I am on a Facebook semi-cleanse. I can’t give it up completely because I’m the social media gal for the theatre, but I am only using Facebook for messages and other select communications. I am avoiding the dreaded newsfeed. In the past I tried blocking the annoying people. I unliked pages that would get me… Continue reading Thoughts on Facebook, Part I: Time to Cleanse
Interview with Alex Obert of Journey of a Frontman
In the journey that is blogging about your ideals, sometimes you come across like-minded travelers. Alex Obert is one of those — the writer behind Newington, CT-based site Journey of a Frontman, Alex interviews an eclectic mix of musicians, actors, stand up comics, and wrestlers. Last week, he talked with Alternative Control about his… Continue reading Interview with Alex Obert of Journey of a Frontman
Turtle Musical Throwdown
One of the reasons I became a playwright was that I didn’t need anyone else to do it. As an actor you’re depending on someone to hire you. As a playwright you write whatever and whenever you want. And I do. Almost two years ago I wrote a short play about a couple of turtles… Continue reading Turtle Musical Throwdown
Do Cinco de Mayo the Right Way with the Margarita Schaffer
by Jesse Styles The Margarita Schaffer This recipe makes one large margarita or two small ones. What you will need: – 3 3/4 oz. Silver Tequila of Your Choice (The cheap stuff works best for mixing)* – 2 ½ oz Lime Juice – 1 oz Agave Nectar – Cocktail Shaker – Double Sided Jigger (My… Continue reading Do Cinco de Mayo the Right Way with the Margarita Schaffer
What Does AltCtrl Want to Do With Your Money?
… We’d like to make a compilation album, pay for hosting costs, and maybe even buy some more pins and stickers. Because I like to hold a tangible product in my hands, I’m really looking forward to Quality Control Volume II. This shit is gonna be off the hook, seriously. Mostly bands we’ve written about,… Continue reading What Does AltCtrl Want to Do With Your Money?
Cinderblock Music: A Review of Penitentary’s Claustrophobia
Anybody that knows Bill Klopfer knows that he’s a busy man. I don’t believe a single day passes without a riff being written. You can look at his metal band resume as proof of his prolific nature. He’s currently a crucial part of the bands Murder Castle, Kaos Reign and of course, Penitentary. So here… Continue reading Cinderblock Music: A Review of Penitentary’s Claustrophobia
Review of Opus Unplugged
When Christian Lawrence, a.k.a. Opus, asked me to review his new solo album Opus Unplugged, I automatically said yes – because that’s what Alternative Control does when anyone asks us to review their album/tuba quartet/nude performance art. But then I got worried. Here’s this dude who makes a lot of things happen in “the scene,”… Continue reading Review of Opus Unplugged