Monday, November 20, 2023

Nation of Language (10/14/23)

Nation of Language have been hitting my sweet spot these last couple albums with their 80’s synth sound.  I wasn’t surprised to see they sold out the Grog Shop on this Saturday night.  

Nation of Language (10/14/23)

Miss Grit opened.

Miss Grit (10/14/23)

Sunday, October 8, 2023

Peter Yarrow (10/7/23)

I’ve been lucky enough to have met Peter Yarrow and have seen Peter Paul and Mary multiple times, and this is all thanks to my friend Tim Smith.  I couldn’t have been more thrilled that Peter is still touring and I was able to take Tim to see and talk with his dear friend once again.

Peter Yarrow (10/7/23)

The venerable John Gorka opened, and what a delightful man he is.

John Gorka (10/7/23)

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Peter Yarrow (10/7/23)

Saturday, October 7, 2023

Generationals (10/6/23)

I’d seen Generationals three tims already, and this was probably my least favorite.  The band sounded fine, but these guys didn’t seem like they were enjoying themselves on stage.

Generationals (10/6/23)

Generationals (10/6/23)

Sunday, September 24, 2023

Saturday, September 23, 2023

Claud (9/22/23)

Claud has put out a couple of fun bedroom pop albums, and I was happy to stop out to Mahalls to catch them live.

Claud (9/22/23)

Friday, September 22, 2023

MAN ON MAN (9/21/23)

It’s great to get back to a straight up rock show, and even better when it’s an out and proud gay bear couple.  MAN ON MAN at the Beachland Tavern was so much fun, I only wish more folks could have come out on this Thursday night!

MAN ON MAN (9/21/23)

MAN ON MAN (9/21/23)

Opening was Factual Brains.

Factual Brains (9/21/23)

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MAN ON MAN (9/21/23)

Sunday, September 17, 2023

Brandi Carlile (9/16/23)

Brandi Carlile has to be the busiest artist in the business, between supporting many female artists that came before her (Joni Mitchell, Tanya Tucker, etc.), opening for major pop artists (P!nk), all while leading her own headlining tour - at Blossom Music Center nonetheless!  Bonus was being able to go with family.

Brandi Carlile (9/16/23)

Brandi Carlile (9/16/23)

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Brandi Carlile (9/16/23)

Sunday, September 10, 2023

Black Swamp Arts Festival 2023

I got to swing by the Black Swamp Arts Festival both Friday & Saturday nights while home visiting family.  The first night I was excited to catch the renown Ruthie Foster perform!

Ruthie Foster (9/8/23)

Then on Saturday night I was thrilled to finally get to see Amythyst Kiah live!

Amythyst Kiah (9/9/23)

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Black Swamp Arts Festival 2023

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Mikaela Davis (8/22/23)

It’d been almost been 10 years since I’ve seen Mikaela Davis in concert, which was in the Beachland Tavern back then too.  I was a little surprised to see her as headlining a Grateful Dead themed/inspired night, but she and her harp continue to work their magic.  It made for a great way to spend my birthday.

Mikaela Davis (8/22/23)

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MIkaela Davis (8/22/23)

Monday, August 21, 2023