The California-based band Wavves will bring their surf-tinged brand of punk rock to the north coast on Saturday, April 27 for a show in the Great Lakes Rooms of the University Center. The group is being...

It’s a notion that is perhaps all too familiar for those living and working in times of economic despondency: if you want to see something happen, sometimes you’ve got to do it yourself. When Marquette’s...

My introduction to any sort of journalistic activities began with writing music reviews at this here publication. Sharing and talking about music has always been a great passion, and putting that discussion...

The North Wind caught up with singer-songwriter Phillip Phillips on Thursday, April 11, three days prior to his sold-out show on Sunday, April 14 at the Vandament Arena. Phillips was in Minnesota, enjoying...

Word of the bombing in Boston first reached me through Facebook. After the first couple of statuses crowned with “#prayforboston” popped up, I checked my go-to news sites for more information, but...

Most people who have spent any substantial amount of time in Marquette are well aware of its natural beauty. You don’t have to travel very far to take in an epic view or find a peaceful corner of...

It’s been almost a month since tickets sold out, but “American Idol” winner and singer-songwriter Phillip Phillips will perform for a full house at the Vandament Arena on Sunday, April 14. Graduate...

Jazz bands from around the region will be coming together to celebrate one of America’s original art forms on Thursday, April 11 and Friday, April 12 for the 17th Annual NMU Jazz Festival. The event...

Patrons of Marquette’s downtown district may have noticed a little more color throughout shops and other businesses this month. Since Friday, March 1, businesses have been featuring the work of NMU...

Fans of Devendra Banhart just have to deal with waiting around sometimes. Banhart, 32, is both a renowned visual artist and musician with a delightfully eclectic and often carefree style of creation....

Finding a solid meal with only a little cash can be tough, especially for someone trying to edge fast food out of the picture. Since Sunday, March 10 and continuing until Saturday, March 16, the Eastside...

The Northern Nights performing arts series will be bringing some of South America’s traditional tunes to campus on Saturday, March 16 with the Colombian group Cimarron. Brandishing a regional style...