larkfest

 M on stage at Larkfest 2011.

 Severe Severe kicking off their set on the Washington Ave Stage.

 Backstage access, baby! Not as exciting as it sounds, though there was catering and a bar.

Got to see my first Living Walls piece. I'm so psyched to go find some more!

M's Tour Report, pt. 2

 Arrived in Chicago at my buddy Jeff's sweet pad.

 looking down from the balcony

 Chicago has Free Smells

 Bryan and Nico don't care, they want to eat!

 subway nap

 waiting for the train

sunrise on the lake

M's Tour Report, pt. 1

M is out on the road with his band, Severe Severe this week and he is sending me photos and updates to share with you!

 Shirts? Check!

 Receiver Beans? Check! (M has a long standing tradition of making "Grandma's Baked Beans" for his buddies in Columbus)

 ghetto rig fan to Bryan's cage? check! 

 yep....no a/c in this luxury ride.

 ...and STILL wasn't filled up!

 Faith, of Faith and Mark, means business.

Corbu

Metropolitan Ave, Williamsburg Brooklyn

M found a little friend in Brooklyn <3

 made it to the treehouse in Columbus!

 Petite Mall rocked it!

 M's traditional "Receiver Beans."

 Jesse and Austin

Beans taste good, Mr Norris wants beans!

The Cooper Bros are awesome dudes! Columbus is the kinda city where you don't wanna leave once you're there.

 Phil gets comfortable

 Nico & Phil want to see someone take the Mucho Macho Challenge

 Not a good idea before a 6 hour drive to Chicago...

kid's polishing his boots?

....to be continued!

want to see M and his band live?

Hey friends, M's band, Severe Severe is about to embark on their summer 2011 tour. If you are near any of the following cities, you should try REALLY hard to make it out to their show!

Saturday JUNE 11: BROOKLYN NY @ DON PEDRO'S

Sunday JUNE 12: COLUMBUS OH @ THE TREEHOUSE

Wednesday JUNE 15: DETROIT MI @ THE LOVING TOUCH

Thursday JUNE 16: CLEVELAND OH @ THE HAPPY DOG

Friday JUNE 17: ROCHESTER NY @ MONTY'S KROWN

Saturday JUNE 18: JAMESTOWN NY @ MOJO'S

Sunday JUNE 19: ITHACA NY @ DELILAH'S

Saturday JUNE 25: ALBANY NY @ HUDSON RIVER COFFEE HOUSE (record release party)

Their new album, Break Up The Dance is finished and copies will be available at their shows!

If you're interested in finding out more, here are some Severe Severe links:

WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER

going out

Last week for the first time in a while I had two back to back events that I had been looking forward to attending! I was a little disappointed that the winter weather had stuck around and kept me from breaking out my new dresses, but still had fun none the less.

The first outing last week was the All Over Albany 3rd Birthday Party. I brought my great friend Kelly with me, and we met up with another awesome lady she's friends with. We had a great time, but didn't get to mingle much because this was the packed mob scene:

Fortunately, Kelly was able to make her way to the cupcake table and snagged each of us one of these delicious beauties:

As if that awesome party wasn't enough fun for one week, the very next night Severe Severe had a show! It was at Valentines, and I had a great time listening to some good music with great friends.

hudson river coffee house

 Hudson River Coffee House opened a few months ago, and this weekend was the first time I had a chance to check it out. Friday was Albany's "First Friday" art night, and the coffee shop was displaying work by a local artist an hosting an after party with live music, including M's band Severe Severe.

 It's in the basement of an old telephone company building, all the walls are exposed brick, and it is furnished with wooden tables, vintage chairs, and other vintage accessories like this old rotary phone. I really loved the cozy, homey vibe they created for this place.

 I had to try a Chai Latte (my favorite) and it was delicious. M and I also split their Dutch Hoagie, it had turkey and apples. So good!

And the music was pretty great too ;)

We're looking forward to checking out more shows at this place soon!

severe severe

M's band (Severe Severe) is going on a mini tour this week. If you live in one of the following cities please go to the show, it will be worth the small cover charge! Take a listen to the widget over in the side bar, and show them some love! <3

Tuesday, July 20 - Columbus OH @ The Treehouse 

w/ Little Professors & Winter Makes Sailors

Wednesday, July 21 - Detroit MI @ The Berkley Front 

w/ Meadower & TBA

Friday Jul 23 - Buffalo NY @ The Vault 

w/ Patrons Of Sweet & Momentov

Saturday July 24 - Rochester NY @ Monty's Krown

w/ Project Magnificent & Grey In-Between

After the mini-tour, they will be playing a homecoming show 

Saturday July 29 - Albany NY @ Valentines

w/ Ghoul Poon & Child Bite

Hosted by comedian Matt Kelly

Then off to Massachusetts for a one night stand:

Thursday August 5 - Northampton MA @ Sierra Grill

w/ Rabbit Rabbit, Giraffes? Giraffes! & Ultrabunny

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m's band played a killer set the night after his birthday. probably one of the best shows i've ever seen them play. it was a great show.