My obsessive love of rock didn't surface until later in life -- around the same time I began learning electric guitar and listening to artists like Jimi Hendrix. I spent the next decade learning everything I could about rock. Along the way I found myself gravitating towards against-the-grain bands like Pearl Jam, Modest Mouse and Queens of the Stone Age. I began pursuing a career in radio after realizing I would be able to talk about music all day and get free CDs and concert tix. After grinding it out on the intern circuit, I landed a job at the Banana! I later became a writer for Loudwire.com and I'm currently the Digital Managing Editor for Townsquare Media Flint.
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Can Everyone Stop Filming Every Second of a Concert On Their Phone? [OPINION]
Put down your digital viewfinder and live in the real world with the rest of us.
Take a Sneak Peek at ASCEND, Soaring Eagle’s New Sports Bar & Night Club [VIDEO]
Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort are about to unveil their latest attraction and we were given an exclusive peek behind the curtain at what they've been working on -- see the video here.
Eat a Whole Turkey and Grab a Lead Pipe — Streets of Rage 4 is Coming! [VIDEO]
It was just announced that a second sequel to the greatest game ever made is on the way. That's right 'Streets of Rage 4' is a real thing that is happening and we have the trailer!
Michigan Ranked as America’s Laziest State for 2018 [VIDEO]
A new study ranking the hardest-working working states has Michigan dead last, but why?
Fans Meet & Greet 10 Years at Loudwire Live 2018 [PHOTOS]
A group of lucky Banana winners got to go backstage and meet 10 Years at Loudwire Live 2018 -- see the pics here.
Watch a Banana Winner Introduce 10 Years at Loudwire Live 2018 [VIDEO]
Banana Listener Nick Hoadley won the honors of introducing 10 Years in front of thousands of people at Loudwire Live 2018. Did he freak out or emerge like a boss? Watch for yourself.
More Pics of the Awesome Crowd at Loudwire Live 2018 [PHOTOS]
We knew there were a lot of people having a great time at Loudwire Live 2018, but we didn't realize just how many of you came to rock out with us until we looked at these crowd pics.
Flint’s ‘Turd Burglar’ Caught on Video Pooping On Floor During Robbery [VIDEO]
A Flint criminal is going viral after a B&E, but the focus is less about what he took and more about what he left behind -- a huge dump.
Fans Meet & Greet Theory of a Deadman at Loudwire Live 2018 [PHOTOS]
Theory of a Deadman made their return to Flint and met some excited fans for pictures before their gig at Loudwire Live 2018 -- see the photos here.
Fans Meet & Greet Seether at Loudwire Live 2018 [PHOTOS]
Before their headlining set at Loudwire Live 2018, Seether took pictures with some fans backstage at the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center -- see the pics here.
Fans in the Crowd Pose for the Party Roamer at Loudwire Live 2018 [PHOTOS]
Our friends at Black Tie Productions had the party roamer in the crowd all day at Loudwire Live 2018, snapping a ton of pics -- see them all here.
Weather Conditions Look Perfect for Loudwire Live 2018 — Let’s Do This!
Michigan weather is usually pretty unpredictable, but we've had a pretty consistent summer thus far. Friday's forecast looks to be more of the same, so get ready to start tailgating, people.
This week's forecast has been a little all over the place...