This could take me a week to complete – for videos, BlogSpot only allows up to 100mg’s for each video, and I’m finding it difficult to post video that lasts more than a minute or two. I’ve got 135 minutes of video, and I’m still trying to learn some things with my camera. If I’ve …
Monthly Archive: September 2008
Sep
28
2008
Sep
28
2008
MidPoint – Third and Final Day
Day Three Recap 500 Miles to Memphis Ha Ha Tonka Backyard Tire Fire Radio 4
Sep
27
2008
A Few Words From AA Bondy
I ran into AA Bondy outside the Know Theatre after his set and we exchanged a few words. He’s getting ready to head down to Texas to play the Austin City Limits Festival on Sunday. He joined some of his brother-in laws (The Felice Brothers) on stage for several of their songs. They also played …
Sep
27
2008
MidPoint Day Two
Day Two Recap The Hiders – Proving They Are the Greatest Unsigned Band in the Country Jake Speed & the Freddies AA Bondy The Felice Brothers – watch an opening clip of “Frankie’s Gun”
Sep
26
2008
MidPoint Day One
Day One Recap My afternoon felt like it was taking forever. I kept saying to myself, “MidPoint!” Since I couldn’t wait for this thing to start, I arrived at Fountain Square about an hour early. I sat at the Square, watching the herds of people walking around everywhere. The two beers I drank while waiting, …
Sep
26
2008
2008 MidPoint Music Festival – Day One
What a night. And to think, that the festival just gets even better with the two remaining days left. I literally just got in from a crazy night around downtown and Over-the-Rhine. I hate to do this, but I gotta get some sleep. Before I leave, I’ll tell you who I saw. Seabird, Ryan Adcock, …
Sep
24
2008
Stars and Bell X1 at Southgate House
Although I knew very little about these two rising bands, what I did know was that I would regret it if I didn’t go see them. What I have found over the years is that, the best place to discover new music is by actually going to see a band live. Opening the night was …
Sep
24
2008
2008 MidPoint Interviews: Michael Bond of Coltrane Motion
Chicago masterminds, Coltrane Motion, are returning home to Ohio, to play Cincinnati’s MidPoint Festival in a couple days. They’re finishing up some recording, so they’ll be bringing some new jams, along with some homemade instruments. Composed of Michael Bond and Matt Dennewitz, these two brilliant musician’s create an interesting blend of both indie rock and …
Sep
23
2008
2008 MidPoint Interviews: Billy Alletzhauser of The Hiders
I recently contacted Billy Alletzhauser of The Hiders (formerly of The Ass Ponys and Ruby Vileos) to see if he would participate in my interview series for this week’s MidPoint Festival. Billy was ever so kind to take the time out of his busy life, to help me out with my coverage of the festival. …
Sep
08
2008
2008 MidPoint Interviews: Ryan Adcock
I recently contacted Ryan Adcock, to see if he would take part in my email interviews for some coverage for the upcoming MidPoint Music Festival. As someone who always enjoys MidPoint, Ryan said he would be happy to participate in any way that was helpful. Here’s what he had to say: Nate Rosing: When and …