Book review: ‘Nostalgic American Word Search Puzzles’ by Laura Garrett

‘Nostalgic American Word Search Puzzles’ by Laura Garrett celebrates America’s best decades with 150 word search puzzles. Photo: Amazon

Word search puzzles offer a blend of challenge and relaxation for young and old. With a grid of letters hiding a selection of words to be discovered, they ignite the thrill of exploration. Engaging both hemispheres of the brain, they stimulate cognitive functions such as pattern recognition, attention to detail, and vocabulary recall. Their versatility spans from educational tools for language learning to leisure activities for down times. As eyes scan the grid, the satisfaction of uncovering a hidden word brings a sense of accomplishment.

Laura Garrett’s new puzzle book “Nostalgic American Word Search Puzzles: 150 Large Print Puzzles That Celebrate America’s Best Decades (1950s – 1990s)” celebrates America’s best decades with 150 large print word search puzzles. Embark on a nostalgic journey through the golden decades of American culture with this engaging collection designed specifically for seniors, offering hours of entertainment and mental stimulation. Iconic Themes from the 1950s to the 1990s cover everything from the birth of rock ‘n’ roll to the rise of pop culture. (Amazon, 2024)

These puzzles cover a wide range of nostalgic themes, including:

Classic movies and TV shows
Popular music and legendary musicians
Iconic celebrities and public figures
Memorable events and historical moments

With 150 carefully crafted word search puzzles, this book provides ample variety and challenge to keep your mind engaged and sharp. Each puzzle offers a fun and rewarding experience, perfect for puzzle enthusiasts of all skill levels. The large print format ensures a comfortable and enjoyable solving experience, making it perfect for seniors or anyone who prefers easier-to-read text. Say goodbye to eye strain and hello to hours of puzzling fun. Whether you’re a baby boomer reliving your youth or a younger generation curious about the past, “Nostalgic American Word Search Puzzles” makes a thoughtful and entertaining gift for any occasion.

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the nostalgia of America’s most memorable decades. This collection is the perfect companion for anyone looking to unwind, relax, and celebrate the best of American culture.

I have always loved word search puzzles and nowadays, I still pick one up every now and then to help me relax. If you enjoy the challenge of a good word search puzzle, consider “Nostalgic American Word Search Puzzles.” It is specifically designed for seniors due to the mental stimulation they provide, but anyone can benefit from them. I like that there’s 150 puzzles, all in large print, to minimize eye strain and make it easy to find the words. The theme is nostalgia, so they are divided by decade and with themes such as Classic Cartoons, Slang Words, Cultural Movements, and Fashion and Style. It’s fun looking back at what made each decade special while challenging your mind and unwinding. In a world of constant stimulation, word search puzzles provide a serene escape. So take a break from the constant screen time and exercise your mind. If you get stumped, the answers are in the back of the book. Looking for a unique gift idea? This puzzle book also makes an excellent gift for anyone who enjoys puzzles.

*The author was contacted for an honest review of this book. The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to her.

Book review: ‘Mastering Baofeng Radios For Emergencies’ by Jesse Roberts

‘Mastering Baofeng Radios For Emergencies’ is a comprehensive guide to getting the most out of your Baofeng Radio. Photo: Amazon

Jesse Roberts is an experienced prepper, outdoor enthusiast, and licensed amateur radio operator. With over a decade of experience in emergency communication and survival strategies, Jesse has dedicated his life to helping others prepare for the unexpected. As a founder of a successful survival training academy, he has taught countless individuals the skills needed to stay safe and connected in any situation. Jesse’s passion for Baofeng radios and his commitment to empowering others make him the perfect guide to navigating the world of emergency communication. His new book “Mastering Baofeng Radios For Emergencies: A Comprehensive Guide to Your Radio” is a comprehensive guide to mastering the art of using Baofeng radios to stay connected and safe during any crisis. (Amazon, 2024)

“Mastering Baofeng Radios For Emergencies: A Comprehensive Guide to Your Radio”
A Baofeng radio is a handheld two-way radio that is designed to be used by both amateur radio enthusiasts and commercial users alike. It has become a must-have tool for preppers, survivalists, and anyone who wants to take their emergency preparedness to the next level. As someone who lives in a hurricane prone area, I admit I hadn’t thought about including one as part of our hurricane preparedness checklist until I picked up this book. In an emergency, communication is essential to survival. This comprehensive guide gives readers everything they need to know to stay connected and safe during an emergency or crisis.

