A few weeks ago I had the tremendous pleasure of meeting Alan Schmidt, a new best friend I’ll never meet. We enjoyed our conversation so much that we’ve kept it going, and […]
Interview With Alan Schmidt on Boomtown Rats Website
The Neighborhood Kick Off US Tour In Sacramento May 20
The Neighbourhood is one of those bands that reminds me that pop music doesn’t have to suck. Debut album I Love You dropped last month, following an EP released last August. Both […]
Legend Records Release Party, San Diego 3/31
So I’m bumping around the intergooglewebtubes a couple of nights ago and I stumble on this cool San Diego band named Chocolate Revolution. With a name like that I had to check […]
On My Turntable: Conspirator – Unleashed
The problem with electronica is that the music is so rarely interesting, reduced to a doom-doom-doom rhythm measured in beats per minute rather than groove. But when it’s good it’s really good, […]
James Takes On More Writing Than He Can Handle
I have a buddy back home who is the editor for a couple of those Patch sites. You might have one in your hometown or at least be familiar with the concept, […]
Sneak Preview – 2013 Chapbook Art!
One of my to-dos for 2013 is a follow-up to Keep On Stomping: A Why It Matters Chapbook. With sales bordering on double digits it’s obvious that upwards of three people might […]
Fundraiser Through 10/13! (!!!!!)
So this Saturday 10/13 is the big day. The Keep On Stomping chapbooks are ready, the “Keep On Stomping Prints” are ready, the temporary seller’s permit arranged. Wimbot creator Cinder and I […]
Jane’s Addiction Live: Portland, September 4, 2012
Portland, Oregon, perhaps my favorite city. The local beer is delicious, the streets are clean, and the book and record stores are interesting. The real draw, though, is its people, who are […]
A Why It Matters Chapbook For You Tactile Types
Cinder, the creator of the incredibly cool painting to your left, and I will be attending an event in October to finally sign his “Keep On Stomping” prints. I had no idea […]
Fishbone at Center for the Arts, Grass Valley, California, August 30, 2012
The bad news: I was unable to make it out to see Angelo and Norwood rock the house in this little mountain town, so I can’t delight you with what I’m sure […]
