Dave Carlock, Author at Leader Publications

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Dave Carlock: Nicknames come a bit loaded

Nicknames. I get a lot of nicknames. Read more

by Dave Carlock, Friday, March 29, 2013 12:44 pm

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Dave Carlock’s Best Bets: March 29

An indie film set in World War II-era Paris, an Algerian is first trapped into being an informant in a mosque for the Germans, then ... Read more

by Dave Carlock, Friday, March 29, 2013 12:41 pm

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Dave Carlock’s Best Bets: March 22

A night of Chicago Blues without seeing the Skyway: Bobby Bland, Mel Walters, Floyd Taylor, Charles Wilson, Millie Jackson, Bobby Rush and Theodis Ealey lay ... Read more

by Dave Carlock, Thursday, March 21, 2013 12:52 pm

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Dave Carlock’s Best Bets: March 15

Ever want to kidnap your boss and run the office the way you think things would work best? Read more

by Dave Carlock, Friday, March 15, 2013 8:12 am

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Dave Carlock: Practice is important, too

In the past two months, I’ve been approached by artists/bands looking for a producer from differing genres, be it traditional country, alt rock, alt pop ... Read more

by Dave Carlock, Wednesday, March 13, 2013 2:21 pm

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Dave Carlock’s Best Bets: March 8

Lean back and get your laser on at the planetarium while listening to classic rock music from Aerosmith & Guns ‘N Roses in the first ... Read more

by Dave Carlock, Friday, March 8, 2013 7:45 am

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Dave Carlock: John Denver LIVE? in concert

I went to see John Denver in concert last week at the Star Plaza. Read more

by Dave Carlock, Friday, March 1, 2013 7:20 am

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Dave Carlock’s Best Bets: March 1

Featuring Mozart’s “Jupiter” symphony and Holst’s “The Planets:” Don’t miss this show in DeBartolo’s beautiful facility. Check it out: bit.ly/YFrsAv Read more

by Dave Carlock, Thursday, February 28, 2013 2:59 pm

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Dave Carlock’s Best Bets: Feb. 22

Friday,  Feb 22: Sevendust / Lacuna Coil, with special guest 3 Years Hollow 7 p.m. Club Fever 222 S. Michigan St., South Bend, Ind. (574) ... Read more

by Dave Carlock, Thursday, February 21, 2013 9:24 am

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Dave Carlock: Music stop contains a bit of drama

Picking up from last week, I was asked to check out an L.A. friend’s band at a rehearsal. Read more

by Dave Carlock, Tuesday, February 19, 2013 8:03 am

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Dave Carlock’s Best Bets: Feb. 15

If you grew up hearing John Denver’s music, this is the show for you. Read more

by Dave Carlock, Friday, February 15, 2013 7:03 am

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Dave Carlock: Honesty can be tough policy

Trips to California always serve a few purposes for me. It’s great to reconnect with friends and keep sharing real-time experiences — you know, kinda ... Read more

by Dave Carlock, Friday, February 8, 2013 7:51 am

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Dave Carlock’s Best Bets: Feb. 8

Fresh from his appearance last week at the Sound City Movie premiere, Rick Springfield is coming to sing “Jessie’s Girl” once and for all so ... Read more

by Dave Carlock, Friday, February 8, 2013 7:48 am

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Dave Carlock: Processing life makes us who we are

I believe that under it all, we humans are intrinsically optimistic. Read more

by Dave Carlock, Saturday, February 2, 2013 8:00 am

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Dave Carlock’s Best Bets: Feb. 1

Friday, Feb. 1 Vagabond Opera 8 p.m. Riviera Theatre 50 N. Main St., Three Rivers (269) 278-8068 Vagabond Opera sounds like a big mix of ... Read more

by Dave Carlock, Friday, February 1, 2013 7:30 am

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Dave Carlock: Take time to thank a musician

Singers and musicians are some of the most driven, courageous people on the face of the earth. Read more

by Dave Carlock, Friday, January 25, 2013 7:31 am

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Dave Carlock’s Best Bets: Jan. 25

Life is a farce, or at least it seems so, and this play shines a light on situations never found in the real world: inept ... Read more

by Dave Carlock, Wednesday, January 23, 2013 12:53 pm

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Dave Carlock’s best bets: Jan. 18

The Chicago-based international DJ icon is unleashing his skills in Club Fever’s 1,700-person capacity room. Read more

by Dave Carlock, Friday, January 18, 2013 7:53 am

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Dave Carlock: Friend nudges a country gait

I have to say, I don’t really like country music. Read more

by Dave Carlock, Friday, January 18, 2013 7:43 am

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Dave Carlock: Tribute to Newtown hits YouTube

When we last left off, the strings, guitar, bass, drums and percussion had been cut leaving the tracking of the kid’s choir and the shooting ... Read more

by Dave Carlock, Friday, January 11, 2013 12:08 pm

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Dave Carlock’s Best Bets: Jan. 11

The front-runner in bringing a new media voice to the Benton Harbor area, Dawn Yarbrough combines forces with regional female singers Venitia Sekema, Bonita Mitchell ... Read more

by Dave Carlock, Friday, January 11, 2013 8:42 am

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Dave Carlock’s Best Bets: Jan. 4

One of the most happening nights of the month at Czar’s 505 is its long-running reggae night. Read more

by Dave Carlock, Friday, January 4, 2013 9:00 am

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Dave Carlock: Tribute to shooting victims takes on a life

To honor the community of Newtown, Conn., after the horrific tragedy that claimed the lives of 26 elementary students and adults, I decided to produce ... Read more

by Dave Carlock, Friday, December 28, 2012 8:19 am

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Dave Carlock’s Best Bets: Dec. 28

Saturday, Dec. 29 MOVIE: ‘Les Miserables’ In the wildly loved musical set to film, Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway deliver stellar, heart-wrenching performances. If men ... Read more

by Dave Carlock, Thursday, December 27, 2012 3:43 pm

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Dave Carlock: Band name of upmost import

In business, music business included, having a unique name is important. Read more

by Dave Carlock, Friday, December 21, 2012 1:50 pm

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