Artist: Run The Jewels
Album: RTJ4
Date Released: June 3rd, 2020
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Artist Background
The duo consisting of Atlanta rapper Killer Mike, and legendary underground produceMC El-P, known together as Run The Jewels, originally came together as a result of Adult Swim executive Jason DeMarco who introduced the two in 2011. After his 2011 album PL3DGE peaked at #115 on the US charts, Killer Mike told Jason that he wanted to make his own AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted. Jason informed Mike, “If you want AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted modernized, the only producer I know who comes close to the Bomb Squad-level of production is El-P”. The duo’s chemistry was immediate, as El-P went on to produce all of Killer Mike’s 2012 last solo album R.A.P. Music, and Mike featured on El-P’s final solo album Cancer 4 Cure. Mike and El’s respective albums released within a week of each other in May 2012, and the two embarked on a twenty-city US tour in the following months. After returning from tour, the pair had found a friendship growing between themselves, and made the decision to put other projects on hold and focus on the chemistry that had been sparked. Recording at an upstate NY studio beginning in April 2013, the duo re-appropriated the phrase “Run The Jewels” from the LL Cool J track “Cheesy Rat Blues", and released their self-titled collaborative album, for free via digital download, only a mere 2 months later in June 2013.
36” Chain vs. Pistol & Fist
Run The Jewels discography currently exists in a distinct pairing. With Run The Jewels as their debut, this record set the group's tone as a light-hearted, braggadocious duo with as much confidence in their abilities as swag in their punchlines. Just over a year later, the sequel Run The Jewels 2 took the foundation set from their freshman effort and dialed the insanity up to 11. RTJ2 pushed the boundaries of their aggression and flows to new heights; with incredible energy in their verses, and absolutely impeccable beats, blending El-P’s signature industrial sound with sharp synth arpeggios, chopped Zach De La Rocha vocals, and absolutely bonkers Travis Barker drums.
It was then nearly 3 years before Jamie and Mike followed up their breakout RTJ2, with Run The Jewels 3 being released again ahead of its scheduled release date via free digital download, this time on Christmas Eve 2016. Instead of these two attempting to outdo the pure insanity and in-your-face attitude found in their predecessor, Mike and El decide to evolve themselves as a group. The duo had noticeably pulled back on the swag and dick jokes which made such a splash on RTJ2, instead choosing a more subdued, electronic approach to their beats, as well as a clearly stronger political approach in their lyrics. This change in sound and style is demonstrated in the album cover’s artwork. The first two records featured the distinctive RTJ “Pistol and Fist”, with the fist tightly gripping a chain. The chain, in my opinion, represents the swag and braggadocio that drove the aggressive nature of their first two albums. In RTJ3 the chain is removed, leaving only hands that have transformed from bleeding and bandaged, to a pristine gold.
This brings us to early 2020. It’s been nearly 4 years of living in a post-Trump America, and El-P announces that Run The Jewels fourth record has been completed. Mike and El live-stream the first single “yankee and the brave” on Instagram on March 22nd, 2020. Lyrically and sonically, RTJ4 exists as the successor to Run The Jewels 3, with Mike and El again taking the good from their previous effort and launching it into the creative stratosphere. El-P’s beats are again leaning towards the synthetic, electronic side, this time with the intensity dialed all the way up to 11. From a lyrical perspective, RTJ takes the politically-charged lyrics from their predecessor, and again, up the ante, laying down some of the hardest hitting and politically poignant bars either of these two have ever spit.
Album Review
2020 was a year that none of us will soon forget. An unprecedented global health crisis kept the majority of us inside for months at a time. RTJ4 was announced on May 12th, 2020, with a release date slated for June 5th, 2020. However, with 2020 as the gift that won’t stop giving, the end of May was highlighted by the unjust killing of George Floyd. The phrase heard around the world, “I can’t breathe” instantly became a rally-cry for the oppressed to finally take to the streets to demand systemic police reform, as Floyd’s death was not the first time this phrase was uttered in an unjust police killing. In fact, a 2020 study by the New York Times showed that at least 70 people have died in police custody after using the same phrase over the past decade. As millions of American’s began organizing protests and demonstrations in the wake of Floyd’s death, Run The Jewels made the decision to release their latest chapter two days ahead of the scheduled release. El-P tweeted, just minutes ahead of the drop, “Fuck it, why wait. The world is infested with bullshit, so here’s something raw to listen to while you deal with it all. We hope it brings you some joy. Stay safe and hopeful out there and thank you for giving 2 friends the chance to be heard and do what they love”. In line with all past Run The Jewels releases, the album was made available for free digital download, two days ahead of its scheduled release date, on June 3rd, 2020.
THE RETURN (we don’t mean no harm but we truly mean all the disrespect)
RTJ4 opens with the first single, “yankee and the brave (ep. 4)”. Using the team names from their respective hometown baseball teams, Mike and El use the opening track to prove that they’re not just a hip-hop duo, they’re brothers, for better or worse. El-P kicks this installment off with rapid-fire, machine-gun esque snares, matching Killer Mike’s aggressive flow and tightly packed rhymes, before El jumps in to trade some dense rhymes as well. Mike and El depict themselves as outlaws, with Mike surrounded by cops with only one bullet remaining. He contemplates suicide instead of allowing the police to take him alive, until El-P jumps back in, offering Mike a way out, with a getaway car waiting outside. This tense situation is depicted lightheartedly in this song’s music video, which was released via Adult Swim and features the duo animated.
The trade-off between Mike and El’s short verses are reminiscent of late-80’s EPMD flows, while the production sounds like boom-bap that’s been sent to us from the future. This distinctive blend of old-school rap roots and forward thinking production is what continues to separate Run The Jewels from absolutely all of their contemporaries. While so many artists are continually playing catch-up with the latest trends, RTJ are side-stepping the trendy and moving forward with the mind-bending.
FLEXIN’ (ayo one for mayhem, two for mischief)
The second single “ooh la la” samples a Gang Star track "DWYCK (feat. Nice & Smooth)" as the basis for the chorus. I say “samples” as that’s how it is credited in the album’s liner notes, however it’s truly an interpolation of Greg Nice’s bar, slowed down slightly, and sung by El-P and Greg Nice himself. El-P is a true old-head at heart, and it’s abundantly obvious in his work, even going as far as to recruit legendary producer DJ Premiere to handle the scratching on the back end of this banger.
Out of key piano chords are looped to quickly create an unsettling aura surrounding the track, before El-P’s voice cuts through the infectious piano like a whip. Pounding, up-tempo drums are introduced after the chorus’ first iteration, creating what is possibly El-P’s first danceable beat. Lyrically, Mike and El-P initially seem scattered on this track, however the music video quickly makes their point very obvious.

”we imagined the world on the day that the age old struggle of class was finally over. a day that humanity, empathy and community were victorious over the forces that would separate us based on arbitrary systems created by man.
this video is a fantasy of waking up on a day that there is no monetary system, no dividing line, no false construct to tell our fellow man that they are less or more than anyone else. not that people are without but that the whole meaning of money has vanished. that we have somehow solved our self created caste system and can now start fresh with love, hope and celebration. its a dream of humanity’s V-DAY… and the party we know would pop off.”

The video envisions a society celebrating the fact that the class system we currently exist within has finally imploded. Money is worthless, and we have rejected the desire to bind ourselves to the constraints of capitalism. All creeds and colors unite to burn the system that has so effectively controlled us for over a century. It’s a party, and if there was a song to celebrate the end of the world as it is currently known, “ooh la la” is that song.
Mike’s last verse features a few metaphors and comparisons celebrating the destruction of capitalism, saving the most poignant for last:

I used to love Bruce, but livin' my vida loca
Helped me understand I'm probably more of a Joker
When we usher in chaos, just know that we did it smiling
Cannibals on this island, inmates run the asylum

Premo’s expertly cut scratches lead us into the equally hard hitting sample flip of “Misdemeanor”, by Foster Stevens as the basis for the beat to “out of sight”. Lending yet another nod to the old-school greats that laid the foundation for RTJ, “out of sight” samples the same track as The D.O.C.’s “It’s Funky Enough”, only adding a bouncy, electronic synth atop the inverted chord hits, and uptempo, industrial drums, to create an absolutely infectious groove for Mike and El’s dynamic chemistry to shine, rapidly jumping between each other’s two line flows in the first verse.
“out of sight” shows each MC providing insight into how each of them earned a living and achieved their current status. Mike and El’s opening verse each details themselves robbing people in order to eat. El alludes to the fact that he crossed his accomplices in crime for the whole bag, while Mike details the fact his assailant tells him it’s an “honor” to be robbed by his mother’s only son.
While El-P’s production is the obvious stand out on first listen, Killer Mike comes through with one of the most sonically pleasing and technically proficient verses of 2020.

We the motivating, devastating, captivating
Ghost and Rae relating product of the fuckin' '80s
Coke dealin' babies, never regulating, bag accumulating
It would not be overstating to say they are underrating
The pride of Brooklyn and the Grady, baby
We don't need no compliments or confidence
Our attitude and latitude is "fuck you, pay me"

The dense, intricate rhyme schemes smack you in the face, almost distracting you from Mike’s delivery and blistering flow on the verse; flexing his legendary status while paying homage to his drug-dealing past. This absolutely stunning display of technical skill, story telling, and complex rhyming illustrates how RTJ seamlessly integrates the best of both old school and new school hip-hop.
“out of sight” also features a guest verse from 2 Chainz, and he continues to lay the braggadocio on thick. Considering Tity Boi’s dedication to trap stylings, his verse feels right at home on the flex track, despite it’s late 80’s tribute sample, a considerable departure from his usual sound palette.
Up until this point, I haven’t mentioned any of the El-P’s lyrics specifically. El-P is a great rapper, but Killer Mike… Well, Killer Mike is an incredible rapper. He’s the guy who draws you in. El-P is the one who lays the foundation for greatness and Mike is the show stopper, and that’s generally the case for most RTJ tracks. But on “holy calamafuck”, El-P seems determined to make people stop and ask, “Who the fuck is this?!”.
A sharp, yet nearly minimalistic drum kit backing a heavily distorted synthesizer melody lays beneath rhymically knocking cow-bells. This aggressively set stage allows Mike and El to flex as the dynamic duo they are, until the beat suddenly takes a turn for the chaotic. A gnarled, ultra-menacing synth overtakes everything while Mike screams into the abyss, until a distorted snare, enormous 808s, and skeletal hi-hats cut through and launch the beat switch into another dimension. The minimal, yet incredibly dark soundscape allows El-P to snap in a way I have never heard from him previously. His rhymes schemes are reminiscent of an old MF DOOM lyric notebook, while his topics flawlessly combine flexing, psychedelic use, and his well-cemented legacy in the hip-hop community. Cutting and pasting a few of his bars into this review could not convey a fraction of how stunning El-P’s performance on “holy calamafuck” is.
Slightly later in the track list, making liberal use of the Ether song “Gang of Four”, “the ground below” samples and loops the sharp guitar riff and adds aggressive, pounding drums as the basis for the beat; this is finally reminiscent of the forward-thinking, stridulous production El-P has built his reputation on. Capitalising on the classic RTJ moment, Mike and El both flex in their own unique ways. Mike compares himself to Godzilla taking on Tokyo, and El-P demands respect for his name as the legend he is, threatening to smack dying children for mispronouncing his name with his middle finger to the world; his complete disregard for human life and confidence in his abilities are summed up at the end of his verse.

