Impressive sound + High energy + Addictive songs + Good looks + Toronto spice = Last Bullet Although I might not have earned a degree in calculus or physics, I do know the solution to this equation: What do you get when you combine an impressive sound with high energy, addictive songs, good looks, and […]
Led Zeppelin 2 at the House of Blues Cleveland, Ohio February 19, 2016 What was it like to see Led Zeppelin back in the 70s? Many people only find out from old recordings, but I was fortunate to be able to watch a live reproduction of a famous 1972 Led Zeppelin performance by a truly […]
Red Sun Rising at The Grog Shop Cleveland, Ohio January 30, 2016 Red Sun Rising rocked a packed Grog Shop in Cleveland. Check out the interview with Lead Singer Mike Protich below. The Venue The Grog Shop is an ultra-cool concert spot located in Coventry Village, an artistic, hipster section of Cleveland. This badass location […]
Crobot at the Agora Cleveland, Ohio December 30, 2015 What happens when a ’70s band steps into a magical time-traveling van alongside a coyote in sunglasses and transports to the year 2013? They emerge, ready to wildly rock an amazed crowd in the fashion of some of the classic rock legends. Resolution, Prediction, and Expectations […]
Unlike many girls who grow up dreaming of their wedding plans, my fantasies were much different, leaning more towards music-oriented dreams. In an instant, with the start of any beloved tune, I could envision myself playing or singing along with any of my favorite musicians. On stage, of course. So, it wasn’t out of reach, […]
Wilson at the Agora Cleveland, Ohio September 26, 2015 What’s black and white and red all over? I’m not sure exactly, but I envision that it’s possibly what I could have resembled had I fallen off the rooftop or down the steel ladder from whence I came while chatting with Wilson one beautiful day in […]
Jodi, Aaron, and Nici at The Odeon in Cleveland The Short Cut with Aaron Nordstrom A few hours before the Gemini Syndrome concert in Cleveland (read the post), I was thrilled to speak with Aaron Nordstrom, lead singer for the amazingly talented band. Aaron has spent his entire life surrounded by and involved in music, […]
Gemini Syndrome Seeing the band in concert and setting up an interview led to the discovery of new music! September 11, 2015 The Venue I was thrilled not only to be attending the Gemini Syndrome concert, but also, once again, to step foot inside Cleveland’s The Odeon, a formerly very popular concert venue that closed […]
Clockwise from Left: Kevlar’s Kelci and Anthony, Nici, Kevlar’s Nick and Jake, and Jodi at The Odeon in Cleveland Even if you don’t like new music (say, what?) this is a fun and madcap read from finish to start. Huh? Read on to find out what I mean. Let’s Work Backward Remember the movie […]
Devour the Day’s Joey Chicago (left) and Blake Allison (right) The Short Cut with Joey Chicago A few weeks after the Three Days Grace and Devour the Day concert at the House of Blues in Cleveland, I had the opportunity to speak with Joey “Chicago” Walser, one of the founders of Devour the Day, a […]
Three Days Grace Concert at the Cleveland HOB, Photo Courtesy of Jodi V A Concert at the Cleveland House of Blues July 19, 2015 The Adventure My concert-attending friends and I make an evening adventure prior to each concert at the House of Blues. Sometimes we’re privileged enough to gain access to the The Foundation […]
My Uber ride was in a Monster Truck, much like this one After a night of gentle imbibing with family and friends, it was time to head home. I responsibly sent for an Uber, and my 15-minute adventure began. To me, the most fun part about taking a taxi or an Uber is engaging the […]
We look at danger and we laugh our heads off… A Concert with a Classic Artist in Akron, Ohio June 29, 2015 Morrissey and band in concert — Courtesy of Jodi V Memories ’Twas the day of the concert, and visions of the ’90s danced in my head. It had been nearly 20 years since […]
Lisa, Matt Morrish, and Nici The Short Cut with Matt Morrish At the conclusion of English Beat’s early 2015, 30-date tour (see my English Beat post), I was lucky enough to chat with Saxophonist Matt Morrish, a truly cool dude who is living a fantastic adventure. Matt, who was influenced by his family with classical, […]
Enjoy life. Let some things go. Slow down. Relax. Find adventure anywhere, no matter how big or how small. Does everything happen for a reason?
