Earlier in December, I was given my annual performance review at work, and I figured I'd do the same for myself on a personal basis. This is largely inspired by Chris Guillebeau's 2011 Annual Review he conducts on his alternative lifestyle website The Art of Non-Conformity. His post format encourages readers to first look back at the year, evaluating what went well, and what didn't.
2011 in Photo Numbers 60 concerts 37 events 36 restaurants 13 music festivals 11 KEXP in-Studios 9 travel destinations Concerts 1. Vince Mira - "Elvis Alive" - 07 Jan 11 @ Triple Door, Seattle 2. Ain't Misbehavin' - 11 Jan 11 @ Jazz Alley, Seattle 3. Guster - 18 Jan 11 @ Moore Theater, Seattle 4. Cage the Elephant End Session - 23 Jan 11
Tucked away in the eastern San Francisco neighborhood of Potrero Hill is Tiny Telephone, a recording studio for the independent music community. While the exterior takes the form of a large nondescript warehouse, the interior is artfully composed with ample room in the two recording studios and comfortable lounge areas for downtime between sessions. Open since 1997, Tiny Telephone has hosted the likes of Mike
Santarchy, or SantaCon, is an annual mass gathering of folks dressed as Santa Claus, which quickly evolves into massive dance parties and pub crawls, depending on where it's held. In the case of Seattle's annual Santarchy, it was held on December 17th, beginning at the Seattle Center and roving through downtown before ending after midnight in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. This year, there were tons
Legendary masters of hip-hop Jay-Z and Kanye West are touring North America with their creative collaboration Watch the Throne. On Friday night, the duo made their appearance in Seattle at the Tacoma Dome, where a packed audience couldn't get enough of the two superstars. ECSTATIC doesn't even begin to describe the amount of excitement I had in anticipation for shooting this show, as I've been
When you visit a country where the written language is as foreign as can be, finding anything to eat can be a challenge. Communication barriers can make it difficult to order the simplest of foods or can even lead you astray, resulting in a dish a little too foreign to your palate. During my week-long visit to Seoul, I was fortunate to have
Meeting one of your idols is a rare and special occasion that is undoubtedly marked by at least one embarrassing foot-in-mouth moment. In the case of every personal idol I've met, I usually suffer from a severe lack of words, leaving me dumbfounded and mute as every burning question and compliment I've ever had for that person suddenly evaporates from my mind. Meeting legendary photographer
On December 8, KMTT radio station 103.7 The Mountain held their annual Winter Warmth concert at WaMu Theater featuring Mat Kearney, The Head and the Heart, and Florence + the Machine. The Head and the Heart played their crowd favorites, getting the crowd warmed up for the stunning performance that Florence + the Machine would follow up with. From the moment lead singer Florence Welch
On December 7, KNDD 107.7 The End held their annual Deck the Hall Ball concert series at Key Arena in Seattle. Headlining this year's show were Mumford and Sons, with Death Cab for Cutie, Cage the Elephant, Foster the People, and more on hand. The evening was rocking from the very start when Grouplove kicked off the festivities at 4pm. Check out some photos from
