Ali Thibodeau, otherwise known as Deau Eyes, changed the location of our interview the night before it took place. She'd picked up a last-minute gig, and asked that I meet her at 11AM at the Valentine Museum downtown. I showed up 15 minutes early with Hourglass...
Op-Ed: I Left Teaching, But Now I’m Jobless
I chose teaching as my career for a multitude of reasons: I loved kids, creativity, challenging work, etc. I chose special education because I believed in the complexity of tiny humans and the ability to adapt curriculum and learning experiences to help them become...
A New Phase For Strawberry Moon
Strawberry Moon has been a familiar band on the Richmond indie scene for a few years now, but with their brand new single, "Control" -- the first off their upcoming LP, Habitual Creatures -- the band has really come into their own, sporting a stronger, fuller sound...
Someone Else Can Write About Smoking Weed: A Conversation With Chelsea Handler
I remember hearing stories. Stevie Ray Vaughan said he’d dreamt that Jimi Hendrix showed him secret techniques to playing the guitar. When he awoke, he reached for his Fender Stratocaster, but couldn’t remember anything Hendrix had shown him. Then there’s Eddie...
The Foundation of Western Civilization: An Interview With Neil Fallon of Clutch
It's hard to believe it, but Clutch has been around for over 30 years. The Maryland-based band, whose unique sound straddles the worlds of classic rock, heavy metal, hardcore punk, and (as discussed in this interview) even a little bit of hip hop, released their debut...
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