I think I say this every time I go to a ska show, but truly, the world would be a much happier place if we all just listened to a bit more of this style of music. The world is... Continue Reading →
This world can be really gloomy if you want it to. I mean, come on, look around you. Things aren't great for anyone or anything. There are times when everything feels like it's crumbling, and it's so easy to give... Continue Reading →
Although Friday night at a packed Armory to see The Flaming Lips, Modest Mouse, and Friko was terrific, I was craving something a bit more intimate. There was definitely emotion and love floating in the air that night but I... Continue Reading →
Shows have been great lately, but my soul was missing a good ol' fashioned punk rock show. Thankfully for me, the always lovely Hook & Ladder had one for me on Thursday night. Sure, I could have gone to the... Continue Reading →
I liked energizing shows. I like to be at concerts where there's a threat of being hit in the head, and there's a sweaty mess of limbs flying everywhere. That may not sound like a good time to many of... Continue Reading →
I know that having just two nights off is nothing. There are people who go months, if not years, without live music, but I'm not one of those people. As I mentioned in a previous post yesterday, I have been... Continue Reading →
The indoor stage area was empty when I got to The Hook and Ladder on Thursday night. I was a bit surprised. To me, this was a huge show. I hadn't seen PiƱata Protest since 2016 at The Cabooze and... Continue Reading →