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Welcome to the blog with the attitude that every day is a unique setlist. Hippies and metalheads unite. Music, especially in a live setting, makes my body and mind move, while my morning cardio does the same. Reading books is a good habit. No such thing as coincidence. Journey or destination? The evolution of things. Let’s go.

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A calculated gamble is far different than a wing and a prayer with the hope of impact. And this metafiction master knows all about it… “Robert Coover and the Framework of Risk vs. Reward” Open House is a rollicking last will and
A calculated gamble is far different than a wing and a prayer with the hope of impact. And this metafiction master knows all about it… “Robert Coover and the Framework of Risk vs. Reward” Open House is a rollicking last will and testament of a writer who knew that life begins not at the edge of your comfort zone, but when you take the leap. Pre-summer postmodern fiction ☀️📖😎 Blog post
Sunday helping of beautiful Jersey thrash courtesy of @paralysisthrash. Quite the scene @masonicclubnj in Lyndhurst. Love the classic sound with a modern take. Efficient. Pummeling. And Garden State certified🤘 📺 Highlights
Sunday helping of beautiful Jersey thrash courtesy of @paralysisthrash. Quite the scene @masonicclubnj in Lyndhurst. Love the classic sound with a modern take. Efficient. Pummeling. And Garden State certified🤘 📺 Highlights
The very fun and very talented @escapermusic brought the heat to @clubgroovenyc. Friday set at this intimate venue in the Village. “No Strings” is infectious, and @philkadet always has the answers. The back to back “Crazy Diamond&r
The very fun and very talented @escapermusic brought the heat to @clubgroovenyc. Friday set at this intimate venue in the Village. “No Strings” is infectious, and @philkadet always has the answers. The back to back “Crazy Diamond” and “L.A. Woman” was special ✌️ Go. See. This. Band 😎 📺 Highlights
When the body says it’s time to move, you go. And the extra mile or two to the daily total is a great time to just empty your mind and reset… 😎 “Nothing Quite Like an Evening Stroll” Walking to the lakes in my community. A
When the body says it’s time to move, you go. And the extra mile or two to the daily total is a great time to just empty your mind and reset… 😎 “Nothing Quite Like an Evening Stroll” Walking to the lakes in my community. Around the streets of Morristown, like last week. “Low impact, big impact” indeed 🏃‍♂️ Blog post
@shakedownciti crushed Wednesday night @thehomesteadnj. Impressive outfit with a quality take on the Dead songbook. Don’t hear “Liberty” as often as I’d like. It was a diverse setlist, but still so familiar to all the smiling
@shakedownciti crushed Wednesday night @thehomesteadnj. Impressive outfit with a quality take on the Dead songbook. Don’t hear “Liberty” as often as I’d like. It was a diverse setlist, but still so familiar to all the smiling people. Never not a good time for 💀🌹 📺 Highlights
Never thought it’d happen. But it did. And even if it wasn’t a long show, seeing @spiritadrift live was cosmic and crushing and cathartic… “Adrift in the Heavy of Spirit Adrift” My first time. On their final tour. Aft
Never thought it’d happen. But it did. And even if it wasn’t a long show, seeing @spiritadrift live was cosmic and crushing and cathartic… “Adrift in the Heavy of Spirit Adrift” My first time. On their final tour. After dropping a beautiful last album. The reflection is real, the emotion infinite. I’ll miss this band big time ✌️🤘 Blog post @thebrooklynmonarch 05/01/26
If ever you need a helping of beautiful energy, just go see @oteil_burbridge & Friends. @capitoltheatre last night, more great soul-filling times. Bands are melting pots. Of ideas, of talent, and these guys right here are pure in every way. Like
If ever you need a helping of beautiful energy, just go see @oteil_burbridge & Friends. @capitoltheatre last night, more great soul-filling times. Bands are melting pots. Of ideas, of talent, and these guys right here are pure in every way. Like on the Floyd/Dead mashup to start Set 2 ✌️ I feel better now. More…whole. Here’s the weekend 😎 📺 Highlights
