Vacationer @ Bowery Ballroom, 1/23/15

Shortly before the first significant snowfall of the year in NYC, the Bowery Ballroom faithful were treated to the warmth and good vibes of Vacationer. A mixture of Philadelphia and Brooklyn bandmates fronted by Kenny Vasoli, Vacationer helped those in attendance forget all about the freezing temperatures performing what Vasoli lovingly titled a “chill rave,” […]

Governors Ball Music Festival, Day 2, 6/7/14

Saturday at Governors Ball brought with it a picturesque, sunny day and another loaded schedule of great musical acts for crowds to enjoy, but I wondered if it would be able to measure up to Friday’s lineup, especially considering the rousing performances by Phoenix and OutKast the night before. Let me start by saying that I […]

An Account of Maryland’s Sweetlife Festival, 2014

I adventured to Columbia, Maryland last weekend to experience the Sweetlife Festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion. The festival, now in its fifth year, champions local restaurateurs and farmers, which is always an ethic to support. On the musical side, they put up a solid billing of contemporary pop and electronic dance acts. I can confirm […]