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Michael Bennett was there, supporting the scene. Were you?

The reggae sounds of Rochester hit The crooked i as Mosaic Foundation takes the stage Saturday,...

Hear that? It’s the words of Michael Bennett’s new series. If you’re looking...

Michael Bennett was there. Were you?

Continetal w/ The Tradesmen. Free Show. The crooked i. Tuesday Nov. 15. Rick Barton, formerly of...

Erie Reader works ceaselessly to keep you informed of the shows and events you should put your...

Sometimes it’s mostly re-runs. But still, Michael Bennett was there. Were you?

Michael doesn’t have a vote. But he has a column. And he’s talking Rock Erie Music Awards.

The revitalization of downtown Erie has taken another step forward with the opening of the new U...

He was there. There were bands from Italy, bands who owned the city for a night, and band who...

After a two-year hiatus, Hello Kitty Death Squad has reunited for one final show to grip your...

Two weeks, countless acts, one great music writer. Michael Bennett was there. Were you?

Erie Reader sent Michael Bennett on a quest to find good music over the course of a weekend....

Arts N Drafts begins Thursday, Aug. 25. You catch great art, great beer and food, and great...

With Celebrate Erie taking over downtown from August 18 to August 21, Is What It Is is a band...

Michael Bennett's ears rejoiced. His feet took a beating though. Something tells us the...

Calling all beer lovers. This event's for you.

He's back. And he's keeping his ego in check. We hope. Michael Bennett talks ego,...

From Matty B to Matt Boland, see why Michael Bennett says Erie will see its boy all grown up...

Seth Brewster, guitar strapped to his...

Michael Bennett's trapped in his mind and only music get him out. See what key works for...

A man who wanted space away from the daily grind bought land in Millcreek. He donated it to...

Michael Bennett dares you to put on "Meet The Beatles" and then listen to "...

His murals populate the Erie landscape, his work hangs in homes, is shown in galleries, and he...

"Forever Is A Doorstep" is The Heliotropes's first album. Michael Bennett gave...

Michael Bennett wants to free the music and dig the art. He holds Peter Frampton responsible...

Part one of a special two-part You Ought to Know introduces you to Tamera Rocca. Michael...

Boom. World changed. Life altered. All because of one V/U album. Michael Bennett explains.

Ever wonder what Michael Bennett thinks of commercial radio? If so, then this week's your...

Michael Bennett offers up three people in one band that you ought to know.

With talent this good, Matthew McManus can't be kept a musical secret.

Open since February 2010, The crooked i has welcomed folks of all kinds-- including you.

A call to arms: Michael Bennett's scope on the scene

There is something divine about a Sunday night show, the mood is different, the crowd is...