Featuring Appearances by
Richard Fracker
Richard Fracker, tenor, has performed nationally and internationally in leading opera houses and concert halls throughout the world, including 10 seasons at the Metropolitan Opera.
James Gardin
Michigan-based Illect Recording artist James Gardin has used his gift of empowering rhyme and fun melodies to inspire people to love their lives fully and encounter their purpose daily.
Mike Hughes
Mike Hughes has been writing for newspapers approximately forever in a career that has taken him to Hollywood often, and from Welcome (Minn.) to Hell (Mich.).
Augie Martinez
Augie Martinez owns a music business where he sings and provides sound production around Lansing. He has been an LCC employee for 20 years, has an amazing wife and is the father of five beautiful kids.
Barb Modrack
Barb Modrack has been a journalist for more than 35 years. She also writes, and occasionally publishes, short fiction.
Agenda
May 15, 2018
Music: Richard Fracker - 'Tough Music Reviews'
Operatic tenor gets bad review, but is cheered up by support from an unexpected source.
May 15, 2018
Music: James Gardin - 'Mastering the Music'
Nervous local kid turns to battle rap and hip hop to find his way.
May 15, 2018
Music: Mike Hughes - 'Appreciating Classic Music'
LSJ’s music and entertainment writer has followed the trends but still misses the old classics.
May 21, 2018
Music: Augie Martinez - 'Making Music a Surprise'
A cancellation that led to your first lead singing gig also led to singing in front of 30,000 people.
May 21, 2018
Music: Barb Modrack - 'Music and Mistakes'
Music sometimes reminds you to remain humble and exhibit humility.