My ride-or-die best friend is due with her first baby today. I took the next couple of days off just to be on call for when it happens and for whatever she may need. I talked to her this morning... Continue Reading →
I honestly used to dislike Tegan & Sara. Their music made me sad and I know that's not a bad thing but, as a person who is constantly fighting off that next mental breakdown or that next bout of depression,... Continue Reading →
I was excited to mix things up a little bit on Monday night. Going to a new venue is anxiety-inducing for me but I also find it thrilling. I was a bit nervous as I walked up to the Underground... Continue Reading →
I talked about my hesitation regarding reviewing Harbor & Home last time I covered them in March. You can read that whole review HERE but I can also just tell you my dilemma- The bassist is my boyfriend and I'm... Continue Reading →
The one birthday present I give myself every year is a couple of days off from shows. I know that seems insane. Most people want to go out on their birthday but, as someone who is out almost every night,... Continue Reading →
My Monday night was split between two different worlds. Upstairs in the First Avenue mainroom was an indie-pop show full of people who had clearly spent some time getting ready for the night and were ready to be seen. Downstairs... Continue Reading →
Monday night was another double-header kind of night. It's just too hard to resist working two shows when they are literally just a couple of stairs away from each other. As I walked into the First Avenue Mainroom already wearing... Continue Reading →
Mother Nature has it out for me these days. My gut told me I wasn't going to see Sublime With Rome on Thursday night so I was prepared for that but I was not prepared for her to mess with... Continue Reading →
My gut told me something was going to happen on Thursday night weather-wise to affect the show but I tried to be optimistic. At times, when driving out to Somerset, Wisconsin, the sun would be shining and I would lose... Continue Reading →