Princess Chelsea (12/8/23)

It was great getting to meet up with some out-of-town friends - for a *really* out-of-town band.  Princess Chelsea hails from New Zealand, so it was a rare opportunity to catch them stateside.

Drayton Farley (12/1/23)

Drayton Farley has been one of my favorite country artists of late.  A little surprised to 1.) see him performing at Mahalls, and 2.) that so many folks were at this show!  He sounded great and hope to see him at the Beachland next time around.

Dar Williams (11/17/23)

The venerable and always lovely and humorous Dar Williams.  Seeing her perform at GAR Hall was a true delight, especially getting to experience the new expansion room & bar at the venue.

Depeche Mode (11/10/23)

Depeche Mode performing at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse.

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SUSTO (11/3/23)

Got to check out The Asylum, one of the new venues in the Masonic Auditorium.  SUSTO performed there, and there’s been (at least) one song off each album that I’ve loved.  Overall, the space was still a little rough around the edges, including the lighting situation - but SUSTO sustained.

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Meta4 Quartet (10/18/23)

While I was in Washington DC, I was thrilled to finally catch a concert performance at the Library of Congress, which was the this excellent Meta4 performance!

KAIJA SAARIAHO/ Terra Memoria
DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH / String Quartet no. 4 in D major, op. 83
JEAN SIBELIUS / String Quartet “Voces Intimae,” op. 56

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Jessie Ware (10/16/23)

Jessie ware released her dancefloor banger What’s Your Pleasure during the pandemic which killed any chance of seeing her tour that album, but luckily her recent That Feels Good! album is a delightful extention of that dace party.  So thrilled I was able to catch her sold out performce at the 9:30 Club in Washington DC.

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.  

Miss Grit opened.

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.

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

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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.

Ingenuity Festival 2023

Ingenuity Festival 2023

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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.

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!

Opening was Factual Brains.

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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.

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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!

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

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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.

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Honcho Campout 2023

Honcho Campout 2023

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Field Guide / Oliver Hazard Day (8/12/23)

I was able to make it over to Oliver Hazard Day in Waterville, OH - but wasn’t able to stay long enough to see Oliver Hazard.  However, Field Guide was a lovely discovery who I’m really enjoying!

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Rüfüs Du Sol (8/11/23)

Rüfüs Du Sol performing their grandiose dance music at Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica.

Nelsonville Music Festival 2023

Another delightful Nelsonville Music Festival.  Video includes clips by FERD, Geese, Jesse Daniel, Altin Gün, Mama’s Broke, Margo Price, Lido Pimiento, Jay Skaggs, Big Thief.

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