We figured with the pending winter snow here in Michigan that 'Front Porch Fridays' didn't seem very cozy. So 'Fireplace Fridays' it is. We still plan on featuring the same type of music to compliment those moments of lying lazily by the fire or on your couch as you peer out @ the falling snow. Of course our first featured person is actually a music blog. One of our all time favorites. One that actually inspired us to get this whole Halfway House Music going. Now you have someone to blame. [...]
Two Halfway House favorites have recently released the first single from their respective forthcoming albums. The Cave Singers drop Naomi in March 2013 via Jagjaguwar . Phosphorescent returns to the music world with Muchacho also out in March 2013 - via Dead Oceans . To say we are ecstatic would be an [...]
The Grand Rapids electric pop-duo that is Alexis has recently released the video for 'Fantastic Magic' - which is sure to be on their debut for Synth Records . One of the most entertaining live shows around - you're depriving yourself if you haven't witnessed the awesomeness that is Matthew Forbush firsthand. You're next opportunity is only weeks away as they'll be playing Founders Brewing on January 26th . Probably the best local television show appearance - nay - definitely the best ever: [...]
We recently discovered the awesomeness that is Cemeteries' The Wilderness . You can listen/download the title track below -or- head over here to stream the album. Seeking refuge from the urban decay of Buffalo - Kyle J. Reigle retreated to the nearby woods outside his apartment where he found inspiration. Within six months Reigle - who provided all the instrumentation on the album - had the groundworks for his goth-pop debut 'The Wilderness'. Grab the headphones for this one. [...]
This past Saturday night the Stone House was rocking out to The Little Village as they played their last show. Sad face. To mark the occasion - the band released an EP Little Spillage . Little Spillage EP by The Little Village Two of the tracks off the EP were recorded as part of The Little Village Halfway House Sessions - which you can check out here . Also - The [...]
This past Sunday marked our second appearance on WYCE's The Guest List! with Michael Cunningham. Peter Fox of Stone House Recording (home to the Halfway House Sessions ) joined the festivities. If you didn't have a chance to tune in - you can download the goods for your ear buds. Our sincerest apologies to Canada. WYCE's The Guest List! - Halfway Stoned Part II For those of you who cringe @ the sound of our voices - [...]
Photo by John Hanson. Matthew Milia - the lead singer of Frontier Ruckus - has curated a fellow frontmen show that includes Michael Nau( Cotton Jones ) Fred Thomas( Saturday Looks Good To Me ) and Brian Barnes( Sacred Strays ) for the LONELY LEAD SINGERS 1ST ANNUAL INVITATIONAL TOUR-NAMENT . This intimate performance will take place in the living room of the Birdhouse in Eastown on Friday December 14th @ 8pm. There is a suggested donation of $5-10. This is guaranteed to fill up so [...]
Today's recommended listening comes from Minneapolis' Portage - who just recently released their second album Landings . So - if you're seeking some new music this weekend click play and let Portage do the rest. Landings by Portage READ - Gimme Noise interview with Portage. Get to know Portage: Bandcamp . Facebook . Twitter .
The Avett Brothers return to Grand Rapids on Sunday February 10th. Tickets ($27.50-$47.50) for the Deltaplex show go on sale Friday December 7th. You can purchase their latest album The Carpenter from Amazon for $3.99.
Frontier Ruckus returns fully cocked and loaded with their ambitious 20 song LP Eternity Dimming on January 29th(via Quite Scientific ). Preview the 20 tracks here . Yesterday - the band released the first single from ED - 'Careening Catalog Immemorial'. The B-side version is available to listen to below. You can pick up this and the album version over @ BandCamp . They invade the Majestic Theater/Magic Stick in the D on NYE. Tickets . [...]
Grand Rapids folk/blues band The Koh Kohs have recently posted their new self titled EP on BandCamp . The album was recorded over @ our session headquarters Stone House Recording - which is where the Koh Kohs Album Release Show will take place on December 7th. Details . The Koh Kohs by The Koh Kohs Get to know The Koh Kohs - Facebook . Bandcamp .
Go ahead!!! Put these in your IPipe and smoke it!!! Okay - here a few tracks/artists we've been listening to lately. Download and throw into the your music player. Hit play. Hit shuffle. Do you want you want - because ultimately you're going to anyways. The only thing that we ask is that you share the love. Because your friends like music too. Halfway House Autumn Mix 2012 1) Gold - Wake! Owl 2) Beta Love - [...]
gregory and the hawk has just released her latest project - an EP titled Stone . You can check it out below via her BandCamp page . Stone EP by Gregory And The Hawk . BONUS - Gregory And The Hawk - Come As You Are(Nirvana Cover) Also - check out our session with Gregory And The Hawk that we recorded earlier this year. Listen/Download: gregory and the hawk - Kiss On The Cliff - Halfway House [...]
While we wait with bated breath for a new The National album - we'll have to enjoy these two recent cover songs from The National. The first comes from HBO's 'Boardwalk Empire' - with the band reworking Isham Jones and The Ray Miller Orchestra’s 1924 song “I’ll See You in My Dreams”. Via F- Yeah! The National . The National - I'll See You In My Dreams The second cover is a take on Linda's [...]
Caleb Groh first came to our attention a few years back when he was recording under the moniker Happiest Lion . If you've been following us for some time now then you may recall our Merry Christmas in 2010. We couldn't have been more excited to see Caleb - all growds up now - traveling through our neck of the woods allowing us the opportunity to extend a Halfway House Session invite his way. With two other band members joining him - Caleb obliged. And we are certainly glad he did. [...]
Surprisingly - we've yet to profess our love for J. Tillman's(former Fleet Foxes drummer) latest project Father John Misty . Thankfully - a couple of recent television appearances are providing us the opportunity to mention one of Top 3 albums of 2012. Don't cheat your ears and mind - treat them to Father John Misty's Fear Fun after you take in these performances from the eccentric J. Tillman. You can catch the theatrics of Father John Misty [...]
Toronto's The Wooden Sky has been touring relentlessly in support of their third and most recent release Every Child A Daughter, Every Moon A Sun . That's why we felt very fortunate to have them in to the Stone House for a Halfway House Session. We also had the chance to catch them in our hometown of Grand Rapids Michigan that night. And what a treat the day/evening was. They swing through the States for a [...]
Lord Huron 's debut album - the recently released Lonesome Dreams - has had major difficulty escaping our rotation. It's bound to be one of our Top 3 albums of 2012. Yesterday - the always intimate NPR Tiny Desk Concerts welcomed Lord Huron(Los Angeles based via Michigan). Enjoy this before heading over here to purchase Lonesome Dreams .
The Lamp Light Music Festival will take place the weekend of November 2nd-4th in the Eastown neighborhood of Grand Rapids MI. 4 houses will play 'concert venue'. Tickets are $20($25 day of) for weekend passes and $12($15) for a day pass. The Lamp Light Music Festival Features: - Free Water - 25+ bands on the bill - Food from local farms - local eastown craft vendors offering handcrafted art, woodcuts, leatherwork and more - 4 "stages" [...]
The Local Natives return with the lead single 'Breakers' from their forthcoming album Hummingbird - available January 29th. Tour .
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