wow.
yea. it's been a while. this is what i do - coming and going. from writing, that is. i guess i have to open this by saying that my life has taken a rather drastic leap since the return to providence from thailand. part of me died a little bit, and i had an episode of panic attack. i started seeing the therapist again, and i am addicted to music. i live alone now, with my black-and-white animals that give me peace and comfort. my thesis i think is actually taking off, and i am about to finish this semester on a strong note. we'll see how THAT goes (considering i'm back here)...
i wrote three songs of my own this fall, my millionth attempt to actually follow through with it. the amorous desperation i think did it. extreme pain always makes me hypercreative. i will put the lyrics up here when i feel ready. i will also put some ranting i did on the newsletter i put together as part of my job. i quite enjoyed writing them.
i've also found a little niche there is in this miserable city. here are my favorite spots in town:
- julian's: fantastic hipster restaurant/bar on broadway in my hood on the westside. it has a rather garganuous brunch menu that i absolutely love.
- red fez: another hipster restaurant/bar in down city. the whole place has a red tint which i love. and they have my SF beer anchor steam!
- cuban revolution: opened at a new location down city not too long ago, and it is just a fun, affordable, friendly place with a cuban twist. buena vista is played often in the background.
- seven stars bakery: the westside shop opened this spring, which is on broadway about 1 min walk from my pad. the almond croissant is absolutely scrumptuous. the staff are also very friendly.
- korean restaurant on benefit: a tiny joint at the end of benefit close to wickenden that feels like someone's dining room, but it is as authentic as the korean food can get. they even have the bibimbap in the sizzling clay bowl!!
- point street bridge: crossing it either in dawn or dusk, you can see (rather misleading) beautiful skyline of providence and its reflection on pawtucket river. i hope i can share it with someone sometime.
- twin city music house: a family owned music store/music school that is at its end of business. the owners are looking to sell the building but noone is buying. they have been in business for over 70 years. it is a shame that such an amazing legacy must end.
- what-cheer-brigade: a hipster marching band that waltzes down the streets of providence with gorilla masks here and again. there are none like it anywhere else. they do great jewish music too!
- motion center: a great cozy studio where i take yoga. it's on a quite part of south main street, and has a great atmosphere.
- garden grille: vegitarian & vegan specialty restaurant down on hope street towards pawtucket. crunchy and hippie, sunny and bright. great brunch buffet on sundays.
and here are my favorite indie musicians that i live for. i mean it when i say this. i really listen to their music like my life is depended on it. and i'm in love with all of them. crushing hard.
- coyote grace (joe & ingrid): they are based out west but came all the way out here to participate in an event i put together this fall. fantastic lyrics that tells stories that resonate with my life.
- meg hutchinson: i have loved this woman since i was a teenager! i would propose to her right now if i could. her words just have it right. and her voice is earthy, melancholic, robert-frosty, and simply soul-shuddering. she's used to be based in the berkshires but i think she's in boston now.
- edie carey: i have loved this woman for a long time too! she is a poet. i would marry her if i could too. her music is such that you can find a song to fit any moment of your life. her music has a way to sneak under your skin and stay with you. she was away for a while but now she is back in action in new england.
- kris delmhorst: ah, where do i start. she has brought such joy into my life that i don't even know where to begin. her music has a little twist of boyishness, a little mischivous badass twang crusted with the journey of a woman's heart and it's always nice to feel that kind of amalgamation. i think she's about to embark on a european tour, which means i won't be able to see her in a while...
- ani difranco: she is THE way. she is literally the best writer i have ever known. i don't know whatelse to say. i quote her like it's my job, because she can capture anything with words and music, and it is magical.
- kelly joe phelps: good old blues man with the true soul of blues. his music is dark and heavy and feels comforting like my dirty worn-in amazing boots. his voice soaks through me.
- brian webb: i didn't know he is based out of rhode island. he sings like that's what he was made for. his music flow like journal entries, and they are honest and filled with the man's sorrow.
- antje duvekot: i didn't know how to pronouce her name for the longest time. she has the most mesmerizing voice i have ever heard. it is delicate, lucid, transluscent and yet has incredible amount of weight, of life, of art that rests deep inside you. her words are also filled with naratives that are sometimes mysterious and sometimes so ordinary that makes anyone's heart shake.
- rodney brillante: my soulmate. he is my brother. he just released his first CD and it is fantastic. his lyrics are simple and subtle, with perfect tune that brings his voice to life. he is one of very few musicians who dare to tame the uke, and he does a fantastic job. his music reminds me of the ocean the golden hills of my beloved california, and i just love him. i can't wait to get back out west.
- jennifer kimball
- anne heaton
- rose polenzani
- catie curtis
- rachel maccartney
- hem
- over the rhine
- melissa ferrick
- the wood brothers
- gregory douglous
- andy moore
- mandy shaw
- chris o'brien
- kimya dawson
- toshi raegan
(not indie, but...)
