I hit my 200-show milestone on Thursday night. Although that number may seem impressive, it's far from where I wanted to be at this point in the year. That said, 200 is still a feat, and I know it, so... Continue Reading →
I have a million stories about seeing a band in a super intimate venue right before they blow the heck up. From acts like Yungblud and Billie Eilish at the 7th Street Entry (250-person capacity) to Nathaniel Rateliff at The... Continue Reading →
I did the unthinkable this weekend: I went to two shows, one on Friday and one on Saturday, just as a spectator. It was weird and, truthfully, I don't think I liked it. Not only did I not know what... Continue Reading →
Rocktober is in full effect, and I'm feeling it. I feel like I've seen so many different kinds of music and have been to a lot of my favorite places in town lately, but something was missing. That something was... Continue Reading →
Minneapolis was insanely busy on Wednesday night. Not only did you have a preseason Timberwolves game at the Target Center, but you had a sold-out Robert Plant show at the State Theatre and a sold-out Sting show down the street... Continue Reading →
I've been on one of the most amazing benders I've had in a long time. From the magic that happened over the weekend at the Snow & Flurry festival to the surprise of Holywatr on Monday night at The Fine... Continue Reading →
I didn't know what mood I was in on Monday night, which was perfect since I knew nothing about the show I was about to see. Did I want something calm to help me wind down and recover after my... Continue Reading →
It has been a wild week. From The Sex Pistols to the Billie Joe Armstrong-fronted Pinhead Gunpowder, I feel like I've lived a thousand lives this week, with each one a bit more insane than the last. By Thursday night,... Continue Reading →
I talk about it a lot in this blog, but people, life is crazy. Shoot your shot. You never know where it may lead. I shot my shot by photographing and covering The Sex Pistols on Tuesday, and it paid... Continue Reading →