"Dumpster Fire of a Year" is what 2016 is ever-so-fondly referred to by most people on every social media platform I use, and I can't help but agree for the most part. Yes, a lot of beloved celebrities were lost, and the election was a mess, but on a more personal level watching my loved ones try to survive this year was like...

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When I stepped out of my room to inform my Dad of my plans for my whereabouts a few Sunday's back, I barely managed two words out before he just stood back trying to look angry but failing. "What the hell" was his loving reaction to my outfit: A red plaid sweater, shorts with leggings (layered over workout pants, because cold), boots, sunglasses,...

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Hey everyone! In an effort to help support local artists, I thought I would try doing a post every now and then letting all of you lovely local folks know about some cool happenings in the area. Some of these artists are near, and dear friends of mine, and others are just some cool cats I have come to find out about through...

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It was a beautiful Sunday, probably the very first nice spring day of the year, and we were hungover. After a night of karaoke, and a late night, post-bar gathering at our house, I was a giant asshole and woke everyone up to get breakfast. I was an even bigger asshole on the way to breakfast, because I decided that everyone wasn't awake...

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I promised the readers of Sideburns & Bangs that I would feature more local art, and I am fulfilling that promise today! I am so very excited about today's feature, as he is a very talented, and dear friend of mine. The one and only,  Zander Michigan! "Zander Michigan is a folk/blues singer/songwriter from Detroit, MI. He plays the guitar, the harmonica, and...

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On October 31st, 2014, my lovely cousin and her fiance got married! They decided to keep things casual by going to the court house, but asked me to take some photos anyway. I am so glad that they asked me, because I jump at any opportunity to use my camera. Also, with outfits as cool as these? They MUST be documented! Helllooooo unicorn...

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Hi everybody! This is Kyle (a.k.a. Sara’s frustratingly lazy husband), I am doing a little write up for the blog today on an event we went to back in December in the midst of the holiday season. We were as we usually are, blissfully unaware of awesome local happenings while spending the afternoon casually celebrating the combinations of hops and barley,… so yes...

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