Category: Festivals

  • Terrific Two’s: Celebrating Pursuit of the Happier Self

    Terrific Two’s: Celebrating Pursuit of the Happier Self

    “To laugh often and love much; to win the respect of intelligent persons and the affection of children; to earn the approbation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Today, I celebrate vision and endurance. Perseverance. The ability to suffer gracefully, all the while continuing…

  • North Coast 2025: Commemorating 15 Years With an Incredible Celebration

    North Coast 2025: Commemorating 15 Years With an Incredible Celebration

    North Coast has been a staple of Chicago’s festival scene for over a decade. This edition registers the fifteen-year mark, a significant milestone that speaks volumes about the passionate people who contribute their talents and services to making sure this unique event continues forth. Throughout North Coast’s storied lineage, organizers have always committed to putting…

  • Movement 2025: Celebrating More Than Just Techno and Community

    Movement 2025: Celebrating More Than Just Techno and Community

    Once upon a time, Detroit started Movement. It wasn’t always called Movement, but the spirit and soul of this festival has stayed consistent from the beginning in reflecting the intangibles of this city and its community, regardless of the namesake it carries. Let me offer a bit of backstory to the origins of Detroit’s very…

  • Talking with TSHA: Movement, Jackfruit, and the Essence of Dance Music

    Talking with TSHA: Movement, Jackfruit, and the Essence of Dance Music

    It was 2023 when I first witnessed TSHA perform in Detroit, MI for the annual Movement Music Festival (formerly DEMF – Detroit Electronic Music Festival). As I explored the grounds of Hart Plaza, moving between stages and catching all my senses could handle of the bevy of entertainment, fresh rhythms and fun melodies beckoned me…

  • Datagrama Clothing Makes High Fashion and Hot Socks Look Easy

    Datagrama Clothing Makes High Fashion and Hot Socks Look Easy

    Alright gang, bring it in, because today I’ve got a special presentation for you. This episode is the first of its kind from the Electro Scribe. I’m fashioning a product review for the Datagrama homies, and sharing a story about how their eye-catching designs and awesome products bring sweet and gentle characters together. Through superb…

  • Snowta 2025: A Final Farewell to the Midwest from Tipper

    Snowta 2025: A Final Farewell to the Midwest from Tipper

    Music is a collection of communities, and there are few as passionate as those who follow Tipper. Snowta has hosted Tipper at their events many times over the past few years, and when it was announced in the days of November that Tipper would perform two final shows in Minnesota, I eagerly signed on. Though…

  • Bear and Hollywould go to Big Fam Fest

    Bear and Hollywould go to Big Fam Fest

    At Big Fam Fest in Brooklyn, MI, an outstanding collection of one-of-a-kind performances occurred over the course of three days. Add to that unique presentations of home-grown artistry, a healthy and wholesome community, and you have all the neccesary foundations in place for the success of this wonderful occasion. Big Fam Fest was, and is,…

  • Tipper’s Armada Tips its Hat to the Orion Amphitheater

    Tipper’s Armada Tips its Hat to the Orion Amphitheater

    When Tipper announced he’d be retiring in 2025, I made the decision to catch as many of his showcases as I am able before his ultimate exit. I’m not the only one. His fandom is composed of vibrant, vivacious, and votive supporters. Each of us who celebrates and identifies with Tipper’s standard of excellence resolved…

  • Shreddies: On the Wolf River, the Glow-Stick Nation Flows

    Shreddies: On the Wolf River, the Glow-Stick Nation Flows

    *Though I cover arts and entertainment professionally, community and inspiration focused content is central to my passion. This story is about a group, whose numbers have steadily grown, who endeavored to hold their own unique celebration, kind of like their own mini music festival. I hope this piece will serve as motivation to you, dear…

  • Whispers From the Forest (Part 3): Rhythm and Melody in Electric [Rain]Forest

    Whispers From the Forest (Part 3): Rhythm and Melody in Electric [Rain]Forest

    One of the most engaging aspects of Electric Forest is the assembly of music and talent featured throughout its grounds, and upon its stages. The lineup for this weekend boasted a bevy of heavies, solid musical aficionados aplenty, and joined by many rising stars. Plus, you never know who’s gonna pop up on the renegade…

  • Whispers from the Forest (Part 2):  Discourse and Sagacity, in Electric Forest

    Whispers from the Forest (Part 2): Discourse and Sagacity, in Electric Forest

    Just as beautiful and magical as the majesty of Electric Forest’s presentations are the variety of souls that show up to spectate, and interact with one another. People, by way of how they dress and deliver themselves, are absolutely works of art, in my mind. Crossing paths with folks all the way from New York…

  • Whispers from the Forest (Part 1):  Imagination in Electric [Art]Forest

    Whispers from the Forest (Part 1): Imagination in Electric [Art]Forest

    About a month ago, I landed in Rothbury for the annual Electric Forest music festival. This is a grandiose celebration, and throughout the grounds you’ll discover a bevy of creativity conceived and crafted by human hands. It may not always seem as such. The size and scope of many of these installations, as well as…

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