Monthly Archives: June 2013

Racking Up Plays: “Ohio” by Patty Griffin feat. Robert Plant

Posted on June 29, 2013 by

Robert Plant’s arrangement lends the song an earthy, mystical quality that makes the song seem as timeless as the titular river. Continue reading →

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PHOTOS: The Dread Crew of Oddwood @ NorCal Pirate Fest, 06.15.13, Vallejo, Calif.

Posted on June 22, 2013 by

I don’t want to oversimplify things, but any band with a headbanging bouzouki player is going to get a hearty thumbs up from me. (Bouzoukis, as you are no doubt aware, are traditional Greek instruments, but the name has come … Continue reading →

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PHOTOS: Love Our Lake Festival, 06.09.13, Oakland, Calif.

Posted on June 10, 2013 by

I’ve lived in Oakland for about two and a half years now. In that time, there have been some truly gorgeous days, weather-wise, but I have never seen more people strolling around Lake Merritt than I did today—even though highs … Continue reading →

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An ATCL First: VIDEO (and a photo) of the Redwood Mountain Faire, 06.01.13, Felton, Calif.

Posted on June 2, 2013 by

Yup, the Redwood Mountain Faire pretty much met every single one of my expectations, including the fact that it was a totally chill way to spend a late afternoon/early evening—lounging on a blanket, sipping some craft brews, watching the hippies whirl around. Continue reading →

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