When Buddy Guy played Erie a year ago, he invited guitar phenom Bryan Schwab, then 13, to the stage to jam with him.
Pick of the Week: Matthew Shipp
by Rebecca Styn4/4/2012, 9:42 AM
Pianist Matthew Shipp plays the Erie Art Museum on April 12
Live Music Preview: Zack Orr
by Alex Bieler3/21/2012, 10:11 AM
The nimble-fingered guitarist will be toning it down at Molly Brannigans Saturday, March 24.
Pick of the Week: The Clarks Play P.I. Downs & Casino
by Ben Speggen3/21/2012, 10:08 AM
The Clarks Play P.I. Downs & Casino
Live Music Preview: He Is Legend
by Alex Bieler3/7/2012, 7:02 PM
After a two-year hiatus, He Is Legend is back... and they're coming to Erie.
Robert Cray's World
by Cory Vaillancourt3/7/2012, 8:30 AM
Blues legend Robert Cray took the Stage at Mercyhurst University on Feb. 24 for an evening of tarnished treasures.
Album Reviews by Ben Speggen and Alex Bieler
by Alex Bieler2/23/2012, 2:05 PM
Sharon Van Etten, Shearwater, Hugh Laurie, of Montreal
Q&A with Robert Cray
by Cory Vaillancourt2/22/2012, 12:12 PM
Blues legend set to grace the stage at Mercyhurst University
Live Music Preview: Jimi Hendrix Tribute featuring Is What It Is and Kelvyn Bell
by Alex Bieler2/22/2012, 11:46 AM
"Sometimes a special occasion calls for a special party," writes Alex Bieler. This is that party.
Quotes, Thoughts, Musings, and More: Is What It Is Web-Exclusive
by Cory Vaillancourt1/30/2012, 12:13 PM
Like a fresh snowball to the face from your buds, this is exactly what you need right now. Read more of the thoughts of Stix, Steve, and Ian.
This is what Is What It Is is: Web Exclusive!
by Cory Vaillancourt1/30/2012, 11:20 AM
Remember that web-exclusive content we mentioned in this issue's cover story on Is What It Is? Here it is.
Music at Noon: The Logan Series to Welcome Sybarite5
by Courtney McGraw1/26/2012, 2:12 PM
Looking for something to do February 2 that involves the likes of classical music and Radiohead? Then check this out
Matt Texter to open for Michigan-based Dragon Wagon at the crooked i
by Alex Bieler1/25/2012, 4:00 PM
There's a buzz. Do you hear it? It's for opening act Matt Texter. Alex Bieler had the chance to talk with Texter about opening the upcoming show at the crooked i. Here's what he found out.
What It Was, What It Is, and What It Shall Be
by Cory Vaillancourt1/25/2012, 8:00 AM
With only a year together under their belts, Steve, Ian, and Stix channel an unmatched energy and passion for music.
