The Thing in the Spring

Its usually Jeramy's thing to blog reviews of music, but since this past weekend all we did was rock out to awesome jams at a tiny music fest called The Thing in the Spring, I could not resist doing a post about the music. Over the course of three days, we got to see a plethora of artists ranging from metal to experimental to folk. The shows mainly were held in the Peterborough Historical Society Hall, but some shows were held outside (one on top of the roof of the Toadstool Bookstore), and one at the local Harlow's Pub.

The weekend was kicked off by Thurston Moore from Sonic Youth who played for the first time with his new band Flowers and Cream. There was a wide variety of music to hear, but my favorites to see were a localish band called MMoss(its pronounced like the green stuff that grows on trees, but I like to refer to them as "Mah-moss"). They are like a 1960's psychadelic rock band who has a chick who plays the flute and the organ at the same time. Pretty rad.



MMoss at Harlow's Pub

Another fave to see was Cokeweed a band from Bar Harbor, ME. Although the female lead vocal shrugged me off when I complimented her on her amazing Rachel Comey boots, I still ended up buying their CD I enjoyed their set so much. They sound like She and Him, only less sweet and sugary and more coke and um....weed.

Last but not least, Giraffes?Giraffes! or was it Giraffes!Giraffes? Either way this duo from Northwestern, MA really know how to put on a show. Earplugs were a must as they math rocked their way through an upbeat and technical set.

It was a cool weekend especially since, the "music scene" in NH gets a bad reputation for not really exisiting, but it does, you just have to seek it out. I always thought I had to go to Bonnaroo or Coachella to see interesting bands that I would enjoy, but that is totally not the case in Peterborough! I cannot wait now to see the Show Before the Snow coming this late fall! 

Giraffes?Giraffes! at the Peterborough Historical Society

Listen:
MMoss Bandcamp
Cokeweed Myspace 

nouveau

Over the last few weeks, many things are new to me. Being aged twenty four, for instance. My birthday rolled around in the beginning of May and since then, I have been giving myself every excuse to spend money as a "birthday gift" to me. Example: buying a crazy expensive, yet fanastical Nikon 3100 DSLR camera. I have not the slightest idea as to how to use it, but my father gave me a Kodak book on "How to take good pictures" from the early 1980's and I am determined to figure out how the dang contraption works. I've so far managed to get some good photos out of the thing with Jeramy's help. We did this most recent photoshoot this last weekend while were were in Peterborough enjoying the Thing in the Spring music festival (more to come on this later). This particular day, there was also the Broke Arts Fair happening where a lot of local artists were selling their artwork for under $50. I bought a fabulous handmade necklace made out of an old recycled key which was soldered to an old gold chain.Its pretty rad and is sure to make an appearance on ye old blog at some point.

Oh and also check out my new specs! I won these glasses in Erin's giveaway where Bonlook offered up a pair of glasses for the winner. And I won just in time for my birthday! Crazy timing. I chose the 5' o Clock Tea Havana Frames because I am obsessed with anything tortoise shell as well as their classic frame and gold detail on the arms was a great touch. Check out the site as they offer a great variety of vintage inspired glasses which are sure to complete your vintage look and at a great price!

Nancy Jean aka My Mom

Who wishes their Mother didn't get rid of all of their clothes from younger days? This girl.

Seriously Mom, you know whats up. I would wear both of these outfits in a heartbeat. Thanks for being such an inspiration each and everyday. I love you, even though you failed to hold on to all your old amazing duds.