Some of the topics covered include the essential features and capabilities of Baofeng radios, legal considerations and licensing requirements for operation, step-by-step instructions for setting up, and programming and maintenance of Baofeng radios. Once you have your radio up and going, there are some terms you need to know, so the author shares communication protocols including callsigns, the phonetic alphabet, prowords, q-codes, and radio etiquette. There are also tips for troubleshooting common issues and strategies for building an effective emergency communication network.

The book is divided as follows:

Introduction
Chapter 01 – An Overview of Baofeng radios
Chapter 02 – Legal considerations and licensing
Chapter 03 – Getting started with your Baofeng radio
Chapter 04 – Mastering communication protocols
Chapter 05 – Programming your Baofeng radio
Chapter 06 – Operating your Baofeng radio in the field
Chapter 07 – Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Conclusion
Glossary

Overall, this is an excellent guide to everything you need to know about Baofeng radios, from the basic features, to programming and learning the necessary codes to ensure you get the most out of your radio, it is a must-have for your emergency preparedness kit. In a world where being prepared means making sure you are able to communicate in a crisis or emergency, they come in handy since they don’t require a cell phone network or power grid to function. So pick up your copy today and learn all about this essential survival tool.

*The author was contacted for an honest review of this book. The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to her.

Forthcoming new horror thriller release: Blackwater Lane

Blackwater Lane will be released in theaters, digital, and On Demand on June 21, 2024. Courtesy photo, used with permission.

This week, the trailer for Lionsgate’s new horror/thriller “Blackwater Lane” was released. The movie is directed by Jeff Celentano, written by Elizabeth Fowler and stars Minka Kelly, Maggie Grace, Dermot Mulroney, Alan Calton, and Natalie Simpson. (Cinematic Red, PR, 2024)

Based on the successful The New York Times bestselling book “The Breakdown” by B.A. Paris, after witnessing a grisly tragedy, Cass is visited by a ghostly presence and starts to question her sanity. As these otherworldly experiences intensify, she is driven closer to the brink until she begins to assemble the pieces of a horrific plot against her.

Blackwater Lane will be released in theaters and digital/On Demand on June 21, 2024.

Rating: PG-13
Genre: Horror/Thriller
Runtime: 108 mins.

Book synopsis: “The Breakdown”

If you can’t trust yourself, who can you trust?

Cass is having a hard time since the night she saw the car in the woods. It was on the winding rural road, in the middle of a downpour, and a woman was sitting inside—the woman who was killed. She’s been trying to put the crime out of her mind; what could she have done, really? It’s a dangerous road to be on in the middle of a storm, and she probably would have been hurt herself if she’d stopped. Not only that, her husband would be furious if he knew she’d broken her promise not to take that shortcut home.

But since then, she’s been forgetting every little thing. Where she left the car; if she took her pills; even the alarm code. The only thing she can’t forget is that woman, the woman she might have saved, and the terrible nagging guilt; and the silent calls she’s receiving, or the feeling that someone’s watching her. (Amazon, 2024)

‘The Breakdown’ by B.A. Paris. Photo: Amazon

iFLY Indoor Skydiving develops STEM Education Program

iFLY’s STEM Education Program is tangible and exciting for students of all ages. Photo: iFLY Indoor Skydiving, used with permission.

STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) forms the cornerstone of modern learning. It fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation, essential for navigating the complexities of the contemporary world. Through hands-on activities and interdisciplinary approaches, STEM education encourages students to explore, experiment, and collaborate. By engaging students in real-world applications and challenges, STEM education prepares them for future careers in fields ranging from robotics to renewable energy while nurturing curiosity, resilience, and adaptability.

iFLY Indoor Skydiving has developed a STEM field trip program for students to learn the science behind flight. While learning about physics may seem like a daunting task, the educators at iFLY make it accessible for students of all ages. (iFLY Indoor Skydiving, 2024)

iFLY Indoor Skydiving STEM field trips give students an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the wind tunnel technology used at iFLY. Students learn about math and physics in an immersive lesson that is aligned with state standards. STEM educators at iFLY guide students through a hands-on lesson that consists of an interactive presentation on real-world STEM applications, physics demonstrations in the wind tunnel, lab activity and immersive experiments based on grade level, measuring data and interpreting results and one-on-one flying with a certified world-class flight instructor.