- patty griffin
- the weepies
- feist
- nickel creek
- regina spektor
- india arie
- norah jones
- rosana
- marta gomez
- lisa loeb
- indigo girls
- amos lee
- tegan and sara
i'm serious, you should looke them up and listen to them. they will change your life.
i wrote three songs of my own this fall, my millionth attempt to actually follow through with it. the amorous desperation i think did it. extreme pain always makes me hypercreative. i will put the lyrics up here when i feel ready. i will also put some ranting i did on the newsletter i put together as part of my job. i quite enjoyed writing them.
i've also found a little niche there is in this miserable city. here are my favorite spots in town:
- julian's: fantastic hipster restaurant/bar on broadway in my hood on the westside. it has a rather garganuous brunch menu that i absolutely love.
- red fez: another hipster restaurant/bar in down city. the whole place has a red tint which i love. and they have my SF beer anchor steam!
- cuban revolution: opened at a new location down city not too long ago, and it is just a fun, affordable, friendly place with a cuban twist. buena vista is played often in the background.
- seven stars bakery: the westside shop opened this spring, which is on broadway about 1 min walk from my pad. the almond croissant is absolutely scrumptuous. the staff are also very friendly.
- korean restaurant on benefit: a tiny joint at the end of benefit close to wickenden that feels like someone's dining room, but it is as authentic as the korean food can get. they even have the bibimbap in the sizzling clay bowl!!
- point street bridge: crossing it either in dawn or dusk, you can see (rather misleading) beautiful skyline of providence and its reflection on pawtucket river. i hope i can share it with someone sometime.
- twin city music house: a family owned music store/music school that is at its end of business. the owners are looking to sell the building but noone is buying. they have been in business for over 70 years. it is a shame that such an amazing legacy must end.
- what-cheer-brigade: a hipster marching band that waltzes down the streets of providence with gorilla masks here and again. there are none like it anywhere else. they do great jewish music too!
- motion center: a great cozy studio where i take yoga. it's on a quite part of south main street, and has a great atmosphere.
- garden grille: vegitarian & vegan specialty restaurant down on hope street towards pawtucket. crunchy and hippie, sunny and bright. great brunch buffet on sundays.
and here are my favorite indie musicians that i live for. i mean it when i say this. i really listen to their music like my life is depended on it. and i'm in love with all of them. crushing hard.
- coyote grace (joe & ingrid): they are based out west but came all the way out here to participate in an event i put together this fall. fantastic lyrics that tells stories that resonate with my life.
- meg hutchinson: i have loved this woman since i was a teenager! i would propose to her right now if i could. her words just have it right. and her voice is earthy, melancholic, robert-frosty, and simply soul-shuddering. she's used to be based in the berkshires but i think she's in boston now.
- edie carey: i have loved this woman for a long time too! she is a poet. i would marry her if i could too. her music is such that you can find a song to fit any moment of your life. her music has a way to sneak under your skin and stay with you. she was away for a while but now she is back in action in new england.
- kris delmhorst: ah, where do i start. she has brought such joy into my life that i don't even know where to begin. her music has a little twist of boyishness, a little mischivous badass twang crusted with the journey of a woman's heart and it's always nice to feel that kind of amalgamation. i think she's about to embark on a european tour, which means i won't be able to see her in a while...
- ani difranco: she is THE way. she is literally the best writer i have ever known. i don't know whatelse to say. i quote her like it's my job, because she can capture anything with words and music, and it is magical.
- kelly joe phelps: good old blues man with the true soul of blues. his music is dark and heavy and feels comforting like my dirty worn-in amazing boots. his voice soaks through me.
- brian webb: i didn't know he is based out of rhode island. he sings like that's what he was made for. his music flow like journal entries, and they are honest and filled with the man's sorrow.
- antje duvekot: i didn't know how to pronouce her name for the longest time. she has the most mesmerizing voice i have ever heard. it is delicate, lucid, transluscent and yet has incredible amount of weight, of life, of art that rests deep inside you. her words are also filled with naratives that are sometimes mysterious and sometimes so ordinary that makes anyone's heart shake.
- rodney brillante: my soulmate. he is my brother. he just released his first CD and it is fantastic. his lyrics are simple and subtle, with perfect tune that brings his voice to life. he is one of very few musicians who dare to tame the uke, and he does a fantastic job. his music reminds me of the ocean the golden hills of my beloved california, and i just love him. i can't wait to get back out west.
- jennifer kimball
- anne heaton
- rose polenzani
- catie curtis
- rachel maccartney
- hem
- over the rhine
- melissa ferrick
- the wood brothers
- gregory douglous
- andy moore
- mandy shaw
- chris o'brien
- kimya dawson
- toshi raegan
(not indie, but...)
- patty griffin
- the weepies
- feist
- nickel creek
- regina spektor
- india arie
- norah jones
- rosana
- marta gomez
- lisa loeb
- indigo girls
- amos lee
- tegan and sara
i'm serious, you should looke them up and listen to them. they will change your life.
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