Deftones / Phantogram @ Fiserv Forum

Deftones @ Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee WI

Aside from seeing more live shows than most past years, 2025 has objectively sucked for me so far. That being said…getting to see Deftones twice and having them release a new album within the past 7 months has been a bright spot. This is still the same North American Tour 2025 but “part 2” and of … Read more

Glassjaw / Poison The Well @ The Salt Shed

Glassjaw @ The Salt Shed, Chicago IL 04/22/2025

Third concert in three weeks – what a busy season, some years I don’t even see that many shows. Tonight it’s for Glassjaw and Poison The Well at The Salt Shed in Chicago, Illinois. First time at this venue and have to say it’s pretty fancy as compared to many others. I was late due … Read more

’68 @ X-Ray Arcade

'68 @ X-Ray Arcade, Cudahy WI 04/15/2025

It’s spring 2025 and feels more like winter, but there’s some weird noise rock in the air mixed with the undeniable bacon odors that come for free with a visit to X-Ray Arcade in Cudahy, WI. Tuesday night, Kickstand Productions, all ages, three bands. Couldn’t think of a better place to be. For those who … Read more

Deftones / Mars Volta @ United Center

Deftones @ The United Center, Chicago IL 03/31/2025

Picked up tickets to see Deftones with The Mars Volta at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois on the first leg of their North American Tour 2025. This is my first concert at the UC (though I have been here before to see the Blackhawks) and I’m curious to see how the venue works for … Read more

Stonelick State Park Campground

Stonelick State Park Campground - A frosty morning at camp

My failures at Mammoth Cave reverberated all the way into camp tonight as original plans were blown to bits. I made good progress heading north towards home but it was getting very cold outside now. Winds were howling meaning no campfires and most campgrounds are closed for the season limiting available options. I found some … Read more

Mammoth Cave National Park Visitor Center

Mammoth Cave National Park - Visitor Center sign

I was having fun in Alabama but the clock is running out on this trip and I needed to start making miles closer towards home. Decided to take a chance on the holidays helping keep crowds down on a last-minute visit to Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky. Campground Weather forecast at Mammoth Cave looks … Read more

Natural Bridge Park of Alabama

Natural Bridge Park - Inside the cave area under the arch

Didn’t sleep much last night between the thunderstorms and late arrival to camp. Tried a couple public/stealth spots, no good; tried a truck stop or two, also no good. Secured a last-minute RV park spot way over in Muscle Shoals which was good but a long drive. Took my sweet time this morning and just … Read more

Tacoma Towing Mini Trip ’24 – Amory

Visiting with family at the auction in Mississippi

Towing trip is over as I have reached my destination in Amory, Mississippi. Unloaded, returned the trailer to Tupelo, and then visited with family for a couple days. No super exciting photos from this time, just happy to be with my people. One quick pic at the auction in Houston(I think?). Note from the author: … Read more

Tacoma Towing Mini Trip ’24 – Huntsville

Tacoma with a full U-Haul trailer parked at hotel in Huntsville, Alabama

Loading in Knoxville (Maryville) went well. I have a hotel booked in Huntsville, Alabama that I’m stopping at for the night. In retrospect I could have driven straight through (I didn’t realize how close I really was to my destination in Mississippi) but it was much more relaxing this way and safer on the unfamiliar … Read more

Tacoma Towing Mini Trip ’24 – Knoxville

Trailer fully loaded in Knoxville, Tennessee

Stopped briefly in Lexington, Kentucky last night to sleep at a hotel. Saw this genius driving around while on Facetime just talking away when they should have been driving. Any semi drivers reading this are probably laughing like “yup, idiots everywhere”. Good times, stay safe out there people. Next morning I visited Knoxville, Tennessee briefly … Read more