The iFLY STEM Education Program was developed to serve homeschooled students, scouts, STEM clubs, traditional school groups and more. Each learner will feel the effects of physical forces on their bodies while experiencing the thrill of flight. Even the youngest learners are able to grasp the concept of terminal velocity from this one-of-a-kind educational field trip.

New album release: Wonderland – The Palms

The Palms’ new album and ode to California, *Wonderland,* is available now. Photo: Mike Fahey, used with permission.

Started in Los Angeles, CA in 2015 by Johnny Zambetti and Ben Rothbard, The Palms has become a formidable player in today’s independent musical landscape. With their signature California sound, an underground modern day classic in “Push Off,” and an ever growing and beloved fanbase and catalog, they’ve generated hundreds of millions of streams, all while retaining 100% ownership of their music and remaining loyal to their DIY ethos. (Big Hassle Media, 2024)

With their new album Wonderland out now, arguably their best work to date, 2024 looks to be a career defining year for The Palms. It’s time the world gets their ears on California’s best kept secret.

Their first full-length record since 2020, Johnny Zambetti and Ben Rothbard have done a lot of creative healing and found their way back to their roots. Self-produced, Wonderland is the soundtrack for a top-down drive anywhere from Laurel Canyon to the Sunset Strip, an osmotic experience of surroundings and the band’s ever present motif of redemption based on their personal David vs Goliath journey.

“As a whole, ‘Wonderland’ is a portal into our own existence and our attempt at making sense of the wild world around us over the last three years. If each song acts as a story filled with questions and lessons, ‘Phases,’ the final track on ‘Wonderland,’ is a subtle resolution to the eleven songs preceding it and a reminder that this journey is but a series of chapters and episodes. As brutal and defeating as life can appear, ‘this too shall pass’ and it is up to us to find beauty and meaning in the lesson.”

Courtesy photo, used with permission.

Wonderland track list:

“Talk Too Much”
“Jesse Jane”
“Pretty Face”
“Maggie’s Garden”
“Pretenders”
“Ready Or Not”
“One Stop”
“East Of LA”
“Freak Out”
“Feel It In My Hands”
“CA. Baby”
“Phases”

The California duo recently announced their headline Wonderland Tour. Kicking off in San Diego, CA on July 26, the tour will then make its way across North America, hitting major markets like Austin, D.C., Brooklyn and Chicago. To close out the tour, the band will play a hometown LA show at the Troubadour on August 24. Throughout the run, The Palms will receive support from Marlon Funaki, Lucia Zambetti and future.exboyfriend.

Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center announces partnership with SAY Sí

Both groups will present an intense four week theatrical workshop in June for San Antonio area youth. Photo: Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center.

The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center’s youth theater company Grupo Animo will collaborate this summer with Teatro ALAS, the youth theater company of SAY Sí. Both youth groups will form to present an intense four-week theatrical workshop that will lead to an original play written by the students. This unique collaboration is offered to students between the ages of 13 and 18 at no cost. (Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, 2024)

Due to the pending renovations of the historic Guadalupe Theater, classes will take place at SAY Sí, 1310 S. Brazos, San Antonio, TX 78207, June 3 to 28, 2024, Monday through Friday from noon to 5p.m. with a final performance on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 7p.m. SAY Sí is located down the block from the historic Guadalupe Theater.

“These two westside youth theatre troupes have an amazing opportunity to share their methods and creative voices as well as celebrate solidarity in this collaboration.” – Amalia Ortiz Teatro ALAS Studio Director

“In light of recent events across the world, it’s imperative that we empower students to harness their innate abilities, fostering creative expression and collaborative engagement to articulate their perspectives and emotions regarding the world around them. Grupo Animo is dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive environment where all members feel welcome, regardless of race, gender, economic background, or sexual orientation. We recognize the transformative power of Chicano, Latino, and Native American arts and culture in reshaping our perceptions of the world.” – Jorge Piña, Guadalupe Theater Arts Director

Grupo Animo is the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center’s resident youth theater company, founded in 1993 and consisting of youth (ages 13-18) from all backgrounds and areas of San Antonio, and Bexar County. Under the mentorship of professional teaching artists and directors, Grupo Animo company members are guided through a four-week summer theater experience, allowing them a platform to make their voice heard through thought-provoking, engaging and culturally relevant, performance-based Teatro/Theatre.

