In April and May, a countywide collaborative effort will bring the work of a United Nations photographer, and an awareness of women’s issues both global and local, to Canton. Sponsored by the Stark County chapter of Soroptimist International, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of girls and women, “Stirring the Fire” will consist of a series of events scheduled through May. The centerpiece is an exhibition of nearly 40 portraits of women from Third World countries around the world. Taken by U.N. photographer Phil Borges during 25 years of travel among indigenous cultures, t...
In an old Nashville house transformed into a recording studio, Ryan Humbert and an eight-piece band geared up to record a stunning 18 songs in four days. The result: a heart-driven pop rock album infused with Americana, highlighting the trials and tribulations of human relationships. “Sometimes The Game Plays You” is an observation on how people interact in love and loss, but it’s not all heartbreak. “The last two songs,” Humbert pointed out, “they remind you that you’ll get through all the hard times and come out the other side a stronger person.” The music embodies the...
by J.S. Corgan What do you get when you have a bunch of young punk rock and metal kids who are not afraid to push boundaries? You get Larry and His Flask! “I was 16 years old when we formed the band,” said bass player Jesse Marshall in a recent interview with Buzzbin Magazine. The group started out with Marshall on bass, with his brother, Jamin, on drums and Ian Cook on guitar. But after a while, their musical tastes started to grow and expand. They still loved punk rock, but they also started listening to country and old time musicians such as Doc Watson and Jimmy Rodgers. ...
