SXSW: Tessa’s Recap

SXSW was a big blur of dirt, dudes with long hair, loud awesome music and telling people “no.” I’m not a big drinker, so luckily I didn’t have to endure ten hours of fun with a crispy hangover. But I was a SXSW Volunteer Stage Manager: it was...

SXSW: Tessa’s Recommendations

This is a delicate list pared down from my Basic Top 400, so rest easy knowing I’ve done all the work for you (unless you really like fusion jazz, because I really can’t help anyone there). For your planning convenience, I’ve included official SXSW...

Concert Recap: Local America

Going on tour is something I’ve wanted to do since I was a starry-eyed, 13 year-old girl at her first local show. It looked like a magical, romantic, exciting. life-changing adventure, revolving around my two favorite things: eating Taco Bell and Rock &...