Grupo Animo’s mission is to use Teatro/Theatre to instill an understanding of the value of culture, creativity, and community.

SAY Sí is a national award-winning year-round, long-term, nonprofit arts-based youth development program for San Antonio area students in grades 6 through 12 that provides opportunities for these students to develop artistic and social skills in preparation for higher educational advancement and professional careers. SAY Sí programs serve over 200 students from all of San Antonio’s school districts and has an active public schedule of art events. SAY Sí accepts diverse students from all areas of San Antonio, but first priority is given to students from low economic households.

Teatro ALAS (Activating Leadership, Art & Service) operates as a collaborative ensemble known as the ALAS Youth Theatre Company. Committed to the creation of new and original performance work by, for and about San Antonio youth, ALAS challenges students to draw from their own experiences, observations, and insights to produce theatre of relevance to their lives and their communities. Emphasizing leadership skills and civic engagement, ALAS creates work that addresses community needs and concerns, challenges prejudices and social injustice, and celebrates diversity and difference.

Grupo Animo and Teatro ALAS’ goal at the end of the program is to teach students basic history and practice of Teatro/Theatre, acting, teamwork, poetry, creative writing, movement and performance. The summer program will culminate with a student showcase created and performed by the student members.

Grupo Animo instructors include Clint Taylor and Sarah Tijerina.
Teatro ALAS instructors include Lilith Tijerina and Solstiz Ibarra-Campos.

DATES: June 3 to 28, 2024
TIME: Noon to 5p.m.
LOCATION: SAY Sí, 1310 S. Brazos, San Antonio, TX 78207
PHONE: SAY Sí – (210) 201-4950
PHONE: GCAC – (210) 271-3151

To register for this summer’s production, please visit Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center. The deadline to RSVP is June 1, 2024.

Grupo Animo Class of 2023. Photo: Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, used with permission.

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New book release: ‘This Kind of Man’ by Sean Murphy

‘This Kind of Man’ is the new short story collection by Sean Murphy. Photo: Amazon

Short story collections are literary treasures, offering a diverse tapestry of narratives within a compact form and offer a glimpse into the human experience. They invite readers to explore new perspectives and cultures within a single volume. Each story is a different universe and readers can enjoy them individually or binge through the collection, reveling in the variety of themes. There is a new short story collection out this month by Sean Murphy – “This Kind of Man.” So if you enjoy these types of books, here is some more information.

Sean Murphy is the Founding Director of 1455, a non-profit that celebrates storytelling. He has appeared on NPR’s “All Things Considered” and been quoted in USA Today, The New York Times, The Huffington Post, and AdAge. A long-time columnist for PopMatters, his work has also appeared in Salon, The Village Voice, Washington City Paper, The Good Men Project, Sequestrum, Blue Mountain Review, and others. His chapbook, “The Blackened Blues,” was published by Finishing Line Press in 2021. His second anthology of poems, “Rhapsodies in Blue” was published by Kelsay Books in 2023. He has been nominated four times for the Pushcart Prize, twice for Best of Net, and his book “Please Talk about Me When I’m Gone” was the winner of Memoir Magazine’s 2022 Memoir Prize. His new book “This Kind of Man” is his first collection of short fiction and offers an unvarnished look at life in 21st Century America, excavating the complicated, tender, wild truth of what it is to be a man across generations and relationships. (1455 Literary Arts, 2024)

“This Kind of Man” – These stories interrogate the pressures and tensions of contemporary life, and the ways men grapple with them, often without success. Issues such as marriage, fatherhood, aggression, alcoholism, gender expectations, generational backlash, and the inexorable dread of death, abound.

Many of these stories live within a slow implosion of coping, and often failing, as well as those who refuse to succumb, addressing concerns oft-discussed, or not discussed enough, in mainstream print: gun violence, the recent history of coal country Appalachia, sports-related concussions, illegal immigration (and the jobs many of these ostensibly unwelcome folks are obliged to do), homelessness, and the inability of men to honestly connect or communicate.

