Tired of waiting for the next Game of Thrones book to come out? Then take the rape and torture down a couple notches with The Kingkiller Chronicle series by Patrick Rothfuss. This yet-to-be-finished fantasy trilogy now consists of The Name of the Wind (2007) and The Wise Man’s Fear (2011), with the final installment still… Continue reading Harry Potter For Grown-Ups: A Review of The Kingkiller Chronicle by Patrick Rothfuss
Freedom Fest 2015
This past Saturday, July 18th at Warsaw Park in Ansonia, Connecticut many a beer was drank in the name of Freedom at the 1st Annual Freedom Fest Craft Beer Festival. And with over 70 breweries, 6 food trucks, a tent full of home brewers and an entire pig, everyone there was free to get their fill.… Continue reading Freedom Fest 2015
Women in Business, Part I: Annalisa Schaefer
I know a lot of women who have their own businesses. So I thought I’d write an article about them. Even better, I sent them questions and they sent me responses. I don’t even have to write the article, I just have to cut and paste. Annalisa Schaefer is an amazing artist and has her… Continue reading Women in Business, Part I: Annalisa Schaefer
Interview with Chip McCabe: The Death to False Metal Festival and Much, Much More
Chip McCabe met with Alternative Control this Tuesday to talk about Death to False Metal Festival, a two-day show he’s holding at The Outer Space & Ballroom in Hamden August 14 and 15. Featuring well-respected locals and nationals from many metal genres, DTFM is sure to become a highly-anticipated annual event — and you’ll want to… Continue reading Interview with Chip McCabe: The Death to False Metal Festival and Much, Much More
Shark Attack! A Review of Heavy Breath’s Jumps the Shark
I hadn’t heard much of Hamden band Heavy Breath before I was given the task of reviewing their recent release Jumps the Shark, so I went into this as a virgin listener. To be honest, I was surprised about how much I enjoyed it. Heavy Breath could mean I was in for a boring thirty-something… Continue reading Shark Attack! A Review of Heavy Breath’s Jumps the Shark
Album Review: Ransom Scenery’s ear to ear
Truly. Unique. These are the best words that come to mind when I listen to the compilation of sounds emerging from the talent that is Ransom Scenery. Born of Springfield, Illinois the band’s wide array of musical integration becomes the movement of avant garde music. Their new album ear to ear was released February 25th,… Continue reading Album Review: Ransom Scenery’s ear to ear
TICKET GIVEAWAY: An Evening of Comedy and Mind-Reading at The Outer Space, 8/2
Do you believe in the paranormal? How about the power of a good laugh? If you answered “yes” to at least one of these questions, you should enter to win two FREE tickets to An Evening of Comedy and Mind-Reading ft. Richard Cyr and Keith Zalinger. (And if you answered “no” to the first one,… Continue reading TICKET GIVEAWAY: An Evening of Comedy and Mind-Reading at The Outer Space, 8/2