Winding my way through stormtroopers and swashbucklers in the lobby of the Hyatt as the flag of Cobra waved overhead, it finally hit me: Dragon*Con had begun. And what better way to kick off Dragon*Con than jamming to the Thursday night concerts? To start Dragon*Con off right, you could either do five triple shots of espresso while chewing on a… Read more →
I am far from being a music critic, but I know what I like. I spent most of my life immersed in a rainbow of sounds and rhythms. Some I loved, some I’d rather not experience again, thank you. After a whirlwind of four Dragon Concerts (Julie Caitlin Brown, Bill Mumy, Voltaire and Green Goblin) on Friday night, I quickly… Read more →
Covers of ‘Til Tuesday hit “Voices Carry” and The Police’s classic “Every Breath You Take” aren’t something you’d expect to hear from a band like HAZMAT, but surprises seem to be what they’re all about. HAZMAT draws on the diversity of its members for a sound that can’t quite be given a cookie cutter label such as “thrash” or “metal.” … Read more →
Emerald Rose lead guitarist Logan Sullivan claimed bragging rights for the popular Celtic Rock band. After meeting “Calisuri” from www.onering.net, Emerald Rose played for the Tolkien party at Dragon*Con 2001. Before the end of that evening, the band was invited to play as the house band for the cast of the Lord of the Rings: Two Towers at the LOR… Read more →
