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Carlock: Hanukkah Moose gets theme song

“What’s it called? Did you say Spruce Goose? What?!” I asked, frowning at my speaker phone as his line was dropping out. Read more

by Dave Carlock, Friday, December 14, 2012 7:00 am

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Dave Carlock’s Best Bets: Dec. 14

Best Bets: Dave Carlock’s top picks of where to go and what to do Friday, Dec 14 Ugly Christmas Sweater Party & Contest 7 p.m. ... Read more

by Dave Carlock, Thursday, December 13, 2012 11:50 am

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Dave Carlock’s Best Bets: Dec. 7

Friday, Dec. 7 Halestorm/In This Moment/ Eve To Adam 7 p.m. Club Fever 222 S. Michigan St., South Bend (574) 234-5200 Lzzy Hale is a ... Read more

by Dave Carlock, Thursday, December 6, 2012 9:20 am

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Carlock: Time becomes new measure of rebellion

At its inception in the early ’50s,’ rock ’n roll was all about controversy. Read more

by Dave Carlock, Thursday, December 6, 2012 9:18 am

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Carlock: Buckingham plays up close and personal in Saugatuck

A Day in the Life By DAVE CARLOCK I’d always wanted to see Lindsey Buckingham or Fleetwood Mac live, so I was shocked to hear ... Read more

by Dave Carlock, Friday, November 30, 2012 2:51 pm

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Carlock’s Best Bets

BEST BETS Dave Carlock’s top picks of where to go, what to do. Friday, Nov 23: 9 p.m. Mr. Blotto The Livery 190 5th St. ... Read more

by Dave Carlock, Wednesday, November 21, 2012 4:37 pm

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Carlock: Thankfulness is in the mind of the beholder

I’m thankful I’ve lived and hurt enough to be compassionate. Read more

by Dave Carlock, Wednesday, November 21, 2012 4:34 pm

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Carlock: Launching ‘Unexposed Talent’ search

In September, I decided to try an experiment. Read more

by Dave Carlock, Friday, November 16, 2012 10:07 am

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Carlock: Partnerships often turn priceless

With some artists, my job is to write and play and engineer and wear many hats. Read more

by Dave Carlock, Thursday, November 8, 2012 11:09 am

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Carlock: No need to put up with a tempermental artist

I think every young artist needs one of two things: a mentor or a therapist. Read more

by Dave Carlock, Thursday, November 1, 2012 3:50 pm

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Carlock: Do more by using a professional recording studio

Making a pro independent record is a huge step in the career path of any musical artist. Read more

by Dave Carlock, Friday, October 26, 2012 9:40 am

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Carlock: Why do artists bother recording?

Today’s column is targeted at those musicians and singers who have gotten a bit of a start, they’ve built up a bit of a fan ... Read more

by Dave Carlock, Saturday, October 20, 2012 7:38 am

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Carlock: Music career takes total commitment

I received a call this week from an aspiring singer who asked, “What do I have to do to get signed to a record deal?” Read more

by Dave Carlock, Thursday, October 11, 2012 1:05 pm

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Carlock: Little profit found in $1M tour

Welcome to part two of my coverage of perhaps the most exciting thing to happen on the artist side of the music business this ... Read more

by Dave Carlock, Saturday, October 6, 2012 9:00 am

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Carlock: Writing songs for Big Time Rush

It’s always good to have a friend like Brandon. Read more

by Dave Carlock, Monday, September 24, 2012 8:00 am

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Carlock: Sheryl Crow and Uncle Kracker at Hard Rock

The shrimp were the hugest things I’ve ever put in my mouth — seriously. Read more

by Dave Carlock, Friday, September 14, 2012 10:41 am

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Carlock: Impromptu jam underscores special moments in music

During my most recent trip to LA, I had an opportunity to check out a new band that a friend of mine had been telling ... Read more

by Dave Carlock, Monday, September 3, 2012 8:16 am

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Carlock: Sad farewell to Detroit music man

A Michigan music hero who played as Elton John’s bassist for 20 years was celebrated last Sunday at a ceremony at Mount Sinai in Los ... Read more

by Dave Carlock, Sunday, August 26, 2012 9:00 am

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Carlock: Augusta’s Barn Theatre

Augusta is a little town tucked away off mighty Int. 94 without even so much as an exit sign announcing its existence. Who would ever ... Read more

by Dave Carlock, Sunday, August 19, 2012 9:00 am

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Carlock: Hanging out with Styx

Nothing balances me out more than hanging with old friends. Last Sunday, the seminal rock band Styx played a full 100-minute set at the Frauenthal ... Read more

by Dave Carlock, Monday, August 13, 2012 9:51 am

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Carlock: Lubeck knows how to advance career

Latin guitarist Bryan Lubeck had his CD-release party last Saturday night for his newest album “Tuscan Sky” at the Box Factory For The Arts in ... Read more

by Dave Carlock, Saturday, August 4, 2012 9:33 am

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Carlock: Ending Venetian Festival was right decision

Well, southwest Michigan residents all managed to live through their first year without Venetian Festival. Read more

by Dave Carlock, Friday, July 27, 2012 3:25 pm

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Carlock: Silver Beach suits ‘Boys of Summer’

During the sweltering heat wave most Americans endured through the end of June and early July, I started envisioning some image of milder weather through ... Read more

by Dave Carlock, Thursday, July 26, 2012 9:07 am

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Katy Perry: A strategy that works

I love Katy Perry and pretty much everything about her, except her first hit, “I Kissed A Girl.” I’ve always felt that the song’s shameless ... Read more

by Dave Carlock, Sunday, July 15, 2012 10:00 am

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Musicians, schedules don’t mix

For an upcoming jazz vocal record I’m producing for artist Michelle DeFrancisco, I’m preparing to lay out the final brush stroke with a broad tip: ... Read more

by Dave Carlock, Tuesday, July 10, 2012 11:09 am

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