Dope Jams Open Air Festival @ Locust Grove in Oak Hill, NY

Went on: 02.08.25
Rating: 4/5

Beloved Brooklyn Institution set up camp upstate and constructed a veritable adult playground. Turtle Bugg, as usual, delivered one of the more memorable dancefloor experiences in the daytime.

Solar System No.6 - Abby Echiverri, Fuzzyy, A Tripp @ Highland Park in Queens, NY

Went on: 26.07.25
Rating: 5/5

Abby weaved us through two hours of wonky, funky, eclectic slow jams. Aaron played a blissfully chaotic live hardware set. My first live set as "fuzzyy"

Jude / Coolant / Pinkie Normal @ Trans Pecos in Ridgewood, NY

Went on: 16.07.25
Rating: 4/5

Jude, River, et al were so tight. High quality American rock and roll.

Cosmic Country Showcase @ Judson & Moore in Chicago, Il

Went on: 06.06.25
Rating: 4/5

Charming, queer variety show with covers of country classics and originals. The resident band's keyboardist and drummer were a cute couple and did a beautiful rendition of "With the missus and me" by Randy Newman. The highlight for me was Hawk (who plays as "Hawk and the Talons" - an awesome band name) who transfixed the audience with their version of Charles Bradley's "I'm going through changes". Thanks to my friend Sarah for the recc.

datadata @ Jupiter Disco in New York, NY

Went on: 24.05.25
Rating: 5/5

dara always brings the bangers. fun dancin with amanda, river, sam, and friends