You see a future where Run the Jewels ain’t the shit
Cancel my Hitler-killing trip
Turn the time machine back around a century

SO¢IAL JU$T-ICE (until my voice go from a shriek to whisper...)
While the first few tracks aren’t without their social and political themes, the back-end of RTJ4 is where Mike and El start to bust out the heavy topics. “goonies vs. E.T.”. starts off light, with El-P pointing to the irony of how once he finally started to make it “big” in the industry, the world began to descend into chaos due to climate changes, increasingly obvious social injustice, and political madness. He culminates his frustration with our disregard for the Earth with a fantastic quotable.

Fuck y’all got, another planet on stash?
Far from the fact of the flames and our trash
That is not snow, it is ash, and you gotta know
The past got a wrath, it’s a lover gone mad

Mike’s verse takes the light-hearted frustration expressed by El-P, and turns the aggression to the next level. Aiming his sights against the ruling class and their society that’s been designed to oppress people for profit, who have very meticulously painted themselves as celebrities and idols to the American public. Mike accepts that he will be villainized by these people for speaking against them, but he welcomes the nefarious role, knowing that the working class will eventually eat the rich, no matter how much they are stomped into the dirt.
And this is just the warmup.
If it’s possible for a song to represent a moment in time that captures the absolute shit storm that has been 2020, “walking in the snow” is that song. It’s release coincided perfectly with the protests for George Floyd which were sweeping the nation. Killer Mike’s verse directly references the phrase “I can’t breathe”, the last words of Eric Garner, which also happened to be the last words of Floyd as well. The fact that this verse was reportedly written in November 2019 perpetually underscores the importance of the content and perfectly represents how persistent this problem is. “walking in the snow” is a true encapsulation of both a defining moment in time and an ever-persisting issue.
But he doesn’t just stop at the racial injustice. Mike goes on an absolute rant about the American education system; how it’s not designed to teach people, but to discriminate against poor populations, limiting their legitimate opportunities, and therefore disproportionately leading them into a criminal lifestyle. He calls out the media as fear-mongers, and the apathy of the American public in the face of indecency. Fortunately for Mike, by the time we finally had the chance to hear this masterpiece, we were already on our feet, using this album as a war cry to mobilize against a tyrannical government that militarized against its own citizens simply for asking that we recognize systemic racism and demanding change. Killer Mike has the best verse of the year, no doubt in my mind.
The only drawback is that Mike’s verse is so fucking good that it completely overshadows El-P’s, which is also amazing. A menacing guitar riff and haunting synths kick the track off into a bouncy groove, where El-P unleashes a flurry of internal rhymes that does not relent for about half his verse. Even adding layers of social commentary within the densely packed bars, El refuses to quit and continues on his political tirade; criticizing ICE’s detainment center practices and the “pseudo-Christians” who support them, with a bar that now lives in my head:

Pseudo-Christians, y’all indifferent, kids in prison ain’t a sin? Shit
if even one scrap of what Jesus taught connected you’d feel different
what a disingenuous way to piss away existence, I don’t get it
I’d say you lost your goddamn minds if y’all possessed one to begin with

The combination of two of the best verses spit by any rapper(s) this year and production help from El-P and long time RTJ collaborator Little Shalimar, create a bouncy, aggressive, deeply truthful banger. “walking in the snow” not only encapsulates the crux of 2020 with lyrics that will become more powerful as they age, but will also forever be associated with the Black Lives Matter movement and the determination to expose continuing racial and societal injustices.
The sonic palette of RTJ4 holds an extremely unique place in El-P’s discography. Jamie is the definition of a self-made 90’s hip-hop legend. This is the dude who put New York underground hip-hop on the map with Company Flow, and he did it with his unique flavor of dark, noisy, dense, boom-bap. Whether he was doing it with the help of Rawkus, or completely independently during his Definitive Jux run, El-P has never made music with the intention of becoming famous. Funcrusher Plus, Fantastic Damage,I’ll Sleep When You’re Dead, and Cancer 4 Cure are all highly revered as industrial, technical, abrasive, and completely unsuitable for the radio or a party. The fact that three songs on RTJ4 could easily be heard on the radio, at a party, or in a TV series credits scene is frankly, astounding. In a 2002 interview/documentary on El-P’s budding record label Def Jux, he stated that his friend bet him $500 that he could not make a beat that was “happy”. At the time of the interview, El-P said that he had not won that bet yet. While I might not qualify the beats on RTJ4 as “happy”, if you showed El-P the beat for “JU$T” in 2002, I believe he might have won that bet.
Pharell opens “JU$T” with the pre-chorus, spitting varied examples of how we’re all slaves to our current system throughout the track, over echoing snares and bouncy 808s before bright synth chords and up-tempo hi-hats burst in while Killer Mike delivers the chorus, pointing to the fact that the majority of the people featured on American currency owned slaves at one point in their lives. Mike’s verse touches on the fact that he has committed crimes to get where they are today. Mike is publicly open about his past as a drug dealer. So why is he a criminal, but Benjamin Franklin isn’t? These are the people who built our country, and they built it on the backs of slaves. He illustrates this theme with a more recent examples:

You believe corporations runnin marijuana? Ooh (how that happen?)
and your country gettin ran by a casino owner (ooh)
pedophiles sponsor all these fuckin’ racist bastards (they do)

When corporations are able to sell cannabis legally, but the government continually incarcerates people who trap, our president is a notoriously fraudulent businessman, and the people who helped put him in power run a pedophile ring, yet none of them face consequences and are allowed to continue to profit and remain in power while people suffer; well, we might be closer to slaves than previously imagined.
Rage Against The Machine frontman Zach de la Rocha also makes his mandatory feature appearance at the end of “JU$T”. As the only artist to feature on three Run The Jewels albums, Zach is essentially an unofficial member of the group at this point. His fiery verse is spit with the same “Rage” energy that set him apart in the mid-90’s, ending the track questioning his place in a capitalist society as a recipe for his inevitable demise, since his “breath”, or art, as his weapon to express himself is still being exploited for other’s profit.
Continuing with RTJ4’s heavily synthetic sonic palette, “never look back” features wavering synth leads resting above the slow-jams snappy snares and thumping bass, while a haunting voice echoes in the background. This unsettling aura provides additional gravity for Jamie and Mike to continue self-reflecting on defining moments in their childhood, and as well as how far they’ve come from those moments. Mike and El are both self-made men, and while they have a certain fondness for those gritty moments that defined them, moving forward in life is undoubtedly more important.
Skeletal drums reminiscent of a slowly pounding heart opens “pulling the pin”, before rhythmic hi-hats and textured, watery synths fluttering in the upper register resting above a bouncy synth lead, and punchy 808s, burst in. The track digs itself into a slower, marching groove and shows the duo figuratively doing exactly what the title implies. Painting a portrait of a society that has turned on itself, Mike and El are ready to pull the pin and start over.
The duo both detail their despise for the ruling class, pointing out multiple examples of how the elite have designed our society to keep poor people in their class. Simultaneously recognizing their own hypocrisy for profiting in a system that inherently discriminates; Mike reflects on his own success, knowing that living the lifestyle he enjoys is one built on oppression, and expresses the guilt that has caused him. El-P opens with a brutal metaphor for police, implying that they’re the root cause of the “wretched state of danger” our society exists within, and that the only effective corrective action is to numb yourself with drugs. Despite his advice, Jamie knows this is not a permanent solution, but one that causes more self-inflicted wounds.
The final piece of the puzzle that is RTJ4, “a few words for the firing squad” begins to close the album with ever crescending strings, and loud, thunderous drums which never seem to resolve, continuing throughout their verses. While the drums that lead to nowhere can be sonically unpleasant, the unresolved melodies are intentionally representative of their current mindsets. Their verses are reflective and grim, but simultaneously optimistic and envisions a world where tragedy is a less common occurrence.
El is grateful for what he has now but recognizes his entire life has been skewed by traumas, so out of place feels normal for him. He reflects on his current success, noting that the worst people tend to end up with the most, which makes becoming “rich” something not as desirable as it once was.
Mike opens up about the death of his mother who died while he was on an airplane, admitting his struggles to not cope with his trauma with opioids. However, his wife provides him the most important reason to stay clean “but my queen/say she need a king/not another junkie rapper fiend” while a heartbreaking saxophone solo highlights the gravity of his lyrics.
The track ends with what sounds the like wrap-up voiceover to a TV show, a conceptually satisfying ending, as the opening track “yankee and brave (ep.4)” began with El-P stating:

”This week, on Yankee and The Brave”

This voiceover paints the duo as brothers on the run from the law and crooked cops, and while this does close this “episode” out as intended, the critic in me is bothered by the slightly kitschy outro to such a spectacular album. The voices singing over and over, “Brave, brave, braaaaaave, Yankee and the Brave” would be, simply put, better left on the cutting room floor. The ending of this track alone is what knocks my score of this album down a few points. Despite its stellar lyrical content, with drums that never seem to reach that “holy shit!” moment, and the easily skippable outro, it’s upsetting to me that an album this great ends on such a low note.
Overview
RTJ4 is by far my favorite album of the year. El-P’s cutting edge approach to their sound, blended with lyrical content that continues to be more relevant by the day, the duo have come together with what is objectively their most accessible album to date. RTJ4 is the natural evolution of sound and subject matter for the duo; taking the foundation set by Run The Jewels 3 and evolving it into a more concise, more accessible, and more conceptual album. While I still personally prefer the “fuck the world” intensity and experimental nature of Run The Jewels 2, RTJ4 opens themselves up to a whole new world of exposure, and when you’re as talented as these two, you know they’re going to capitalize on it. RTJ is currently at their apex, and they’ve created an album that will make many new life-long fans going forward.
9.2/10
Discussion Points

How does this compare to other RTJ releases? How about in comparison to the member’s solo works?
Does the overwhelmingly positive critical reception of this album surprise you?
How will this be looked back on in 5 years?
What are your favorite lyrics?

DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) - Deep Dive Research

Hi everyone! I am working non-stop provide the best research and analysis regarding DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG). I originally posted my overall investment thesis on the company a few weeks back and now I am breaking down and analyzing the latest news and developments regarding DKNG! And no, it is not the ticker symbol for Donkey Kong.
DraftKings in my opinion, is the best pure play investment if you want some exposure to the sports betting, iGaming, and daily fantasy sports space. They're founder led (3 founders to be exact) and they're invested into the company themselves right alongside all of us shareholders or potential shareholders.
Within the last week, there has been some exciting developments regarding DraftKings. I will share them below:
DK Gift Cards Are Live! You can buy a DK gift card as a stocking stuffer for Christmas if you want.
I’m really excited to hear this news. It’s only going to increase the brand awareness of DK and that’s what we want. According to the press release on DK’s investor relations website, they’ve partnered with InComm Payments to facilitate the launching of the gift cards. InComm payments is a global leading payments technology company that has a network of retailers that DK will be able to leverage through this partnership. Convenience stores like 7-Eleven, Speedway and Dollar General are just some of the many convenience stores in Incomm Payments’ network that DK will be able to leverage. For now, the gift cards will be offered in $50 and $25 denominations.
The great thing about this to me is that they’ve beat their competitors to this. That shows managements initiative and ability to get things done which I complimented when I first picked this company. As of right now, you’re not going to be seeing any “FanDuel” (boo FanDuel *thumbs down emoji*) gift cards in the stores. Tim Richardson, the Senior Vice President at InComm Payments was quoted as saying “DraftKings will benefit from having its brand present in tens of thousands of Incomm Payments’ retail partner locations across the US”. Overall, good news for DK.
New York State – Getting desperate? Do they need some online sports gambling revenue?
I want to make this clear before I write about this topic – sports betting is already legal in New York state. The problem is, it’s only legal in brick and mortar (retail) locations. Just under a dozen upstate casinos can operate brick and mortar sports books at the moment. In typical DK fashion, they’re already active in a casino in New York State. DK offers in person brick and mortar sports betting through the Del Lago Resort Casino in Waterloo, NY. My news update I’m sharing is that it appears New York state might be considering expanding to online sports betting too due to a budget shortfall they’re experiencing (they need more tax revenue).
This news came out on Wednesday, 12/16/20 during the day time. Governor Cuomo had a press conference during the day. The press conference was primarily focused on giving an update on the COVID-19 pandemic in New York state. During the presser, the topic of New York state’s budget shortfalls came up. As a possible financial solution, Cuomo said “Are there other ways to get revenue? How about marijuana? How about sports betting?” He’s referring to the possible tax revenue that could be collected if sports betting offerings were expanded beyond just the brick and mortar offerings. What if every New Yorker could place a sports wager from the comfort of their own home on their cell phone?
The battle for legalizing online sports gambling in New York has been going on for years. Governor Cuomo has always been opposed to it. One of the reasons Gov. Cuomo has cited in the past is that he thinks a constitutional amendment would need to be made to New York state law to allow for mobile sports betting in the state. However, one state representative from New York that has been pushing hard for online sports gambling begs to differ. In response to Cuomo’s comments in the presser earlier that day, State Senator Joseph Addabbo said that there would be no constitutional problem with mobile sports betting because the servers could be placed on site of grandfathered in physical casinos. Addabo said that New York state’s need for revenue is “real and immediate”
This is a situation to keep a close eye on. The impacts of legalizing mobile sports betting in NY would be substantial for DK as it would open the population of 20 million people in NY state the opportunity to place wagers on the DK Sportsbook app through the comfort of their home. I imagine it wouldn’t be too difficult for DK to mobilize once they get the green light for mobile betting as they already have the standing relationship with Del Lago Resort Casino for in person betting.
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) granted DK a provisional license to conduct online gaming and sports betting in the state of Michigan
For this update I also want to be clear – retail (brick and mortar) and mobile sports betting are already legal in the state of Michigan. It’s just that there’s a lot of yellow tape for Sportsbooks like DK to navigate within a state even after sports betting has become legalized. This provisional license provided by the MGCB was provided to DK and 14 other sportsbooks (including rival FanDuel) on Thursday, December 10th last week.
Now there are just a few more regulatory requirements that DK has to meet in the state of Michigan before they can go live. According to http://www.michigan.gov, “Before launch happens, the platform providers must complete additional regulatory requirements including independent testing of platforms and games and MGCB approval of their internal controls, which ensure gaming integrity. The firms also must secure occupational licenses for certain employees.” You can read the full article on Michigan’s government website here.
Knowing that DK has a knack for being quick to mobilize once they’re given opportunities in respective states, I fully expect them to pass these last few tests with flying colors. The DK Sportsbook app has already been available in the state of Michigan for “free to enter” games. Once they pass the last few requirements, actual wagers will be allowed to be placed. And money will be allowed to be made!
Another promising sign coming out of the state of Michigan, is that on November 30th, 2020, DK became an official sports betting partner of the Detroit Pistons, the NBA basketball team in Michigan. DK Chief Business Officer, Ezra Kucharz, was on the record after the deal closed saying “As our first professional team activation in the state of Michigan, we are thrilled to join forces with the Detroit Pistons ahead of our pending market introduction”. In my opinion, I anticipate we’ll be seeing DK online sports betting in Michigan some time in early 2021.
This concludes my update and analysis on DraftKings.
TL:DR

Draftkings now offers gift cards and you can buy them in convenience stores (first sports betting company to do so)
DraftKings received a provisional license to conduct sports gambling in Michigan
Governor Cuomo of NY said he would consider legalizing "mobile sports betting" to raise additional tax revenue
If you would like to read my original deep dive and analysis on DKNG, you can check it out here:
- DraftKings Deep Dive and Analysis - Investment Thesis

Why NY and not just NYC would be a unique, interesting, and fun FO5 setting

To start, this should be a single player game. If Bethesda/Obsidian/MS can make it so I can play with 1 or 2 friends, I want that but understand it's not that simple.
So why it should be picked:
First, NY has an amazing history when it comes to Pre-Revolution, Revolution, the Civil War, and beyond. Major events like the battle at Saratoga (which is considered the turning point of the Revolution), the 1980 Miracle on Ice, and Woodstock (along with a whole lot more) all took place in upstate NY. So the rich history of the area is ripe for pro American stylizing and propaganda that gives FO it's unique take on American Atom-punk.
That along with more modern history of things like the Native Americans (The Oneidas) actually taking back their land and forming their own sovereign nation (basically they have their own gov. Pay no state taxes, and self govern with police, fire, and allow gambling which NY does not). So their modern government would not only be some great lore, but I honestly believe could be a basis for the main quest line. Things like their unique tribal leadership, philosophy, and gambling (hello 10 luck) could bring a very grey area to fallout that was kind of missed in FO3 + 4. Plus their mythology would make for a great weird scene that fallout has at least 1 of every game.
Also, for those who don't know, upstate NY is very country with major cities pocketed about. (Utica, Albany, Syracuse, etc). So if you liked NV style of wandering the wastes, or 3s style of city wandering, we've got both. Also, we've got two mountains areas, one in the Adirondacks and the Catskills are the other.
That said, one of the most important parts of fallout are the locations. Where can we go? For that I have a list:
Major locations:
Lake Placid Winter Olympics training facility - the winter olympics world be held in 2078 and if they still exist by then and to play into the game, LP could be the location of those games. Again, the miracle on ice where American Amateurs bested the Communist Russian Pros, was held there. The "Better dead than Red" sentiment would be full force. Not to mention one of a few great locations for a possible vault (80, in this case to house winter olympians). Plus, the weapons could be cool too. Hockey sticks, hockey skate blades on gloves, a goalie mask for armor, you name it.
Cooperstown Baseball HOF - Now when you think Americana, Baseball is one of your first thoughts, don't lie. Cooperstown is baseball central and very pretty. Another great place for pro-american styles and fun gear like baseball base mines, softball helmets (because fuck you "A League of Their Own" style pro-baseball league in FO sounds awesome), and of course bats and baseball grenades. Also a baseball Vault (Vault 4, 5, 7, or 9). Not my idea, but in this vault, there's 32 teams of mens and 32 teams of womens baseball (or coed teams, idk), all of whom are pro players. Vault tec test is simple, winner gets food and drinks, loser gets steroid infused food and drink (but they don't know it has steroids obviously). The idea is, test how good at baseball people can be if given monster amounts of steroids for generations. I'll make a separate post about this in detail if desired.
Canastota Boxing HOF - Another unique area for America. Canastota is pretty boring and empty, but for those of you old enough to remember Rocky when it came out, it basically revived Boxing as a major sport and also had a moment where America bested the Red Menace (Rocky IV). Maybe a spot for a vault or to learn unique unarmed moves. Pugilism Illustrated anyone?
Albany - NYs capital and an easy big city area along the Hudson. A great location for corporate greed, governmental corruption, and side quests. Can't say it'll be the focal point of the game since its very near the eastern border of it, but a good location for exploring and lore.
Buffalo/Niagara Falls - Ya ever gone over the falls in a barrel? Do ya want to? I think using Niagara Falls (which has an American and Canadian side, Canadas is the U-shaped famous one) as Fallouts first "Non-American" location would be fun. First, the falls are beautiful and are a major source of hydroelectric power. Second, in FO, America annexed canada, so it's technically still America! Third, right across the "border" are casinos! More gambling! Third and a half, it's another big city and buffalo is where the buffalo wing was invented (God bless buffalo wings). Besides the cool lore opportunity about the annexation and the city location, the falls could be a major location for the story if the main conflict was about powering the area, similar to NV.
Syracuse - NYs (literal) center city. The Salt City as it was formally known is a big city with some great old and new style. Again, not much about the city to say, but a great opportunity for corporate BS. The main attraction would be the Syracuse Dome (formerly the Carrier Dome). Due to its location and style, it's perfect as a central trading hub for the major cities and people. Think of Great Green Jewel style, people living, bars, shops, etc. BUT the really interesting part is what's right next to the Dome. SUNY ESF (Environmental Science and Forestry). This college is special because (A. I went there) it has very unique programs and with some future tech thrown in, could be a great location for a Fallout 3 Harold or NV vault 22-esq quest. The college already does experiments with major chemicals, evolution (FEV anyone?) and breeding plants for unique purposes. Again, I have a really cool idea for this area, but that can be a different post. Fun fact, ESF is actually working to bring back the North America Chestnut that went (nearly) extinct! Also, some asshole releases the fruit flies the genetics lab work with every year and it sucks.
NYC (Empire, 9/11 memorial, Statue of Liberty) - Yeah yeah, you can't have NY without the City, but frankly there's so much here to explore and deal with, I'd leave it to the pros to really do it justice.
Turning Stone Casino - Gambling, a hotel/restaurants like in NV, and a good spot for the main quest line.
Fort Stanwix - A real revolutionary war fort. HQ or major area for raiders. Safe, well protected and with plenty of history.
Fort Drum and Griffis Air Force Base: Two major bases that could be packed with guns, nukes, and power armor. Heavily guarded by turrets, robots, and security gates.
Main Quest:
Without too much detail, I figure your character will be hired to figure out the future of NY.
You'll be brought to the Turning Stone which is currently the HQ of the Oneida tribe. Your job would be to either work with the other tribes in the former Iroquois Confederation (Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, Mohawk, and Tuscarora [added later]). (Quick note: in my AU, some time after the bombs fell, the IC came to power because of their knowledge of living off the land and attempted to rebuild society. After some time rebuilding and establishing a post-war society, the tribes do the thing all humans do and bicker. Around 2200 the IC broke apart but the tribes retained power in their areas. They fight, trade, yadda yadda but no one is in control of everything.
Throughout your quest, it turns out that what is holding everyone back is a lack of power for things like lights and running water. Your job will be to determine where to get that power (Nuclear power plant in Oswego or the falls in Niagara?) And where to give it (one tribe? A few? Or all?). But that's not all, the tribes can't decide who should be in charge. One tribe wants to remain independent, don't help the outsiders and rebuild society in their image within NY, another wants to help others but would need to sacrifice their own people's safety and seclusion. Maybe another wants to be imperialist and expand their borders throughout America through way of force and fear while another agrees with taking land but wants it done through offers of protection for taxes. And each tribe has its own opinion on bringing the IC back together, staying separate, or taking over the tribes for themselves.
It's up to you character to decide who to help. Do you work hard to try and bring all tribes together under one banner or choose a side and execute their will as a paid mercenary/ambassador?
Other choices would be chaos by siding with raiders, or maybe a BOS path to take out all the tribes, idk, haven't thought it all out. Again, not a writer.
Mechanics:
So personally, I like the idea that if you choose to go with a single faction, there would a battle/war mechanic where you and an army (or alone if you really wanna try) take over and lay claim to areas similar to Nuka World where you fly the gangs flag. Nothing complicated, normal fallout fights, don't die and kill the leadehis troops to win.
Karma is back. You will garner good or bad rep with each tribe depending on what you do. I'd like an armor system like in NV but I can live without it.
There is an ending. Once you beat the game you can continue doing side quests for armoexperience/ammo but only for the tribes left in power. Occasional rebellions will rise up as random events that need to be put down.
Settlements are limited. Like skyrim, but a plot and build. No need to build one everywhere and you don't even need to do it if you don't want to.
Radio host? Gimme a Mr. New Vegas type guy. I don't want an eccentric 3-dog, I want a smoothed voiced person wishing me lady like luck.
Also, smarter AI.
Otherwise, typical FO mechanics. Weapons degrade, can upgrade weapons and armor, etc.
Main problems with NY:
No real borders to the south. Invisible walls would like be necessary which is stupid. Same to the East, but the Hudson could theoretically be used as a border if you put crazy strong mirelurks or something to kill the player if they tried to cross (or more invisible walls)
Don't want to disrespect the tribes. This is an issue with using each tribe as a possible faction. You're bound to piss off or disrespect one. So it'll be a task to make sure it's as limited as possible.
What to do with the city? It's a huge area that can be used for so much, but as a part of NY it's actually pretty seperated. It's a commercial hub now, but there's nothing there that would really be a reason to go down there. So do you make it one or do we just make it a glowing sea type area that's completely decimated from the bombs? That's my personal choice honestly, but it's a tough one to please as many as possible.
Conclusion: NY is rad.
I'll be taking questions as long as they do not involve Canadian trivia. Thank you.

