Chuck is a native Michigander. He grew up in Detroit, and later Pinckney. He now calls Ann Arbor home. Running is in Chuck’s blood. He has run several marathons and numerous other races. His favorite race is Dances with Dirt in Hell, Michigan. Chuck was first exposed to photography in 7th grade. He has been a photographer ever since, honing his skills shooting landscapes and most recently concerts. In addition to experiencing music from behind the camera, Chuck is a musician in his own right. He has been playing guitar since his teen years. He played in Detroit area metal band, Battalion, recorded two independent releases, and toured. Today when not covering concerts, you can find him online at his blog, Life In Michigan.
Rush celebrated 40 years of music with an epic performance that spanned their entire catalog to a capacity crowd at the Palace of Auburn Hills.
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With 22 Michigan metal bands playing unrelenting metal music on two stages, the crowd at Diesel Concert Lounge had ringing ears and smiles all around.
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NRR sat down with Ann Arbor's stoner rock heavy hitters Blue Snaggletooth to talk about Beyond Thule, new music, and the upcoming Fuzz Fest II.
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Armored Saint’s new album Win Hands Down delivers an outstanding metal performance from a band currently playing at the top of their game.
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Layering sounds with a variety of instruments, the debut album from Midnight Pilot is full of emotional textures that speak to the heart of Americana.
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