Dave and I got to the Galapagos Art Space early to soundcheck. Before the show we hung out with the “original roadtrippers” Brian and Mike, as well as Chrystal, Kassie, and Jenni—in one of the giant green RVs—a great way to get in the vibe of what Roadtrip Nation is all about. We did a […]
McCarren Park Pool is an old public 50,000 square foot swimming pool that has been out of use for nearly 25 years. This summer it’s been converted into a music venue and Iron and Wine are one of the first bands to perform there. It’s by far the strangest and coolest venue I’ve ever seen […]
I saw Muse at Hammerstein Ballroom on August 3rd. With Muse, everything is epic, and they pull it off brilliantly.
It was drizzling on the way to the show so I ducked into one of those generic women’s clothing and accesory places that are scaterred throughout midtown. The manager looking guy was in the entrance, so […]
A friend invited me out to see Fiona Apple and Damien Rice perform in Central Park on Wednesday. David Garza opened up with a duo set, accompanied by a guy playing one of those mini keyboard that you power by blowing wind into (whatever its called–Mrs. Schell used to have one in elementary school music […]
Saw Phillips with Philipp. Awesome voice. Kinda rusty band. Irving plaza packed. Heads swayed cell phones photographed. Mini solo set was energetic. Drummer raising money for rare blood disease.
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