I'm tired of all the Joe Rogan hate on this sub from you losers.

The Capitalist Fallacy at the Core of the Claim that NY Pays More in Federal Taxes than it Gets Back

Current musicians in Rochester...

I'm always asking strangers what they think about the local music scene and often meeting ones who don't really know what's going on in town, so here's a refresher for you. This is not a complete list by any means, so feel free to add anything that people oughta know about.
Anamon - insta spotify "Purple, Green and Yellow is the sophomore record from Anamon, a 3 piece from upstate New York led by Ana Emily Monaco. The band tread in the direction of country tinged jagged pop with varying tempos and echo-y and vibrato-soaked guitar squalls. Monaco’s vocals carry a dusky twang that suits the approach and adds a richness and depth that lingers in the ear canals of the listener. Anamon express their influences in a cohesive manner that leads to a steady foundation for some charming songwriting." - post-trash.com
Clibbus - insta spotify "Originally conceived as a solo-homemade art and music multimedia project in the backyard of D'Aurelio's bedroom many years ago, the band became a full fledged live buffet of sensory overload when the three began to write together in late 2018... What's the most Reba you've ever Mac-entired? Those who may be bored of thinking or those who think too much ponder this question. Clibbus likes horses and dogs. The dog says the feeling is mutual." - floatedmag.com
Aweful Kanawful - insta spotify "I really like this album and appreciate the sense of weirdness and mystery it offers up. You wonder how the hell something like the mad chamber pop of “Man of Steal” came together, but the liner notes leave as much to the imagination as they explain. Honestly, I like to think that this was all recorded with the band sitting in a sandbox like Brian Wilson doing Pet Sounds. It certainly wouldn’t surprise me." - modern-vinyl.com on "Clam's Casino"
Dangerbyrd - insta spotify "The Rochester-based quartet plays without a shred of phony grandeur or self-imposed elegance. Dangerbyrd is down and dirty and a clever musical synthesis of vintage and classic. Just dig the band's guitar-driven rock 'n' roll and astute lyrics howled over its garage rock rumble. It's old, it's new, and it's the unheard strain of something familiar." - rochestercitynewspaper.com
Boy Jr. - insta spotify "If there’s anything I’ve learned about Boy Jr., it’s to expect the unexpected. Rochester native Erica Lubman has been experimenting with music since childhood, combining her love for garage rock and indie pop with a flair for dramatic fashion. She’s equally likely to turn up on stage in a retro matching tracksuit as a leather skirt and torn T-shirt. As with her wardrobe, she shows off a wide range of songs in her repertoire – from punk to grunge." - nysmusic.com
Gary Lamaar - insta bandcamp "The title of Lamaar’s new album is “Freedom Rap.” The opening track of the same name is bookended by the refrain “fleet footed, loose tongue in the street,” establishing the emotional immediacy and quasi-punk ethos apparent throughout the album. His cadence sounds resolute and sovereign, delivering rhymes with a grit similar to emcees like MF DOOM and Talib Kweli." - rochestercitynewspaper.com
Fuzzrod - insta spotify "This isn’t an album that sticks in one lane, though, and while that fuzziness is a recurring theme, there is more than one influence thrown into the pot with it. ‘Dum’ tosses a bit of early 90s alt-rock in there, bringing a Riot Grrrl vibe before ‘Fuck Work’ bounces its way into teenage rebellion. No-one is going to pinpoint it as a masterpiece of subtle song-writing, but it’s a hell of a lot of fun and deserves to be a punky live favorite for years to come." - ramblingsaboutwrestling.com
Tafai - insta soundcloud "need more.. so fire bruv" - soundcloud.com
Cammy Enaharo - insta spotify "It was barely two minutes into the album “From the Garage,” by singer and songwriter Cammy Enaharo, before her distinctive voice and catchy groove were apparent. A harmonious marriage of songwriting, voice and melody conjure up a soothing euphoria when combined with the smoky rifts from her signature baritone ukulele." - democratandchronicle.com
Madeleine McQueen - insta spotify "Madeleine McQueen, a 23-year-old songwriter from Rochester, NY, has something to say, and you should be listening. With musical influences ranging from Nirvana to Amy Winehouse and Joni Mitchell, McQueen’s voice cuts through her songs with conviction, soul, and grace—a rare cocktail for a young songwriter."
Televisionaries - insta spotify "Perhaps on paper, the term "contemporary instrumental surf rock" does not sound very appealing, but the Televisionaries of Rochester have managed to make a masterpiece of the genre. There's a lot to digest with this record, but it's more than worth it. Highly recommended." - materialworldrecords.com
Overhand Sam - insta spotify "OHS (Overhand Sam, referencing his approach to the neck on the guitar), just put out his latest LP ‘Longer Legs’ and it’s one of the years more ambitious releases. On the surface it seems like a traditional 60’s Psych Rock genre exercise, but he’s offering up a lot more to the listener here. 11 songs tightly arranged and packed with enough ideas to reward repeated spins. Singable hooks, danceable rhythms, experimental zone outs, and oh yea…guitars. Guitars on guitars on guitars." - withguitars.com
Full Body - insta spotify "Once "Always There" hit our inbox, we did our homework. We have to admit that we weren’t too impressed with Full Body’s first tracks... How times have changed! Don’t be scared by the rushed “noise rock” categorization, Full Body delivers here a palatable and digestive experience. Entrée, plat, dessert. With Always There, Full Body succeeded in crafting tasty and relevant compositions for both newbies on the scene and seasoned musicians (and even technicians). The Rochester quartet only left us with one luxurious anxiety: the fear of musical abandonment in the future." - slowculture.eu
Moses Rockwell - insta spotify Rockwell spits rhymes with intelligent flow and charismatic swagger, throwing out poetic references like a well-versed librarian. "The Unfortunate Case of Mortis Rocksalt" is a candid reaction to societal issues through humorous observations of everyday life. You can hear the grin in his voice as Rockwell recites his inner thoughts on "An Old Yarn" and "Beak Down," while his crisp articulation is complemented by atmospheric electronic textures on "Mostly Harmless." - rochestercitynewspaper.com
Harmonica Lewinksi - insta spotify "In a tight 28 minutes, Head Honcho spans the dial from weirdo surf to greasy garage to dirty disco to party punk. Recorded in Rochester NY by analog wizard Alex Patrick on ½ inch reel to reel. This full length tape from Harmonica Lewinski twists and turns its way through 12 cuts of swampy rock n roll, with booty shaker instros mixed in. Turn it over and start again." - imposemagazine.com
Brendan Lake - insta spotify "In this, his first solo offering, Lake has achieved something self-evident. At its very core, beyond musical adornment or recycled melody, here is something of the utmost importance that many have forgotten. Childish Ways is about the first time you woke up and saw the world a bit differently. The first time you let something go and realized it was lost forever. The first time you found something else, both better and worse, but true nonetheless." - Reel Time Records
The Fox Sisters - insta spotify "Have you ever danced so hard your body couldn’t keep up? Heart thumping, sweat beading off of the back of your neck, the onset ache in your glutes setting in? The Fox Sisters will make you dance ‘til you drop." - meltedmagazine.com
Hallucination Realized - insta spotify
The Low Spirits - insta bandcamp
There's just some for ya! It's easy for you to support your local musicians! Follow them online, tell your friends about it, maybe show up to Bug Jar when they're playing and most of all enjoy their music!!

There should be a film or mini series adaptation on the Douglas - Tyson fight @ The Mirage. Naturally a phenomenal storyline. Hear me out:

This is a very long shower thought....
Three simultaneous storylines: Buster Douglas, Mike Tyson and the fight itself (with Don King on lead for that). I'm thinking it plays in flashback - wth the fight as the backdrop and both Tyson & Douglas reminiscing on their path as they prep for the bout.
Mind you, this is pure Hollywood magic touch up below and not all is accurate.

