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Off-Topic Post: October Concerts

Posted on October 25, 2018 by maedez

I see a lot of live music. Here are some October highlights!

Sarah Shook & the Disarmers. 10.3.18 @ Ace of Cups:

Sarah Shook & the Disarmers

Sarah Shook & the Disarmers

Lorkin O’Reilly. 10.13.18 @ Ace of Cups:

Lorkin O’Reilly

Gruff Rhys. 10.13.18 @ Ace of Cups:

Gruff Rhys

Betsy Ross. 10.23.18 @ A&R Music Bar:

Betsy Ross

Thelma and the Sleaze. 10.23.18 @ A&R Music Bar:

Thelma and the Sleaze

Thelma and the Sleaze. The Chef and I with LG (and a photobomber).

Thunderpussy. 10.23.18 @ A&R Music Bar:

Thunderpussy

The photos are pretty bad, but the music was awesome.

Weekly Photo Challenge: Satisfaction

Posted on July 28, 2017 by maedez

This is my response to the Weekly Photo Challenge: Satisfaction.

On 19th July, I saw Sarah Shook & the Disarmers at Ace of Cups. Country music isn’t my normal cup of tea, but Sarah Shook is one of the awe-inspiring exceptions.

Sarah Shook & the Disarmers

Sarah Shook & the Disarmers

On the 25th, I finally watched one of my bucket list acts: Lydia Lunch. Then I met her and gave her a drink. Good times. Satisfying times.

Lydia Lunch @ Ace of Cups

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