the spikedrivers @ the blind tiger, originally uploaded by minervacat. Rocking my world in terms of inspiration this week: Stop Down, a photo project by Bill Sullivan centered on shots taken as elevator doors close. Way more fascinating than the description sounds. Who Shot Rock & Roll: a history of rock photography. The photos are…
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jones street station — in verses
good old war @ cat’s cradle, originally uploaded by minervacat. Jones Street Station — In Verses Out 8/18, Smith Street Records. Jones Street Station’s In Verses was one of my most anticipated releases of this year (that nobody else cared about). Their 2007 debut Overcome (as the Jones Street Boys) was a note-perfect Dixieland-infused Americana…
at work
flags at work, originally uploaded by minervacat. i smell blood and there’s no blood around the blanked out eyes and the blanked out sound i see them coming back; they’re motionless in an airport lounge you should be getting stoned with a prom dress girl you should still believe in an endless world you should…
the low anthem @ the cat’s cradle
the low anthem @ the cat’s cradle, originally uploaded by minervacat. Do the new blogging rules mean I have to tell y’all this? Anyway: Kristin from Warner/Atlantic/Elektra very kindly guest-listed me for the show last night; Southeastern Camera in Raleigh supplied the camera body (that was at a cost to me, at least) as Six…
the low anthem @ local 506
the low anthem @ local 506, originally uploaded by minervacat. if your heart is unemployed do not rush but do not stall for i am waiting
bristol rhythm & roots: holy ghost tent revival
bristol rhythm & roots: holy ghost tent revival, originally uploaded by minervacat. “One thing pop music is good for is remembering that somewhere inside us is the potential for unvanquishable joy.” — John Darnielle
the old ceremony “walk on thin air” cd release party
the old ceremony “walk on thin air” cd release party, originally uploaded by minervacat. (This shot is from February, not last night.) I realized, standing in the audience at the Cradle last night, that I really give these guys a much shorter shrift than they deserve, at least in terms of local bands I adore….
charleston, south carolina
charleston, south carolina, originally uploaded by minervacat. No inspiration again this week; to be honest, I’m not feeling very inspired at this point in time. For example, last night I couldn’t fall asleep and then when I finally did, I slept badly; and I miss Six; and I’m just generally feeling a little anxious and…
baseball: uva @ unc, game 2
baseball: uva @ unc, game 2, originally uploaded by minervacat. In a few years, Allah willing, this boy will wear pinstripes in the major leagues and maybe he will win championships, and I will love him just as well then as I did when he wore Carolina blue, which was pretty much the best. Congratulations…
there are some cheerful motherfuckers
there are some cheerful motherfuckers, originally uploaded by minervacat. A year ago feels like five, today. I’m not sure how I ended up where I am, but I think I’m okay with it.
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