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09/04/2026

As summer comes to a close, there’s something incredibly special about celebrating in a place that already feels like home, under the July sun. The intimacy of the space creates genuine moments and meaningful details, like setting up a sound system to your car's battery or pulling out the classic sprinkler to enhance the dance floor. I hope in the coming years more people choose to host a wedding in their own backyard.

Jane + Steven did it all right.

Valparaiso, Indiana at Home Wedding / Jane + Steven Posted in Peek At, SwoonTags: At Home Wedding, Indiana Wedding Photographer

05/25/2026

I slept in on this Monday after attending Salt Shed’s () 2nd year of Warm Love Cool Dreams () last night. Day two wrapped with a magnetic performance by Courtney Barnett (). Backed by heavier drums and bringing a more intense, Petty-esque live presence, she transforms songs that can feel once quiet and introspective on record into something electric onstage. So, now what exciting things will happen today? We just announced a surprise, acoustic, phone-free show with Phoebe Bridgers () at the Orpheum in Champaign. Ok, it’s not such a mundane Monday.

05/22/2026

Thalia Hall () was on fire for night five of eight of Twin Peaks’ () sold-out hometown residency celebrating the 10th anniversary of Down in Heaven. Free Range () opened with a calm presence, and it quickly evolved into a sweaty, nostalgic reunion with the grit of a house-party basement show once TP took the stage.

What made the show especially interesting to me was the live rubber stamping used as their projected backdrop — instead of polished, pre-made visuals, the audience got to watch physical markings build in real time. The stage design felt strangely like a giant DIY zine happening right at the hands of Drew Ryan. Quite apropos.

04/11/2026

Grazie mille, Venezia.

12/26/2025

Christmas morning.

12/03/2025

Snocaps for a sold out-run at Thalia Hall. These insanely talented twins just keep nailing it. So fun to watch them share a stage, tap back into their combined musical energies, and have MJ Lenderman in the mix.

11/17/2025

Dreamy harmonies and compelling chemistry from Folk Bitch Trio made for smooth and gentle close to the weekend at Schubas Tavern.

11/15/2025

Best and most swoon worthy underplay of the year: Khruangbin at Metro. If only more bands understood and embraced the importance of doing a show like this.

11/07/2025

What a unique collaboration that took place at Old Town School of Folk Music last night with three full hours of Terry Allen, Bukka Allen, and Kurt Vile. There are two more sold out performances this weekend and guests are in for an absolute treat. Thanks to Old Town for inviting me stay and revel in it all.