Month: April 2022

Colorado (In Pictures)

April 7, 2022 — Leave a comment

We almost missed our first flight, our second one was delayed (because some genius put us on a plane that wasn’t equipped to fly/land in snowy conditions, despite the fact that we were headed to Colorado Springs), and my mom had a mild case of elevation sickness on our third day there. Other than that, the trip to visit my brother and his wife was an absolute success!!!! I had visited last year, but we didn’t get to do a lot of sightseeing, and this was Mom’s first trip – and first time flying. The whole area is so beautiful. (Raton, New Mexico, wasn’t that impressive, though. Lol.)

We’re both dying to go back already. I’m aiming for some time during the summer so we can get out and explore a little more. Below are pictures I took during our excursions, and one from the plane because I’m that person 🙂

This was captured about 10 minutes from DFW
Driving towards Trinidad
The Raton sign
Scenic overlook coming into Colorado from New Mexico
Their cat, Hanzo, who was sad because we wouldn’t allow him in the guest room

Cancerslug: Revenant Tour 2022

April 6, 2022 — Leave a comment

Ticket links available at cancerslug.org.

  • 4/30 – Huntsville, AL – Shagnasty’s
  • 5/11 – New Orleans, LA – Santos Bar
  • 5/12 – Houston, TX – The Concert Pub North
  • 5/13 – San Antonio, TX – Vibes Underground
  • 5/14 – Haltom City, TX – The Haltom Theatre
  • 5/15 – Austin, TX – Kick Butt Café
  • 5/17 – Tulsa, OK – The Shrine
  • 5/18 – Springfield, MO – Southland
  • 5/19 – Wichita, KS – Barleycorns
  • 5/20 – Kearney, NE – The Other Side
  • 5/21 – Denver, CO – Globe Hall Live
  • 5/22 – Grand Junction, CO – Mesa Theatre
  • 5/25 – Albuquerque, NM – TBA
  • 5/26 – Bisbee, AZ – The Quarry Bisbee
  • 5/27 – Mesa, AZ – The Underground
  • 5/28 – Las Vegas, NV – The Dive Bar
  • 5/29 – West Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go-Go
  • 5/31 – Ventura, CA – GiGi’s Cocktail Bar
  • 6/1 – San Francisco, CA – Bottom of the Hill
  • 6/2 – Sacramento, CA – Café Colonial
  • 6/3 – Salem, OR – TBA
  • 6/4 – Portland, OR – Dante’s
  • 6/5 – Seattle, WA – The Funhouse
  • 6/7 – Bozeman, MT – Filling Station
  • 6/8 – Billings, MT – TBA
  • 6/10 – Fargo, ND – TBA
  • 6/11 – Minneapolis, MN – James Ballentine Uptown VFW
  • 6/12 – Des Moines, IA – Lefty’s Live Music
  • 6/14 – Green Bay, WI – The Lyric Room
  • 6/15 – Chicago, IL – Reggies
  • 6/16 – Bloomington, IL – Nightshop
  • 6/17 – Indianapolis, IN – Black Circle Brewing
  • 6/18 – Knoxville, TN – Brickyard Bar & Grill
  • 6/19 – Macon, GA – Hummingbird Stage & Taphouse

Tremonti Shares Summer European Tour Dates (Updated!)

April 5, 2022 — Leave a comment

Tremonti will be bringing their show in support of their fifth album, Marching in Time, to Europe, starting June 3rd at Rock Im Park. A full list of dates is listed below. (Due to demand, three more shows have been added!) Visit marktremonti.com for tickets and VIP experiences.

6/3 – Nurnberg – Zeppelinfeld Rock Im Park

6/4 – Berlin – Columbia Theatre

6/5 – Nurburgring – Rock Am Ring

6/7 – Cologne – Kantine

6/8 – Luxembourg – Rockhal

6/9 – Hamburg – Edel-Optics.De Arena (New!)

6/12 – Donington Park – Download Festival

6/14 – Lyon – Transbordeur (New!)

6/16 – Dessel – Graspop Festival

6/17 – Alkmaar – Victory (New!)

6/20 – Manchester – 02 Ritz

6/21 – Glasgow – SWG3

6/23 – Dublin – Academy

6/25 – Belfast – Limelight 1

6/27 – Bristol – O2 Academy

6/29 – London – O2 Academy SBE

7/1 – Zoetermeer – Boerderij

7/2 – Zwolle – Hedon

7/4 – Stuttgart – LKA

7/5 – Zurich – Hallenstadion

7/6 – Milan – Alcatraz

The HU: Black Thunder Tour 2022

April 4, 2022 — Leave a comment

The HU is bringing Mongolian folk metal back to North America, and I know we’re hungry for it! The Haunt is supporting them again, as they did on The Hun Tour in 2021. You can get your tickets at thehuofficial.com.