Buster Douglas: born to badass boxing legend "Dynamite Douglas" that owned a gym in Columbus OH. Trained a few amateurs occasionally.

Teen Buster is old enough to visit his dad at work and his dad tries get him to box as a way to pass down the legend.
After training to simply stay in shape, his father signs him up for a fight and doesn't tell him till later while at the same time training Buster, unbeknownst to him. They confront this and Buster can't back out now.
Buster ends up winning that fight handily and goes on a win streak. He starts fully appreciating the sport competitively. While his father's training intensifies to a point of frustration. Much friction ensues
A string of losses and inconsistent outcomes, including a loss streak after losing the chance for a belt, forces Buster to fire his dad as the trainer. Falling out with father ensues (think silver linings playbook scene with Cooper and De Niro). More friction ensues.
Douglas hires new people after struggling mentally to find the drive for a bit. His wife leaves him out of the blue. This further motivates Buster.
He starts winning a few fights wth fundamentals and now has a shot at the belt....... against the viscous Mike Tyson in foreign Japan.

Mike Tyson: raised in the hard streets of Bed Stuy and Brownsville, 10y old Mike had a knack for defending others and getting in fights bc of his lisp / voice.

At 16y Mike's mother dies- his driving force and glue. However his temporary assigned guardian is a legendary boxing coach that now owns a gym upstate NY and looking more to life than just the sport. The relationship is very much Karate Kid (Coach gives Mike a simple task disguised as a fundamental stance) - Coach is peaceful like a Yoda and Mike is eager to fight, esp wth the build up of his mother's death.
As an amateur he completely destroyed opponents. At 20y he wins the heavyweight with ease and a very inspirational moment to his mother's memory. More wins and fame build up. Mike becomes a pop culture icon with talk shows and interviews, etc (things Mike isn't a fan of). Frustration of this unwanted fame settles in while he nurses a coke and partying habit.
Creating a rivalry with Evander Holyfield, he starts to find ways to mess with him while Holyfield disses him back continually. Just one fight stands between. And that one fight happens to be against.......Buster Douglas.

The Fight: cut to an older swanky G, mid 60s and weathered but well dressed male individual. He's a top dawg Vegas bookie. While reading the paper, Bookie notices that it's weeks away from the fight and no other casino is listing the fight for placing wagers, which is highly unusual.

He decides to list the fight at 42-1 odds, unheard of at the time. The other bookmakers knock him (similar to the underdog mentality the other fighters are facing) but he opens the door for others to place wages. "Theres no such thing as a sure thing."
One of his clients reaches out and places this bet on Douglas. This client ends up being a friend of Don King. We shift focus to him now.
Don King doing eccentric Don King business things to set up this fight, along with all the stipulations while fighting a messy lawsuit and the mob on his back. He's finding ways to squeeze as much out of the deal financially as possible while also pressured by the mob to throw the fight in favor of them making money in Vegas by using our Bookie character to place the bet. Admittedly King, like Tyson, has his sights set on the next fight vs Holyfield and begins to lose sight of what's in front of him.

The Mirage Fight: 7 days leading up the bout. We catch up to find out that Douglas lost his mother and Tyson is continuing his struggles from the point we last left them.

Some pre fight shenanigans to further amplify the importance of Douglas's role while Tyson isn't paying much attention to this.
Fight begins - Douglas begins to dominate out of the gate while Tyson finds ways to survive the rounds. Some drama ensues in Tysons corner when it turns out his trainers didn't bring proper equipment for the round breaks since they thought this would be over quick.
Tyson claws back and knocks Douglas down but he makes it through. At this point, it's anyones match. The fighters are on their last tick of gas. We enter the 10th round. Everyone is on the edge of their seats - Holyfield, Bookie, the mob, Don King, etc.
The bell rings and the fighters begin their gassed assault on each other. Tyson and his body blows. Douglas and his long arm span. Douglas sees a small window and goes for the knock out (in slow motion).
We flash back to a moment where Dynamite Douglas is knocking around teenage Buster to a point of anger. Back to the fight - Buster Douglas follows through his punch using that pent up emotion to knock down Tyson.
Tyson is down. In his perspective now, we're fading between the ref counting to ten and a memory of Mike being bullied when he was ten. He lets that negative memory get to him just enough for the ref to count to 10 and declaring the fight over. Buster Douglas wins the match.
Cut to black.
Credits roll wth actual clips of the post fight interviews in the ring on half the screen.
Themes of fighting physical and mental demons. Taking advantage of opportunities. Using your emotions to your advantage of success/failure. Importance of father figures.
Or something like that...
IT'S JUST AN IDEA AND NOT PLAGIARIZING WTH INTENT, ALL PURE COINCIDENCE IF SO.
Heres a quick background source in case https://youtu.be/o4rHtSlaHqg

Do you pride our city on its music scene? Is supporting the arts an important part of your life? You can help...

I posted this list a couple months ago just to promote (myself and) my fellow musicians in Rochester and luckily gave myself a head start on the trouble of compiling artists, descriptions and links to where you can support them. You know musicians in Rochester. They're broke as hell, working in bars and kitchens, splitting $100 between four people at the end of a gig, usually just getting by. You probably know tons of them who just cancelled all the shows they had planned lately and even more who lost their jobs. If attending shows and buying merch from artists you love is important to you, and you can afford to do so, here is where you can. Follow these artists on social media! Share their music with your friends and family. You've got time to get acquainted with some new albums with the global pandemic and all. Add to this! Support local musicians!

Anamon - insta spotify bandcamp "Purple, Green and Yellow is the sophomore record from Anamon, a 3 piece from upstate New York led by Ana Emily Monaco. The band tread in the direction of country tinged jagged pop with varying tempos and echo-y and vibrato-soaked guitar squalls. Monaco’s vocals carry a dusky twang that suits the approach and adds a richness and depth that lingers in the ear canals of the listener. Anamon express their influences in a cohesive manner that leads to a steady foundation for some charming songwriting." - post-trash.com
Clibbus - insta spotify bandcamp "Originally conceived as a solo-homemade art and music multimedia project in the backyard of D'Aurelio's bedroom many years ago, the band became a full fledged live buffet of sensory overload when the three began to write together in late 2018... What's the most Reba you've ever Mac-entired? Those who may be bored of thinking or those who think too much ponder this question. Clibbus likes horses and dogs. The dog says the feeling is mutual." - floatedmag.com
Aweful Kanawful - insta spotify bandcamp "I really like this album and appreciate the sense of weirdness and mystery it offers up. You wonder how the hell something like the mad chamber pop of “Man of Steal” came together, but the liner notes leave as much to the imagination as they explain. Honestly, I like to think that this was all recorded with the band sitting in a sandbox like Brian Wilson doing Pet Sounds. It certainly wouldn’t surprise me." - modern-vinyl.com on "Clam's Casino"
Dangerbyrd - insta spotify bandcamp "The Rochester-based quartet plays without a shred of phony grandeur or self-imposed elegance. Dangerbyrd is down and dirty and a clever musical synthesis of vintage and classic. Just dig the band's guitar-driven rock 'n' roll and astute lyrics howled over its garage rock rumble. It's old, it's new, and it's the unheard strain of something familiar." - rochestercitynewspaper.com
Boy Jr. - insta spotify bandcamp "If there’s anything I’ve learned about Boy Jr., it’s to expect the unexpected. Rochester native Erica Lubman has been experimenting with music since childhood, combining her love for garage rock and indie pop with a flair for dramatic fashion. She’s equally likely to turn up on stage in a retro matching tracksuit as a leather skirt and torn T-shirt. As with her wardrobe, she shows off a wide range of songs in her repertoire – from punk to grunge." - nysmusic.com
Gary Lamaar - insta bandcamp "The title of Lamaar’s new album is “Freedom Rap.” The opening track of the same name is bookended by the refrain “fleet footed, loose tongue in the street,” establishing the emotional immediacy and quasi-punk ethos apparent throughout the album. His cadence sounds resolute and sovereign, delivering rhymes with a grit similar to emcees like MF DOOM and Talib Kweli." - rochestercitynewspaper.com
Fuzzrod - insta spotify bandcamp "This isn’t an album that sticks in one lane, though, and while that fuzziness is a recurring theme, there is more than one influence thrown into the pot with it. ‘Dum’ tosses a bit of early 90s alt-rock in there, bringing a Riot Grrrl vibe before ‘Fuck Work’ bounces its way into teenage rebellion. No-one is going to pinpoint it as a masterpiece of subtle song-writing, but it’s a hell of a lot of fun and deserves to be a punky live favorite for years to come." - ramblingsaboutwrestling.com
Tafai - insta soundcloud "need more.. so fire bruv" - soundcloud.com
Cammy Enaharo - insta spotify bandcamp "It was barely two minutes into the album “From the Garage,” by singer and songwriter Cammy Enaharo, before her distinctive voice and catchy groove were apparent. A harmonious marriage of songwriting, voice and melody conjure up a soothing euphoria when combined with the smoky rifts from her signature baritone ukulele." - democratandchronicle.com
Madeleine McQueen - insta spotify bandcamp "Madeleine McQueen, a 23-year-old songwriter from Rochester, NY, has something to say, and you should be listening. With musical influences ranging from Nirvana to Amy Winehouse and Joni Mitchell, McQueen’s voice cuts through her songs with conviction, soul, and grace—a rare cocktail for a young songwriter."
Televisionaries - insta spotify bandcamp "Perhaps on paper, the term "contemporary instrumental surf rock" does not sound very appealing, but the Televisionaries of Rochester have managed to make a masterpiece of the genre. There's a lot to digest with this record, but it's more than worth it. Highly recommended." - materialworldrecords.com
Overhand Sam - insta spotify bandcamp "OHS (Overhand Sam, referencing his approach to the neck on the guitar), just put out his latest LP ‘Longer Legs’ and it’s one of the years more ambitious releases. On the surface it seems like a traditional 60’s Psych Rock genre exercise, but he’s offering up a lot more to the listener here. 11 songs tightly arranged and packed with enough ideas to reward repeated spins. Singable hooks, danceable rhythms, experimental zone outs, and oh yea…guitars. Guitars on guitars on guitars." - withguitars.com
Full Body - insta spotify bandcamp "Once "Always There" hit our inbox, we did our homework. We have to admit that we weren’t too impressed with Full Body’s first tracks... How times have changed! Don’t be scared by the rushed “noise rock” categorization, Full Body delivers here a palatable and digestive experience. Entrée, plat, dessert. With Always There, Full Body succeeded in crafting tasty and relevant compositions for both newbies on the scene and seasoned musicians (and even technicians). The Rochester quartet only left us with one luxurious anxiety: the fear of musical abandonment in the future." - slowculture.eu
Moses Rockwell - insta spotify bandcamp Rockwell spits rhymes with intelligent flow and charismatic swagger, throwing out poetic references like a well-versed librarian. "The Unfortunate Case of Mortis Rocksalt" is a candid reaction to societal issues through humorous observations of everyday life. You can hear the grin in his voice as Rockwell recites his inner thoughts on "An Old Yarn" and "Beak Down," while his crisp articulation is complemented by atmospheric electronic textures on "Mostly Harmless." - rochestercitynewspaper.com
Harmonica Lewinksi - insta spotify bandcamp "In a tight 28 minutes, Head Honcho spans the dial from weirdo surf to greasy garage to dirty disco to party punk. Recorded in Rochester NY by analog wizard Alex Patrick on ½ inch reel to reel. This full length tape from Harmonica Lewinski twists and turns its way through 12 cuts of swampy rock n roll, with booty shaker instros mixed in. Turn it over and start again." - imposemagazine.com
Brendan Lake - insta spotify bandcamp "In this, his first solo offering, Lake has achieved something self-evident. At its very core, beyond musical adornment or recycled melody, here is something of the utmost importance that many have forgotten. Childish Ways is about the first time you woke up and saw the world a bit differently. The first time you let something go and realized it was lost forever. The first time you found something else, both better and worse, but true nonetheless." - Reel Time Records
The Fox Sisters - insta spotify bandcamp "Have you ever danced so hard your body couldn’t keep up? Heart thumping, sweat beading off of the back of your neck, the onset ache in your glutes setting in? The Fox Sisters will make you dance ‘til you drop." - meltedmagazine.com
Hallucination Realized - insta spotify bandcamp
The Low Spirits - insta bandcamp

