strictly roots.
If you live in temperate climes like Pittsburgh, you probably have noticed that once it gets to be below about ten degrees, it for the most part is really difficult to discern even otherwise considerable temperature variations; the difference between 1°F and 9°F is, as far as I’m concerned, largely negligible. Likewise for temperature [...]
Here’s a good story: a friend was at the South Side Goodwill today and found a copy of my band’s split with Belegost. On a shelf next to two fiber optic Christmas trees and one spinning rim. That’s a lot more extreme than showing up on the used rack at the Record Exchange. I like [...]
My favorite news of the past few days is that Frida Hyvönen is playing at the Warhol on March 9, supporting Under Byen, apparently the best band in Denmark or the world or something. It sounds to be a stellar time; I’ll be getting my ticket soonly.
Also, yesterday, I got a couple new records, which [...]
Okay, you asked for it, and you’re getting it. These are the things that are happening this weekend that I’m amped on. Do note that my being amped on them does not imply my presence at every last one; in fact, given that some will be occurring simultaneously in different places, that would be impossible. [...]
So, for the most part, I find music writing to be relatively boring and not that notable (that’s not to say that I think it’s EASY, or that I could do a great job at it). However, I would like to point out that Monica Kendrick of Chicago Reader is wonderful to read, and you [...]
Well, I guess I’m kind of busy lately, and when I’m not busy, I’m very tired. I started a post about some stupid old guys I saw on C-SPAN this weekend, but I haven’t had the time/motivation to finish it. Some weeks you just chill. Read the folks in the sidebar there, and I’ll work [...]
I’ve been noticing a disturbing trend, which involves me often not telling you, reader-friend, about the shows and events that I’m excited about and planning on attending. I’m not sure why this is, but I regret it because if I had played it up some, maybe, JUST MAYBE, more than a handful of people would’ve [...]
Wednesdays, I have decreed, should always start at noon. That way, I can get enough sleep and have a friend over for French toast and listen to Sabbath and still get to work early. Such a simple adjustment in the work week would, I think, ratchet up productivity a great deal.
Tonight is Valentine’s Day (evening) [...]
After much negotiation, I worked out a deal wherein the Snowmiser would dump some ice on us this week so the school kids could be happy. In exchange, I’m letting the Heatmiser erode the polar ice caps a bit further. Don’t anybody tell Al Gore about this.
Other places are closing early today and sending [...]
Yesterday brought the yearly Parade magazine WORLD’S WORST DICTATORS issue.
First of all, YES, I’m acutely aware that Parade magazine is essentially a joke and I shouldn’t expect much out of it. But even with that understanding: WHAT? How does a rag so caught up in middle-Americanism and celebrity sycophancy think to, once a year, enumerate [...]