The final day of Ska Fest with Yasiin Bey (Formerly Mos Def) and Dub FX. Also, why I love Ska Fest so much.
And just a couple of weeks
before that was the Victoria Jazz Fest, always a stellar time. I only
did one interview leading up to it, but it was a real doozy. I also did
media coverage for my home publication, the Martlet.
Interview piece with soulman Lee Fields.
Review of Five Alarm Funk's set at Centennial Square.
Review of Vieux Farka Touré at Sugar Nightclub.
Review of David Gray Infinity Quartet feat. Macy Gray.
I've also done up a couple of reviews for LyfStyl Music. Big ups to them for giving me another place to talk music. There's never enough space.
My review of Kanye West's Yeezus . (In retrospect I would like to re-rate this record at like a 6.5 or maybe 7.)
Review of the Uncluded's Hokey Fright .
Same props and respect for the Coastal Spectator. The place I got my first paid article published. I've been doing some reviews around town for them as well. Much respect, Andrea and Lynne.
Review of Eddie Spaghetti's sweet new record, The Value of Nothing .
Review of Victoria all-girl rock band White Hot Jet's debut performance.
Review of Blackberry Wood at Logan's Pub.
So there it is. When it's all laid out in front of me it's actually kind of amazing how much I've been doing lately. But it's not enough. I love writing and I love being forced to do it. There's more on the way, as always, so stay tuned. And as always, if you know of some awesome music that needs my attention, please leave a comment or drop me a line.
Much respect,
Rags