What a blast helping Adam Palance and his @retrodimestore recently @metropetroshow. Learned a ton, cool community, and moments with new people can inspire… “Retrodimestore at Metro Petro” @tricityrevivals and @lukeatpics run an e
What a blast helping Adam Palance and his @retrodimestore recently @metropetroshow. Learned a ton, cool community, and moments with new people can inspire… “Retrodimestore at Metro Petro” @tricityrevivals and @lukeatpics run an event that goes beyond automobilia to promote connection. To other dealers and consumers, yes, but also to at least one person who wasn’t even there 🙏 Can’t wait for the next one! 🚗🏍️🛻 Blog post
Seeing @exodusbandofficial live is a spiritually pummeling experience, no matter the timeslot or for how long… “Exodus Dominates Tour Opener in Montclair” Anticipation and celebration. Glorious thrash from @garyholt_official and
Seeing @exodusbandofficial live is a spiritually pummeling experience, no matter the timeslot or for how long… “Exodus Dominates Tour Opener in Montclair” Anticipation and celebration. Glorious thrash from @garyholt_official and the rest of this amazing band. And in Jersey 🤘😎🙏 Blog post @thewellmonttheater 04/29/26
Two crushing sets from @spacebacon at the very cool @captlawrence_mtkisco. The sizzle is real, these guys have the grease ✌️ Here’s a little of @girondawg taking the lead and having fun on his bday. Just an amazing party. More 🥓, it goes wit
Two crushing sets from @spacebacon at the very cool @captlawrence_mtkisco. The sizzle is real, these guys have the grease ✌️ Here’s a little of @girondawg taking the lead and having fun on his bday. Just an amazing party. More 🥓, it goes with everything. 📺 Highlights
A calculated gamble is far different than a wing and a prayer with the hope of impact. And this metafiction master knows all about it… “Robert Coover and the Framework of Risk vs. Reward” Open House is a rollicking last will and Sunday helping of beautiful Jersey thrash courtesy of @paralysisthrash. Quite the scene @masonicclubnj in Lyndhurst. Love the classic sound with a modern take. Efficient. Pummeling. And Garden State certified🤘 📺 Highlights The very fun and very talented @escapermusic brought the heat to @clubgroovenyc. Friday set at this intimate venue in the Village. “No Strings” is infectious, and @philkadet always has the answers. The back to back “Crazy Diamond&r When the body says it’s time to move, you go. And the extra mile or two to the daily total is a great time to just empty your mind and reset… 😎 “Nothing Quite Like an Evening Stroll” Walking to the lakes in my community. A @shakedownciti crushed Wednesday night @thehomesteadnj. Impressive outfit with a quality take on the Dead songbook. Don’t hear “Liberty” as often as I’d like. It was a diverse setlist, but still so familiar to all the smiling Never thought it’d happen. But it did. And even if it wasn’t a long show, seeing @spiritadrift live was cosmic and crushing and cathartic… “Adrift in the Heavy of Spirit Adrift” My first time. On their final tour. Aft If ever you need a helping of beautiful energy, just go see @oteil_burbridge & Friends. @capitoltheatre last night, more great soul-filling times. Bands are melting pots. Of ideas, of talent, and these guys right here are pure in every way. Like What a blast helping Adam Palance and his @retrodimestore recently @metropetroshow. Learned a ton, cool community, and moments with new people can inspire… “Retrodimestore at Metro Petro” @tricityrevivals and @lukeatpics run an e Seeing @exodusbandofficial live is a spiritually pummeling experience, no matter the timeslot or for how long… “Exodus Dominates Tour Opener in Montclair” Anticipation and celebration. Glorious thrash from @garyholt_official and Two crushing sets from @spacebacon at the very cool @captlawrence_mtkisco. The sizzle is real, these guys have the grease ✌️ Here’s a little of @girondawg taking the lead and having fun on his bday. Just an amazing party. More 🥓, it goes wit
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