I played violin for all of two weeks when I was in middle school. I remember being super excited to bring it home and excited to master the craft, much like I had done with classical piano. That's not the... Continue Reading →
As a friend put it, this week came in with elbows and knees swinging. It was a week and, although I feel like I accomplished a lot and got to see a lot of amazing and interesting shows, by the... Continue Reading →
It was yet another absolutely wild (but amazing) weekend. From spending some time with family who were in town on Friday night and Saturday morning to driving down to Rochester, Minnesota, on Saturday afternoon to take in all the glory... Continue Reading →
Did you forget about false spring? Here in Minnesota, there's this thing that happens every year where it gets ridiculously nice out, but then, out of nowhere, we get a snowstorm. It was damn near 60 degrees over the weekend,... Continue Reading →
The Dakota in Minneapolis was never a venue I thought I would call a home away from home. It had this stigma in my mind of being somewhere that I wasn't welcome and somewhere that I couldn't afford. I made... Continue Reading →
I leave for Dead Moines, Iowa on Saturday morning. Although I am super excited to spend some time with family and celebrate the holiday season with them all, I'm dreading being in that town. Don't get me wrong, Des Moines,... Continue Reading →
Just a short little disclaimer before you dive into this article-- I'm not super proud of my words or my photos. This is not me seeking pity or looking for comments about how great you think this post is. Honestly,... Continue Reading →
This weekend felt absolutely insane, and, looking back on it, it was. Not only did I have my standard nightly concert, but my weekend was filled with the No Kings rally, a birthday party for my best friend's son, and... Continue Reading →
I knew, walking to the Dakota on Sunday night, that this was not going to be one of my typical shows. It was billed as "Atmospheric Neo-Soul & Jazz" (insert eye roll here). Honestly, I wasn't super optimistic. I was... Continue Reading →