San Diego, CA – August 5 & 6, 2023 One of my more rash decisions includes taking the Amtrak train down the gorgeous Californian coast, while preparing to cover a full weekend lineup of amazing indie-pop artists at Bleached Fest, curated by Tight Knit. I had never been to San Diego, nor seen the majorityContinue reading “Bleached Fest Curates the Perfect Summer Festival of Indie Pop Faves”
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Daisy The Great & Kahone Concept at the Greensburg Music Festival
This past summer I was doing my aimless scroll on socials before bed and noticed that Daisy The Great along with Pittsburgh local artist Kahone Concept would be playing in my hometown at the Greensburg Music Festival. With only having the night before to prepare, I had no plans going into it. A FREE musicContinue reading “Daisy The Great & Kahone Concept at the Greensburg Music Festival”
The Backfires, The Band Light, and Valleyview at Mr. Smalls Funhouse 7/14/23
The Backfires The Backfires, a “rock band from both sides of the Atlantic,” visited Pittsburgh, PA for the first time on July 14, 2023. For their first stop of tour, the band played at the beloved Mr. Smalls Funhouse, located right outside of the city. With a blend of excitement and talented musicians, The BackfiresContinue reading “The Backfires, The Band Light, and Valleyview at Mr. Smalls Funhouse 7/14/23”
Duality of Woman by Laken Ellis – Share Your Story Submission
What is “Duality of Woman” about? Duality of Woman is an oil painting on 12 square feet of canvas (2x36x24”) that took approximately 15 hours to finish. The woman in the painting is myself (Laken), in three different poses that make me appreciate my body and my strength! I LOVE this piece of work, andContinue reading “Duality of Woman by Laken Ellis – Share Your Story Submission”
Share Your Story Submission Form
Here at Almost Famous we want to use our platform to share as many forms of art and expression that we can. With the Share Your Story submissions we are looking for any and all types of projects one is proud of and excited to show off. We would like to highlight two-three stories eachContinue reading “Share Your Story Submission Form”
CULTURE SHOCK MUSIC FEST – GALLERY
SUNY Purchase College held their annual Culture Shock music festival April 28-29, 2023. Photos and words by Madalyn Schaller along with words by Banner Reed. Day One Lineup: Teezo Touchdown, Junglepussy, Wiki, Talia Goddess, Gel, and Danny Singh. Day Two Lineup: Bktherula, Slaughter Beach Dog, Control Top, Laundry Day, and The Kota Dosa Collective. IfContinue reading “CULTURE SHOCK MUSIC FEST – GALLERY”
Highnoon on Their New Single and Writing Music that Makes You Feel Something
After releasing their most recent single in early January, Philly-based band Highnoon has proven that they’re well on their way to captivating hearts and minds everywhere with their unique sound and intimate lyricism. Interview with images by Erika Lyijynen, @exrka on instagram. On January 15th, I had the opportunity to sit down in Brooklyn with KennedyContinue reading “Highnoon on Their New Single and Writing Music that Makes You Feel Something”
The Front Bottoms’ Champagne Jam 2022
The Front Bottoms brought their annual year-end celebration, known as the “Champagne Jam,” to Philly this past Friday night. With a stacked two-day lineup featuring names like Joyce Manor, Soul Glo, Kevin Devine, and the Front Bottoms themselves, people from all over the area flocked to the Fillmore for two nights of incredible music. IContinue reading “The Front Bottoms’ Champagne Jam 2022”
Peach Pit Plays Pittsburgh
On December 10, Vancouver-based indie band Peach Pit stopped at the Roxian Theater for a sold out show as part of their Right Down The Street Tour. After years of attempting to see the band live, writer Ella Donovan and photographer Madalyn Schaller were finally able to attend a show in their hometown of Pittsburgh!Continue reading “Peach Pit Plays Pittsburgh”
Field Medic sells out the Songbryd Music Hall in Washington, D.C.
On November 11, 2022, California based artist Field Medic made a stop at the Songbyrd Music House in Washington, DC. Accompanied by a band for the first time, fans were ecstatic to see and hear the new versions of their favorite songs! Write up by Ella Donovan with photos by Madalyn Schaller, if reposting imagesContinue reading “Field Medic sells out the Songbryd Music Hall in Washington, D.C.”