Nick Spitzer on How Music Can Brighten Your Mood ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN (Michigan Radio) - Michigan's economy is now officially in a recession. And, bad economic times like these take a toll on not just our bank accounts but our spirits as well. There are, however, some things that we can do to cheer ourselves up. One of them might seem simple: it's music. Nick Spitzer hosts the public radio program American Routes. Michigan Radio's Christina Shockley spoke with him. © Copyright 2010, Michigan Radio