<h2>I was attacked by a giant octopus and thrown from the pool...</h2> I woke up in mid smash on my berber covered hardwood floor thankful for the thick padding beneath. I saw it coming and could still feel the sting from that octopus or whatever it was. Dazed a little I started to laugh....
<h2>The art of music, drinks, food and making new friends</h2> Four nights of the best indie music Atlanta has to offer. I honestly never expected to return to such a vibrant scene here. Boy was I pleasantly surprised. Plus it all culminated on my birthday with wonderful new friends. So h...
<h2>An assortment of music, meat and friends</h2> Tonight my friend Margo of Organic Entertainment was celebrating her 30 birthday. More than just a happy hour, this was a full on party. It was nice to hang with old friends. There were friends here I had not seen since WE Fest in May....
<h2>Now there’s nothing to buffer the aches of my poor living</h2> It’s been two years since I last took a month off from drinking. There was one aspect of the journey that I completely forgot about. The lack of pain suppressing fluids in my bloodstream leaves me vulnerable......
<h2>After months of work a new studio is unveiled</h2> Yesterday's unpredicted rain could not dampen the celebrations at my friend Nelson Pla's new recording studio. In fact, it helped turn this into a two-day party....
<h2>A play, fried food and inspiration with Art House Productions</h2> Getting to see six wonderful one-act plays in Hoboken should be good enough. But then I got to spend time with a bunch of talented people ... eating and laughing the night away....
Breaking the booze, butts and bad food cycle one day at a time. ...
<h2>"We would never depict such an offensive slogan..."</h2> It seems that someone at Bell Canada thought it would be a good idea to tap into that there ultra-cool punk music scene in order to generate new business....
<h2>My photos of Stand performing at Joe's Pub, NYC</h2> Stand and Joe’s Pub is a match made in heaven. The sound and atmosphere of the space gives a splendid home to the band's songs. The colors, shapes and shadows created by the lights added to my usual picture taking challenges....
It was a welcome home party over a year in the making as three friends returned from a trip of a lifetime....
<h2>The second time around proves to be quite eclectic</h2> This was the second showcase at The Goldhawk for Hoboken Unsigned as they continue to keep hope alive for the many indie and unsigned musicians in the area. And it was a daring stretch in choices for musical features....
<h2>Twilight Hotel and Go-Illa @ The Goldhawk</h2> Take a look at my photos from the second Hoboken Unsigned showcase which was quite an eclectic night. We had a folk/rock duo from Canada and a hip-hop sextet from Jersey City....
<h2>A podcast dedicated to the legalization of marijuana</h2> There's a grave misconception being perpetuated by our government's so-called 'War on Drugs' that states the only people fighting for the legalization of marijuana are potheads. I for one am not a pothead by even the slightest ...
<h2>“Only Tom was smart enough to add him as a friend first.”</h2><br>I signed on to MySpace today to find that the latest featured profile was for Bruce Springsteen. My first thought was how cool that The Boss—who I’ve always respected—finally found his way to the world of MySpace. That i...
The gray clouds and falling rain bring an added sadness to this tragic anniversary. Each year that passes makes us all think of the loved ones we lost and the overall tragedy of the day....
<h2>Who, what, where</h2> The fantastic bands I saw and the venue where I saw them......
<h2>The art of getting to the airport on time</h2> Thankfully yesterday’s festivities were alcohol and smoke free for me. This made it easier to get up before the sun as the bone stabbing annoyance of my cell phone alarm cracked the morning wide open. My flight was at 9:45 and, at the t...