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Tigerphobia and the Secrets of the Doug “Fir”

by A. L. Venable

You know that saying, “You learn something new every day”? Well, it’s true. On Tuesday afternoon, I had an opportunity to chat with Matt Sheehy about his upcoming show with Derby and The Dimes at the Doug Fir Lounge and learned that the Doug Fir is not really a fir!
I also asked him about performing [...]

10.29.2008 See the rest → 2 comments

Random observation

by A. L. Venable

With the blessing of the OLCC, the Doug Fir Lounge will begin having all-ages matinee shows on September 18. One of the first bands scheduled to perform under this new arrangement is Starf*cker. I’m sure all the kids are grinning from ear to ear at the thought of asking their parents for permission to attend [...]

07.20.2008 See the rest → 1 comment

Get outside this weekend

by A. L. Venable

With all the sunny and warm weather, who doesn’t want to get outside and enjoy it? Fortunately, there are no shortage of festivals and activities in the coming weeks. So, where will I be this weekend?
On Saturday, I’ll join other Francophiles at the 2008 Bastille Festival in the Pearl in Jamison Park. The festival, with free [...]

07.09.2008 See the rest → 1 comment
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