A Post of Gratitude
I’m much overdue for a gratitude post. November came and went and as I noticed the date a few days ago, December 2nd, I felt incredibly happy and blessed to be alive. More than usual. You see, on this day 25 years ago, I was […]
Tag: Music
The Ojai Music Festival Promises a Dynamic Lineup
For the past 7 decades, the Ojai Music Festival has been a staple for celebrating classical music. Each year, a music director is given the freedom and resources to imagine four days of musical brainstorming. Some have approached their task with caution, fearing that Ojai […]
My Top 5 Concerts of 2017
Something that I will always remember about 2017 (aside from getting married–that was sort of a big deal) are the phenomenal concerts I was fortunate enough to attend. Literally some of the most fantastic concerts I have seen yet happened this year. Just for fun, […]
An Interview with Le Bas-Fond’s Melody Pilotte (and Giveaway!)
“I have a lot of really warm and loving feelings towards the beauty of those isolated Highway 1 communities. I’ve always wanted to live there. They make my heart ache for memories that I know aren’t from this lifetime, but another” explains Le Bas-Fond founder […]
An Intimate Evening with Sofar Sounds, Andrew Bird and Local Natives
(Editor’s Note: Guys, I’ve been busy. Between being under the weather, trips, work and attempting to maintain some time chill-laxing, it’s been a bit overwhelming. So, what’s a gal to do when she’s invited to an incredible, intimate concert but, alas, cannot make it? As […]
Rise from the Fire Benefit Concert with Silversun Pickups!
(Editor’s note: Silversun PIckups seem to be becoming the ‘mascot’ band for Along Comes Mary! When the blog first launched, I attended The KROQ Weenie Roast shortly after and SSPU were one of my favorite acts of the evening. Still new to the blogshpere, I […]
Skullcandy Participate in Vans Warped Tour (and I try out their headphones!)
For nearly my entire life, something that has never been too far from me is a pair of headphones. I can remember using my family’s Walkman to play my cassettes, then onto my first Sony boombox, and, at last, my very own Walkman. Thinking I […]
Great Sets and Success at Bootleg Theatre’s Love Trumps Hate Benefit.
After surviving Inauguration Day and admiring all of those out in the Marches today, I have been thinking alot about the incredible Love Trumps Hate benefit evening I was able to attend last weekend at The Bootleg Theatre. While I definitely had considered going out […]
Visiting Graceland for the First Time.
Who doesn’t love Elvis Presley? I grew up watching this pop idol turned legend with my grandma in his classic films like Girls Girls Girls, Fun in Acapulco and Change of Habit. When we weren’t watching his teenybopper movies, I was maybe listening to him […]
Supporting The Friends of Griffith Park at Nordic Noir
When I headed out on a scorching warm LA day (106 high!) to Griffith Park’s Greek Theatre last weekend, I knew that I would be in for some great music from The Danish Film Harmonics’ and Film composer, Jacob Groth, but, no idea how much […]
Support Friends of Griffith Park at Nordic Noir LA!
On September 25th, join me at The Greek Theatre for Nordic Noir LA, a one-of-a-kind benefit for Friends of Griffith Park, a non-profit charitable group, at the Greek Theatre here in LA! This world-class concert is hosted by internationally recognized film composer Jacob Groth and the Danish […]
We Are LA Festival with Lisa Loeb & Giveaway Through August 21st!
There was always something so cool, nerd chic, about Lisa Loeb. The singer/guitarist who rose to fame with her song, “Stay (I Missed You)” on the Reality Bites soundtrack made her a radio and Mtv favorite. Stellar albums like Firecracker, successful Food Network series, Dweezil […]