Here I am, in Chicago, at an Airbnb located upstairs from a funeral parlor (not kidding, and yes, it's awesome), looking back on day one of this massive festival. I'm tired. My dogs are a-barking and I'm already working on... Continue Reading →
I was still recovering from the weekend on Monday, so the fact that I hadn't heard anything about covering the Alkaline Trio show on Monday night wasn't all bad. I mean, don't get me wrong, I love Alkaline Trio. They... Continue Reading →
One slice of pizza, three bottles of water, over 18,000 steps, [maybe] one too many alcoholic beverages, and a whole lot of smiles and hugs... it's my favorite time of the year-- Riot Fest! I've never written about my experience... Continue Reading →
The show must go on. I feel like that saying is more true now than ever. With the pandemic still raging, it has become almost normal for bands to drop off last minute due to cases in their crews but... Continue Reading →
Last night was another show where I had no idea what I was getting into. I am apparently the only one in the Twin Cities who really hasn't gotten into Mew. The show was sold out. And I mean, sold... Continue Reading →
The past four nights have been nothing short of amazing. I got to see one of my favorite bands play two albums a night for four nights at a good old fashioned rock club. Each night was just as good,... Continue Reading →
Don't be "that guy" at a show. Please, for the love of God, do not be "that guy". What do I mean by "that guy"? Let me use some examples from last nights Alkaline Trio show.. The Overly Excited Mosher-... Continue Reading →
Going to shows alone is the worst. I hate it. Having to stand in line waiting to get into a show all alone is the worst. You can play on your phone all you want and chain-smoke until your lungs... Continue Reading →