John Danek, Author at HARDTIMES

October 2, 2021

Mr. James Bartnik isn’t your average enforcer of the law in Toledo, Ohio. He does his job without a gun…

October 1, 2021

When it comes to songwriting, the most important thing you need to understand is your audience. But since we're an…

September 27, 2021

MILWAUKEE — Shockwaves were sent through all of music fandom when the world realized Canadian folk punk band Violent Femmes…

September 26, 2021

The early 2010s were a much simpler time. People didn’t eat and breathe divisive politics, guitars could be found in…

September 26, 2021

The early 2010s were a much simpler time. People didn’t eat and breathe divisive politics, guitars could be found in…

September 13, 2021

“The Lord giveth, the Lord taketh away.” I have no idea what that statement means, but that’s what the vocalist…

September 8, 2021

LAFAYETTE, La. — Exalted indie musicians Justin Vernon, popularly known as Bon Iver, and Sufjan Stevens reportedly had an unexpected,…

September 2, 2021

FRESNO, Calif. — Local golden retriever DeeDee is utterly ashamed at owner Ben “Stank Beav” Carlisle’s insistence on dragging his…

August 31, 2021

LAREDO, Texas — Punk drummer Marcus Flannery shocked the medical and music worlds by giving birth not to triplets as…

August 28, 2021

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Metalhead Tyler Cobb was the only patron to behave with respect and civility at airport bar Buster’s,…