I was staring at my walls this morning, realized I didn’t post anything for Fan Art Friday, and then my eyes zeroed in on this older drawing I did of Andy Biersack. Thanks to Warped Tour, I’ve had the opportunity to meet this fine man, and not only is he gorgeous, but he’s extremely talented and kind. From his lead man status in Black Veil Brides, to his solo career, he also finds time to act and host a sports-themed talk show! He hails from my home state, too, so I’m obviously partial in that regard. Anyways, this is an older drawing I did of Andy, but his eyes are captivating and I can’t help myself. Enjoy!
Read moreConcert Throwback: Foxy Shazam
Foxy Shazam, the Cincinnati based rock band from back in the day are BACK after a six year hiatus and I couldn’t be happier. Led by electric and strange front-man Eric Sean Nally, this band has always mixed loud beats and horns with soft vocals or screams. I also guarantee that the first time you listen to them, especially songs from The Church of Rock and Roll, you may confuse them for Queen. Seriously, if you wander through the Youtube comments on performances, this is the top comparison, and it’s accurate! Having seen them play live twice in completely different circumstances, their natural talent is unmatched. The first time I saw them was opening for fun. and Panic! at the Disco back in 2011 and I was immediately enthralled by their chaos onstage. Then I had the opportunity to see them headline at a smaller venue, but got the gift of a crazy long set, and they were incredible! Ever heard an electric kazoo? Well, I have and it’s cool as hell. Now it’s 2020, they’re back together, and there’s new merch and new music, and I can’t wait to see them again!
Read moreMovie Marathon
It’s only three day’s worth, but I watched so many movies, that even I’m impressed with myself. My choices, however…not all were great. Far more were mediocre or less, but I’ll just throw in my two cents with the briefest of recaps and then you can judge for yourselves.
Read moreAvatar – Hunter Gatherer Album Review
Since it’s the weekend and I told you all to expect it, here’s my review of Swedish heavy metal band Avatar’s newest release, Hunter Gatherer. Not even a full two years since the release of their previous album Avatar Country, I’d like to think that the pandemic had something to do with the quicker appearance of new music from this dynamic band. And for that I am happy.
Read moreFan Art Friday: Avatar
In honor of Avatar’s new release last, Hunter Gatherer, I thought it was fitting to revisit the drawing I did of the band late last year. Not only because it was my first time drawing the Swedish heavy metal band, but it was also one of the rare instances in the past decade where I’ve drawn something using color! And not pens! It was truly a record for the books. Anyways, expect an album review sometime this weekend, but in the meantime, enjoy this drawing!
Read moreConcert Throwback: Bad Suns
I suppose this would be multiple concert throwbacks, because I’ve had the good fortune of being able to see Bad Suns in concert seven times! That puts them near the top of my most-frequent attendance list. It all started back in 2014 when I heard their first radio single, “Cardio Arrest,” play in my car. The rest is history!
Read moreUnbelievable Miniseries Review
This is going to sound tired, I’m sure (especially since it’s been out for almost a year), but Unbelievable was unbelievable! Unbelievably good that it! Yes, you can take that corny admission for what it’s worth, but I’m not joking. Following the true story of two cops who try to take down a Washington State and Colorado serial rapist, this story was gripping! At this point I feel that the show has been on Netflix long enough that if you haven’t watched it yet you might not ever (excluding me, of course), so prepare yourself for spoilers!
Read moreBook Review: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
Yes, I’ve finally jumped onto the hype wagon and decided to read Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng. And yes, part of this had to do with the adaptation on Hulu and the fact that it racked up some Emmy nominations. I haven’t learned my lesson from The Alienist though, and decided to read the book before watching. I’m sure there will be disappointments, but hopefully not that much has changed in this adaptation.
Read moreSo-So Movie Weekend
Two flops and two wins made it into this weekend. All were extremely random in terms of story line and genre, but I’ve got an eclectic taste, so nothing ever seems that out of the ordinary for me. However, this doesn’t mean that everything I pick is going to land, and I think this weekend I was hindered by not watching trailers! Yes, they tend to give everything away now, but I think it would have deterred me from watching in a couple of cases. Anyways, here we go.
Read moreFan Art Friday: Cillian Murphy
The first thing I ever saw Cillian Murphy in was Red Eye a long time ago, and his deranged performance stuck with me. Since then, he’s been in numerous memorable films and shows, like Peaky Blinders and Inception. Of his abundance of work though, my favorites have to be Anthropoid and Free Fire. Worth the watch if you’ve got some time.
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