Just for Fun
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Photo: Skinny Puppy at The Belasco (December 5, 2023), taken by me
Concerts
I love to attend live music shows as much as possible in my free time, even if I have never listened to the artist. I say yes to almost any show that I am invited to. Live music is an irreplaceable experience. Here are some of my most recent shows and some cool times I was featured for my ability to land at a barricade:
Skinny Puppy's Final Tour — The Belasco
Photos shot on the first of four nights on December 1, 2023, in Los Angeles, CA
Black and white photos by Stevo Rood
Color photos by Maurice Nunez
Shots of me at barricade for Nine Inch Nails at Primavera Sound Los Angeles
September 17, 2022
Concert Memorabilia
A part of the live music experience is taking home a physical memory rather than just a mental one, even if it is a ticket stub or a piece of concert confetti that I can scrapbook later. Here are some of my favorite times I took things home:
One of the Nine Inch Nails setlists I took home!
Photo by the security guard rooting for me the whole show.
A part of Skinny Puppy's show, I took home the scientist's scribbles on the alien character, a pick, and a sticker from one of the final shows.
A part of the "Skinny Puppy," named Cedric, from the on-stage performances of Skinny Puppy that will now live on forever in my home, given to me by Nivek Ogre on the very last show.
Various picks collected from different shows and festivals.
Meeting My Favorite Artists
Another situation I like to dub as "side quests" due to their almost random and unplanned nature, here are some of my favorite moments where I met my favorite artists:
Running into Lucia Cifarelli of KMFDM at Sick New World in Las Vegas, NV.
May 13, 2023
Running into Twin Tribes at Darker Waves Festival after their set in Huntington Beach, CA.
November 19, 2023
Spending time with Nivek Ogre of Skinny Puppy in Glendale, AZ.
July 14, 2024
Meeting Serj Tankian and calling him my hopar, which means "uncle" in Armenian and making him laugh about it later in West Hollywood, CA.
May 24, 2024
Running into Nick Cave after his solo show at The Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, CA on the last night of his tour, having nothing for him to sign other than my box of gum, and having him ask me for gum after signing the box. Featured on Stereogum.
Spontaneous Appearances
Planned or not, some fun situations I have found myself to be in:
Becoming a contestant on The Price is Right and taking home over $1,200 worth of makeup (and losing the game to win a car by one number).
Air Date: July 1, 2024
Music Video [COMING SOON]
Took a BeReal photo with Bob Odenkrik and his daughter, Erin Odenkirk, at their book tour stop in Los Angeles, CA.
October 16, 2023
Being asked to rap by HEALTH's John "Johnny Health" Famiglietti before their show at The Belasco in Los Angeles CA, and being so cold I messed up the lyrics.
April 5, 2024
Theme Parks
Movie magic is intensely near and dear to my heart. As a result, I frequent studio lots and tours that allow me to gain insight into any behind-the-scenes secrets to where iconic media is born and created. This leads me to take multiple tours across studios like Warner Bros. Discovery and Universal Studios. I also love to spend time at any theme park, as I love roller coasters!
The Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride's Universal Express route at Universal Studios Hollywood in Hollywood, CA.
The HangTime dive coaster at Knott's Berry Farm, captured in the CarnEVIL scare zone during Knott's Scary Farm in Buena Park, CA. Photo by me.
The Riddler Costume worn by Paul Dano and Oz Costume (Penguin) worn by Colin Farrell in The Batman (2022) at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour in Burbank, CA. Photo by me.
A portion of the Jungle Cruise attraction captured at Disneyland in Anaheim, CA. Photo by me.