Far from excusing or exonerating toxic males, this collection locates their violence (toward others, against themselves) in the context of a deadening culture and the false narratives that prevail in an exploitative, zero-sum game capitalist model, where those without are encouraged to quarrel with similarly overworked and underpaid, mostly blue-collar workers. We see that our received notions of manhood and masculinity are inculcated-from the beginning and by design-to ensure willing participation in a system where the overwhelming majority are excluded from the start. We witness the way these dysfunctions are handed down like inheritance, and how every cliché, from fighting to drinking to intolerance of dissent and distrust of others, is a carefully constructed trap, preventing solidarity, empathy, and love (for others, for one’s self).

Forthcoming new movie release: sci-fi comedy Invaders from Proxima B

Invaders from Proxima B beams onto Video On Demand on May 31, 2024. Courtesy photo, used with permission.

Looking for a new family friendly sci-fi movie to stream? In today’s movie news: coming up on Fandango at Home, is release of Invaders from Proxima B.

Buffalo 8 is excited to slide into summer with the North American VOD release of Invaders from Proxima B, a family friendly science fiction comedy from writer/director/star Ward Roberts (Westworld, Agents of SHIELD) and Samantha Sloyan (The Haunting of Hill House, Midnight Mass). Invaders from Proxima B debuts exclusively on Fandango at Home May 31, 2024. (Justin Cook PR, 2024)

Invaders from Proxima B – After a wise-cracking alien named Chuck (Roberts) crashes in the backyard, the Jankins family (Roberts, Sloyan) teams up with their new otherworldly friend to battle a dangerous array of weirdos that show up in hot pursuit. The stakes couldn’t be higher for Chuck, the Jenkins, and maybe even all of planet Earth.

Ward Roberts produced the film under his DrexelBox Films outfit alongside Mike C. Nelson. The film had its world premiere at the Austin Film Festival. The cast is rounded out by Sloyan, Mike C. Nelson (Shrinking, Black-ish), Richard Riehle (Office Space, Casino), Jeremiah Birkett (Black Cake, Euphoria), and Sarah Lassez (Nowhere, Lo).

Invaders from Proxima B – 93 minutes/USA

Magik Theatre presents ‘The BFG: Big Friendly Giant’

‘The BFG’ serves as the season closer and kick off to the Magik Theatre’s 30th anniversary year. Photo: Magik Theatre, used with permission.

Get carried away by The BFG, Magik Theatre’s new adaptation of the beloved novel by Roald Dahl. The hilarious play about a 24-foot-tall Big Friendly Giant and his young friend Sophie both closes out Magik’s 2023-24 season and ignites the theatre’s 30th birthday year, complete with a truly gigantic opening night celebration. (Magik Theatre, 2024)

When young orphan Sophie accidentally encounters a giant, she is understandably frightened for her life. Thankfully the giant in question happens to be the BFG – the Big Friendly Giant – who doesn’t eat humans and instead spends his time catching dreams in Dream Country in order to give the good ones to children and destroy the nightmares. But the BFG has a problem, his five giant neighbors, who bully him when not stealing humans to eat, decide to head to England for a dinner of British children. With Sophie’s help, the BFG goes on an incredible journey to Buckingham Palace and convinces the Queen to save England from these absolutely unfriendly giants. Adapted by David Wood, Magik Theatre’s production of ‘The BFG’ is made possible in part by a generous grant from the Russell Hill Rogers Fund for the Arts.

The Big Friendly Giant is brought to life by Mason Anthony Ortiz who is joined by his little friend, Clarissa Cortez as Sophie. The rest of the cast includes Trisch Moy, Queen of Sweden, Amy Bouquet, Queen of England, Michael Robets as Mr. Tibbs, Stephanie Higley as Head of the Air Force, Katrin Blucker Ludwig as Head of the Army and Lauren Campion as Swing.

For 30 years, Magik Theatre has been taking its audiences on whiz banging adventures to the BFG’s Dream Country, to jungles, to pirate ships, and so much more. Building off of founder Richard Rosen’s commitment to creating and producing theatre that captivates young audiences, Magik has staged nearly 300 productions, many adapted from beloved classic and contemporary children’s stories. From modest beginnings as a family-run theatre troupe in 1994, Magik quickly became a major player in San Antonio’s performing arts scene, serving some 44,000 patrons annually from their home in iconic Hemisfair. Magik reaches beyond the traditional stage too, creating educational guides for field trip performances, inspiring through a perennially popular summer camp, and empowering the youth of the Cindi Taylor Krier Juvenile Correctional and Treatment Facility with opportunities for creative self-expression.

