Black Fire

The weekend we moved into our new apartment, we decided to take a break from lifting to feed our bellies. Driving around the city, we heard a Native American chant + punk music—two things I love. So, me + J parked the car off Independence + moved towards the sound. It lead us to the front of the NMAI building.

A large crowd—some sitting, many standing—was collected in front of 4 tall individuals on a stage. They called themselves Black Fire, a passionate Native American band of siblings with a purpose. Their father also joined them on stage to add in traditional chants on a few songs. Joining of the old + new. I was immediately hooked. I have found myself a new band. ^__^

» blackfire.net
» myspace.com/blackfire
» myspace.com/blackfirerocks

_ 18 Aug 2k7
_ National Museum of the American Indian
_ Washington, DC

jimmy gnecco

Took off late after work to partake in one of my favourite pasttimes: Hearing + seeing Ours live in the flesh. Been seeing Jimmy's shows since 2k1 + each + every time it still amazes me. I really love this band. Always such a pleasure to experience their set. They are such talented individuals. This tour is to support their upcoming release of their third record Dancing for the Death of an Imaginary Enemy. When, oh, when will this new album of theirs finally grace our presence??



P.S. Since I am currently sans camera, I woke up my old + trusty Nikon CoolPix from its year-long hibernation + said, "Psst! You're coming with me to the show because you know I can't go to an Ours show empty-camera-handed." It didn't perform it's best during the set, but at least the people I gave the camera to for the aftershow photos weren't too shabby. Of course, my photo with Jimmy didn't turn out the greatest. Ah well. I'll just have to look forward till the next time we meet. :)