The Sheiks, followed by Jack Oblivion and the Tearjerkers

"If you can get people out past 1am on a Monday night 5000 miles from home, you're doing pretty good."
Zagreb, Croatia
Tvornice Kulture Music Hall

Story and Media: Ben Rubin

Tramp on the Street

During the last week of October, I ended up on a woodland adventure outside of Kane, PA.  Aside from the much needed technology-detox of a few days out in the woods, the highlight of the trip for me was meeting some wonderful folks during the time we spent in Kane and Ludlow.

The Friend Maker

Down in Naples, NY this past weekend I saw musician Scott Topel playing one of the strangest instruments I've ever seen.  Of course I had to ask him about it...

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Tango Cafe in the Round

Went to the 10th anniversary of 'Songwriters in the Round' at Tango Cafe last night.  I'd bet we were half the age of everyone else in the place.  We squeezed right up front, but even still i'm thinkin I need to start packin my glasses.

Summer Jams

 After a tedious commencement ceremony, Jamie and I each drank a pitcher of suds at the local watering hole to prepare for this Little Feat-serenaded rapture-sketch-jam at the Lilac Festival.  We snuck behind the porta-potties to get into the VIP seating, and sat in the front row passing our sketchbooks back and forth.  

   
Great local fusion jazz band from last week's Sunday jazz night at the Lovin Cup.  I had been reading art theory in the library all afternoon for a class, so a few beers and music was a welcome break.

Ladri di Carrozzelle

Last Summer, when I was studying in Orvieto, Italy, I bumped into this great free concert one of my first days in town.  I was inspired by the story of the band, which was founded almost entirely by members with Muscular Dystrophy.

Music in the Balkins

        When I was in Sarajevo, I met some drunk musicians wandering around the market at night who told me I had to check out this bar called the Underground. 

Tuesday nights at the Society of Illustrators, they host a figure drawing session, backed by an open bar and live music. The night we made it down this 2 guy band killed it, covering everything from Herbie Hancock to Joe Cuba. 

Wire in Maruata

The beaches of Maruata, Mexico were littered with creative opportunities...