Photos: Mike Haley For those who know me, it comes as no surprise that my relationship with music is not casual, it lives in my bones. It is something that has been woven into the fabric of who I am for as long as I can remember. In fact, my earliest memory is not marked … Continue reading The Refrain
Month: April 2026
An Unbridled View
Photo: Mike Haley The view outside my hospital window stretches out over Forest Park, quiet and steady, like it has seen everything before and knows how this story goes. Trees standing tall, people moving along paths, life continuing in a way that feels both distant and deeply connected to where I am right now. There … Continue reading An Unbridled View
Filth Takes Kansas City Back to tha Gutta
Filth performed in Kansas City on their Back to Tha Gutta tour, celebrating a decade of metalcore and hip-hop fusion. Joined by ResistoR and Inferious, the concert featured intense performances and a lively atmosphere at Westport Bowery. Filth’s 15-song set showcased their energetic style, concluding with the crowd favorite "Chin Check."
Coffee and a Smile: The Way Morning Arrives Without Asking Permission
“Time is never time at all, You can never ever leave, Without leaving a piece of youth” - The Smashing Pumpkins Time and perspective are two of the greatest commodities that you can have. Especially when reminded of the harsh, but also beautiful reality that your time is limited. It’s the old cliche: putting things … Continue reading Coffee and a Smile: The Way Morning Arrives Without Asking Permission
The Barn 