You never know what you’re gonna find when you’re out there “supporting the scene.” This past weekend I found two good new bands and a bad hangover, and now I’m gonna tell you about it. Friday night it was Arcane Malevolence and Symphony of Malice at Seaside Tavern in Stamford. I “support” Arcane pretty… Continue reading Improptu Music Article: Metal, Puking, and More Metal
Tag: CT
The Kids Are Alright… And They’re Raising Money for the Tommy Fund
Don’t say that “kids” are good for nothing these days — Fair Weather Records, an outfit put together by a couple young guys from the New Haven area, has recently released the compilation album The Kids Are Alright to benefit The Tommy Fund. Featuring 24 tracks from Connecticut indie bands, FWR plans to donate… Continue reading The Kids Are Alright… And They’re Raising Money for the Tommy Fund
Vulgar Display of Garlic
Where can you get garlic ice cream? At the Connecticut Garlic & Harvest Festival of course! Last year we flocked to this festival where we were greeted by the scent of garlic before we even entered the grounds. I was amazed at how many other garlic-philes there are in society. These people are passionate… Continue reading Vulgar Display of Garlic
My Southwestern Connecticut Daycation
By Vanessa David Note to self: When planning a daycation don’t start it in Stamford – those are the people you’re trying to get away from. Our day began at the Lakeside Diner on Long Ridge Road, famous for their homemade donuts. Upon exiting our vehicle we witnessed a woman struggling with her kid and… Continue reading My Southwestern Connecticut Daycation
Jucifer: Not Junius, Has Lots of Speakers, and Can Ride a T-Rex
By Jessica May Among my friends, I’m one of the least knowledgeable people about new bands, music trivia, and so forth. (Why do I write these columns again?) So when I saw that Jucifer was coming to the Heirloom Arts Theater in Danbury on July 7th, I was like, “Oh, that band Howl was on… Continue reading Jucifer: Not Junius, Has Lots of Speakers, and Can Ride a T-Rex
Nomadic Frontman Soon to be ‘Dead by Wednesday’
On one recently gorgeous day of spring attempting to break through the barracks of this crazy winter season, I found myself sitting down at a table outside of Delaney’s in New Haven. Sitting in the chair opposite mine was someone I know from my high school years, and it’s great to know that such… Continue reading Nomadic Frontman Soon to be ‘Dead by Wednesday’