Rich Tupica

1 month ago | 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.

2 months ago | 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...

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.

Jan 7, 2025 | lansingcitypulse.com | Rich Tupica

From wall-rattling sludge rock to hook-laced punk, Ryan Andrews is one of the most experimental and dynamic artists to call Lansing home. Shoot, he even has a country band. His main outfit, No Skull, keeps the busiest, but Andrews always finds time to issue music from his side projects on his indie label, Madlantis Records. Just released is another heavy-as-hell Christmas-themed album from his band Neganance.

Jan 7, 2025 | lansingcitypulse.com | Rich Tupica

Posted Wednesday, January 8, 2025 6:46 am As the first pluck of a banjo fills the room, and the fiddle conjures a commanding, rustic sound, it becomes clear that a Ten Pound Fiddle event is more than just a concert.