‘2′ Concert Coming UpOctober 22nd, 2009

We are nearing concert time, and our group concert titled ‘2′ is coming on Thursday, November 5 at 8 PM in the NIU Recital Hall.  From the list of names, it looks to be a packed show.  It is called ‘2′ because each piece is a collaboration.  I will be debuting the first piece that my brother and I have worked on!

Last week, I also joined Cassie on a trip to Minneapolis.  She went to a conference on Crafting and the DIY (Do-it-yourself) art movement, while I took footage around the city for my film, which is in its final stages.
As always, you can check out the trip from Cassie’s perspective on her blog.  We also just got her new website up and running, but it is obviously in the beginning stages, but oh the possibilities!

Seeing Jason Isbell, closer to Graduation!October 8th, 2009

Last week, Cassie and I took a break from our hard work to see Southern-Rock musician Jason Isbell at the House Cafe in Dekalb. Jason used to play with the Drive-by Truckers, a fantastic band that is still playing and touring, and now he has split off into his own band called Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit.

I couldn’t believe that there wasn’t a bigger crowd at the House.  I was used to seeing the band play for hundreds of fans.  Although Jason probably didn’t play for more than about 60 people, he put his heart into the set and really rocked.  The opening bands were excellent, as well.  I especially enjoyed Tom Schraeder and his Ego. They were a Wilco-esque folk-rock style band.

Despite the small crowd, they were really into the whole show, and it was great for us because we got a front row seat and had the chance to meet and talk with him afterward.

In other school-related news, I am excited to say that I passed my comprehensive exam!  That means that I am one step closer to graduation and am now putting my full effort into the show on November 15.  I designed the poster last night, so here’s a tease:

Cassie has been working hard on a gallery show that will appear at the Bad Dog gallery tonight.  Lots more good stuff to come!