There should be a film or mini series on the Tyson - Douglas fight @ the Mirage. Naturally a phenomenal storyline. Hear me out:

This is a very long shower thought....
Heres a quick background source in case you need
https://youtu.be/o4rHtSlaHqg
Three simultaneous storylines: Buster Douglas, Mike Tyson and the fight itself (with Don King on lead for that). I'm thinking it plays in flashback - wth the fight as the backdrop and both Tyson & Douglas reminiscing on their path as they prep for the bout.
Mind you, this is pure Hollywood magic touch up below and not all is accurate.

Buster Douglas: born to badass boxing legend "Dynamite Douglas" that owned a gym in Columbus OH. Trained a few amateurs occasionally.

Mike Tyson: raised in the hard streets of Bed Stuy and Brownsville, 10y old Mike had a knack for defending others and getting in fights bc of his lisp / voice.

The Fight: cut to an older swanky G, mid 60s and weathered but well dressed male individual. He's a top dawg Vegas bookie. While reading the paper, Bookie notices that it's weeks away from the fight and no other casino is listing the fight for placing wagers, which is highly unusual.

The Mirage Fight: 7 days leading up the bout. We catch up to find out that Douglas lost his mother and Tyson is continuing his struggles from the point we last left them.

Some pre fight shenanigans to further amplify the importance of Douglas's role while Tyson isn't paying much attention to this.
Fight begins - Douglas begins to dominate out of the gate while Tyson finds ways to survive the rounds. Some drama ensues in Tysons corner when it turns out his trainers didn't bring proper equipment for the round breaks since they thought this would be over quick.
Tyson claws back and knocks Douglas down but he makes it through. At this point, it's anyones match. The fighters are on their last tick of gas. We enter the 10th round. Everyone is on the edge of their seats - Holyfield, Bookie, the mob, Don King, etc.
The bell rings and the fighters begin their gassed assault on each other. Tyson and his body blows. Douglas and his long arm span. Douglas sees a small window and goes for the knock out (in slow motion).
We flash back to a moment where Dynamite Douglas is knocking around teenage Buster to a point of anger. Back to the fight - Buster Douglas follows through his punch using that pent up emotion to knock down Tyson.
Tyson is down. In his perspective now, we're fading between the ref counting to ten and a memory of Mike being bullied when he was ten. He lets that negative memory get to him just enough for the ref to count to 10 and declaring the fight over. Buster Douglas wins the match.
Cut to black.
Credits roll wth actual clips of the post fight interviews in the ring on half the screen.
Themes of fighting physical and mental demons. Taking advantage of opportunities. Using your emotions to your advantage of success/failure. Importance of father figures.
Or something like that...
IT'S JUST AN IDEA AND NOT PLAGIARIZING WTH INTENT, ALL PURE COINCIDENCE IF SO.
Shower thinkers - who would be the best actors to play the roles??

There should be a film or mini series adaptation on the Tyson - Douglas fight @ the Mirage. Naturally a phenomenal storyline. Hear me out:

This is a very long shower thought....
Heres a quick background source in case you need https://youtu.be/o4rHtSlaHqg
Three simultaneous storylines: Buster Douglas, Mike Tyson and the fight itself (with Don King on lead for that). I'm thinking it plays in flashback - wth the fight as the backdrop and both Tyson & Douglas reminiscing on their path as they prep for the bout.
Mind you, this is pure Hollywood magic touch up below and not all is accurate.

Buster Douglas: born to badass boxing legend "Dynamite Douglas" that owned a gym in Columbus OH. Trained a few amateurs occasionally.

Teen Buster is old enough to visit his dad at work and his dad tries get him to box as a way to pass down the legend.
After training to simply stay in shape, his father signs him up for a fight and doesn't tell him till later while at the same time training Buster, unbeknownst to him. They confront this and Buster can't back out now.
Buster ends up winning that fight handily and goes on a win streak. He starts fully appreciating the sport competitively. While his father's training intensifies to a point of frustration.
A string of losses and inconsistent outcomes, including a loss streak after losing the chance for a belt, forces Buster to fire his dad as the trainer. Falling out with father ensues (think silver linings playbook scene with Cooper and De Niro). Much friction ensues.
Douglas hires new people after struggling mentally to find the drive for a bit. His wife leaves him out of the blue. This further motivates Buster.
He starts winning a few fights and now has a shot at the belt....... against the viscous Mike Tyson in foreign Japan.

Mike Tyson: raised in the hard streets on Bed Stuy and Brownsville, 10y old Mike had a knack for defending others and getting in fights bc of his lisp / voice.

The Fight: cut to an older swanky G, mid 60s and weathered but well dressed male individual. He's a top dawg Vegas bookie. While reading the paper, Bookie notices that it's weeks away from the fight and no other casino is listing the fight for placing wagers, which is highly unusual.

He decides to list the fight at 42-1 odds, unheard of at the time. The other bookmakers knock him (similar to the underdog mentality the other fighters are facing) but he opens the door for others to follow. "Theres no such thing as a sure thing."
One of his clients reaches out and places this bet on Douglas. This client ends up being a friend of Don King. We shift focus to him now.
Don King doing eccentric Don King business things to set up this fight, along with all the stipulations while fighting a messy lawsuit and the mob on his back. He's finding ways to squeeze as much out of the deal financially as possible while also pressured by the mob to throw the fight in favor of them making money in Vegas by using our Bookie character to place the bet. Admittedly King, like Tyson, has his sights set on the next fight vs Holyfield and begins to lose sight of what's in front of him.

The Mirage Fight: 7 days leading up the bout. We catch up to find out that Douglas lost his mother and Tyson is continuing his struggles from the point we last left them.

Some pre fight shenanigans to further amplify the importance of Douglas's role while Tyson isn't paying much attention to this.
Fight begins - Douglas begins to dominate out of the gate while Tyson finds ways to survive the rounds. Some drama ensues in Tysons corner when it turns out his trainers didn't bring proper equipment for the round breaks since they thought this would be over quick.
Tyson claws back and knocks Douglas down but he makes it through. At this point, it's anyones match. The fighters are on their last tick of gas. We enter the 10th round. Everyone is on the edge of their seats - Holyfield, Bookie, the mob, Don King, etc.
The bell rings and the fighters begin their gassed assault on each other. Tyson and his body blows. Douglas and his long arm span. Douglas sees a small window and goes for the knock out (in slow motion).
We flash back to a moment where Dynamite Douglas is knocking around teenage Buster to a point of anger. Back to the fight - Buster Douglas follows through his punch using that pent up emotion to knock down Tyson.
Tyson is down. In his perspective now, we're fading between the ref counting to ten and a memory of Mike being bullied when he was ten. He lets that negative memory get to him just enough for the ref to count to 10 and declaring the fight over. Buster Douglas wins the match.
Cut to black.
Credits roll wth actual clips of the post fight interviews in the ring on half the screen.
Themes of fighting physical and mental demons. Taking advantage of opportunities
Or something like that...
IT'S JUST AN IDEA AND NOT PLAGIARIZING WTH INTENT, ALL PURE COINCIDENCE IF SO.

ROCHESTER, NY BANDS (THERE'S SO MANY)

