Logan’s live music treasure map
Summer is coming to an end, taking with it the beautiful flowers and green grass. Luckily, the local music scene is one thing that flourishes year round.
All summer long, venues have been stacking their lineups to bring people together for many types of music.
WhySound was one of Logan’s first venues for local musicians to play live. This summer, the venue tucked away on Federal Ave has hosted Basement Café, Dad Bod, Good Color, Girl Named Maz, 44 Go, and more.
WhySound has live shows every weekend, as well as a weekly art night where anyone can come to paint, support local performers and share their own talents on stage.
Ashton McMahon, drummer for 44 Go, said WhySound is his favorite place in Logan to perform.
“I think the biggest thing that made WhySound the best was the music culture and community that surrounds it,” he said. “It’s a comfortable place to play because it almost feels like home.”
Another venue in Logan is The Yellow House, a newer space that often features newer bands and artists. Just around the corner from WhySound, the house on 100 East hosts shows every weekend.
Aside from actual venues, many local businesses have decided to have musicians come and play for patrons.
Crumb Brothers started Biergarten this summer, a special event every Thursday from 5-9 pm. It features a special menu and different local artists who play on the patio outside.
Everyone who played Biergarten throughout the summer, including local bluegrass artist Jackie Daniels, brought in a variety of skills to made it a warm and exciting dinner every time.
Taylor Wilson, manager at Crumb Brothers, said an event like Biergarten will continue into winter. The restaurant will also feature live music on Sundays.
The Factory Pizzeria also had live music weekly this summer, which will continue throughout the school year. Every Wednesday, college students flock to the dimly lit basement of the pizza place to see friends, meet new people and hear local music.
If a crowded basement isn’t your cup of tea, head to Westside Coffee on Sunday mornings to hear beautiful music while enjoying breakfast in the garden. Most recently at Westside, a duo with an acoustic guitar and stand-up bass played for patrons. The air was full of jazz music and people talking and laughing.
Prodigy Brewing on Center Street has had a couple of performances during the summer, and you can also look forward to live music coming soon to the Crepery.
On campus, the music continues. Keep an ear out for local artists performing at PoBev or being featured by Aggie Radio’s DJs.
To kick off the school year, Aggie Radio is hosting the annual Big Agg Show on September 1. The free concert will feature local artists Cactus Tree, Sky Olson, Kipper Snack, Beeson, Dad Bod and Cardinal Bloom.