Category: Abby’s Road

[Abby’s Road] Always and forever

It’s been a while. My locale has changed. Much like when I made the move from DC to Munich 4 years ago, my head has been about as far from writing as it could possibly be. Attempts to weave a cozy expat nest for myself while simultaneously trying to blend into (a new) German society… Continue reading [Abby’s Road] Always and forever

[Abby’s Road] It’s not your Oma’s Bavaria

Well. My journey in the south will soon be over. It’s officially official: in a couple short months my better half, our cat and I will be packing up and heading north. Berlin, we’re coming at you. I must admit that while I adore Munich, I am looking forward to a change of scenery and… Continue reading [Abby’s Road] It’s not your Oma’s Bavaria

[Abby’s Road] Best wishes

“Despite the commerce involved, we hope you will consider this our gift to you.” -Low’s Christmas liner notes. Ahhh the holidays. For me it’s Christmas. Now while I lean toward the more secular, bedazzled version  containing spangles, boughs of holly and sticky mugs of Glühwein rather than mangers and swaddling clothes (blatant honesty, folks), I… Continue reading [Abby’s Road] Best wishes

[Abby’s Road] Freundliche Stammbaum

It’s been a while. Radical Face. What a lovely place to start. So… Recently I had the pleasure of seeing the last gig of the Radical Face EU tour here in Munich. While the exquisite recorded versions of Ben Cooper’s songs machine ideas into an almost hand-hewn reality, the live versions are remarkable as well… Continue reading [Abby’s Road] Freundliche Stammbaum

[Abby’s Road] Danke schön, darlings…

By the time this is published I’ll have crossed the bridge into my triumphant, 40th year. While I am wracked with thoughts like “how the hell did THIS happen?” and “…but I still look like I am 25…” (just agree with me), I also realize that I haven’t said thanks to the many folks I… Continue reading [Abby’s Road] Danke schön, darlings…

[Abby’s Road] Songs in the key of ache

”People don’t want to hear it, do they?” she said. No one said anything, because we weren’t sure where she was at. “This is how I feel, every day, and people don’t want to know that. They want to know that I’m feeling what Tom Jones makes you feel. Or that Australian girl who used… Continue reading [Abby’s Road] Songs in the key of ache

[Abby’s Road] Strange and familiar fruit

I am a sucker when it comes to nostalgia. For the 4 regular readers I (might) have, you already know this. Just want to put it out there before I start my ramble. Right. Firstly, holiday. We took off a few weeks ago, destination Poland, where my better half once studied and learned the language… Continue reading [Abby’s Road] Strange and familiar fruit

[Abby’s Road] Here’s a wagon, get on it.

Good day, nerds. It’s been a while. So. Swag. I collect a little bit of it. Band swag, I mean. You know, merch and such. Over the years I have accumulated a pretty lovely limited edition poster collection. I shell out the cash, try to keep them in decent condition throughout the gig (remember, they… Continue reading [Abby’s Road] Here’s a wagon, get on it.

[Abby’s Road] Songs of love and hate

This is going to be a sensitive one.  Fair warning. Summertime. We’re nearly there, though friends of mine in the eastern US have been sweating their asses off for some time now. Despite torrential downpours and some extreme flooding throughout Germany there have been a few gorgeous, sun-filled half-days sprinkled in for good measure. One… Continue reading [Abby’s Road] Songs of love and hate