  • 4/15 – Indio, CA – Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival
  • 4/16 – San Diego, CA – Humphreys Concerts by the Bay
  • 4/17 – Las Vegas, NV – Brooklyn Bowl
  • 4/19 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre
  • 4/21 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
  • 4/23 – Monterey, CA – Golden State Theatre
  • 4/25 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
  • 4/26 – Bend, OR – Midtown Ballroom/Domino Room/Annex
  • 4/28 – Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory
  • 4/29 – Missoula, MT – Wilma Theatre
  • 4/30 – Bozeman, MT – The Elm
  • 5/2 – Fargo, ND – Sanctuary Events Center
  • 5/3 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre
  • 5/4 – Kansas City, MO – The Truman
  • 5/6 – Detroit, MI – Saint Andrews Hall
  • 5/7 – Bloomington, IL – Castle Theatre
  • 5/8 – Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall
  • 5/9 – Nashville, TN – Cannery Ballroom
  • 5/11 – Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom
  • 5/13 – Portland, ME – State Theater
  • 5/14 – Albany, NY – Empire Live
  • 5/16 – Washington, DC – Warner Theatre
  • 5/17 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
  • 5/19 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore
  • 5/20 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
  • 5/21 – Charleston, SC – Music Farm
  • 5/22 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville
  • 5/25 – Birmingham, AL – Iron City
  • 5/26 – Little Rock, AR – Little Rock Hall
  • 5/27 – Oklahoma City, OK – Tower Theatre
  • 5/28 – The Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion (w/Papa Roach, Seether, Bush)
  • 5/29 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion (w/Papa Roach, Seether, Dead Sara, Giovannie & The Hired Guns)
  • 5/31 – Ciudad de México – Lunario (no The Haunt)

Apocalyptica: The Cell-0 Tour 2022

April 4, 2022 — Leave a comment

Apocalyptica is doing a North American spring run with Franky Perez and special guests Lacuna Coil. You can find tickets at apocalyptica.com or lacunacoil.com.

  • 4/7 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
  • 4/8 – Orlando, FL – The Plaza Live
  • 4/10 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
  • 4/11 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues
  • 4/12 – Austin, TX – Emo’s
  • 4/14 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
  • 4/15 – Phoenix, AZ – Van Buren
  • 4/16 – Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco
  • 4/17 – San Francisco, CA – The Regency
  • 4/18 – Portland, OR – Crystal Ballroom
  • 4/19 – Seattle, WA – Showbox Sodo
  • 4/20 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom
  • 4/21 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom
  • 4/23 – Edmonton, AB – Midway
  • 4/24 – Calgary, AB – The Palace
  • 4/26 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
  • 4/27 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues
  • 4/28 – Detroit, MI – St. Andrew’s Hall
  • 4/29 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian
  • 4/30 – Albany, NY – Empire Live
  • 5/1 – Hartford, CT – Webster Theatre
  • 5/2 – New York, NY – Webster Hall
  • 5/3 – Boston, MA – Big Night Live
  • 5/4 – Montreal, QC – Mtelus
  • 5/5 – Toronto, ON – Queen Elizabeth Theatre 4

Off-Topic: My Favorite Spooky Small Businesses

April 2, 2022 — Leave a comment

I know 99% of my posts are about music and I randomly throw out a few things about books or movies, but I really wanted to give a shout-out to some small (online) businesses that are killing it. And it’s not entirely out of my wheelhouse — all of these shops, save one, sell items that are horror- or Halloween-themed.

Not Your Average Babe

I stumbled across this shop on Instagram and fell in love with basically everything I saw. Unique clothing at an affordable price (if you don’t get too carried away), NYAB sells must-haves for any fall/horror/Halloween lover.

Here are just a few items I’ve ordered.

This shirt is part of their camp set and comes with shorts.
This Ghostface sweatshirt is available as part of a set as well.
Sam jogger set 🎃

Twisted Allure

Another Instagram find. Twisted Allure often collaborates with NYAB and contributes various bath and body items to NYAB’s monthly boxes. Every single thing I’ve ordered from Twisted Allure has been spookily themed and positively delightful – and doesn’t irritate my super sensitive skin! Their Easter line just dropped, so treat yourself!

Twisted Allure goodies

Honey Butter Bath Co.

When my best friend moved away last year, I was depressed and decided to treat myself with some bath bombs and body butters. I found a fall/Halloween line from a shop on Etsy and ordered two of the body butters. Best choice I’ve ever made. I have since returned for multiple items, including one of her soaps (lemon and blueberry), and I ordered part of my mom’s Christmas from Honey Butter. I’m only going to link her Etsy shop because I think the IG profile is actually personal.

“Better Not Pout” is one of my favorites. It’s orange and cloves.

Vera’s Eye Candy

I found this site because of someone I follow on Instagram. This one is a little more pricey, but the clothing is very unique and includes band shirts/tanks/dresses along with the horror and Halloween themed items. The shop owner is nice and handles any issues swiftly. I highly recommend checking them out.

Scream, Billy Loomis tank
Coraline tank
Halloween Queen tank
Kewpie Art the Clown ringer tee

Wicked Ghost Co.

I love, love, love this page! The selection isn’t huge, but the designs are wonderful – and a handful of shirts are being brought back soon, so I’ll be ordering some stuff when that happens.

“You’re Cute When You Scream”