The night was crisp - cloudless and starry. I walked up the stairs through a narrow corridor to meet a tasteful, brick and mortar bar that is Black Bear Lodge. The walls are draped in fine artifacts and taxidermy, candles illuminate the booths; and a thick, red velvet curtain separates the general area from the stage room. Adrian Eagle was set to play his show on this fine … [Read more...] about Adrian Eagle at Black Bear Lodge
3 Hours To Depthless
4.6.7.9. Nothing happened. “Damn it.” I looked down at the ‘#’ key and pressed it. Voila! It came to an open. I rolled underneath the gate and ran down the ramp to my car. As I reached the driver-side door I heard them stampeding the bank like two mountain lions avalanching the acme. I turned the ignition and my radio blared Outlaw Blues. I threw it into … [Read more...] about 3 Hours To Depthless
American Strut: Oz Comic-Con is for the Comically Damned
An Outsider’s Perspective My knowledge about comics and anime is nothing. So when my editor asked me if I was interested in writing about an experience at Oz Comic-Con, I said, “Hell yes.” I arrived around half past eleven sporting a slight hangover from the night before. My first call to action was to find a food vendor and get myself a coffee to wash down a couple of … [Read more...] about American Strut: Oz Comic-Con is for the Comically Damned
American Strut: The Tale of Tindergram in Brisbane’s West End
“I bought short in advance my ticket to hell and I was taking all my baggage with me.” It was Wednesday night and I was swimming in boredom, scrolling through Instagram the same way I imagine a robotic arm in an assembly line would operate, when I saw an old tinder match (from a year and a half ago) pop up on my “who to follow.” Her name was Claire and nothing substantial ever … [Read more...] about American Strut: The Tale of Tindergram in Brisbane’s West End