey's on the Mall last weekend after he was asked if the bicycle he used to patrol...

Wanting Rufus Wainwright ... still

2009-07-16T14:57:45Z

I'd like to thank Dennis, a local man who dropped off a copy of Monday's New York Times that featured a review of Rufus Wainwright's new opera, "Prima Donna," which opened in Manchester, England, over the weekend. NYT reviewer Anthony...

Michigan Peace Fest organizer ratcheting up his ranch

2009-07-04T16:00:42Z

Courtesy of Bim WillowFestival-goers party during the Michigan Peace Festival in Lacota two years ago. LACOTA -- Bim Willow, whose real name is Larry Schackow, a nationally known expert in making furniture and sculptures out of willow-tree branches, has big...

Twin sisters of The Mickeys to perform last concert before maternity leave

2009-07-02T21:00:03Z

Jonathon Gruenke / GazetteJulie Peebles and Amy Sherman. PAW PAW -- Amy Sherman and Julie Peebles, frontwomen of the Kalamazoo folk band The Mickeys, like many twins, are close. So it shouldn't shock many to learn why the last time...

A.B! & Coconut Brown talk social concerns, space travel

2009-07-02T20:30:44Z

The members of A.B! and Coconut Brown are from left, Rhythm Rod, Cool Work, J Burns, Biggie G and A.B! KALAMAZOO -- MC Adrian Butler, the frontman for the Grand Rapids hip-hop/funk band A.B! & Coconut Brown, was raised on...

Herd on the Street

2009-07-02T17:34:39Z

"I never knew Kalamazoo was such a city," -- Said by one college-age woman to her two companions before crossing West Michigan Avenue toward a dining destination in downtown Kalamazoo June 19. The woman was surprised by Kalamazoo's nightlife....

Chicago's Andrew Bird to perform at the Kalamazoo State Theatre Oct. 18, tickets on sale July 10

2009-06-30T19:34:22Z

KALAMAZOO -- Chicago's Andrew Bird will perform at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at the State Theatre, according to a press release from the Kalamazoo venue. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. July 10. They are $27 and...

GREAT LISTENING ROOM: Boogie on down to The Strutt for its monthly 'little, weird show'

2009-06-18T16:00:13Z

Jonathon Gruenke / Kalamazoo GazetteKalamazoo folk singer Michael Beauchamp started the monthly series, Boogie Records Revival Night, at The Strutt in the fall. KALAMAZOO -- If you need more proof that The Strutt, 773 W. Michigan Ave., is becoming one...

NEVER, EVER SHAKE THE DADDY: Local film-makers hold auditions next weekend for comedy

2009-06-18T14:00:52Z

Courtesy of Campaign PicturesFrom left, producer Greg Green, writer Josh Marting and director Kevin Park will be holding auditions June 27-28 for their full-length comedy, "Shaken Daddy Syndrome." KALAMAZOO -- Local filmmakers are looking for actors and crew members for...

RUFUS WAINWRIGHT QUEST

2009-06-18T11:30:08Z

Knock, knock. Who's there? Rufus Wainwright. What's he doing there? He's supposed to be coming to Kalamazoo. At least, that's my hope. The quest continues. Rufus tally: 560 days....

Herd on the Street

2009-06-18T11:00:07Z

"Whatever you heard, don't believe it. In order to think for yourself, you must question authority." -- Written on the wall above the urinal at Harvey's on the Mall, apparently the launching point of the new revolution....

A little birdie told me ... Frankie Ballard will play in Kalamazoo Thursday

2009-06-17T22:00:21Z

Jerry Campbell / Special to the GazetteKalamazoo's Frankie Ballard, second from left, jams with Eddie Robinson, far left, drummer Billy Justice and Jarrod Sturgis, far right. KALAMAZOO -- The Eddie Robinson Band will perform with a special guest starting at...

Lansing's Shout Sister Shout to turn back the clock at the Kalamazoo Public Library Wednesday

2009-06-11T21:00:37Z

Courtesy of Patrick PowerLansing's old time swing and jazz band Shout Sister Shout will perform at 7:30 p.m. June 17 at the Kalamazoo Public Library. KALAMAZOO -- At 15, Rachael Davis was the first member of her family to get...

Herd on the Street

2009-06-11T15:23:04Z

"If you have any beer you're not using, you can leave it on the stage. We'll recycle it." -- Said by a musician to the crowd while performing at the Greek Festival last week....

West Philadelphia Orchestra marches into South Haven with Eastern European sounds

2009-06-11T15:02:40Z

Gregg Mervine, left, and Jake Ohly of the West Philadelphia Orchestra, which will perform Friday at the Foundry Hall in South Haven. SOUTH HAVEN -- In the mind of drummer Gregg Mervine, of the West Philadelphia Orchestra, there are two...