Author Archives: Auyon

When we become rock stars

By Auyon | Published: July 27, 2010
At our average show, we spend about twice as much time shuffling our instruments and gear in and out of venues than we do actually playing our instruments (or, in Sam’s case, “playing” his “instrument.”) While the process has had its benefits, such as well-developed pecs and deltoids, it has grown tiresome. It may be [...]
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Gig Concentrate

By Auyon | Published: February 7, 2010
1/29: The Teapot Gallery, Westfield MA Pro: The venue was a candy shop. Jars of individually wrapped, brightly-colored bits of high-fructose corn syrup lined the walls. It was a free-for-all. Con: The candy shop had closed down a few weeks prior, and we were the last event before the owner leased the place out. Due [...]
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Home Turf

By Auyon | Published: December 21, 2009
“I don’t want to. Go away,” Harris muttered at me. He began puttering around with his belongings, feigning productivity. “Harris, I like the shirt. Don’t get me wrong. You look good in flannel, it’s just—” “I look great in flannel,” Harris corrected. “Great in flannel,” I agreed. “But you’ve worn it to every single gig we’ve [...]
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Tuesday Market Play-by-Play

By Auyon | Published: October 6, 2009
2:00 p.m. I arrive at the Tuesday Market behind Thornes Marketplace in Northampton, mandolin and violin in tow. I just got off work at Sam’s Pizzeria on Main Street and rushed over to meet the rest of Darlingside for our second acoustic gig in Northampton. There are bountiful turnips, gourmet mushrooms and suggestively shaped squash, [...]
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