Erie is full of talented musicians. Greats bands, singer-songwriters, and creative minds engendering emotion and awareness through the prism of music in order to fulfill an inborn need to release their inner souls.
At Play In The Fields of The Bored: Accolades and Charades
by mike bennet10/5/2011, 4:30 PM
Michael doesn?t have a vote. But he has a column. And he?s talking Rock Erie Music Awards.
The Professionals? Pub: U Pick 6 Tap House
by mike bennet10/5/2011, 11:30 AM
The revitalization of downtown Erie has taken another step forward with the opening of the new U Pick 6 Tap House at the corner of Fourth and State streets. Michael Bennett checks in from the new downtown spot.
We Were There
by mike bennet10/5/2011, 11:00 AM
He was there. There were bands from Italy, bands who owned the city for a night, and band who said farewell. See where Michael Bennett checked in this week.
We Were There
by mike bennet9/7/2011, 4:00 PM
Erie Reader sent Michael Bennett on a quest to find good music over the course of a weekend. This intrepid reporter says participating in the shows and pariticipate is exactly what he did because he was there.
At Play in the Fields of the Bored: Exposure to Craft
by mike bennet8/24/2011, 3:07 PM
Arts N Drafts begins Thursday, Aug. 25. You catch great art, great beer and food, and great music, like Is What It Is, there.
Celebrate Erie: And now for something completely different
by mike bennet8/8/2011, 12:07 PM
With Celebrate Erie taking over downtown from August 18 to August 21, Is What It Is is a band not to miss. Michael Bennett tells you exactly why.
At Play in the Fields of the Bored: The Chaffee Gathering
by mike bennet7/28/2011, 12:00 AM
Michael Bennett's ears rejoiced. His feet took a beating though. Something tells us the trip to the Chaffee Gathering was worth it.
Fourth Annual Beer on the Bay
by mike bennet7/22/2011, 12:00 AM
Calling all beer lovers. This event's for you.
At Play in the Fields of the Bored: Do You Know Who I am?
by mike bennet7/14/2011, 12:00 AM
He's back. And he's keeping his ego in check. We hope. Michael Bennett talks ego, music, and more.
The Maturation of Pickle
by mike bennet6/17/2011, 12:00 AM
From Matty B to Matt Boland, see why Michael Bennett says Erie will see its boy all grown up.
Shotgun Jubilee: With their debut album finished, the boys are ready to go big
by mike bennet6/15/2011, 12:00 PM
Shotgun Jubilee releases their debut album Saturday, June 18. Hear their story, as told by Michael Bennett.
YOTK: Seth Brewster
by mike bennet6/13/2011, 12:00 AM
Seth Brewster, guitar strapped to his body, violin at the ready, feet constantly working pedals, is creating a musical landscape with each song he sings.
At Play in the Fields of the Bored: The Excruciating Sound of Silence
by mike bennet6/3/2011, 12:00 AM
Michael Bennett's trapped in his mind and only music get him out. See what key works for him this week.
A Gem in the Forest: Asbury Woods
by mike bennet6/1/2011, 12:00 AM
A man who wanted space away from the daily grind bought land in Millcreek. He donated it to the school district and it's since become a local destination spot for those seeking nature. Michael Bennett wanted to find out more so he headed off into the woods.