Spent the weekend on Randall’s Island in NYC for The Governors Ball Music Festival. Kid Kudi rocked the stage with some new tracks. The crowd went crazy when Passion Pit hit the stage with their new hits, “Take a Walk” and “I’ll Be Alright.” That group just kills it every time. But I have to say the highlight of the weekend was definitely the last two performances – Modest Mouse followed by Beck. Two classic, timeless performers and they’re both always huge crowd pleasers. What a great show!

~Mike

As I write this my bulldog, Fruitcake, is sitting by my feet. What a dog. I mean…bulldogs are the best. I’ve had Fruitcake for almost 7 years now. Best friend I ever had. He’s such a chill dog too – wants to eat nonstop, but doesn’t get into too much trouble. I named him Fruitcake ‘cause, well, you know… fruit has always been my thing. And he’s got lots of layers to his personality like one of those cakes that stacks up high with all the layers. He’s a little crazy like that. So it seemed to fit. There’s something about a name. It’s gotta fit the dog’s personality and click with the owner too. I like to think that coming up with the right name is an art, really. The name Fruitcake is in a class of its own – but here is my list of Top Ten Bulldog Names: Bud, Rigby, Scully, Bella, Coco Chanel, Red, Brutus, Meatball, Ginger, Ramon. OK, I admit, some names are Fruitcake’s celebrity dog friends from walking the beaches in Santa Monica. Enough bulldog talk. Onto more serious stuff like film school. I’m heading to NYC to check out NYU Tisch and Columbia. Will visit some friends while I’m there too. Good thing Fruitcake travels well. He’s coming with me. Bring it, NYC!