Interview with Simon Tuozzoli of UP Recording and Vestal Claret

I first came across Simon Tuozzoli’s work through my friend Rob’s project The Danbury Lie.  Rob sent the first album to Alternative Control for review — an unusual collection of songs, with sparkling recording quality and a few really ear-catching basslines. “Who played bass on this?” I asked him. “This guy Simon,” he said.  “The… Continue reading Interview with Simon Tuozzoli of UP Recording and Vestal Claret

Concert Recap: Eyehategod and More in Hamden, CT — 7/14/14

  As a new inductee to the cult of EHG, there was no way I could NOT see them last night at the Outer Space/Ballroom. (Actually there were a lot of ways I could not see them – basement floods, lack of cash, grandmother’s home health aides calling out –but thankfully those situations were rectified… Continue reading Concert Recap: Eyehategod and More in Hamden, CT — 7/14/14

Misadventures in Sake Infusion, Part I: Rosemary, Thyme, and Peppercorns

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  …It’s all part of the hipster quest. After a lunch at Miya’s Sushi in New Haven, I got the bright idea that infusing sake with herbs from my garden would make a delicious drink.  My plan wasn’t entirely successful, but Edison didn’t invent the light bulb on his first try either.  Here’s what I… Continue reading Misadventures in Sake Infusion, Part I: Rosemary, Thyme, and Peppercorns

CULT LEADER INTERVIEW

  Mike Mason, Casey Hansen and Anthony Lucero were in a band together under a different name, but something bad went down with one of the members — so they kicked him out, renamed the band Cult Leader, and started anew. They added bassist Sam Richards and Lucero, the previous bassist, took on vocal duties.… Continue reading CULT LEADER INTERVIEW

FUCKING INVINCIBLE – It’ll Get Worse Before It Gets Better (Atomic Action!)

This band, with one of the most offensively awesome names, burst forth from Rhode Island a few years back.  They had one simple mission: to destroy everything in sight with their fast, noisy, and messed-up hardcore.  Even though members of the band have done time in other known bands such as Daughters, Dropdead and Soul… Continue reading FUCKING INVINCIBLE – It’ll Get Worse Before It Gets Better (Atomic Action!)