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Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – Thanks for the musical memories
Some moments are forever vivid such the time a tall figure walked into my tiny office when it was located under the staircase up...
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Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – Prayer and rockin’ rebellion
I’ve come to find that being involved in the world of music, especially rock and roll, can expose you to a wealth of debauchery....
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Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – Dad’s proud moment
As a parent, you always hope that your children will find success and happiness. When my son Nathaniel was born, a co-worker asked me...
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Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – One musician’s journey
I am always compelled by the power of music; seeing lives being transformed by sound. I’d like to share the story of Tom Cridland,...
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Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – Gifts of great joy
I believe that the modern day minstrels of the world have the power to bring great light and consolation to their audience. Over the...
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Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – Eva Under Fire
I recently had a chance to speak with a singer named Amanda Lyberg from a band called Eva Under Fire. Her fans affectionately know...
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Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – Stitching positivity
In the mid-80’s, I followed a lot of new bands of the era. Metallica was in its infancy at the time, and bands like...
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Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – The end of the road
That phrase, “the end of the road,” is one that looms ominously when you reach a certain age. For the legendary rock band KISS,...
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Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – ‘The Metal God’
I can remember it like it was yesterday, but it was about 40 years ago now.
I was standing in my childhood bedroom in front...
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Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – Just a matter of time
I believe it was somewhere around this time of year in 2016 that I got an email from a 15-year old girl. Her name...