Podcast Episodes
Band Life Unfiltered: Carbon Decoy on Hangs, Venues, and What's Next
In this episode, we caught up with American garage psych, stoner, acid rock band, Carbon Decoy, from Michigan at the GIG - Art of Michigan Music event. Casey and Earl got us up to speed on what the band has been doing since we last talked to them in 2024. Earl covered how he balances being a dad a rock band. They discussed the after show "hangs" they had this past year with Glass Chimera, Levitator, Ficus, and Old Mountain Acid Test. Reminiscing about past hangs and stories from the green room at the Blind Pig when discussing Fuzz Fest in Ann Arbor. They also touched on the plans to create some new music in Casey's new home studio in the coming year.
Brandon Nagy, Isabel Dowell, Nathan Purchase, and Terry Moore on Music Photography in Michigan
We talked with four music photographers at GIG - Art of Michigan Music Event. Each of these individuals gave us a different angle on how they got started in taking photos of live music. From the photo pit to gear to their memorable moments, they walk us through the lens of what it is like to be a photographer in the Michigan music scene and beyond.
GIG Founders Are Highlighting Art, Photography, and More in Michigan Music
GIG - Art of Michigan Music Event Founders Chuck and Brenda Marshall talk to us about how the origin of the event and the importance of highlighting these artists. Their own crafts of writing and photography lead us to conversations about their other adventures in music and Michigan through their own online magazine and podcast Life in Michigan and podcast Fans with Bands. Listen to hear what great stories they have to share along with the start of our series on GIG event we attended in late 2025.
Journey of The Stratton Setlist: A Music Blog
In this conversation, Lori Stratton discusses her journey in the music scene, the inception of her blog 'The Stratton Setlist', and her passion for promoting local artists in Michigan.