Magik’s devoted fans know that each play run comes with a slew of special events, including whimsical opening day parties. The 30th birthday party celebration and Opening Night Party in the Park took place last Saturday, but if you missed it, there are still plenty of other events and performances scheduled.

SPECIAL EVENTS AND PERFORMANCES
Educator Appreciation Performance | Sunday May 12, 3p.m.
Educators and school faculty are eligible for one free ticket to this performance with proof of I.D. Additional tickets are available to purchase for these performances at a discount of 50% off the regular ticket prices with promo code THANKYOU50.

Sensory-Friendly Performance | Saturday May 18, 10a.m.
Audience members on the autism spectrum and those with sensory issues can take in a special performance of The BFG designed just for them. Kids and adults are free to be themselves in this relaxed, judgment-free theatre experience.

Pay What You Wish Performance | Sunday, May 26, 3p.m.
As part of Magik Theatre’s mission to make theatre accessible to everyone, the organization holds one donation-based performance. Tickets are only available at the door on Sunday, May 26.

American Sign Language Interpreted Performance | Saturday, May 25, 2p.m.
Patrons who communicate with ASL can attend this performance featuring Robert Cardoza, the San Antonio theatre community’s primary American Sign Language interpreter.

TICKET OPTIONS
BFG SINGLE TICKETS
● $25 for adults ● $20 for children (ages 3-17), Military, Seniors, Educators & Students

NEW 2024-2025 SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS
Four Show Subscription $70 per person (Savings of 30% off single ticket prices)Three Show Subscription $55.50 per person (Savings of 26% off single ticket prices

Magik Theatre creates theatrical experiences that ignite imagination, spark curiosity, inspire empathy, and foster a lifetime love of learning in young people.

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Forthcoming new album release: The Iceland Sessions – Greensky Bluegrass

Greensky Bluegrass announces new EP The Iceland Sessions featuring Holly Bowling out May 10 via Thirty Tigers. Photo: Tobin Voggesser, used with permission.

Greensky Bluegrass is widely known for their thoughtful lyricism, edgy and genre-expansive sound, dazzling live performances, and relentless touring schedule. However, that is only the tip of the complex tale of the five musicians that make up Greensky Bluegrass: Anders Beck [dobro], Michael Arlen Bont [banjo], Dave Bruzza [guitar], Mike Devol [upright bass], and Paul Hoffman [Mandolin]. The five are connected through a deep bond, just as they are seasoned road warriors, they’re a band of brothers who have seen each other through decades of ups and downs, personal and collective highlights, and the moments when life turns it all upside down. (Big Hassle Media, 2024)

For the past century, bluegrass music has traditionally relayed real tales of American life, struggle, tragedy, and triumph. It gives a voice to the quiet, yet colorful stories woven into the fabric of the country itself. Greensky Bluegrass live these stories through their records and performances.

Greensky Bluegrass is thrilled to announce The Iceland Sessions due out May 10 via Thirty Tigers. Pre-orders are available now.

The EP was recorded at Flóki Studios in the summer of 2023, just before their first-ever Icelandic run of shows at Reykjavik’s Harpa Concert Hall. “We invited some of our favorite friends and musicians to play with us, including Holly Bowling, and we set out to make memories in the twilight sun with a bunch of fans who joined us from all over the world,” recalls Paul Hoffman. Bowling has been a regular guest in Greensky’s band lineup throughout the last several years and the chemistry between Bowling and the band is undeniable.

Flóki Studios is located in a very remote section of northern Iceland, and for Greensky, that’s precisely what was needed. A very intense few days that drew out creativity and inspiration not yet tapped by the band. “We embraced the disorienting inspiration and played late into the night as the sun never left us, all the while still developing lyrics and figuring out harmonies and arrangements. We swam in the cold water. We saw more sheep than people for days. We listened to the birds sing through the night while we charged through each song. A recording project that felt like a whirlwind at times turned into something calm and peaceful that felt more creative and raw than anything we’ve done before. Fully aware that we could continue to work on this later, we decided to commit to what we created in Iceland and have the recording be truly a moment in time.”

Following the release of The Iceland Sessions, Greensky will set out on their summer tour which kicks off May 12 in Mill Valley, CA. Up to date news and tour information is available online.

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