Category Archives: Live Performances

A Blissful Twilight with The Ballroom Thieves

From witty stage banter courtesy of the Thieves’ drummer, Devin Mauch, to the sweeping cello movements on “Love is Easy”, this live show transcended the folk genre entirely to create something richer and undefinable.

It Takes a Village to Make an Album: An Interview with The Weepies

I first heard the heart-wrenching harmonies of The Weepies when I was in middle school and a friend of mine played their song “World Spins Madly On”. I was immediately struck by how the real-life couple’s voices complimented each other over the simple chord progression and slow cello.

Gentlemen of the Road at All Points East: A Once in a Lifetime Opportunity

Attending a festival curated by your favorite band is a dream come true and this experience blew my expectations out of the water.

The Great Escape: Alexandra Stréliski

One of the rare women in the neoclassical world, Alexandra Stréliski, takes her listeners on an emotional journey with her captivating piano pieces. It’s incredible what one person can do with two hands and set of keys, and Alexandra’s vulnerable piano creations evoke more emotion than a full orchestra ever could.

Fleet Foxes at Red Rocks

A few weeks ago I had the privilege of checking something off of my bucket list. Ever since I was given a DVD of Mumford and Son’s 2012 Red Rocks performance for my birthday I have been dying to go. In August of this year I had a trip planned to visit my aunt andContinue reading “Fleet Foxes at Red Rocks”

Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band

I have been a Beatles fan since I was three years old and until high school The Beatles were all I listened to. When I was 12 I got one of the best birthday presents I’ve ever received, tickets to see Paul McCartney live. Although I don’t remember much of that show I do rememberContinue reading “Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band”

Sean Hayes Live at the Brickroom

Last Sunday I saw Sean Hayes at the Brickroom with a friend of mine. I’ve always been aware of my “old lady” tendencies, i.e. feeling sleepy at 9, going to bed at 10, waking up early, but that night at Brickroom made me intensely aware of it. In my defense, it was a Sunday nightContinue reading “Sean Hayes Live at the Brickroom”