on vacation ... looking forward to having time to relaxMood: rockin
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I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I love movies, dancing, hiking, and traveling when I get the opportunity. My sister and I go to the Michigan football games together, and there is not much better than some good ol' college football rivalry - especially in the midst of all of the fans in Michigan Stadium on game day. GO BLUE!! I also enjoy watching hockey - not only the Red Wings, but my two young nephews.
A recent passion - as you can probably see from my profile - is attending concerts, and I've come to realize how much I enjoy concert photography. If you would like to see some of the pictures that I've taken, click here to check out the sets on my Flickr account. I hope to showcase this more on my page. If you would be interested in helping me make a banner to direct people to my photos, let me know.
Banner image credit: Rich Paprocki Photography
I also enjoy early music/classical - favorite composers/works include: Bach (esp the Brandenburg Concertos), Chopin, Mozart, Vivaldi, Josquin des Pres, Arvo Part, Handel, Barber’s Adagio for Strings, and Orff’s Carmina Burana. I've had the privilege of seeing many amazing performances from some of the world's finest orchestras, chamber ensembles, and recitalists over the last twelve years because of UMS - experiences that I am so grateful to have. I can't say that jazz music is a favorite, but I have a deep appreciation for it, especially Wynton Marsalis/Jazz at Lincoln Center and a fun local band The Macpodz, who have brought jazz to life for me in a new way. I also enjoy Afro-Cuban jazz, Latin jazz, and some vocal jazz.
About my profile quote:.. "So what's the craziest thing you've done lately?" It's a lyric from "Crazy Angel" by Kill Hannah - another band that I adore. The lyric is quite fitting due to all of the crazy road trips and grand adventures that have become a big part of my life over the last couple years. I've had a number of people call me crazy - most often with a smile on their face - but still, I would agree with them, and generally do. But I wouldn't change any of it. I've had so many amazing experiences and I have met some truly wonderful people that otherwise would have never been in my life. I am so thankful for the opportunities that I have had and look forward to the future with anticipation of what might be ahead on the horizon.
It probably won't take you long to discover that I am a rather large fan of a particular band - 30STM - in fact, I'm a proud member of the Echelon. In attending several 30STM concerts across the country (and beyond), I've not only loved the opportunity to interact with the band, but also other members of the Echelon who come to support them. This is a slideshow of pictures from one of my first grand adventure excursions - a trip out to Denver and Salt Lake City. It's a weekend that I will never forget - mostly due to the people that I had the chance to meet.
I have had many other grand adventures that have given me the opportunity to connect with some truly amazing people and other bands that I doubt I would have connected with otherwise. So I look forward to continue this journey and meet up with more cool people and talented musicians.
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Jul 9 2009 2:35 AM
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Jul 6 2009 12:47 PM
"If you want to leave your footprints in the sand, DON'T DRAG YOUR FEET! We must have a deep sense of purpose and the will to fulfill it. We must resolve old unfinished business, and eliminate toxic people and attitudes from our lives. WE MUST WORK HARD, have long periods of study and concentrated efforts. We must withdraw and sever ties with people who are not truly aligned with our best long term interests. (Finally) Focus exclusively on your ambitions and what is important to you. Eliminate distractions and MOVE FORWARD!!"
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Jun 24 2009 6:23 AM
The Mixtape Venue (ex-Skelletones) | Doors 6:30PM | all ages | $10.00 ADV/$12.00 DOS
EVERY AVENUE
With Special Guests:
Valencia, Cash Cash, Sparks the Rescue
Advance tickets available online @ fusionshows.bigcartel.com, or at the Mixtape Box Office.
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June 26 - HEY MONDAY @ Eagle Theater at The Crofoot
June 27 - HEY MONDAY @ Mixtape Venue
August 2 - KILL PARADISE @ Howell Opera House
Jun 16 2009 4:44 PM
Mac's Bar | Doors 5:00PM | all ages | $10.00 ADV / $12.00 DOS
NIGHTMARE OF YOU
With Special Guests:
Plushgun, Brian Bonz and the Dot Hongs, Elliot Street Lunatic, Res Publica
Advance tickets available online @ fusionshows.bigcartel.com at Mac's Bar, and at Flat, Black, and Circular in downtown East Lansing!
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June 30 - THE CLASSIC CRIME @ Mac's (Lansing)
July 10 - FAKE PROBLEMS @ Mac's (Lansing)
July 18 - COPELAND @ Mixtape Venue (Grand Rapids)
Jun 15 2009 6:07 AM
June 23rd - Pontiac, MI at THE CROFOOT
June 24th - Grand Rapids, MI at MIXTAPE VENUE
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July 18 - COPELAND at Mixtape Venue
July 24 - BETWEEN THE TREES at Mac's Bar
Jun 14 2009 8:12 PM
Jun 8 2009 12:35 PM
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May 27 2009 5:11 AM
aarghh! I have to work that night :(
Hope you like them!!!
May 26 2009 9:25 PM
May 22 2009 5:38 PM
We miss you too!
May 19 2009 6:53 PM
May 18 2009 7:32 PM
: o
May 18 2009 1:16 PM
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May 13 2009 11:10 PM
May 13 2009 2:54 AM
May 12 2009 6:58 PM
This weekend might be too soon but what about another date????
May 12 2009 2:51 AM
We are seeing them in Tulsa Wednesday.
May 10 2009 8:47 PM
Mac's Bar | Doors 6:00PM | all ages | $10.00 ADV / $12.00 DOS
DANGER RADIO
With Special Guests:
My Favorite Highway, Stereo Skyline, A Letter To You
Advance tickets available online @ fusionshows.bigcartel.com at Mac's Bar, and at Flat, Black, and Circular in downtown East Lansing!
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May 14 - The Secret Handshake @ The Small Planet
June 26 & 27 - Hey Monday @ The Crofoot & Mixtape