Update To My 2022 Goodreads Challenge (7/3/22)

July 3, 2022 — Leave a comment

Hello! It’s time for another update to my 2022 reading challenge!

Since my last post regarding this subject, I finished Afraid (a collaborative effort among Lisa Jackson, Lisa Childs, and Alexandra Ivy), My Pretties (Jeff Strand), and – yes – His Final Girl (Brooklyn Ann).

I also read Stephanie Perkins’ The Woods Are Always Watching and Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth: The Labyrinth of the Faun. These were two unplanned purchases that jumped ahead on my list.

I have now read 13 of my 25 book goal. And my to-be-read list is now as follows.

1. Bitter Blood by Rachel Caine

2. Theme Music by T. Marie Vandelly

3. The Hypnotist by Lars Kepler (I actually started this one a couple of months ago, but I stalled out on it. Trying again.)

As always, I would love to hear what y’all are reading, and feel free to leave me recommendations!

The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus: When We Were Emo Tour

July 2, 2022 — Leave a comment

The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus is teaming up with Attack Attack! for the When We Were Emo tour, and they’re bringing along Kingdom Collapse and Astoria State. Tickets are available at theredjumpsuitapparatus.com.

  • 7/13 – Chicago, IL – Subterranean*
  • 7/14 – Iowa City, IA – Wildwood Saloon
  • 7/15 – Minneapolis, MN – Fineline Music
  • 7/16 – Sioux Falls, SD – Bigs Bar
  • 7/17 – Fargo, ND – The Hall @ Fargo Brewing
  • 7/19 – Sioux City, IA – The Marquee*
  • 7/20 – Kearney, NE – The Other Side*
  • 7/21 – Omaha, NE – The Waiting Room
  • 7/22 – St. Louis, MO – Red Flag
  • 7/23 – Tulsa, OK – The Vanguard
  • 7/24 – Fayetteville, AR – George’s Majestic Lounge
  • 7/26 – Huntsville, AL – Sidetracks Music Hall*
  • 7/27 – Asheville, NC – Salvation Station
  • 7/28 – Virginia Beach, VA – Elevation 27
  • 7/29 – Frenchtown, NJ – Arties Bar & Grill
  • 7/30 – Horseheads, NY – The L**
  • 7/31 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo Iron Works

* The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus is not performing

** Astoria State is not performing

Song of the Day — Aesthetic Perfection: “Bark at the Moon”

July 1, 2022 — Leave a comment

In 2021, Daniel Graves embarked on his “12 Songs in 12 months” project. This was the 10th installment. The twelve tracks will be released collectively as an album entitled MMXXI in October 2022.

Aesthetic Perfection Share North American 2022 Dates

July 1, 2022 — Leave a comment

Aesthetic Perfection is touring North America, with support from Josie Pace and GENCAB!!!! I may have to make the drive to Atlanta for this one, seeing as I’ve been a fan for…well, more years than I care to remember.

  • 10/11 – Baltimore, MD – Soundstage
  • 10/12 – New York, NY – Le Poisson Rouge
  • 10/13 – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall
  • 10/14 – Montreal, QC – Bar le “Ritz”
  • 10/15 – Toronto, ON – Garrison
  • 10/17 – Buffalo, NY – Rec Room
  • 10/18 – Pittsburgh, PA – Crafthouse
  • 10/19 – Cleveland, OH – HOB, Cambridge Room
  • 10/20 – Columbus, OH – Summit Music Hall
  • 10/21 – Hamtramck, MI – Small’s
  • 10/22 – Indianapolis, IN – Black Circle Brewing
  • 10/23 – Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge
  • 10/25 – St. Paul, MN – Amsterdam Bar & Hall
  • 10/26 – Kansas City, MO – VIVO
  • 10/27 – Omaha, NE – Reverb Lounge
  • 10/28 – Denver, CO – Marquis Theater
  • 10/29 – Salt Lake City, UT – Loading Dock
  • 10/30 – Boise, ID – The Shredder
  • 10/31 – Seattle, WA – Madame Lou’s @ The Crocodile
  • 11/1 – Vancouver, BC – The Red Room
  • 11/2 – Portland, OR – Dante’s
  • 11/4 – San Francisco, CA – DNA Lounge
  • 11/5 – Los Angeles, CA – EchoPlex
  • 11/6 – San Diego, CA – Casbah
  • 11/7 – Phoenix, AZ – The Rebel Lounge
  • 11/8 – Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad
  • 11/9 – El Paso, TX – Rockhouse
  • 11/11 – Dallas, TX – Trees
  • 11/12 – Austin, TX – Elysium
  • 11/13 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
  • 11/15 – New Orleans, LA – HOB, The Parish
  • 11/16 – Atlanta, GA – Purgatory @ The Masquerade
  • 11/17 – Tampa, FL – The Orpheum
  • 11/18 – West Palm Beach, FL – Respectables
  • 11/19 – Orlando, FL – The Abbey
  • 11/21 – Chapel Hill, NC – Local 506
  • 11/22 – Richmond, VA – Fallout
  • 11/23 – Atlantic City, NJ – Anchor Rock Club
  • 11/25 – Newark, NJ – QXT’s

Throwback Thursday: “Try To Fight It” by Shallow Side

June 30, 2022 — Leave a comment

Had to share this throwback from my Alabama boys! It was one of the first songs I heard by them, and I specifically remember buying the CD at a show where they opened for the Georgia-based Almost Kings. Now Shallow Side is blazing a path that can’t be stopped and I’m so proud. Lol.

Airbourne Is Bringing Their 2022 World Tour to North America!

June 29, 2022 — Leave a comment
  • 9/9 – New York, NY – The Gramercy Theatre
  • 9/10 – Philadelphia, PA – Underground Arts
  • 9/11 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club
  • 9/15 – Quebec City, QC – Imperial
  • 9/16 – Saguenay, QC – Festival Saint-Honore Dans L’vent
  • 9/17 – Montreal, QC – Corona Theatre
  • 9/20 – Toronto, ON – The Opera House
  • 9/22 – London, ON – London Music Hall
  • 9/23 – Columbus, OH – Skully’s Music Diner
  • 9/24 – Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life 2022
  • 9/26 – Chicago, IL – The Bottom Lounge
  • 9/27 – Minneapolis, MN – 7th Street Entry
  • 9/28 – Winnipeg, MB – The Pyramid Cabaret
  • 9/30 – Calgary, AB – The Palace
  • 10/1 – Edmonton, AB – Midway
  • 10/3 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom
  • 10/4 – Seattle, WA – Tractor Tavern
  • 10/5 – Portland, OR – Doug Fir Lounge
  • 10/7 – San Francisco, CA – Starline Social Club
  • 10/8 – Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival 2022
  • 10/11 – Los Angeles, CA – The Troubador