May 2015: The True Value of Music

"Never mind the problem with essentially equating music with breakfast cereal or shaving cream, this conversation betrays an even deeper and more troubling misunderstanding in our culture: That who we are as people - what we value - is demonstrated and defined by what we spend money on. That our most important role is that of consumer. It's just the most rotten idea around, and I, personally, am against it with every fiber of my being."

Featuring: B.B. King, Drinks, Mohammed Fairouz, Ry Cooder, and more. 

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July 2013: Pitchfork Festival

The Pitchfork festival was this month, and was my second year of going - but only for one day this time. It was especially fun because I got to take Gabe to her first outdoor music festival. There are more details about what we saw below, but I walked away with a general impression - younger artists need to step it up.

Featuring: Kobo Town, Mikal Cronin, Bjork, Tyler Ramsey, and more. 

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