Rich Tupica
Reporter at City Pulse
Articles
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2 weeks ago |
lansingcitypulse.com | Rich Tupica
Long before the Lansing Civic Center was reduced to rubble in 1999, the 6,500-capacity arena at 525 W. Allegan St. stood as a beating heart of live music in Michigan’s capital city. For decades, it hosted a staggering roster of music legends, from the pioneers of jazz and rock ‘n’ roll to early Motown stars and country icons. In 1987, the venue was rebranded as the Lansing Civic Arena to differentiate it from the newly built Lansing Center.
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1 month ago |
lansingcitypulse.com | Rich Tupica
6 p.m. Saturday, May 17 The Studio at 414 410 E.
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Mar 11, 2025 |
lansingcitypulse.com | Rich Tupica
According to Rodeo Boys’ label, the Lansing band’s upcoming album, “Junior,” “captures the quiet rebellion of a queer, blue-collar heart.” The rugged yet introspective alt-rock record was produced by Tom May of The Menzingers and mixed by Marc Jacob Hudson, who’s worked with Saves the Day, Sunny Day Real Estate, Against Me! and beyond. The busy band is on tour promoting the new album, but guitarist/vocalist Tiff Hannay, 32, had time to catch up with City Pulse about the new slab of wax.
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Feb 12, 2025 |
lansingcitypulse.com | Rich Tupica
Posted Wednesday, February 12, 2025 6:28 am Feb. 23 Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m. Grewal Hall at 224 224 S. Washington Square, Lansing hall224.com Detroit native Don Was has performed worldwide, recorded the Rolling Stones at his house and won six Grammy Awards over his decades-long career, but one thing he’s never done is perform in Lansing. That bummer streak ends on Feb. 23, when he brings his latest band, Don Was & the Pan-Detroit Ensemble, to Grewal Hall at 224. The dynamic outfit comprises...
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Jan 15, 2025 |
lansingcitypulse.com | Rich Tupica
(Rich Tupica has been a contributing City Pulse writer since 2009, including his still-going local music column, “Turn It Down.” Now living in Crescenta Valley in central Los Angeles County, he details his experience with the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires.) Growing up in the cornfields of Greater Lansing, I’ve lived through a few natural disasters. At 43, I’ve had a few close calls with tornadoes.
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