Before I jump into my Québec travels, a quick reflection on some of my favorite musical sets from this year’s South by Southwest Music Festival. The fest has come and gone. As usual, a whirlwind of too many shows and not enough time. I performed three gigs and put together choice cuts from my music […]
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Jindrichuv Hradec, Czech Republic – Visual Diary In Southern Bohemia
The black plague statue just after sunset. Vajgar Lake was covered with a layer of dense fog as we drove into town. It was both spooky and beautiful. We arrived at our venue, Bar 69, with enough time to relax and eat the vegan snacks they provided for us, including fresh fruit, dark chocolate, and […]
Šumperk, Czech Republic: Prelude to a Ghost Story
When I started booking an Eastern European tour for my band, I really had no expectations, other than the conditions set forth in our rider. Even those were minimal: vegan dinner upon arrival, wine if possible, a bed to sleep in after the performance, and payment. Prague had a sense of safety to it because […]