How did I turn into a Rap/Hip-Hop aficionado? I had kids. Technically my wife had the kids, I just…well I will assume you know how that happened. If not, there are better websites to learn about such things than this one. (If you can’t figure that out I don’t want you procreating anyway.) My kids … More Too Old For Hip-Hop? Father’s Day in Seattle
My son and daughter have grown up in a family of two English teachers so it is not unusual for all of us to talk about fictional characters as if they are real. My children have not suffered because of this phenomenon, but there have been times when it has confused my kids. The tables … More Hey, Macklemore, can I come to your Pizza Party?
Now that I am a hip, trendsetting parent who takes their kids to rap concerts I thought I would toss out some parenting tips for those of you taking your kids to a rap concert. Leave the Kindle at home. I know you need to read the third book of Fifty Shades of Grey, but … More A Parent Guide for Rap Concerts
Macklemore returned home last night to begin a 50-city tour of his recently released album The Heist. The album is the number one album on iTunes and last night’s concert at the WAMU Theater was one of those moments in life when things just come together: The album rising to the top, Macklemore kicking off … More The poet as prophet: An evening with Macklemore and Ryan Lewis (There is no crying at a rap concert)
Last week, I wrote a sarcastic little review of a rap concert I attended with my kids. I thought it would be a fun way to preserve the memory for my family and allow some of my blog followers to have a laugh. My intention, and all writers realize this, left my control once … More What I Learned About the Seattle Rap Scene
The first act of the night was Brothers From Another and here is where I admit my ignorance: I don’t really know when the group started playing. The DJ was onstage playing records and trying to get the crowd to “put their hands in the air.” He would prance around for a little bit and … More Who’s Too Old For a Rap Concert: Part 2
South of the Strait 