For your Listen – The Good Be Tanyas

Recently I saw the Good Be Tanyas, they played a show at Seattle venue, Triple Door this past Friday, October 14th. Seated in the front row, I got a first hand look at pure talent that this band has.  Band member Sam Parton was in a car accident over Labor Day, she is currently recovering. Listening…

Hometown pride :The Solanco Fair

The Solanco Fair is an event that I attended since I can remember. Members of my extended family would join my family to sit out on our front lawn and take in the festivities. As time progressed, I lost my interest in attending the fair activities; watching the parade from the living room window of…

Simplicity of Summer

As it nears the end of August it means the end of Summer is drawing near.  I type this with a big sigh of relieve. I wish what they said was true, “Seattle only gets one week of Summer.”  This statement is false, yes false. I’ve come to believe that Seattle locals tell outsiders this…

Bainbridge Bluegrass Festival, Event Post-coverage

Saturday, July 28th, it was the 6th annual Bainbridge Bluegrass Festival held at Battle Point Park. This was my first attendance to the annual festival. It was a bit of travel to get to the event from where I currently live in Capitol Hill. A 35 minute walk to downtown Seattle, specifically to the Seattle waterfront. From there a…

For the Love of Preserving a Beautiful Landmark, Volunteer Park Conservatory

This is a subject close to my heart, the preservation of a landmark. A gem, located in Volunteer Park; The conservatory provides visitors to the park first hand a view of a working greenhouse. It allows for visitors to enjoy the beauty and also learn about various blooms. The Conservatory was established in 1912, although it’s had…