Music
Concert notes, set lists and personal impressions fill this category. From the dreamy Americana of Lord Huron to Coldplay’s stadium spectacle and intimate performances at the Dakota jazz club, I share what moved me in the moment.
Fun that Ryan Adams did a full cover of Taylor Swift’s 1989. More my speed. 🙂
Fun to see my Crimpshrine “Duct Tape Soup” record is now in Apple Music (captured it from vinyl).
So happy to see The Decemberists are coming to Minneapolis! 🎶
“The thrushes bleating battle with the wrens Disrupts my reverie again” — The Decemberists
New Standards for Mazie's Birthday
This year The New Standards did one of their great shows at The Dakota right on Mazie’s birthday! At first we figured we would just not go see them, but we asked Mazie if she would want to go out for a grown-up night and she was all for it! We got one of the great U-shaped tables along the edge and Mazie got to sit right in the middle and enjoy a Shirley Temple and cheeseburger while listening to great music.
I sent an email to the band letting them know a 9 year old was celebrating her birthday with them and Chan gave a nice call out to her. It was a super fun evening.
2013 New Standards Holiday Show
Happy for The New Standards to take the stage at The Dakota. Here with Mike Rock and our better-halfs.
Music in the park with Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellies in Fennville, MI.
The fiddle player for Lindsay Lou would fit right in with The Avett Bros - solid beard, aviator shades. Might need new belt buckle. 😊
Cactus Blossoms at The Turf Club
Packed show for The Cactus Blossoms live recording at the Turf Club. “The Cactus Blossoms and so can you.”
Surrounded by a group of folks visiting from Texas. Upside of folks from Texas is they want to buy you beers! Around 98 °F in Turf Club. AC turned off for recording. Oi!
The Cactus Blossoms are playing some Hank Williams Sr. classics.
Brandi Carlile takes stage. See list of Brandi Carlile shows.
Jay Farrar and Son Volt take stage. I’ve been listening to his music for 22 years.
If you know who Wilco is and don’t know Son Volt or Uncle Tupelo, read Wikipedia article .