Not all of these bands necessarily play "punk" music but the punk ethos in Rochester is very real and very wide-spread through the hardcore bands, the pop bands, the rappers and so-on. A lot of these bands will be touring in 2020 and could use yr support!
Anamon - insta spotify "Purple, Green and Yellow is the sophomore record from Anamon, a 3 piece from upstate New York led by Ana Emily Monaco. The band tread in the direction of country tinged jagged pop with varying tempos and echo-y and vibrato-soaked guitar squalls. Monaco’s vocals carry a dusky twang that suits the approach and adds a richness and depth that lingers in the ear canals of the listener. Anamon express their influences in a cohesive manner that leads to a steady foundation for some charming songwriting." - post-trash.com
Clibbus - insta spotify "Originally conceived as a solo-homemade art and music multimedia project in the backyard of D'Aurelio's bedroom many years ago, the band became a full fledged live buffet of sensory overload when the three began to write together in late 2018... What's the most Reba you've ever Mac-entired? Those who may be bored of thinking or those who think too much ponder this question. Clibbus likes horses and dogs. The dog says the feeling is mutual." - floatedmag.com
Aweful Kanawful - insta spotify "I really like this album and appreciate the sense of weirdness and mystery it offers up. You wonder how the hell something like the mad chamber pop of “Man of Steal” came together, but the liner notes leave as much to the imagination as they explain. Honestly, I like to think that this was all recorded with the band sitting in a sandbox like Brian Wilson doing Pet Sounds. It certainly wouldn’t surprise me." - modern-vinyl.com on "Clam's Casino"
Dangerbyrd - insta spotify "The Rochester-based quartet plays without a shred of phony grandeur or self-imposed elegance. Dangerbyrd is down and dirty and a clever musical synthesis of vintage and classic. Just dig the band's guitar-driven rock 'n' roll and astute lyrics howled over its garage rock rumble. It's old, it's new, and it's the unheard strain of something familiar." - rochestercitynewspaper.com
Boy Jr. - insta spotify "If there’s anything I’ve learned about Boy Jr., it’s to expect the unexpected. Rochester native Erica Lubman has been experimenting with music since childhood, combining her love for garage rock and indie pop with a flair for dramatic fashion. She’s equally likely to turn up on stage in a retro matching tracksuit as a leather skirt and torn T-shirt. As with her wardrobe, she shows off a wide range of songs in her repertoire – from punk to grunge." - nysmusic.com
Gary Lamaar - insta bandcamp "The title of Lamaar’s new album is “Freedom Rap.” The opening track of the same name is bookended by the refrain “fleet footed, loose tongue in the street,” establishing the emotional immediacy and quasi-punk ethos apparent throughout the album. His cadence sounds resolute and sovereign, delivering rhymes with a grit similar to emcees like MF DOOM and Talib Kweli." - rochestercitynewspaper.com
Fuzzrod - insta spotify "This isn’t an album that sticks in one lane, though, and while that fuzziness is a recurring theme, there is more than one influence thrown into the pot with it. ‘Dum’ tosses a bit of early 90s alt-rock in there, bringing a Riot Grrrl vibe before ‘Fuck Work’ bounces its way into teenage rebellion. No-one is going to pinpoint it as a masterpiece of subtle song-writing, but it’s a hell of a lot of fun and deserves to be a punky live favorite for years to come." - ramblingsaboutwrestling.com
Tafai - insta soundcloud "need more.. so fire bruv" - soundcloud.com
Cammy Enaharo - insta spotify "It was barely two minutes into the album “From the Garage,” by singer and songwriter Cammy Enaharo, before her distinctive voice and catchy groove were apparent. A harmonious marriage of songwriting, voice and melody conjure up a soothing euphoria when combined with the smoky rifts from her signature baritone ukulele." - democratandchronicle.com
Madeleine McQueen - insta spotify "Madeleine McQueen, a 23-year-old songwriter from Rochester, NY, has something to say, and you should be listening. With musical influences ranging from Nirvana to Amy Winehouse and Joni Mitchell, McQueen’s voice cuts through her songs with conviction, soul, and grace—a rare cocktail for a young songwriter."
Televisionaries - insta spotify "Perhaps on paper, the term "contemporary instrumental surf rock" does not sound very appealing, but the Televisionaries of Rochester have managed to make a masterpiece of the genre. There's a lot to digest with this record, but it's more than worth it. Highly recommended." - materialworldrecords.com
Overhand Sam - insta spotify "OHS (Overhand Sam, referencing his approach to the neck on the guitar), just put out his latest LP ‘Longer Legs’ and it’s one of the years more ambitious releases. On the surface it seems like a traditional 60’s Psych Rock genre exercise, but he’s offering up a lot more to the listener here. 11 songs tightly arranged and packed with enough ideas to reward repeated spins. Singable hooks, danceable rhythms, experimental zone outs, and oh yea…guitars. Guitars on guitars on guitars." - withguitars.com
Full Body - insta spotify "Once "Always There" hit our inbox, we did our homework. We have to admit that we weren’t too impressed with Full Body’s first tracks... How times have changed! Don’t be scared by the rushed “noise rock” categorization, Full Body delivers here a palatable and digestive experience. Entrée, plat, dessert. With Always There, Full Body succeeded in crafting tasty and relevant compositions for both newbies on the scene and seasoned musicians (and even technicians). The Rochester quartet only left us with one luxurious anxiety: the fear of musical abandonment in the future." - slowculture.eu
Moses Rockwell - insta spotify Rockwell spits rhymes with intelligent flow and charismatic swagger, throwing out poetic references like a well-versed librarian. "The Unfortunate Case of Mortis Rocksalt" is a candid reaction to societal issues through humorous observations of everyday life. You can hear the grin in his voice as Rockwell recites his inner thoughts on "An Old Yarn" and "Beak Down," while his crisp articulation is complemented by atmospheric electronic textures on "Mostly Harmless." - rochestercitynewspaper.com
Harmonica Lewinksi - insta spotify "In a tight 28 minutes, Head Honcho spans the dial from weirdo surf to greasy garage to dirty disco to party punk. Recorded in Rochester NY by analog wizard Alex Patrick on ½ inch reel to reel. This full length tape from Harmonica Lewinski twists and turns its way through 12 cuts of swampy rock n roll, with booty shaker instros mixed in. Turn it over and start again." - imposemagazine.com
Brendan Lake - insta spotify "In this, his first solo offering, Lake has achieved something self-evident. At its very core, beyond musical adornment or recycled melody, here is something of the utmost importance that many have forgotten. Childish Ways is about the first time you woke up and saw the world a bit differently. The first time you let something go and realized it was lost forever. The first time you found something else, both better and worse, but true nonetheless." - Reel Time Records
The Fox Sisters - insta spotify "Have you ever danced so hard your body couldn’t keep up? Heart thumping, sweat beading off of the back of your neck, the onset ache in your glutes setting in? The Fox Sisters will make you dance ‘til you drop." - meltedmagazine.com
Hallucination Realized - insta spotify
The Low Spirits - insta bandcamp

SO MANY COOL BANDS IN ROCHESTER NY, CHECK IT

Anamon - insta spotify "Purple, Green and Yellow is the sophomore record from Anamon, a 3 piece from upstate New York led by Ana Emily Monaco. The band tread in the direction of country tinged jagged pop with varying tempos and echo-y and vibrato-soaked guitar squalls. Monaco’s vocals carry a dusky twang that suits the approach and adds a richness and depth that lingers in the ear canals of the listener. Anamon express their influences in a cohesive manner that leads to a steady foundation for some charming songwriting." - post-trash.com
Clibbus - insta spotify "Originally conceived as a solo-homemade art and music multimedia project in the backyard of D'Aurelio's bedroom many years ago, the band became a full fledged live buffet of sensory overload when the three began to write together in late 2018... What's the most Reba you've ever Mac-entired? Those who may be bored of thinking or those who think too much ponder this question. Clibbus likes horses and dogs. The dog says the feeling is mutual." - floatedmag.com
Aweful Kanawful - insta spotify "I really like this album and appreciate the sense of weirdness and mystery it offers up. You wonder how the hell something like the mad chamber pop of “Man of Steal” came together, but the liner notes leave as much to the imagination as they explain. Honestly, I like to think that this was all recorded with the band sitting in a sandbox like Brian Wilson doing Pet Sounds. It certainly wouldn’t surprise me." - modern-vinyl.com on "Clam's Casino"
Dangerbyrd - insta spotify "The Rochester-based quartet plays without a shred of phony grandeur or self-imposed elegance. Dangerbyrd is down and dirty and a clever musical synthesis of vintage and classic. Just dig the band's guitar-driven rock 'n' roll and astute lyrics howled over its garage rock rumble. It's old, it's new, and it's the unheard strain of something familiar." - rochestercitynewspaper.com
Boy Jr. - insta spotify "If there’s anything I’ve learned about Boy Jr., it’s to expect the unexpected. Rochester native Erica Lubman has been experimenting with music since childhood, combining her love for garage rock and indie pop with a flair for dramatic fashion. She’s equally likely to turn up on stage in a retro matching tracksuit as a leather skirt and torn T-shirt. As with her wardrobe, she shows off a wide range of songs in her repertoire – from punk to grunge." - nysmusic.com
Gary Lamaar - insta bandcamp "The title of Lamaar’s new album is “Freedom Rap.” The opening track of the same name is bookended by the refrain “fleet footed, loose tongue in the street,” establishing the emotional immediacy and quasi-punk ethos apparent throughout the album. His cadence sounds resolute and sovereign, delivering rhymes with a grit similar to emcees like MF DOOM and Talib Kweli." - rochestercitynewspaper.com
Fuzzrod - insta spotify "This isn’t an album that sticks in one lane, though, and while that fuzziness is a recurring theme, there is more than one influence thrown into the pot with it. ‘Dum’ tosses a bit of early 90s alt-rock in there, bringing a Riot Grrrl vibe before ‘Fuck Work’ bounces its way into teenage rebellion. No-one is going to pinpoint it as a masterpiece of subtle song-writing, but it’s a hell of a lot of fun and deserves to be a punky live favorite for years to come." - ramblingsaboutwrestling.com
Tafai - insta soundcloud "need more.. so fire bruv" - soundcloud.com
Cammy Enaharo - insta spotify "It was barely two minutes into the album “From the Garage,” by singer and songwriter Cammy Enaharo, before her distinctive voice and catchy groove were apparent. A harmonious marriage of songwriting, voice and melody conjure up a soothing euphoria when combined with the smoky rifts from her signature baritone ukulele." - democratandchronicle.com
Madeleine McQueen - insta spotify "Madeleine McQueen, a 23-year-old songwriter from Rochester, NY, has something to say, and you should be listening. With musical influences ranging from Nirvana to Amy Winehouse and Joni Mitchell, McQueen’s voice cuts through her songs with conviction, soul, and grace—a rare cocktail for a young songwriter."
Televisionaries - insta spotify "Perhaps on paper, the term "contemporary instrumental surf rock" does not sound very appealing, but the Televisionaries of Rochester have managed to make a masterpiece of the genre. There's a lot to digest with this record, but it's more than worth it. Highly recommended." - materialworldrecords.com
Overhand Sam - insta spotify "OHS (Overhand Sam, referencing his approach to the neck on the guitar), just put out his latest LP ‘Longer Legs’ and it’s one of the years more ambitious releases. On the surface it seems like a traditional 60’s Psych Rock genre exercise, but he’s offering up a lot more to the listener here. 11 songs tightly arranged and packed with enough ideas to reward repeated spins. Singable hooks, danceable rhythms, experimental zone outs, and oh yea…guitars. Guitars on guitars on guitars." - withguitars.com
Full Body - insta spotify "Once "Always There" hit our inbox, we did our homework. We have to admit that we weren’t too impressed with Full Body’s first tracks... How times have changed! Don’t be scared by the rushed “noise rock” categorization, Full Body delivers here a palatable and digestive experience. Entrée, plat, dessert. With Always There, Full Body succeeded in crafting tasty and relevant compositions for both newbies on the scene and seasoned musicians (and even technicians). The Rochester quartet only left us with one luxurious anxiety: the fear of musical abandonment in the future." - slowculture.eu
Moses Rockwell - insta spotify Rockwell spits rhymes with intelligent flow and charismatic swagger, throwing out poetic references like a well-versed librarian. "The Unfortunate Case of Mortis Rocksalt" is a candid reaction to societal issues through humorous observations of everyday life. You can hear the grin in his voice as Rockwell recites his inner thoughts on "An Old Yarn" and "Beak Down," while his crisp articulation is complemented by atmospheric electronic textures on "Mostly Harmless." - rochestercitynewspaper.com
Harmonica Lewinksi - insta spotify "In a tight 28 minutes, Head Honcho spans the dial from weirdo surf to greasy garage to dirty disco to party punk. Recorded in Rochester NY by analog wizard Alex Patrick on ½ inch reel to reel. This full length tape from Harmonica Lewinski twists and turns its way through 12 cuts of swampy rock n roll, with booty shaker instros mixed in. Turn it over and start again." - imposemagazine.com
Brendan Lake - insta spotify "In this, his first solo offering, Lake has achieved something self-evident. At its very core, beyond musical adornment or recycled melody, here is something of the utmost importance that many have forgotten. Childish Ways is about the first time you woke up and saw the world a bit differently. The first time you let something go and realized it was lost forever. The first time you found something else, both better and worse, but true nonetheless." - Reel Time Records
The Fox Sisters - insta spotify "Have you ever danced so hard your body couldn’t keep up? Heart thumping, sweat beading off of the back of your neck, the onset ache in your glutes setting in? The Fox Sisters will make you dance ‘til you drop." - meltedmagazine.com
Hallucination Realized - insta spotify
The Low Spirits - insta bandcamp
FOLLOW THESE BANDS, SHOW YR FRIENDS, ROCHESTER RULES AND U SHOULD ENJOY THIS GREAT MUSIC

