Procrastinator’s Guide To Pitchfork 2023

I apologize to the programmers of Pitchfork, and every music festival, but I am not showing up early. It’s a struggle just to get out of bed in the morning. Then I have to do all the stuff that past me decided could wait until tomorrow, stupid past me. It’s gonna be a good three to four hours from the time I wake up before … Continue reading Procrastinator’s Guide To Pitchfork 2023

Phillip-Michael Scales Plays Tonic Room 3/21/19

Over the last couple years or so, since he left his stage name behind and started playing under his own, Phillip-Michael Scales has been playing any and every venue. He’s actively looking for his big break rather than passively waiting around doing the same old stuff, and for that I admire him. Some of those gigs require him to play mostly covers, so he’s got … Continue reading Phillip-Michael Scales Plays Tonic Room 3/21/19

Savannah Stopover Releases Initial Lineup

Last year I came really close to hitting Savannah, GA for this festival. I ended up not going because I had been laid off from my job and it didn’t make sense to fly down if no one was paying me to cover. The lineup was great, and I know it would’ve been a ton of fun. I also can’t go this year, but once … Continue reading Savannah Stopover Releases Initial Lineup

Bottlerock Announces Lineup For 2017 Festival

My experience at Bottlerock last year was pretty great. I had to transcribe interviews for a different website, but I got to take photos of some great bands. They have a really nice setup in Napa, with a stage where bands join chefs to cook food, great wine options if you’re into that sort of thing, and a bunch of interesting food options. The lineup … Continue reading Bottlerock Announces Lineup For 2017 Festival

Las Guitarras de España: The Andalusian Trail at Instituto Cervantes

I’m currently on a bus from Seville to Granada, Spain. So I feel more compelled than usual to mention the upcoming Flamenco Festival event taking place at Instituto Cervantes October 21-22. Las Guitarras de España founder/guitarist Carlo Basile will be joined for performances of The Andalusian Trail Part 1: Jaipur to Granada on Friday the 21st, and The Andalusian Trail Part 2: Baghdad to Cordoba … Continue reading Las Guitarras de España: The Andalusian Trail at Instituto Cervantes