I bragged a lot in my last post. Specifically, I subtly commended myself for my 75 deadlifts and handstand push-ups. Welp, ladies and gentleman, the bragging fairy has exacted her revenge. At least one of those 75 deadlifts was done with improper form, and now I’m paying for it. Paying for it. Walking, sitting up, sitting […]
Some of life’s little moments kind of suck. Like moments when you’re greeted by this: The epic Battle of Living Room between Sir Grady and The Honorable Pillow I Think I Accidentally Acquired From A Former Roommate At Some Point occurred between 8:30 and 9:30AM this morning [history will never know]. Although there’s only been […]
Last week in my Valentine’s Day post, I said I’d let you know if I didn’t cry if Blind Pilot played “Three Rounds and a Sound” on Friday night [the 17th] at their show at the Jefferson. Believe me, I tried not to.* But then Israel Nebeker unplugged his guitar and he and the other five […]
Valentine’s Day is problematic for anyone like me who borders on the “overly” side of emotional. Exhibit A: On the treadmill yesterday, I listened to NPR All Songs Considered’s V-Day podcast, which was a compilation of listeners’ requests and dedications to loved ones. Perhaps the people who saw me tearing up just thought I was […]
There’s always a few tracks each year that I think are worthwhile even if the album off of which they come didn’t make my “short list.” Here are ten tracks, five from me and five from Shaun, we think you should spend some time with while you’re relaxing over the Holidays. Please be conscious of […]
One of my favorite things about the end of the year is the “best of” and “top ten” lists that pop up everywhere. At the top of my list of best of lists is always All Songs Considered’s string of “best of” music posts: best music, best albums, best songs, best surprises, best new artists, […]
In 2009 I went to my first concert in Charlottesville, and boy was I nervous. I researched the two artists, listened to as much of their music as I could, and brushed up on my music theory. I got to The Southern Music Hall ready to wow the world with my musical knowledge. You see, […]
Courtney’s note: Although I was excited to go to the show last night [I mean, who doesn’t enjoy Pavement?] I felt ill-equipped to write this review because of my lack of familiarity with Malkmus’ new record. Thankfully, Shaun agreed to write a guest post today and let you know all about the concert! Enjoy… Stephen Malkmus & […]
In other news, I’m so glad I wrote about the Zombie 5K – Shaun and I now have a friend who agreed to run for his life with us! We’d welcome more people on our team, too. It is the zombie apocalypse, after all… there’s strength in numbers. I blogged earlier about the obsessive nature with which […]
Sandwiched in between Richmond’s oddly-named “Black Girls” and the loudest band I have ever seen live, “F*cked Up,” Wavves played a straightforward, hour-long surf rock set in a [to my surprise] nearly empty theater. What once was a two-man group with California native Nathan Williams and formr drummer Ryan Ulsh has grown into a four-piece […]
Ryes and 'Shine 