LOOK: Tim Barry’s Florida Jaunt with Greenland Is Melting (420 Fest @ State Theatre) & The Ones To Blame and Matt Woods (Loosey’s)
Don’t be afraid of death; Be afraid not to live. - Tim Barry Tim Barry inspiring hugs all around during his set at Sweetwater’s 420 Fest at the State Theatre on April 20, 2013 Two weeks before the show Tim Barry got a phone call asking him if he wanted to come down to Florida and play St. Petersburg for a fest. At first, the answer was a resounding “No” as he enumerated the reasons why not – he hasn’t played a show... Read More
FESTIVAL REVIEW: Fest 11 (Storify Edition)
The Front Bottoms play 8 Seconds in Gainesville, Fla. on Oct. 28, 2012 as a part of Fest 11. | Photo by: Nicole Kibert © There is no hangover like a Fest hangover (Check out links to last year’s coverage below for proof). For over a decade now, festival organizers have been taking the last weekend in October and turning Gainesville, Fla. into a little punk rock metropolis. Somehow, someway, Nicole Kibert aka elawgrrl mustered up the energy... Read More
LOOK: Tim Barry & Billy + Joe @ Local 662 4.25.12
Tim Barry leading a rousing sing-a-long on the floor of Local 662, St. Pete, FL on April 25, 2012 Authentic. That’s the word that comes to mind when watching or listening to Tim Barry. And, Tim’s show on Wednesday night at Local 662 was just that, authentic. Tim started off his set by advising the sound guy to let Wild Horse by the Rolling Stones play through. Then he launched full steam ahead playing a range of songs old and new while... Read More
LOOK: Tim Barry + Billy & Joe + Devon Stuart at Loosey’s (GNV) 04.22.12
Tim Barry plays Loosey's in Gainesville, Fla. on April 22, 2012. | Photo by: Nicole Kibert© Florida has a history of “not getting anyone touring here,” so we naturally get excited when our favorite artists’ itineraries have them traversing down the wang of the United States. On Sunday, April 22 Nicole took that excitement to another level as she made it up to Gainesville to shoot a bill featuring alt-folk troubadour Tim Barry,... Read More
LOOK: Best Photos of 2011 (Elawgrrl Edition)
Every year I swear I’m going to put together my highlights album as the year progresses… epic fail this year. At least after shooting 331 +/- individual sets this year, there were lots of great music moments to choose from! Posted below are a few of my favorites – check out the set below for more highlights or check out the video slideshow version: Magrudergrind melting faces at Transitions Art Gallery at the Skate Park of Tampa,... Read More
FEST 10 REVIEW: DAY 2 – 10.29.11
Tommy Gabel of Against Me! leads his band through a set at Florida Theatre on October 28, 2011 as a part of Fest 10 in Gainesville, Fla./Photo by: Nicole Kibert FESTIVAL REVIEW: FEST 10 [OCTOBER 28-30] FRIDAY 10.28 | SATURDAY 10.29 | SUNDAY 10.30 Day two of Fest 10 and I am definitely feeling it. By it, I mean soreness. It’s okay though because today’s line-up features a number of bands that I either love seeing, or have been waiting to see.... Read More
