Category Archives: Music

Grazing On A Sunday Afternoon

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Eddie

Asked one of the hosteliers whether Bangkok is a fun city to be in during Chinese New Year. The ridiculously obvious nature of the query, it was immediately clear to me, shocked the faculties right on out of her; so … Continue reading →

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#1 Best Holy Day?

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Eddie

I’m a fan of each of Xmas, Thanksgiving, and Superbowl Sunday. Christmas definitely has the best music. Last night, went, for specifically that reason, with my sister to the Christmas Eve service at St. Mark’s cathedral. Ended up getting all … Continue reading →

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The Eardrum Apocalypse

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Eddie

The ol’ eardrums are “listening forward” to the week-point-five beginning next Wednesday with a mix of outright ecstatic anticipation and utter terror. Here’s my lineup: Oct. the 12th: Boris. Oct. the 16th: Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls.1 Oct. the … Continue reading →

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Walking Down The Ave. To The Cloud Cult Concert…

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Eddie

First Encounter: Dealer #1: You need some bud? Me: No, thanks. Dealer #2: Cool shoes! Me: Thanks. Dealer #1: I wanna get me a pair of those. Dealer #2: Me too. Dealer #1: I’m serious! Me: [Laughing.] Second Encounter: Dealer … Continue reading →

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Can You Say “Off Of The Fucking Hook”?

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Eddie

I knew you could! And if you can say it, you can surely imagine it. Back in Seattle now, after a whirlwind final week in Montana, from which I’m still reeling. Here’s the deal. The National Folk Festival touches down … Continue reading →

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