Justin Driscoll - Charlotte, NC - Riffs & Reflections

Beloved – Failure on (Original Press) 2009 Edition – Broken Circles

Another NC Hardcore / SolidState grail I’ve been hunting for the better part of a year. I first heard Beloved when given a copy of 2001’s “The Running” – produced by NC audio legend Mr. Jamie King of Swift (BTBAM, Glass Casket, He is Legend). Was fortunate to track a few records with him at The Basement Studio in Rural Hall, NC. This particular record turned a lot of heads upon its highly anticipated release.

First Look! Albertine Uptown – SouthPark Magazine

From the fine folks who brought you Kindred, Milkbread and Hello Sailor – Uptown’s polished and popular new Mediterranean fine-dining Albertine! Albertine is the fourth concept and sixth eatery for the Davidson-based culinary power couple. Their eponymous Kindred, the wildly successful Davidson neighborhood haunt, debuted 10 years ago. Hello, Sailor in Cornelius, a nod to Carolina fish camps, followed in 2017. Next came Milkbread, a casual café with three locations — including one adjacent to Albertine. Check out the full

Tale of the plate: Okonomiyaki – Dozo

Great food doesn’t have to be predictable. Boundaries are meant to be pushed, flavors are meant to be fused, and it’s OK to sometimes break from tradition. In fact, in the heart of Charlotte, that kind of thinking is celebrated. And it’s why chefs Perry Saito and John Gamble are building a partnership at the intersection of Japanese and American cultures to bring something new to the city’s dining scene with DOZO. Full Article at South Park

BLACK FLAG 1984 FIRST edition pressing – MISPRINT “My War”

Undeniably my favorite record from the Henry Rollins era of Black Flag. And my gateway into true punk rock & Hardcore (yes, I like both types of music). But growing up as a kid in the suburbs – Nirvana helped me find the underground ( aka Black Flag), and Black Flag helped me discover all the other bands: Misfits, Minor Threat, Bad Brains, Dead Kennedys, etc… Ya know, the typical roster. I actually snagged this

All We Need is Just a lil’ Patience – The Gibson Quest

Big thank you to Henry Conlon (instagram.com/henryconlonmusic) at Carter Vintage Guitar (cartervintage.com )for his help (and patience) on my YEARS long quest to find the perfect Gibson 😍 I was a stickler for Slash MTV 1991 looks and modern hi-gain / split coil electronics. Like most in the hardcore scene… I’ve always modified Studio LPs- nothing fancy but they sounded amazing. EMG or Duncan bridge, done! A few years ago I decided “I want a ‘pretty’ cherry burst” No Reverb or

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Beloved – Failure on (Original Press) 2009 Edition – Broken Circles

First Look! Albertine Uptown – SouthPark Magazine

Tale of the plate: Okonomiyaki – Dozo

BLACK FLAG 1984 FIRST edition pressing – MISPRINT “My War”

All We Need is Just a lil’ Patience – The Gibson Quest

Touché Amoré – New Brookland Tavern, Columbia SC – 10-25-2024

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