2011-04-03 Strega-adj Apr03

Strega, Alan, and be...

I decided to head over to Strega tonight after a long fraternity meeting – needing a little creative outlet to release some stress! Got there around 9:30 and nothing was set up yet, so I was a little worried there’d be no show. But Alan, the bartender, assured me there would be an...

Walden's Open Mic-small Mar19

Wildfires and Bag o&...

I had an incredible spring break. I drove down to Las Vegas and met up with Noah Buxton, his girlfriend Hailey, and a film producer/MBA friend of mine, Roland. After a few days of debauchery, I followed Noah and Hailey to San Diego where they’re going to law school (USD). Relaxation,...

2010-12-16 RickMetz jazz-edit Dec17

Firkin Live Jazz wit...

My dad called me a few days ago and asked if I’d want to play Thursday during the set breaks for another band that he knew. I said, “Sure” – I was excited about the opportunity to not only play at the same venue as a working band, but on the same night as well. Well, my dad had to...

2010-12-07 Vultures-crop Dec07

Java Jungle, Shangha...

Played at Java Jungle tonight. Arrived at 7:30, hoping to get a time slot around 8:30. My plans were obviously flawed, as there were already eleven people signed up before me. The house was packed, and Arty, tonight’s host, was just getting the open-mic show on the road. I’ll admit, I...

2010-12-4 Walden me-edit Dec04

Walden’s coffe...

I played tonight at Walden’s coffee house – a coffee shop on the corner of Mayberry and McCarran next to Buenos Grill. It was my first time to Walden’s as a performer – it’s cozy and warm and very fitting for a bunch of acoustic performers. Tonight’s open mic was hosted by Todd...