I have writer's block. It's been a while since this happened, which is a blessing, but I hate that it's happening now. It's not that I don't have the words to describe the show on Saturday night, because I do.... Continue Reading →
It's been cold up here in Minneapolis lately, but the air had a bit more of a bite to it on Thursday night as I walked from the parking ramp to the 7th Street Entry. It had me feeling a... Continue Reading →
I may not have the words to describe my Tuesday night experience accurately. The truth is, I was entirely out of my element. It was a familiar room with familiar faces at the door and behind the bar, but beyond... Continue Reading →
Friday night was a busy night for me. Two shows, eleven bands, five hours. Yeah, it was a lot, but it was so worth it. Part of my night was spent in the First Avenue mainroom for First Avenue's Best... Continue Reading →
The headliner of Thursday night's show spoke on the importance of a "chosen family." That hit home as I looked around at a reasonably packed 7th Street Entry. I may not have known many people in the room, but I... Continue Reading →
Wednesday night was not my first show back this year, but it was the first show in my first bender of the year. It felt so good to be back. Familiar faces at the door, familiar faces behind the bar,... Continue Reading →
Well everyone, that's a wrap on live shows for me in 2023. It's kind of insane to think back on all of the shows I went to this year. I won't get into the numbers quite yet as I am... Continue Reading →
Someone asked me if I knew how to live without going to a concert every night. This is what I was thinking about as I rushed through dinner and dishes to make it downtown in time for my show of... Continue Reading →
My goal for this year was to hit 500 shows. I know, it's an insane number but that was my goal. Sadly, I'm not going to hit it. I tried but life got in the way this year and I... Continue Reading →