Porter Records @ IPR
I wasn't previously familiar with Porter Records, but clearly this eclectic label based out of Orlando, FL (founded in 2005) has its finger on the pulse of NYC's experimental/improv scene, as evidenced by […]
Freddy’s Finale
Grey Hoy (guitar and vocals), Dave Sharma (drums), Freddy's Backroom, 3/25/10. The Piledrivers (David Moore, banjo, Jeff Ratner, bass, Sam Duffy, fiddle) 3/26/10. More pics at the Fan Page
Last Chance Freddy’s
Over the past decade, I've spent many nights at Freddy's: the slightly scuzzy, offbeat bar on the corner of Dean and Bergen in Brooklyn which offers Donald O'Finn's hyperactive video montages in the
1,000 and Counting…
So, somewhere in the midst of my manic blogging from SXSW last weekend, I passed a notable milestone for FoM: 1,000 posts. It's been three years since I started this
SXSW 2010 Wrapup
Back in NYC now, but still filled with the glow (or should I say, gloom?) of my four days in Austin for the 2010 edition of SXSW. Sure, the quality
Honky Tonk Closer
With all this rock and pop floating around town, its easy to forget that Austin is the capital of Texas. And, in Texas, people listen to country music. A lot
Sun Set
I got my car back (Cost: $193.70), and was headed to my brother's house when I stumbled on this sundrenched house party with Austin's Bright Light Social Hour, who play
Staying Put
I was about to mosey on to the next venue, but when I went to where I left my car at the Jack In The Box next door, it was