Category Archives: First Impressions

Either my first time at a venue or my first time seeing a show. First impressions can be important.

Best 3-way Ever.

Buccaneer, DKDC, First Impressions, Mollie Fontaine

I think I’m a groupie. I went to see Marcella Simien perform three times in a row and I was fully entertained the entire time. Generally, my attention span for any type of show is limited to once a week at best. Rarely do I want to follow any particular group or artist from one venue to another, let alone record the experience each time. The last time I did that was the Yojimbo double feature earlier this summer. That pair of shows was entertaining not only because Yojimbo has amazing stage presence, but also because of the contrast in the venues. From a Midtown Memphis pirate bar to a Tupelo highway honky-tonk shack. Yojimbo performed with gusto each time and it’s encouraging to see people from all walks of life enjoy the same music, even if they don’t all do it in the same place. The places where Marcella performs aren’t quite so disparate, but it wouldn’t matter because her stage presence could make a TJ Mulligan’s swanky.  Continue reading Best 3-way Ever. →

The funny thing about Memphis

Crosstown, First Impressions, Hi Tone, P & H Cafe

The transition from August to September was jarring this year.  After a weekend out of town and then a weekend of unbridled debauchery celebrating my birthday, I wasn’t ready to get back to business last week.  Instead, I went in search of something new and free to do in Memphis.  The aforementioned trip left me a little broke, so my options were limited.  For inspiration on Monday I visited the best free entertainment in the city – open mic at P&H presented by Tiffany Harmon. Continue reading The funny thing about Memphis →

Mobility Achieved!

Daily Life, First Impressions, Future Plans, Quick Thoughts, Reasons for Things

This little blog has learned to walk.  Huzzah! (Ask me about my Huzzah.)

Hopefully this change will yield more posts and (better) more youtube uploads.  I bit the bullet and got myself a Surface Pro 3.  A rare moment of budgeting and bravery, this is an investment and I am treating it as such.

Now I just have to learn how to use it.  I’m pretty much treating it like my desktop at the moment, which Windows 8 kindly allows for for a newb like me.  As I attune to the dynamic quality of this machine, I believe it will become a seamless part of my creative experience.  As with any Windows version, I have to learn how to break down the parts so I can rebuild it for my own purposes.

Until then – I’ve got a new toy, yay!

 

PAX: The Lines

First Impressions, PAX Prime, Reasons for Things

The first thing I read about PAX was to plan for lines.  An endless thread about expecting lines and dealing with lines and the silver linings to lines, ad nauseam.  Seriously, I think I got a cavity while reading about how great it is to meet people in lines.  I half expected there to be a local bar called Lines just so the circle was complete.  Turns out there’s a place called Shorty’s that pretty much fills that slot; I still get the trademark on Lines(TM).  Maybe Gabe will draw me a logo?  But, I digress. Continue reading PAX: The Lines →

PAX Prime 2014, Part 1

First Impressions, PAX Prime

I spent 4 solid days at PAX Prime 2014 and all I can say is, people. So MANY people.  Just…  a lot.  As a whole, that’s pretty much 75% of the takeaway from my first Expo.  The sheer size of this event is hyperbolic.   And as they say, if you build it….  Branded as a Gaming Expo, the variety of exhibitors is astoundingly broad.  I encountered so many interpretations of the word game I think the only thing missing was a dedicated “Head Games” area where emotional vampires could go to feed. Continue reading PAX Prime 2014, Part 1 →

Le Fil (The Thread) ~ Camille

Buccaneer, Dizzy Bird, First Impressions, Java Cabana, Sun Studio, Tap Room

Wow.  Memphis was rocking and everyone came knocking this weekend.  Saturday, I hit five parties and only 3 of them were intentional.  You couldn’t swing a black cat without hitting a good time last night.  The effects were felt as far away as Spain.  Unfortunately, I left my camera at home.  It wasn’t entirely intentional but I’ll admit I took it as an omen to go off script.  Continue reading Le Fil (The Thread) ~ Camille →

Five in One Social Club

5 in 1, Art, Broad Ave, First Impressions

Last night I did something amazing.  I got down and dirty with art supplies and created a pop-up collage!  It’s a small thing really, but my inner child bubbled up with delight as I snipped and glued different pieces of paper together to concoct my creation.  The end product resembles an art project from kindergarten.  That’s seems appropriate since I was at Five in One ♦ Social Club – aka Kindergarten For Grown Folks. Continue reading Five in One Social Club →

Shameless Pimpin’

Amurica, Black Lodge, Crosstown, First Impressions

Today felt like August.  Maybe it’s because the hot, oppressive humidity came out in full force this afternoon.  It could also be the electric buzz of energy permeating downtown after the annual tribute to Elvis.  I’m pretty sure it’s the heat lighting flashing in the northern sky tonight.  Either way, I’m ready for September.  *sigh*  As Mr. Frost says, there are certainly miles to go before I sleep. Continue reading Shameless Pimpin’ →

Pirate Bar Hustle

Buccaneer, First Impressions, The Cove

After a long week of chaotic events and whiskey, I decided to go for a low-key option last night.  At least that’s what I thought I was doing.  One of the things that comes along with relaxing is the potential to end up somewhere unexpected.  It’s where the whole “go with the flow” concept comes from I think.  Anyway, there were definitely some currents flowing last night and I got ride along in the slipstream. Continue reading Pirate Bar Hustle →