Skip to content

East Lansing Info
  • Front Page
  • Government
  • Development
  • Schools
  • Arts & Cultures
  • Public Safety
  • Elections
  • Subscribe
  • SupportExpand
    • Donate to ELi
    • Become a Sponsor

East Lansing Info
  • Christopher A. Wardell

    Chris Wardell reports mostly on concerts happening in and around East Lansing, covering series including the Pump House Concerts and Ten Pound Fiddle. Click here to read more about our staff.

Why I Report for ELi

Christopher A. Wardell is drawn to East Lansing's music scene and delivers articles on upcoming concerts and events. Why else does he report for ELi?...
Christopher A. Wardell November 27, 2021

Ten Pound Fiddle Brings Music and Fair-Trade Goods Together

Singer-songwriter, educator Reggie Harris will perform this Friday at Edgewood United Church in conjunction with the Peace Education Center’s Alternative Holiday...
Christopher A. Wardell November 16, 2021

Singer-Songwriter May Erlewine Takes On Pandemic and Upcoming EL Concert with Love, Music, and Gratitude

Singer-Songwriter May Erlewine will perform a solo show as part of the Ten Pound Fiddle Concert and Dance Series. Christopher A. Wardell spoke to Erlewine about...
Christopher A. Wardell October 14, 2021

Local Events to Help Refugees from Afghanistan and Elsewhere

Local faith leaders, artists, and charitable organizations are offering many ways area residents can help refugees from Afghanistan....
Christopher A. Wardell September 16, 2021

Pumpstock and Ten Pound Fiddle Bringing Live Music Back

Music will once again fill the streets of East Lansing thanks to the return of two longtime music staples: the Pumpstock Festival of American Roots Music and the...
Christopher A. Wardell August 16, 2021

The Coffeehouse at All Saints Concert Series Returns to In-Person Shows

After hosting many virtual live streams during the pandemic, The Coffeehouse at All Saints is back in-person. ELi's Christopher A. Wardell speaks to Steve Findley,...
Christopher A. Wardell June 10, 2021

Beloved Neighborhood Music Festival Aims for August Return

Pumpstock Music Festival might return to the Bailey neighborhood this summer, depending on the pandemic. Who will perform? What will the event look like? Christopher...
Christopher A. Wardell March 28, 2021

Spend Locally: East Lansing Institution Barrels Through Pandemic with Warm Food and Patio

Peanut Barrel is serving up its traditional fare and some new dishes and drinks. Christopher A. Wardell reports....
Christopher A. Wardell December 22, 2020

Spend Locally: Action Board Shop Offers Adventure on Four Wheels

Always in motion? Pining for the outdoors? Christopher A. Wardell tells you how you can put that experience on wheels....
Christopher A. Wardell December 9, 2020

Spend Locally: Flat, Black & Circular

Have a music lover in your life? Christopher A. Wardell tells us what you can for them find at Flat, Black & Circular....
Christopher A. Wardell November 30, 2020

Posts pagination

1 2 Next

Latest News

  • Government
  • Schools
  • Development
  • Arts & Cultures
  • Environment
  • Policing
  • Finance and Taxes

Special Reporting

  • East Lansing Policing
  • COVID-19
  • Investigative News
  • Finance and Taxes
  • News by the Numbers
  • East Lansing Public Library
  • Community Disparities
  • Evergreen Properties
  • Infrastructure

Responsive Reporting

  • Ask ELi to Investigate
  • Interactive Maps
  • Freedom of Information Act
  • East Lansing Explainers
  • Caring for each other
  • Local Businesses

Stay in Touch

  • RSS feed
  • ELi’s Facebook page
  • ELi’s X feed
  • ELi’s Bluesky feed
  • ELi’s LinkedIn page
  • ELi’s Threads feed
  • ELi’s Instagram page
  • Contact us

About ELi

  • About ELi
  • ELi’s staff
  • Contact us
  • Your ELi columns
  • Board of Directors
  • Donate to support ELi
Facebook RSS Instagram

© 2026 East Lansing Info

  • Front Page
  • Government
  • Development
  • Schools
  • Arts & Cultures
  • Public Safety
  • Elections
  • Subscribe
  • Support
    • Donate to ELi
    • Become a Sponsor