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Lone Howl New Album is a Resurgence to the Southern Illinois Music Scene
Debut Material from a Tenacious New Group Lone Howl is a five piece band from Southern Illinois. They have recently worked on a self-titled album scheduled to be released on June 1, and an album release party slated for June 15 at John Brown's in Marion, Illinois. The band started working on their debut album in August of 2018, and finished work before post production in March of 2019. It has been inspiring to see the band's evolution. After years of getting to know Marshall Anderson and Chris Brown, I have been looking forward to hearing the music they have
Solar Eclipse 2017 from Southern Illinois Documentary
Explore the 2017 Solar Eclipse in Makanda, and Carbondale, Illinois On Monday, August 21, 2017 a solar eclipse took place spanning coast-to-coast in the United States. This marked my first time covering an astronomy-based event. I experienced a learning curve at the same time as working on production. In the past, I have produced over 200 videos on YouTube, but this marked my first time producing a short film with narration that was over ten minutes in length. The story shows the events that unfolded during the 2017 solar eclipse in a very unique location from Southern Illinois. The 2017
Ben Miller Band Releases ‘Choke Cherry Tree’ on January 26
Producer Chris Funk Added Texture to the Album The Ben Miller Band returns to the music scene with Choke Cherry Tree via New West Records on January 26. This band stems from hardships, and delivers a genuine touch of Delta Blues mixed with alternative country. Hard driving guitar riffs fuel the core of this band, as well as the old school rock sound from Missouri. Ben Miller expands upon the latest material. “Early in the process of making this album, I thought that we either had to really nail our live approach in the recording studio, or we needed to
Tour Carbondale, Illinois with a Google Local Guide for the 2017 Solar Eclipse
The 2017 Solar Eclipse will take place across the United States on Monday, August 21. Visitors and residents within Southern Illinois in the Carbondale area are set to experience two minutes and thirty eight second of totality. It is very important to not look at the sun during the eclipse if you are not wearing protective glasses. From 11:52 a.m. to 2:47 p.m. the eclipse will be passing overhead in Carbondale, Illinois. Viewers can watch and experience the eclipse without protective glass only during totality. For many visitors, they will get setup in either a hotel room or campsite,
Plan Ahead for the 2017 Solar Eclipse with Smartphone Camera Filters Available at SIUC Craft Shop
Astronomers and individuals from around the world will be taking place in the 2017 Solar Eclipse events this weekend and leading up to next Monday. The path of totality will pass through the United States with partial eclipse starting in Oregon close to 09:05 a.m. PDT. Carbondale, Illinois will have a viewing party at the Southern Illinois University football arena. For residents living in the area, as well as visitors before next Monday, the craft shop has smartphone filters on sale to grab photos of the solar eclipse. Southern Illinois University Carbondale craft shop. Photo by: Matthew McGuire
Where to Camp and How to Build a Solar Filter for a Camera to Capture the Solar Eclipse From Southern Illinois
The rush to capture the upcoming solar eclipse has the United States centerstage for this monumental event. Many spectators will want to capture the solar eclipse with their smartphone cameras. To achieve the best results, it is best to have a solar filter to protect your eyes, as well as the photograph. It will be smart to plan ahead to have a solar filter ready. Supplies will get short closer to August 21. Currently, the Craft Shop within the Southern Illinois University's Student Center is helping photographers put together solar filters for cameras. Weather Prediction AccuWeather is currently reporting
Cha Wa Performing Zydeco Music live in the Carbondale, Illinois at the Sunset Concert Series
Cha Wa is a New Orleans group of musicians that performed on the steps of the Shryock Auditorium on Thursday, July 13. Cha Wa performing at the Sunset Concert Series in Carbondale, Illinois. Photo by: Matthew McGuire The concert series is co-sponsored by the Carbondale Park District, the City of Carbondale, SIU Carbondale's Student Programming Council and the SIU Student Center. Each concert starts around 7:00 p.m. The city rotates between hosting shows at the Shryock Auditorium and Turley Park. The remaining two Sunset Concerts this year include: July 20: Ivas John and local legends, blues, at
Plan Ahead with Weather Data and History for the Solar Eclipse 2017 in Carbondale, Illinois
One of the most anticipated solar eclipses will be taking place this upcoming August 21. The United States will be looking to the sky to witness the first totality crossing the country's Pacific coast and Atlantic coast since 1918. Astronomers and Astrologists will be traveling from all over the world to pack in sections of the United States to witness the totality of the solar eclipse. (Totality is defined within Astronomy as: 'the moment or duration of total obscuration of the sun or moon during an eclipse.') The key word in the definition is 'obscuration.' As many travelers plan
A Perfect Picture to the Solar Eclipse of 2017 in Carbondale, Illinois
A total eclipse will be taking place on Monday, August 21 across sections of the United States. This event will be the first total solar eclipse since 1918. The following states will have more visibility with the solar eclipse: Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Nebraska, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, and South Carolina. Data from Space.com shows the cities that will have the peak totality for the 2017 solar eclipse. They point out the Hopkinsville, Kentucky will have the most time with two minutes and forty seconds to experience the eclipse. Carbondale, Illinois and Colombia, Missouri both will have close to two
Little Egypt Alliance of Farmers (LEAF) in Southern Illinois offers Fresh Produce Online
Residents in the Southern Illinois region will now have the option to order fresh produce from local farms to their homes with Little Egypt Alliance of Farmers (LEAF). Southern Illinois farms that are involved with LEAF include: Laughing Possum Farm, All Seasons Farm, and La Colina Linda produce fresh food in Cobden. Flora Bay Farm and Shade Tree Farm are in Carbondale. River to River Farm is in Tunnel Hill. Five Hen Farm is located in Buncombe. Little Mill Creek in Rockwood, and BackAchers in Anna. The current selection provides fruits, vegetables, herbs, meats, and goat milk. In addition, cow's
Debut Material from a Tenacious New Group Lone Howl is a five
Explore the 2017 Solar Eclipse in Makanda, and Carbondale, Illinois On Monday,
Producer Chris Funk Added Texture to the Album The Ben Miller Band
The 2017 Solar Eclipse will take place across the United States
Astronomers and individuals from around the world will be taking place
The rush to capture the upcoming solar eclipse has the United
Cha Wa is a New Orleans group of musicians that performed
One of the most anticipated solar eclipses will be taking place
A total eclipse will be taking place on Monday, August 21
Residents in the Southern Illinois region will now have the option