After years away from music, four Flint-area friends rediscover the power of playing together in The Headless By Mark Spezia PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE HEADLESS Andy Lenox admits to feeling a tad intimidated upon meeting future bandmate Gary Behling for the first time. He had just settled into an art class as a freshman at

From Frank Sinatra to The Who, from 2Pac to the Go-Go’s, the Flint area has hosted many of the biggest music acts of the last 100 years. Along the way, the region welcomed epic concerts at historic venues, both large and small. The entertainers were legendary — and so were the shows. Below are some

Local man living up to fame of band’s original lead singer while gaining fans of his own. From the moment he appears on stage, it’s clear Nate Peck is at home and in his element. This is where he thrives, passionately belting out songs from the hair metal/glam rock genre in a soaring, resonating voice

Most people assume that young girls, when not in school, spend their free time on social functions, screen time, creative pursuits and physical activities. They also enjoy hanging out with friends and family, and engage in video calls and social media. Five local girls, ages 8 to 13, are doing something that many might not

Elation overcomes Patric Parker whenever he pulls into the parking lot at Blondie’s Food & Spirits. Nestled near the intersection of Hill and Torrey Roads just west of US-23, Blondie’s has become one of the Flint-area’s most popular dining destinations for fine food and drink, an appealing atmosphere and lively live music under the ownership

For artists in the world of country music, the Grand Ole Opry House represents the pinnacle of success. It is a right of passage; a moment of becoming. Only the best grace its stage and Jessie Jordan is determined to stand where the legends have stood, take in the atmosphere, pick up her guitar and

For 80-years, members of the Flint Male Chorus have gathered together on stages throughout Genesee County to sing for anyone and everyone who comes to listen. They sing for the holidays such as Christmas and Valentine’s Day. They sing barbershop and sea shanties, old classic songs and today’s hits. Made up of Flint area men

It started with hearsay, comments inadvertently overheard. While sitting in a small, Downtown Flint establishment enjoying a beverage and working on a story, I overheard people at a nearby table conversing about a performer they had recently seen. They spoke of an interdimensional android who calls herself “Synthia Looper.” They spoke of her message and

“Blind Pig, how are you Feeling?!” Jack screams into the microphone. The Ann Arbor crowd roars back while Jack’s brother Michael on guitar blasts into the chorus of their song “Dynamite Hurricane.” Cymbals crash as Brady devastates his drums and the three go all out, leaving everything on the stage. It’s the effort and show

When Eric and Jen Janetsky moved to Flushing from Saginaw in 2019, they brought more than belongings. Packed with the dishes, clothes, furniture and more was a life filled with music and companionship. Each box opened revealed a song and a story, a melody and a friend. It was almost mandatory to share it all

Photos by Katy Kildee Looking to wind down from a rough week in a place with sophistication and style? Want to meet friends in an upscale establishment and relax to the nuance of improvisation and beat? Or, maybe you just want to have a drink, close your eyes and be taken away by the intricacies

The club was hoppin’ – the Casablanca in Flint on Industrial Ave. was “the place” to find and experience new singing talent in the ‘70s, especially on open mic night. A singer had just left the stage to raucous applause and waiting in the wings backstage, a teenage girl was about to give her first