The review you’re about to read is not the review I originally wrote for this album. After a few listens to Pale Communion, I’ve decided to go easier on Opeth and cut out much of my vehement anger. Instead, I’ve chosen a jaded view. This is definitely not the album that I wanted to hear… Continue reading Jethro Dull: A Review of Opeth’s Pale Communion
Interview with Bob “Knob” Marino of Official FN Radio
Anyone who follows Connecticut’s local metal scene is familiar with Official FN Radio, a Waterbury-based independent internet radio station run by Bob Marino. But over the course of eight years, OFNR has become much more than just a website with some tunes. Marino, better known as “Knob,” has turned the station into a hub of… Continue reading Interview with Bob “Knob” Marino of Official FN Radio
Interview with Sam Hatch of Sever the Drama
Sever The Drama plays razor-sharp, aggressive loud rock that doesn’t skimp on melody or passion. The Stafford-based band, which features vocalist Scott D’Amato, guitarist Chris Collman, bassist Sam Hatch, and drummer Carl Murawski, is a fixture on the local scene. They have just released their second album, Chasing Shadows, which has garnered them quite… Continue reading Interview with Sam Hatch of Sever the Drama
Celebrate Fall at the Fair
Tis the season! We’ve been drinking pumpkin beer for a month, so it must be time for Connecticut’s agricultural fairs. From Labor Day weekend (and even before) to mid-October, we enjoy our state’s rich farming heritage with oxen pulls, bake-offs, midways, and music. Here are some highlights: 9/4-9/7: North Haven Fair The 72nd annual… Continue reading Celebrate Fall at the Fair
Campus Book Rentals: Saving You Bucks So You Can Spend Them On Tuition
I didn’t graduate from college toooooooo long ago, but I sure wouldn’t want to be a freshman these days. Let’s take a look at some stats: When I left Westconn in 2007, the tuition and fees for one semester (in-state) was a around $2,400, and the on-campus housing was a little over $3,000 – so,… Continue reading Campus Book Rentals: Saving You Bucks So You Can Spend Them On Tuition
Aww…I Read a Book!
A Facebook friend posted a link on my page – Atheists Feel Awe, Too. It’s a familiar notion. When Diane Nyad swam to Cuba and subsequently ended up on Oprah, the atheist world was set afire when Winfrey declared atheists did not feel “awe” or “wonder.” Now, as an atheist myself, I wondered what… Continue reading Aww…I Read a Book!
Interview With Marisol Velasco of The Unintentional Wino
My friend Cie and I went to Marisol Velasco’s home last weekend to take some pictures with her husband Rob, a photographer. Marisol is a fellow blogger; before we met in real life at ComiCONN, I had often read her posts on The Unintentional Wino. It was only natural, then, that the afternoon’s conversation turned… Continue reading Interview With Marisol Velasco of The Unintentional Wino