Following Khruangbin to Oz – Part III: The Cities and Venues

I feel very fortunate to be seeing Khruangbin in four different locations and venues, all of which have a unique past and history. My only regret is not being able to go to Tasmania to see them ….

Following Khruangbin to Oz – Part II: The Band

On November 17, 2017, I was introduced to Khruangbin at Wonder Ballroom in Portland, Ore., when they appeared as the second act for Chicano Batman.

Following Khruangbin to Oz – Part I: An Overview

It’s hard to believe that this day would actually come. When I began planning this trip in October of last year, it seemed like a figment of my imagination and not something real or tangible. Just a really great and stupid idea.

Showing Love for 2018 & Looking Ahead to ’19

I’m not great at the fluff thing so I’ll just jump right in and firmly say that 2018 was a year of adventure, self-enrichment and enlightenment, friendship, disappointment, perseverance, and a bit of good luck. It has me excited for the prospects of 2019. I found it really easy to look at all the things […]

Reflecting on Rego

For weeks I’ve looked for the right words to say about my high school offensive line coach, Mark Rego, who passed away Oct. 6 after a long battle with cancer. It was only a couple of months ago that The Columbian had written a story about him ahead of the upcoming football season, talking about […]

Jack White: This is Your Parents Rock Show

I’ll never forget my first girlfriend in college, Trish. Don’t ask me what her last name was, though, because I don’t remember it for the life of me. She was from Chico, CA, she grew up with and knew Aaron Rodgers, she wanted to major in Jewish studies, and she informed me that tacos from […]

Memorable Views at Mount St. Helens

When you get an itch, ya gotta scratch it; there are no two ways about it.With almost non-existent rain and unseasonably warm temperatures in the Northwest this month (the driest May since 1992 according to KATU weatherman Dave Salesky on Monday afternoon), my desire to go hiking has been at a fever pitch the last […]

Put the Right Letters Together and Make a Better Day: A Year Without Prince

The mass musical genesis that has taken place this past year has been one of the greatest gifts and it’s an amazing legacy …

Under the Covers: Donny Hathaway

I’ve been carrying a soulful, jazzy spirit lately and I decided to search for the full Donny Hathway & Roberta Flack album on YouTube to listen to at work this morning. With no success, I instead stumbled on a video, two and half hours long entitled the best of Donny Hathaway and Roberta Flack. It […]

Catch It Before It’s Gone

The 365 Days of Scheerer Delight, which started strong quickly faded fast as most of you can tell… Then it went into hibernation for a multitude of reasons that are unimportant. But with the fall in full swing here in DeKalb, it’s clear that it’s a season of change. No, that does not mean more […]