Documentary Treatment

Six words I get asked all the time: "Are you coming to McCormick's tonight?"

I constantly overhear conversations involving "an awesome show at McCormick's". When I ask what is so great about McCormick's, I am always told the same thing: McCormick's is the best place for local bands and musicians to play music.

Though I am not from this area, I have always been fascinated by the underground music scene. It is interesting asking local acts why they play the places they do, and why so many music goers flock to these shows, sometimes in favor of national touring acts.

What I will attempt to do is learn about one of these such places, McCormick's Coney Island, a bar in downtown South Bend, interviewing the owner and show bookers as well as the bands that play there.

My intent is inform viewers about McCormick's and also to persuade viewers of the importance of the local underground music scene.