Sometimes you go digging and you find gold.

They say dance like no one is watching but they fail to mention that someone is probably videoing the show you're at and when that footage gets posted, you're gonna have to live with seeing what you look like "rocking out."

Dear bands, stop asking me to "pre-order" or "pre-save" your album. What you're really asking is for me to take action before you can actually fulfill anything so it's really on you to get your "pre-delivery" shit in order.

Let him try to jump on this meme's bandwagon, but have him share it on the wrong site.

Spencer Pratt looks like someone wearing a cheap George W. Bush halloween mask.

I was in Joshua Tree for a couple of days. I did a hike, I went and saw Primitive Ring and Ty Segall play at Pappy & Harriet's, I bought a record. You know, shit I like.

When in Cabazon…

5 years ago I went for a hike in Joshua Tree that I didn’t finish. I started too late and honestly I wasn’t in great shape at the time. I always planned on going back and doing the whole thing. Today I did! I did the full Lost Horse Mine loop and even did some side quests.

I know it’s not the main one we’re all waiting but when is Bill Maher gonna die?

I’ve been training to run a half marathon. Not to “compete” in one but just to be able to run that distance. Every week I have to up my mileage and Saturdays are my “long run” day. Today I ran 6.33 miles. The last time I did that was never. This is my longest run ever to date.

Tonight at a rock show I saw: 1) a guy watching a baseball game on his phone instead of watching the band. 2) a different guy also on his phone bidding on whiskey auctions. Both of these guys were over 40. It’s not just “the kids” on their phones. Get off your devices you fucking nerds.

Less than a year ago I started running again. Last summer it took me over 15 minutes just to run a mile and I said, “I think I’m gonna die” about 20 times. Spoiler: I didn’t die. Now I’m running longer distances and working on my pace. I just did my fastest 5K (to date).

I'm a simple man. I just want to be able to go for really long hikes, drink expertly made coffee, go to record stores to find awesome albums and go see bands play live. As a bonus It would be nice to hear, "Wow you look really healthy, you been working out?" from time to time.

A semi-local record shop posted they had a copy of Wild Tchoupitoulas record and I jumped in my car to go buy it. I love this album so much.

Remember that kid from school that kind of fit in but also kind of didn't? Well, I'm all grown up now and I really like your band but I still have a ton of social anxiety. So if I come up to tell you how much I like your music know that I've been practicing that moment in my head for hours.

“You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” Oh so you’ve never drastically changed the way you look and just started over from scratch? Got it. Some of us are willing to put the work in.

Right before I did this I got surprise tackled by my neighbor’s dog. Right after I went to a standing room only show for 4 hours. It’s been a day of wonders.

Got mistaken for someone’s weed dealer at the show I’m at. Guess the guy typically buys weed from a dude that looks like an undercover cop.

Breaking News: there’s enough spaghetti squash for tonight and that can go with the leftover bolognese sauce but there's a concern that Jason’s mom won't be “into that.” This is clearly important info since it was all said very loudly into a phone while standing right next to me in an elevator.

Bands / performers I saw in April: Lackey Kontrol Inc. Oog Bogo Daiistar L.A. Witch The Departures The Dumes Buckets Jocie Adams / Dave Harrington / Patrick Shiroishi / Max Jaffe Slomosa Nuzzle P.E.E. The Doohickeys Dale Watson Connor Gallaher Jonny Fritz Nervous Action Nate Denver's Neck

Running 4 miles right before going to this standing room only show might have been a bad idea.

LinkedIn is a great site to see how your friends are doing, but not in a career way. Are they never on LinkedIn? Then they are probably thriving. Are they massively active on LinkedIn? Might be time for a wellness check.

A company being truly bad at being a business can really screw up your life. But other times it means you end up getting double the amount of $100 gift cards you were promised.

My physical therapist tried to make small talk with me about music and bands. Here's how that went: "What kind of music do you like?" "Well, lately I'm into some kind of out there stuff." "Like what?" "I really like this band that performs jazzy prog rock space operas in a made up language."

A band I liked followed me back on Instagram. Whenever something like that happens I feel like a goofy teenager again. "The cool kids like me!"

On the way to Gold-Diggers last night and asking Andy the important questions like, “What’s the burrito situation back in Minneapolis?” 📸 by @andysell.bsky.social

So far I’ve seen a baby and a toddler at this show so pretty sure I can dominate the pit tonight.

Apple TV: Skip intro? Me: Yes, I've seen it already and I just want to watch the next episode. Apple TV: Got it. Here's the last 30 seconds anyway.

I love to go and see bands play live and I've been lucky to see some truly amazing shows. Last night at Permanent Records was one of those special nights for me. I went to see Unwed Sailor. I left that show mesmerized and blown away. If you like instrumental post-rock, they are awesome.

I ran 5 miles this past Saturday, 3 miles on Monday, and now 3 miles again today. I plan on running 3 miles tomorrow and 4 miles on this coming Saturday. The goal is to keep upping my mileage every week. I'm sort of training to see if I can eventually do a half marathon at least in distance.

My wife couldn’t remember the name of that band I liked. So she asked me, “Is it ‘The Shit Wizards’ or something?” 1) That 100% sounds like the name of a band I’d like. 2) I clearly need to start a band called The Shit Wizards.

If I say "Angine de Poitrine" my wife will have no idea who I'm talking about, but if I say "The Polka Dot People" then she gets it. Feel free to use this with any of your non-music nerd friends.

I'm really socially awkward around new people but once you get to know me you'll realize I'm also that way around people I've known for decades.

"We made a machine that can complete a marathon faster than a human." Congratulations, we've had those for over a century. They're called cars. Also trains. Also airplanes. Anyway fuck you and your robot, nerd.

I was in a music video earlier today.

I just finished a 5 mile run. The last time I purposely ran that distance was probably 1993.

This looks like a flyer for a show I’d 100% buy tickets to. These are all great band names. Do You Eat Quaker Oats If Not You Should They Are The Best

Hey phone companies, if you already know it’s a “potential spam” call, why don’t you block them instead of making me do it? What is this the self checkout line?

Yes, Apple Music, I’m aware the band I’m listening to has an upcoming show in town. I happen to be a fan and am capable of keeping up with a band all on my own.

Did my one of my usual hikes today. Shaved 30 minutes off my time from 12 days ago. If I can knock 30 more off I’ll beat my personal best on this trail.

So two complete wastes of water are joining forces. Got it.

It took over a year of regular visits but the security guy at Zebulon actually spoke to me. Usually he just checks my ID and motions to the door. Tonight he said, “go on.” I feel like a researcher who was accepted by the local tribe.

Just ran 4.31 miles. I think this is the longest run I've done this century (last time I remember running this distance was in the late 90's).

Every CEO of an AI company looks like they are the result a prompt to generate a “passable human body suit.”

You bullshit me, I’m gonna bullshit you right back but weirder.

I finally got my Jeep back. Again. They told me it's totally fixed this time. Again.

I don't want to brag, but Paul McCartney just emailed me.* *it was a marketing email - still counts

I gotta stop going to shows where it’s just the band’s friends and me because it’s super awkward.

There’s a local musician who really rubbed me the wrong way during a social interaction a while back but god damn it their new record is good. Fuck.

My shoulder surgery was 2 months ago today. Finally felt up for a hike. Did my usual Stough Canyon to Verdugo Peak.