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What you are about to see are a collection of experiences that I’ve documented, self reflective pieces, and much much more. Continue you on, and if you have any story ideas for me to look into, please do not hesitate to contact me.
The Hunt For Community in the US: Bands and Hands — A Simultaneous Celebration of Boxing and Music
There I was, inside this old utility works warehouse now turned into a brewery over at East Point, GA. Seeing the people move in the pit, moving from side to side as the music became harsher, more powerful. I wanted to get in there myself, if not for my expensive camera being with me. The vocalists from all bands when it was their turn, screaming into the mic, and the band members wailing on their instruments. The energy was raw. The heat from being near the pit practically had me quite literally feeling the aura and emotion just by being near the stage and the crowd.
Hunt for Community in The U.S. — Chrissy Fest
This group felt a lot like that. Maybe there’s some drama or side stories I missed, since I’m still an outsider looking in. But it felt like a community that worked—naturally, fluidly. I mean, this whole event was called Chrissy Fest. A lot of people came just to see her. Folks drove from all over the state to show up, say hi, and celebrate her birthday. You think to yourself, Wow, she must be a one-of-a-kind person to receive that kind of love.
Self Reflection: Alone — but not lonely
A self reflective piece on what it means to spend time alone.
Hunt for Community in the U.S. — Miss Vee’s Freak Show
Miss Vee's Freak Show ended up garnering many different types of people, from many different walks of life. They were there for their own reasons, some because they liked theatre and a good show, others to support a friend, and even more to meet, talk and hang with their friends. But the one thing I noticed about it all was the amount of time, community, and care that was so invested in the event. How everyone seemed to know each other, welcome those that they didn’t know.