Summer Sailing: Boston to Cape Cod
Every summer, the guys get together for a sailing trip on a 30
Bonnaroo 2003 Wrap-Up
Dispersed throughout the eclectic sets at the 2nd Annual Bonnaroo Music Festival held in Manchester, Tennessee, many artists attended intimate press conferences in order to answer media questions, express their various thoughts on the event, and offer general comments about the industry and specifically the ever-changing improvisational scene. There were many poignant moments, and equally as many humorous ones. Here is a collection of some of our favorites.
Maturing to a Martini Crawl
For the 30 something crowd that still has a wacky, fun attitude, our night out was successful. Going out in the city is an experience that will never expire so long as my posse remains near by! So, strap on your heels, slip on your black pants, and grab a martini. Once a while it
Hard Cider: Batch #37
This month I am brewing up some hard cider for my upcoming fall enjoyment. I
Respond II: Catalysts Disc / Signature Sounds
This rare gem of a compilation CD not only showcases the talents of female performers from Joan Baez to Aimee Mann, and crosses genres from punk to bluegrass, but the proceeds benefit families who have been affected by domestic violence.
Open Doors – Part One of Two: A Darkman Original
Gary sat alone in the dark, guitar in his lap, drink in his hand. It was how he spent most of his time. All really. Gary was a member of the Orefice family, and obvious drawbacks of the name aside, being a member of the Orefice family was both a blessing and a curse, in Gary
These Boots Were Made For Hiking: Long Distance Hiking, Lessons from the Appalachian Trail
Good boots are a critical element for attaining a more pleasant hiking and camping experience. In the course of the last few years I
High Mountain Park Preserve: Wayne, NJ
High Mountain Park Preserve sits in Wayne, NJ, on 1154 acres of protected land established by The Nature Conservancy in 1993. This hike is really close to Manhattan, maybe 35 minutes drive over the GW Bridge in the Preakness Range of the Watchung Mountains.
Whoop Moffit English Lager: Batch #34
A review of the English Lager I brewed back in December for my springtime enjoyment.
Digital Video as an Art Form: A New Take on Your Camera
Digital artists are still unable to recreate the smooth gracefulness of natural human movement. What we can do as digital video artists is capture that movement for use in abstract ways.
Cooking in the Woods
Over the course of my Boy Scout experiences and subsequent wilderness trips, I have found that campfire cooking can really be quite exceptional. Following are a few great ideas, and some tips for cooking on a camping trip that are simple and very satisfying.
Samuel’s Song – Part Two of Two: A Darkman Original
The freshly stoked fire threw off a stifling heat and the flames licked the walls with eerie red shadow.
A Love Triangle, Part II: I Met the Other Love of His Life
Like a virgin, my man got me all liquored up at a local watering hole just after work so I would be primed for the event.
Shocked and Persuaded My Soul to Ignite: The Relationship with the Music Outlasts the Man: A Tour Journal
The Gorge is going to be Nos. 52 and 53. The more daunting statistic: this run will be my first Phish shows without my longtime touring companion and mentor now simply known as “the ex.”
Eclipsed By Ellipses
Adrian walked back in the start of a spring rain like she’d set fires in Chicago and knew she was getting away with it – chin bent slightly toward the pendant that dangled from her neck, hands stiff at her side and leaving footprints on the wet concrete.