Author: Marko Alpner
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Žan Serčič, Na ulicah srca
Žan is an awesome human being. Meeting him in person for the first time at Odiseja’s big stage, thanks to Nika Records, I was surprised by how approachable and positive he is. The occasion – presentation of his fourth album, Na ulicah srca, hosted by Peter Poles, in the shape of a live podcast that…
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S01E07 – Anything But Therapy
Episode 7. Written days in advance, fully convinced this episode would go out on time – only to move it into a long list of drafts and start from scratch. Reasons? Many. The catalyst? A morning text from a friend. How’s you? Lately, I’ve been dreading this exact question. It’s quietly losing headspace and mental…
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Young distilleries #2601
Starting the year with Marko from EtOH, Whisky Club Slovenia, our hosts Broken Bones and various distilleries from across the globe. With a lineup consisting of Lochlea, Pōkeno, Nc’nean, Raasay*, Wireworks and High Coast, we visited multiple countries, learned some interesting facts and tasted some young but delicious drams. My absolute favourite – High Coast…
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Akademija za glas, SiTi Teater
Nataša Nahtigal, renowned vocal coach, and her Voice Academy hosted two back-to-back student performances at Ljubljana’s SiTi Teater yesterday. I didn’t expect a full house, but the support for young, emerging artists was immense, and it was a pleasure to be part of the event once again. Light design by Jure Matoz. Gear used Sony…
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Dob’r Bob’r, Ljubljana
First time at Harat’s Pub, working with Dob’r Bob’r Band on a Saturday evening. I didn’t quite know what to expect, but I was there to support friends and photograph a fun band project that had been in my calendar for months. No tickets at the door, but one look around the room said it…
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Slow Monkeys, Ptuj
My second show with Slow Monkeys, this time on a bigger stage, supporting Joker Out at Arena Campus Sava. Lucija Remic on vocals, Jure Kropec and Tadej Cizej on guitars, Žiga Hrup on bass, Bor Lebič on drums, and Gašper Repše on keys make for a fun and promising group of young musicians. Hope to…
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S01E06 – Anything But Therapy
Episode 6. It’s mildly ironic writing a weekly newsletter called Anything But Therapy when this entire week has been exactly that – therapy. Just not the kind I originally had in mind. Sigh. Recovering from a broken finger, limiting physical activity, and processing unexpected news turned out to be a bit much. Not fully there…
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Gliste, Gala Hala
The show I’ve been looking forward to since Episode 1 of my newsletter – Gliste. Tackling a packed Gala Hala with a broken pinky isn’t ideal, but such is life. My first gig with the band, not knowing what to expect, I went in excited. Friday, 11 PM, and 30 minutes of something special turned…
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S01E05 – Anything But Therapy
Episode 5. Due to a broken toe and a doctor-advised sick leave, this week’s Anything But Therapy is postponed. Hah. Just kidding. Sadly, not about the broken pinky toe, but just about postponing Episode 5 – I can still type. Yesterday’s visit to ER’s X-ray confirmed a fracture, courtesy of an early-morning door kicking. Pro…
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Ardnamurchan 10yo, Dramface #36 & Jack Black
If you ask me about whisky, I’ll be the first to admit I know very little. I enjoy it, though, and the more I explore, the deeper my fondness for the water of life gets. Don’t worry, this won’t turn into poetry. I’m also writing this sober, quietly pondering which bottle I should uncork. Last…