With only three ‘states’ (DC isn’t a state, technically) left, I was excited to knock this one out, especially after a long lull since my last new one. I was staying about 2 miles from here, and I was lucky to find a record store and vegetarian Indian food so close (and close to each […]
On my fifth trip to the PNW, I was stationed further north that before. Working in Arlington, I was staying about 30 min south in Mukilteo. Every weekend, I look for ways to entertain myself. Rather than sit through what I assume is a very busy border crossing in Vancouver, I drove up to Sumas […]
What better to do on a Sunday afternoon than look at some grimy old records? I kicked things off at the Goodwill on Everett Mall Way. Two large bins of platters were revealed. A flip through the inventory showed both the mono and stereo version of a Frank Chacksfield album. I actually do own a […]
Categories
2nd Hand Booty [Clinton WA]
In late October 2022, I embarked on my third one-month long trip of the year. This time, I would be stationed in Mukilteo WA. Earlier in the year, during a trip to Seattle (my second) I took a ferry to Bainbridge Island. I enjoyed this very much so when I saw there was a ferry […]
Categories
Utah!
I did not have much time to prepare for a trip out west but I reacted very quickly when the opportunity arose. I took decisive action to grab the moment and picked up the phone instead of using email, which I prefer. I don’t know when or if I’ll ever be back but I am […]
South Dakota was a state I thought I might never get the opportunity to visit. Be careful what you wish for, it might just come true! So I embarked on a month long visit to Sioux City. A very short flight got me here with time to kill before I could check in, so I […]
Categories
Eargasm Records [Hoquiam WA]
Whether it is due to being pressed for time, or laziness, or whatever name you choose to give it, when I know a state has been checked off the list, I am hesitant (at times) to make another stop. Maybe I am just getting old. Yet sometimes, an opportunity presents itself in such an unexpected […]
I didn’t know when or if I’d ever be able to check Oregon off my list. I don’t make it to the west coast very often and even more rarely to the PNW. I have been in Washington a few times but never close enough to the border to race over for a day trip […]
Categories
The Katalyst, Hegewisch
I have been following the opening of this spot for sometime. I have been hanging out in Hegewisch since I worked there for a few years back around 2002. I come out at least every other weekend but every time I would check, the place would be quiet and empty with doors locked. Finally on […]
Categories
The Kippers
Over the years, my research on discogs regarding barbershop music has attracted some curious people. I have been contacted by a number of parties, usually requesting a copy of an LP which I am glad to share. These people have always had some connection with the quartet they are asking about. From a family friend, […]