Advertisements I’m so enamored with the band Iron and Wine that I flew to Toronto to see them live in 2011. So when I heard they were doing a few shows on the East coast of the US before taking off across the pond for their European tour this year, I looked up the citiesContinue reading “more Iron & Wine please….”
Tag Archives: Concerts
the magnetism of Jim James
Advertisements Sometimes one’s lack of the details can lead to unexpected rewards. A case in point was the random buying of ticket to see the band, My Morning Jacket, in Hollywood at the Fonda Theatre. Not until I was underneath the marquee did i realize that I wasn’t seeing My Morning Jacket, but insteadContinue reading “the magnetism of Jim James”
MMW
Advertisements Back in the summer of 2008, when I was just starting to explore the possibilities of solo travel, I ventured to Wyoming to see the Jackson Hole Music Festival by myself. One of the many musical acts I fondly remember was Medeski, Martin & Wood. Coincidentally, on April 20th, the unofficial “celebrate marijuana” dayContinue reading “MMW”
Quadrophenia in Reno
Advertisements My first vinyl album was from The Who. Sadly, I no longer have the record nor the kick ass record player, only memories. When I heard the band was touring in the USA, I figured it was time for me to relive the memories of youth and see them before they were six feetContinue reading “Quadrophenia in Reno”
Vivaldi
Advertisements Walking down the streets in the blue hour after sunset, scarf wrapped tightly around my neck I make my way to the St. Salvator church at the Charles Bridge entrance to Old Town Praha. Being built between 1578-1654, it’s classic baroque architecture is truly a marvel. Inside it’s high domed ceiling has hand paintedContinue reading “Vivaldi”
Empty
Advertisements I went to Chicago in hope of finding some Christmas spirit.Looking for a glimmer in empty streets full of strangers.A single light to show one the way home. I find one man that sings heartbreaking truthsin the hope to connect with understanding.On stage, Ray Lamontagne is awkwardly silent for long stretches,before opening his soulContinue reading “Empty”
time with Eddie Vedder
Advertisements The year was 1991. I lay on the couch in a stink hole two bedroom apartment that I was renting. A person only known as Nasty Girl, flipping through channels to abate my hangover. I find MTV (which still played mostly music videos back then), close my eyes and try to sleep. Desperate Times.Continue reading “time with Eddie Vedder”
The Xx at the Paramount
Advertisements I’ve never been much into the club scene, techno dance and the like. In this day and age though of global music being easily shared, one can expand their horizons, musically speaking. [the_ad id=”11881″] The Xx have been a British alt-techno pop band that I’ve been listening to since their debut album in 2009.Continue reading “The Xx at the Paramount”
Have you heard about the dirty whore?
Advertisements No? you don’t find me funny anymore…. This was my favourite lyric of a night full of awesomeness at the Willie Nelson concert. Em’s has been wishing that we got tickets to this show all summer long. Her and Jared have been working so hard that I wanted to do something nice, and surprisedContinue reading “Have you heard about the dirty whore?”
Jackson Hole Music Festival
Advertisements So this last weekend I ventured on up to Jackson Hole to see the first ever Jackson Hole Music Festival. It was actually in Teton village, which, unbeknownst to little ole me, is a whole other town on the other side of the mountain from Jackson. The festival was right at the base ofContinue reading “Jackson Hole Music Festival”