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 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 →
Thursday night was one of those nights where I couldn't choose just one show to go to. Two absolutely amazing lineups were happening, and luckily for me, they were just steps apart, so I did what every concert addict would... Continue Reading →
I had to miss two days of shows because I was sick. It nearly killed me. Okay, I'm being dramatic, but they were two shows that I really wanted to see, but my body had different plans for me, which... Continue Reading →
Who do you want to be when you turn 50? I honestly haven't given it much thought. 50 feels so far away, and since I just turned 37, it is, but life feels like it's moving super fast lately, so... Continue Reading →
At one point over the weekend, while lounging at my dad's house, I mentioned that I was going to see Ben Sidran on Monday night at The Dakota. I wasn't super surprised that my dad had something to say as... Continue Reading →
I woke up in Iowa on Sunday. By noon, I was back in Minneapolis. By 1 PM, I was officially saying goodbye to my coworker, who tragically passed away a couple of weeks ago in a beautiful celebration of life... Continue Reading →
The Pilllar Forum in Northeast Minneapolis has lived a thousand lives over the past month. Just about a month ago, Corey, the owner of this super cute half music venue, half coffee shop, announced that the city had closed the... Continue Reading →
My dad is a music man. That's probably where I get it from. I don't remember there ever being silence in his house, and I loved it. His choice of avant-garde jazz music may not have been my thing, and... Continue Reading →