Playlist: Feels Like Summer

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This playlist is inspired by music that makes you want to take a back road, roll the windows down and let the wind blow through your hair. If you’re itching for some good country tunes to keep your summer vibe alive, this playlist is perfect for you. “Some Beach” – Blake Shelton I find that […]

How music connects us

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One thing to look forward to over summer: new music. It seems like musical artists are popping out new albums and singles faster than you can say “Grammy award.” Everyone from the alternative band Death Cab for Cutie to rapper Kendrick Lamar have been producing hit after hit. I’ve been loving the new singles from […]

Rundown: Erie Events, 7/20-7/26

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Monday, July 20: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. – Beginning Yoga Exercise Classes on the beach. http://www.visiteriepa.com/events/beginning-yoga-exercise-classes-on-the-beach-2015-07-20/ 7:00 p.m. – ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ is being performed by Schuster Theatre at the Lake Erie Arboretum in Frontier Park. http://www.goerie.com/entertainment/events-calendar#/event/4717819-a-midsummer-nights-dream?radius_miles=50&location=16509-erie&sections=all&date=2015-07-20 7:00 p.m. – The Sounds of Summer Music Series is hosting Gem City Jazz Ensamble tonight at […]

Rundown: Erie Events, 7/6 – 7/12

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Monday, July 6: 11:00 a.m. – Art of the Comic Book: Original Works from Klaus Janson, John Totleben, and the Museum’s Collection will be held at the Erie Art Museum. http://www.visiteriepa.com/events/art-of-the-comic-book-original-works-from-klaus-janson-john-totleben-and-the-museums-collection-2015-07-06/ 1:00 p.m. – Dancing with the LifeWorks stars with Nancy Schuller. http://www.lifeworkserie.org/events/dancing-with-the-lifeworks-starts-with-nancy-schuller/ 5:00 p.m. – Presque Isle Downs Live Horse Racing http://www.presqueisledowns.com/ Tuesday, July […]

PLAYLIST: Summer Road Trip

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For those in the adventurous summer spirit like myself, a road trip may be in the works for you. Here are some tunes to get you from Point A to Point B so you can skillfully avoid talking about Kate Middleton’s second royal baby with anyone in the car who feels the need to discuss […]

Rundown: Erie Events, 7/1 – 7-5

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Wednesday, July 1: 12:00 p.m. – Stop down to the Erie Art Museum for a mid-day musical break and enjoy the musical indie pop works of Brooke Surgener for free. http://erieartmuseum.org/performances/middayart.html 5:30 p.m. – UPMC Sunset Music Series is hosting M4 and Refuge at Presque Isle Beach 1 for a Rock n’ Country night. http://www.visiteriepa.com/events/upmc-sunset-concert-series-free-concerts-on-the-beach-2015-07-01/ […]

Rundown: Erie Events, 6/22 – 6/28

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Monday, June 22: Gannon Summer Orientation Session I – Join us in welcoming the newest #guKnights to campus! #GannonAccepted 8:00 a.m. – An exhibit from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum will be on display in the Nash Library at Gannon University from now until October. http://events.gannon.edu/Default.aspx?date=2015/6/22&type=day&category=503 7:00 p.m. – City/County Baseball game at Jerry […]

Rundown: Erie Events, 6/8 – 6/14

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Monday, June 8: 7:00 p.m. – Buck night at the Erie Seawolves Baseball game at Jerry Uht Park. Enjoy drinks, popcorn and hot dogs for $1. http://www.milb.com/tickets/singlegame.jsp?sid=t106 Tuesday, June 9: 1:30 p.m. – Drawing with Deborah Sementelli at Lifeworks Erie http://www.lifeworkserie.org/events/drawing-with-deborah-sementelli/ 5:00 p.m. – Presque Isle Downs Live Horse Racing http://www.presqueisledowns.com/ Wednesday, June 10: 12:00 […]

Playlist: Festival Preview

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Summer is fast approaching which means it’s almost music festival season! Coachella and SXSW officially kicked off music festival season earlier in the spring, but we’re just now entering the thick of it with the upcoming dates for Bonnaroo, Firefly and Lollapalooza. I decided to compile a music festival preview playlist so you know what […]

Keep on Keepin’ On: Chaos of music

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I don’t remember the exact moment I received my blue boom box, but I imagine it was around 2nd grade. I only remember that as soon as I got it, my dad started burning mix CDs for me to enjoy. I still have all of them, although they skip like crazy from being played so […]