




Fall. 2006. The Van. The CD. The Tour. I remember when He Is Legend dropped their follow-up to the critically acclaimed I Am Hollywood — it was October 2006, and fans were split. It was a departure from the sound that put them on the map via SolidState Records. That debut had launched them into the heart of a thriving metalcore scene, but this new record? Raw. Gritty. Honest. If you were a real fan,
TWENTY YEARS!?! It somehow feels like both a blink and a lifetime. Over these past two decades, I owe a huge thank you to Lucero’s guitarist and longtime friend, Brian Venable. My archives are overflowing with years’ worth of incredible Lucero photos—thanks to Brian’s consistent generosity in hooking me up with a photo pass, time and time again. This past Wednesday, the boys rolled through town for a school-night show at The Neighborhood Theatre in NoDa.
The Hunt: One Guitar Among Thousands When it comes to finding the perfect guitar, every player knows the journey can be as personal and painstaking as crafting the tone itself. For me, the search for a new number one fiddle became an obsessive hunt — and it paid off in full. I present to you: The EC Evil Wood. The ESP LTD EC-1000 Burl Poplar isn’t just a workhorse — it’s a visual statement. Every
Since 2005, The Fig Tree — located in the historic Lucas House in Elizabeth — has been a cherished neighborhood haunt and a beloved backdrop for celebrating life’s special moments. Over the past two decades, the 7th Street corridor in this storied neighborhood has seen significant change, with mid-rise apartments and sleek new restaurants reshaping the landscape. Yet at The Fig Tree — housed in a quaint 1915 bungalow — things have remained largely the
Apparently, Dave Grohl was alerted to Billie Eilish by his daughters and claimed he had never seen a phenomenon in the music industry like this since, well, Nirvana – when Nevermind broke. Similarly I’m going to thank my daughter’s as well and also agree with Dave. I have become a fan. Why? Unlike Taylor Swift and her (in my opinion) unethical approach in having a team of writers crank out hits…. Billie and her brother

He Is Legend – Suck Out The Poison 20 Year Anniversary Tour
Fall. 2006. The Van. The CD. The Tour. I remember when He Is Legend dropped their follow-up to the critically acclaimed I Am Hollywood — it was October 2006, and fans were split. It was

20 Years of Nobody’s Darlings – Lucero at Neighborhood Theater 09/10/25
TWENTY YEARS!?! It somehow feels like both a blink and a lifetime. Over these past two decades, I owe a huge thank you to Lucero’s guitarist and longtime friend, Brian Venable. My archives are overflowing with

EC – EVIL WOOD + MojoTone Bill Kelliher Hellbender Humbuckers
The Hunt: One Guitar Among Thousands When it comes to finding the perfect guitar, every player knows the journey can be as personal and painstaking as crafting the tone itself. For me, the search for

The Fig Tree celebrates 20 years
Since 2005, The Fig Tree — located in the historic Lucas House in Elizabeth — has been a cherished neighborhood haunt and a beloved backdrop for celebrating life’s special moments. Over the past two decades,

Billie Eilish – Hit My Heartstrings Hard and Soft
Apparently, Dave Grohl was alerted to Billie Eilish by his daughters and claimed he had never seen a phenomenon in the music industry like this since, well, Nirvana – when Nevermind broke. Similarly I’m going

First look! Mazi, South End Mediterranean
A first look at Mazi, the South End restaurant from Built On Hospitality featuring Mediterranean flavors and southern ingredients. Mazi, a new Mediterranean restaurant in South End, is energetic and contemporary, evoking the feel of a
