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.
We got to see Ruthie Foster play at the Dakota tonight. She did a solo set — just her and her guitar named Pearl. We hadn’t seen Foster play before but my Mom is a big fan of hers and I can see why. Her songs were amazing and she added so much with the stories behind them as …
Keep reading · 1 minute: Ruthie Foster at the DakotaLord Huron put on a good show tonight at the Armory. It was Tammy and my first time seeing them. We aren’t that familiar with their music but enjoyed the show a lot. Their sound reminded me of something David Lynch would like. And the complex story lines of their songs reminded me of The Decemberists a bit.
“My God, it’s full of phones.”
If Twin Peaks were made today Lord Huron would be the soundtrack. For sure.
My first time at the Armory for a show. Tammy’s been before. Cool venue. Waiting for Lord Huron to play.
Coldplay was amazing at Camp Randall Stadium tonight! The heat and seating left a lot to be desired. 🥵
At Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin for Coldplay: Music of the Spheres! 🎶
Last night, Mazie and I went to Pink Ivy for dinner, and as we pulled out of the driveway, she took control of the music and right away started playing “Basket Case” by Green Day. Mazie has wide-ranging musical interests. She is happy to rock out with me to the Foo Fighters. …
Keep reading · 4 minutes: IndieWeb is PunkGarrick van Buren, Jim Bernard, and I after his Minimal Viable Polka session at Minnebar 19. I feel very confident that this is the first accordion experience at Minnebar — and it was a great time!
I remember at some point in my early 20’s being curious why, it seemed to me at least, that as people aged they listened to less new music. This was all well before the Internet and I don’t even recall how I came to the research on this. Perhaps the research came to me and I’m …
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