What is happening in Ukraine is heartbreaking and terrifying. I'm not going to go all political on you because, honestly, I don't know enough to speak on everything happening over in that part of the world, but I will just... Continue Reading →
Yesterday somehow went from one of the most challenging days of my life to one of the best. It was a rollercoaster ride to say the least. I woke up dreading work because I knew I had to face the... Continue Reading →
There's life before you see Peelander-Z live, and then life after. Let me tell you, life is a lot better on the "after" side of things. My first experience with this Austin-based other-world bred band was all the way back... Continue Reading →
I've seen a lot of cool live music over the years. Some of it is love at first note, and other acts take me some time to warm up to. Some are acts that feel familiar, and others take me... Continue Reading →
Wednesday was a special day. From an outsider, it looked like any other day for me. I got up before the sun, went to work, powered through the day job, went home for a quick nap, made an uninspired dinner,... Continue Reading →
Tuesday night was one of those nights when a band name got me out of the house. Okay, it clearly doesn't take much to get me out of the house, but I was intrigued by the punny name of the... Continue Reading →
The downstairs of The Turf Club in Saint Paul is called the Clown Lounge. It's just a little bar with various clown-themed decorations on the wall. It's a fun little place to escape a crowded show and a place that... Continue Reading →
Monday night's show didn't do it for me. It lacked grit and heart. Maybe that's why I felt a bit off on Tuesday. I just wasn't motivated to work because I think that's because I didn't get that sense of... Continue Reading →
I ran into a buddy at The Armory on Friday night. "This is a little light for you, isn't it?" He asked, a bit confused as to why he was bumping into me at this show. Honestly, he was right.... Continue Reading →