Yesterday was one of my favorite nights of the year- Jingleball. Don’t laugh, I’m being 100% serious. I love the fact that an old fuddy duddy like me can have one night to get a little sampling of all the... Continue Reading →
I was nervous that we wouldn't make it to the show on Saturday night. Yes, I know, I live in Minnesota and driving in snow is just a part of life up here and, if I'm being honest, I'm pretty... Continue Reading →
I go see underrated bands night after night. I stand in the crowd wishing the band got the recognition that they deserved. This mind set is nothing new but the feeling is never as strong as it is when I... Continue Reading →
I feel like I never realize just how badly I need a metal show until I get there. Last night was a prime example. My day seemed fine and, other than my exhaustion that never seems to go away, all... Continue Reading →
I'm used to passing a tour bus when driving by The Palace Theatre on my way to the parking ramp but was a little shocked as I passed a semi where there are usually just buses. I was intrigued. I... Continue Reading →
The difference between a band on recording and a band on a stage has always baffled me. Okay, maybe baffled isn't the right word there but it's always shocking. There have been times when I fall in love with a... Continue Reading →
It was beyond cold as I made my way to Saint Paul on Tuesday night which made the wait outside while an issue with the guestlist was sorted out that much more painful (and I mean literally painful). Any other... Continue Reading →
Deep down I knew it was Halloween all day but it didn't feel like a Halloween. I wasn't dressed up and, other than a random bag of Skittles that my manager gave me, I didn't gorge myself on candy. Honestly,... Continue Reading →
It's not that I wasn't excited for Sunday night's show because I was most certainly was. It was more that being able to see The Distillers on Friday night for the first time ever meant so much to me that... Continue Reading →
