I really don’t know why anyone would aspire to be a singer, songwriter, or band member of any kind. Before I jumped into a car that is weighed down with guitars, records, way too many clothes, and snacks, I already knew that I don’t possess any musical talent, I don’t like getting up in front … Continue reading »
Sometimes, it’s just time to go. And the time is nigh. On Thursday, I’m leaving for 10 days to take a massive road trip with Samantha Harlow and Elli Perry on their Road Maps and Bra Straps Tour. When I get back from a week and a half of Midwestern and Northeastern fun, I’ll be … Continue reading »
I’ve mentioned on this blog before that my friends Mallory and Scott are The Rough and Tumble. They travel around the Midwest and Northeast playing small venues and living rooms with a strange medley of chord organs, tiny pianos, glass jars and baby kick drums. They use these things to make music that sounds like … Continue reading »
I went to The Basement (a Nashville venue that is, literally, the basement of Grimey’s, a popular record store) on Tuesday night to support my good friend Samantha Harlow, who had scored a spot at the venue’s New Faces night. I ordered a Stella, and looked at a guy setting up his gear to take … Continue reading »
The Rough and Tumble live in Nashville, Tenn., and sometimes they drink microbrews with me at the Village Pub and Beer Garden. Other times, they make music that I enjoy very much. I’ll be hosting a house show where they will perform in late February. Check it out this video for a good “It’s Thursday … Continue reading »
