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Feb 14, 20246 min read
Where Did All The Garage Bands Go?
Growing up, everyone in my neighborhood had a band. Most of us were pretty bad. My own band was a good example of that: I was the only...


Jan 19, 20246 min read
Saving Deer Lake
Can music help save a camp from development? The short answer is yes, but only to a degree. To be clear, the camp was saved by a...


Jan 9, 20245 min read
Ultraromance, The Nutmeg Nor'Easter, and Black Metal
It's hard to know where to start with Ronnie, A.K.A Ultraromance, when trying to capture the whole enchilada. From metal band drummer to...


Dec 30, 20238 min read
Living An Improvisational Life
Apologies in advance for the recapping of parts of my life, but they're kind of germane to the point I want to make to any young...


Aug 31, 20235 min read
Destination: Durango
It just might be that Durango and the surrounding areas are the ultimate combination of exceptional trails and great music. I suppose...


Aug 7, 20233 min read
At The Telluride Festival?
Go adventuring...walk right up the main street and into a different century (and altitude). How many festivals can you go to where the...


Jul 29, 20234 min read
A Short History of the Rettich Preserve Concerts
The Rettich Preserve is simply one of the most beautiful spots along the shoreline of Connecticut. Owned by the Madison Land Conservation...


Jul 26, 20235 min read
1866: The Unionville Brass Band and the First and Last Concert on Mt. Monadnock
In a pointless exercise in mock-scholarship, we attempt to find the exact route an entire brass band, complete with large instruments...

Jul 16, 20233 min read
Hitting The Trails With Damn Tall Buildings
I admit it, I stole this picture from Max's Instagram feed. All I have are pictures of their various gigs with Fire In The Kitchen, and...


Jul 9, 20234 min read
The Väsen Bicycle Tours
An interview with whom many consider the best band on the planet. Olov Johansson and Mikael Martin are not only two of the finest...


Jul 6, 20233 min read
Tunes That Travel
Like the old backboards above, on display at the Appalachian Mountain Club's lake In The Clouds hut, tunes have travelled far and wide...


Jun 23, 20233 min read
Your Metaphor Here: or will it all disappear...
A few weeks ago, an article appeared on some social media site that chose the best state to hike in the U.S. The winner? Connecticut....
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