Working the DJ skills

So tonight’s my first time DJing in Minneapolis. I’m DJing for the Second Sunday dance, which just started last month. However, if last month is any indication, it should draw a really good crowd. Hopefully a good place to get some respect as a DJ.
Being nervous about something like this can be a lot [...]

Comps Stress Relief

I never knew I could be a compulsive shopper.
I do lots of things to deal with stress. I eat. I go for walks. I blog. But I had never known myself to be the type to go to the mall and shop. And I’m still not. But apparently when [...]

Winona Street Stomp

So if I haven’t mentioned it on here somewhere in the past, I’m actually a college radio DJ. In particular, I DJ “The Winona Street Stomp” on KRLX, Carleton’s station.
The Winona Street Stomp brings you all the best swingin’ jazz from the 1920s, 30s and 40s, along with more modern interpretations that will have [...]

The Winona Street Stomp

It’s been over a year since I’ve had a radio show, but I’ve decided it’s time to head to the basement of Sayles at odd hours once again. This term, I’ve decided to try a show of all Swing music. The goal is not only to get people interested in the music, but [...]

Hot Date

I have a date tomorrow night.
Yeah, like a real date. We’re going out to dinner. Is this crazy? Probably, seeing as my ex-girlfriend (a word whose ring I still haven’t gotten used to) and I just broke up last weekend.

Moosewood restaurant (of cookbook fame) hosts a band on Monday nights that plays [...]