Justin Driscoll

Hello, my name is Justin Driscoll and I call the wonderful state of North Carolina home. I might have taken your photo at some point or met you at a Rock N Roll show? However, I also have many other facets of my life I am passionate about. I started this site to talk about some of those things. Whether it be guitars, guitar gear, Harley's, Jeep stuff, photography, vinyl or travels, I'll be on here to chat about it. Stay Weird, Stay Creative!

Brain Fallon at Neighborhood Theatre 02/19/2022

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With The Gaslight Anthem on indefinite hiatus, lead singer and Jersey native Brian Fallon has taken his solo show on the road. Brian Fallon & The Howling Weather performed at Neighborhood Theatre 02/19/2022 to a full house. Fallon has released 3 solo records after The Gaslight Anthem’s 2014 “Get Hurt” LP. My favorite of which is 2016’s “Pain Killers” … This is not his first stab at non-Gaslight material. Fallon and guitarist Ian Perkins formed […]

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A Taste of Jersey – Garden State Comfort Foods

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Say what ya want about Jersey…. but their food is amazing!  I spent my youth growing up in The Garden State rooting for The Giants and idolizing Springsteen. However, more important than that are certain comfort foods I can NOT leave without eating.  Here are my top favorites!  Taylor Ham, Egg and Cheese – A true NJ staple. The war over the name is even legendary. South Jersey says it’s called “Pork Roll” and North Jersey “Taylor

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VOICE OF THE WORLD – Orange PPC412

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Alright… So I shall pay respect to my first born. I have owned a Marshall 1960b 4×12 since 2001. It has seen 48 states, been dropped, set on fire, thrown in tour vans and trailers, and had beers splashed on it.  “the most ruggedly built ones out there and are designed to take the abuse of hardcore touring. That’s why you see so many used ones that are battered on the outside, but still work

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Legent Bourbon Colab at Mizu and Soul Gastrolounge

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Legent is a unique bourbon that brings together the mastery of two distillers, one from the East and one from the West. At its core, Legent was created to celebrate mastery and collaboration. The premium bourbon brings collaboration to life through the minds and skills of two masters in their craft, Fred Noe, from Jim Beam, and Shinji Fukuyo, from the House of Suntory. Fred Noe is a seventh-generation Master Distiller of Jim Beam, and

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Julius Chambers – Charlotte hero takes his place on the city’s Trail of History

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Julius Chambers was a prominent lawyer during the Civil Rights era. He won numerous landmark civil rights cases, by winning major U.S. Supreme Court decisions such as 1971’s Swann v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education, which led to federally mandated busing for school desegregation and Griggs v. Duke Power Co. Swann v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education which temporarily integrated local schools and planted the seeds of desegregation throughout the country.  Although he may be the newest

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American Aquarium – The Neighborhood Theater – Dec 2, 2021

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It’s wild to see the progression and journey of a band. I first met BJ at Slim’s in Raleigh in the late 2000’s… In both of our wilder younger days. No one was really doing “Alt country” back then, most of us were metal dudes. I already had respect for him. It was not til years later did I realize BJ and Co had made a name for themselves. I was stoked to be involved

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Supperland Speakeasy with Colleen Hughes

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I had the opportunity of photographing the wonderful Colleen Hughes for the latest cover of SouthPark Magazine. The article was featured around their newly opened Speakeasy at Supperland. The room tailors to intimate events for tastings and pairings. A short time later I had the pleasure of sitting in on an actual tasting with the amazing folks at Makers Mark. Full Article: Justin DriscollHello, my name is Justin Driscoll and I call the wonderful state of North

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Heather Chaney - Bulleit bourbon, Johnnie Walker blended scotch, George Dickel Tennessee Whisky, Crown Royal Canadian whiskey

Whiskey Wonderland

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I got to be apart of an amazing shoot at The Vintage cigar bar in Southend. Ms. Larisa Yanicak got together the “women of whiskey” 🥃 for a super fun shoot. Check out my favorite brand reps and their boozy selections! Tara Baird Woodford Reserve and old forester Sarah Poole Maker’s Mark and Maker’s 46 Larisa Yanicak – Angels Envy Lara Caton – George Dickel and Blade and Bow Bourbon Heather Chaney – Bulleit bourbon,

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Mexico – Overseas Traveling During a Pandemic

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I don’t like material things. I like stamps in my passport and the photos to prove it. Hence, Covid has been hell. I like to leave the US as much as possible. My very good friend invited me to Mexico 🇲🇽 why not? These American Airlines FF points are just sitting here. So a few things…. Flying during Covid is no joke. Masks on the flight the whole time, paperwork, etc. but once I got

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MIZU JAPANESE – FIRST LOOK – SOUTHPARK

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Chef Michael Chanthavong really knocked this menu out of the park. He rolled out a bunch of plates for myself and editor Cathy Martin of South Park Magazine. Everything was delicious!! From meat, to seafood to veggies! At Mizu, guests can grab a seat at the counter and watch behind a glass partition as the chefs prepare dishes such as robata-grilled oysters topped with yuzu corn butter, panko and spicy aioli. Read More: Read More:

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