Friday August 14th was a night of firsts. I’d never been to Mishawaka, I’d never seen these bands all at the same show, and I’d never really talked to any of them. First things first, we need to talk about the venue. Mishawaka feels like a vacation spot, or a playground for music lovers, and… Continue reading EOTO, Vibesquad, & Big Gigantic at Mishawaka Amphitheatre: A Night of Firsts
Now in its fifth year, the Pygmalion Music Festival, happening September 16 – 19, 2009 in Champaign-Urbana, Ill., has emerged as a surprising player in what seems like an endless sea of new music festivals across the nation. Combining the ease and cred of festivals such as SXSW or CMJ, with a humble, gentle Midwestern… Continue reading Pygmalion Music Festival Announces 2009 Schedule
Quote of the day, heard while in the audience for the last few minutes of an enjoyable-but-forgettable set by Tea Leaf Green: “They all died at 27 full of drugs and insane, so I made a conscious decision to make my role models change.” I was regularly surprised by the plain sincerity and easy common… Continue reading Saturday, 25 July @ 10KLF
