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09 Wednesday Sep 2015

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2015, Black Actress, Black Pussy, Black Tusk, chicago, Reggie's, support local

Happy 8th Anniversary to Reggies, Chicago! They keep the idea of old school, grubby venues alive with their forward thinking in exposing rare acts from around the world. Not since the Metro (or even Fireside Bowl, the Avalon for Christ’s sake) has there been a steady flow of fresh talent. My anniversary wish for you guys: always strive to be trail blazers for the people. Here’s to 8 more years & beyond.

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Ghost 19 April 2014 LIVE at The Vic Theatre, CHICAGO

17 Saturday May 2014

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Air, alpha, chicago, Ghost, Ghost BC, Sweden, Vic Theatre, Where's Omega

Alpha…can…sing…??? Who knew!

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more Ghoul sightings

11 Monday Nov 2013

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chicago, Double Door, fans, Fire Ghoul, Ghost, Ghost BC, Nameless Ghouls, Svensk, Sweden, Water Ghoul

These guys crack my shit up. Found another splice from my Ghost video at the Double Door. I LOVE their enthusiasm! It’s weird, they keep choosing my videos though. Pondering if I should give them a treat. Hummm… Any press is good press I suppose.

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Anathema: but I like you. i really do!

25 Wednesday Sep 2013

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Anathema, brawl, chicago, England, Liverpool, North American Tour, Reggie's, Vincent Cavanagh

Anathema: but I like you. i really do!

The last time Anathema was in the States was 2000-01. Milwaukee Metal Fest. I don’t remember though my cohorts claim we did see them. By the way, they aren’t really metal. Moody but not metal. Yeah, yeah. So what if they had Cradle Of Filth & (my fave) My Dying Bride alum, I can’t digest that they’re metal. That’s okay, they are still tasty.

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dirt, dirt, DIRTy!!!

06 Tuesday Aug 2013

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aftershow, chicago, Double Door, fandom, fans, Fire Ghoul, Ghost, Ghost BC, groupies, Lollapalooza 2013, Sweden

I think I’m in shock.

I was surfing and found this website that took a splice of a video I JUST recorded at the Ghost gig at the Double Door on the 3rd!!! They took something so innocent and turned it… dirty. Like, kinky dirrrty! rotfl I don’t know if I should be angry or applaud their determination! The things that happen on the World Wide Web. smh. Gotta love horny fans. Skål guys!

KMFDM or Kein Mehrheit Für Die Mitleid or Kill Mother F*cking Depeche Mode or whatever you prefer today!

23 Saturday Mar 2013

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Acuman Nation, Chant, chicago, Czar, house of blues, Jamie Duffy, Kein Mehrheit Für Die Mitleid, Kill Mother F*cking Depeche Mode, KMFDM, Legion's Within, USSA 2013 North American Tour

KMFDM’s Sascha Konietzko

The late sound engineer and all around industrial music devotee Jamie Duffy’s mother and Sasha share a long embrace after a dedication of “A Drug Against War” was played as the finale. I’m sorry, I had to document this thoughtful moment. You just never truly understand how far reaching one ripple makes.

Remember Chicago’s Acumen Nation? Yup. Meet Czar. Mastodon’s future opening act.

When would be iconic photos go bad… Mind you, I’ve only had my new glasses four days before show date:.-(

Chant, reminiscent of the band Big Pig (yes, go Google it) holds their own as a two-piece. And they make a LOT of noise! KMFDM’s Sascha Konietzko personally asked Chant to join the USSA 2013 tour after the New York gig.

Bradley Bills (pictured) lead singer and percussionist recorded will Pig Face in his younger years.

A heartfelt “Thank You!” to the Chicago crowd.

Devon, a friend of the Legion’s Within drummer, convinced me to catch their performance. I’m glad I was given the head’s up! Any chance to catch Peter Murphy’s reincarnation is a good day.

Legion’s Within bassist, Erica.

new year, new you? here’s hoping!

01 Tuesday Jan 2013

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A hearty thank you to mover and shaker (Downtown) Scotty Brown. Scotty has been an acquaintance I’ve known since I became legal (maybe a little longer but let’s not get anyone in trouble, shall we;-). I’ve often admire his relentless passion for living life to the fullest since ‘our Avalon days’. He posted this poignant prose on FB that encompassed everything I believe to date and will be moving forward with in the new year. Why conjure up some poetic hubbub when you can borrow it! Blessings to you guys, now & always. Skol!!!

“In the new year, I will live one day at a time. I will make each day one of preparation for better things ahead. I will not dwell on the past or the future, only on the present. I will bury every fear of the future, all thoughts of unkindness and bitterness, all my dislikes, my resentments, my sense of failure, my disappointments in others and in myself, my gloom and my despondency. I will leave all these things buried and go forward, in this new year, into a new life. Happy New Year!!!”