January Community Day Across the Northeast

December Community Day Across the Northeast Looking for a local meet-up for the January 2020 Community Day? Check out the Silph League Map ((https://thesilphroad.com/map#5/41.43/-69.69)) , and join a local server. Here are your local staff that will be distributing the limited time Silph Traveler Badges at each event. Be sure to set up your Traveler Card ( https://thesilphroad.com/travelers-cards) before attending your local meet-up.
REMINDERS
>Fusion CUP: Be sure to check out the https://silph.gg/map to find a Fusion Cup near you!
(Listings and meet-up days subject to change. Please reach out to listed Discord Staff for most current info.)

Server Name	Town	State	Location	Discord Staff
CT Raids	Colchester	CT	Downtown Colchester	skilty226#3252
CT Raids	Danbury	CT	Danbury Mall	CarKrash#6977, Vincent Drake#3952
CT Raids	Ellington	CT	Arbor Park	@Spark_07#1269
CT Raids	Fairfield	CT	Fairfield Town Hall	Bluecat313YT#4272
CT Raids	Fairfield	CT	Fairfield Pequot Library	tamrissa#2003
CT Raids	Groton	CT	Wilcox Park, Westerly, RI	Firedwarftj #6324, Kickinbeatz #2182, TristaAM(40) #8031, SummerOtaku#694, Firedwarftj #6324
CT Raids	Guilford	CT	Guilford Green	Shahailion#2405
CT Raids	Hartford	CT	Bushnell Park	NO STAFF
CT Raids	Ledyard	CT	Foxwoods Resort and Casino	Mary Rose Julian 💙 40 🔩🚂#0714
Pokemon Go Middletown	Middletown	CT	"Plaque of Honor" 300 Washington Terrace, Middletown, CT	dDope#1860, LAURAM00N#128
CT Raids	New Britain	CT	Central Connect State University	taytayswifty#1029
CT Raids	New Britain	CT	Walnut Hill Park	SinisterReaper#0831, MysticRubyChef#2709
CT Raids	Newtown	CT	Newtown Skate Park	Isochrona#2749
CT Raids	North Haven	CT	North Haven Green	precisely3#2278
CT Raids	Norwalk	CT	Maritime Center	CorgiFluff#6710, nyudiana#7416
CT Raids	Old Wethersfield	CT	Main St. / Broad St.	IcyPinkLemonade#9069
CT Raids	Simsbury	CT	Rotary Park	eggs06#7718, PokeDVM#6351
Stamford Raid Family	Stamford	CT	Mill River Park	Jcoona#3371, Jackrack#3720, raiderkat#3373
CT Raids	Storrs	CT	Student Union	Linz#9154, pop2-0#8427, VI#2482
Enfield-Suffield Trainers League	Suffield	CT	Suffield Center	LGTTurbo07#0716, jayarr#9832, MSundin40#1793
CT Raids	Vernon/Rockville	CT	Downtown Rockville	nikict154#7763, Erin_07#1269
CT Raids	West Hartford	CT	Westfarms Mall	ALAN#1455, Donmy#1053, GMuggle#5877, Je6105#5190
Pogo Delmarva	Dover	DE	Dover	DougieSD#8604, WMWA#9562
Pogo Delmarva	Milford	DE	Milford	BigBlack1969#2541, Fleshknight#8870, Gunarkfc#8038, jp02845#7105, Kato Ryozo#7248, killerduck1967#3256
Pogo Delmarva	New Castle	DE	Battery Park	Xenoflame#1194
Pogo Delmarva	Seaford	DE	Seaford	deadlyviper457#1849, JenniferT181#2270, Sirleviscott#1929, HollyNIN#9786, bricklife240#4438
Pogo Delmarva	Wilmington	DE	Brandwine Park	DrachenFire#9691
Team Instinct Boston, Valor of Boston, Boston Mystics and MARaids	Boston	MA	Boston Public Garden/Commons	cizzlee#9256, chickydoll80#0561, Dragonz Rage#7838, ElectroBlade#2469, GL#7719, manupr☃g⚡#3978, Drew#7383, Giveittome95#3330, mxawng#8480 , Orez#3131, Pokebobbita#6698, Ralphnadersmom#9984, rehny21#0807, RevenantOmega#8006, Shinigo425#6298Shinigo425#6298, VanityDestroyer#4629
Pokemon GO Raids Middlesex	Burlington	MA	Burlington Common	GyradosRage#6904
Watertown EX Raids & Team Instinct Boston	Waltham	MA	Waltham Common	Bubbawashere#6128
Worcester POGo	Worcester	MA	Worcester Common	ProfessorTurquoise#2259, SPLlCING#1685, Transwrap9
Baltimore PoGo Raid Radio	Baltimore	MD	Patterson Park	Tsauced#5492, BrawlingBouse#8915
SWBMORECOPOGO	Catonsville	MD	UMBC	Mbvanek#1883
Howard County PoGo	Columbia	MD	Ellicott City - Lot D	WynautWobb - HoCo#6969 , Jemel2#5787, JVBnumber8#0376
MoCo Pokémon Go	Gaithersburg	MD	RIO Lakefront	LittleWorrier, Dragonmyst777
Hub City PoGo	Hagerstown	MD	Hagerstown City Park	tsegnartseht, brendankcarter, Sober
PG County PoGo	Prince George's County	MD	Old Greenbelt	Rubekin#6724, silentSilence6#9918, maianaise#9997
MoCo Pokémon Go	Rockville	MD	Rockville Town Center (RTC)	PhoenixCrystal7 Roadlesstaken/Alex
PoGO MD Eastern Shore	Salisbury	MD	Salisbury University	Shunned, ShadowBrady, NiceSpice
The Flip Side	Savage	MD	Savage Mill	FlipsAndGrips#4530
The Collective	Westminster, Sykesville, Eldersburg	MD	Northeast	Pdy969 Beryllium, Asrrin, Almondmoose
Augusta, ME POGO	Augusta	ME	Augusta Center	@robertowtvl \ Lvl 40#5256, COL3M1NOR
Pokemon Go 207	Bath	ME	Waterfront	Waterfront
biddeford/Saco pokemon go	Biddeford	ME	Biddeford Town Center	chenzillah, eternalwyrm, WyomingBound, ylnosnac
Pokemon Go 207	Brunswick	ME	Bowdoin College	mskeezix, GolBatman69
Pokemon Go 207	Farmington	ME	Farmington USM Campus	austoner420, CaptianMystinct, Zionaesthetic
Pokemon Go L/A	Lewiston/Auburn	ME	Bates College	bosoxguy7, rockyrd5, StinkaStina, TheDee2530
Pokemon Go 207	Norway	ME	Norway Town Center	ariesboy97, jekim1990, MDCCLXXV, payneareo, tangimr
Pokemon Go 207	Portland	ME	Monument Square	CPASteve, OGStatus23, winfin17, RevisionTwelve, Rebel7284, OGstatus23, LumpusRex, traumsturm
Pokemon Go 207	Portland	ME	Post Office Park	CPASteve, OGStatus23, winfin17, RevisionTwelve, Rebel7284, OGstatus23, LumpusRex, traumsturm, lilyofspurwink (Nancy)
Pokemon Go 207	Topsham	ME	GameStop	GGKayPiccolo
Pokemon Go 207Waterville	Waterville	ME	Colby College Campus	KristinHolly, Chrispychris27 #4810
Pokemon Go NH and Southern Nashua Pokemon Go	Hudson	NH	Benson's Farm	TAnҜmⱥsterzero#8915, CharizardsRage(NH)#1728,Blazezing#0128, ElectroBlade#2469, frexxy#1030, acobuns, hoxau
Raiders of the Lost Hamps	Littleton	NH	Main Street	Nettle#2222
East Brunswick Pokemon Raid Club Collective	East Brunswick	NJ	Great Oak Park	Tiki#7073, Topbaconboyz#8887
Budd Lake Bot	Hackettstown	NJ	First Presbyterian Church 298 Main St, Hackettstown, NJ 07840	oneofuspooped#8335
North Wilmington/ Claymont Raids	Jackson	NJ	Six Flags Great Adventure	DrachenFire#9691
Rutgers Pokemon Club	New Brunswick/Piscataway	NJ	Johnson Park/Busch Campus	nickorama23#5141
Pokemon Go Cape May/Wildwood Raids	North Wildwood	NJ	200A John F Kennedy Beach Dr, North Wildwood, NJ 08260	Gingerbeard609#2046
League of Legendary Raiders	Passaic	NJ	Third Ward Park. Passaic Ave & Van Houten Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055	aipnai#2634
Bergen County PoGo	Saddle Brook	NJ	Saddle River County Park	Jeykid#5761, xeyroc13#9843
Secaucus NJ PokemonGo	Secaucus	NJ	Albert P. Buchmuller Park	domini212#3387
Somerset County Pokemon Go	Somerville	NJ	Somerset County Court House Green	Rebelpilot#2093
	Raritan	NJ	Downtown Raritan - 53 W Somerset. Raritan, NJ 08869	Rebelpilot#2093
	Hillsborough	NJ	Motgomery Veterans Park and Arboretum - Harlingen Rd, Belle Mead, NJ 08502	Rebelpilot#2093
	Somerset	NJ	Somerset/Franklin Municipal Building - 475 Demott Ln, Somerset, NJ 08873	Rebelpilot#2093
	Bound Brook	NJ	Billian Legion Park - 548 E Main St. Bound Brook, NJ 08805	Rebelpilot#2093
UticaAreaGo!	New Hartford	NY	Sherill Brook Park	crayfish#3378
607 Pokemon Go (Horsehead/Elmira)	Elmira	NY	Eldridge Park	ArmoredCookie (Ian M), ShinNinth (Jeff B) ㉝, ThePoptarticus1 (Jason K), KayNay1 , thatkidkozak(brentkozak)
Pokemon Raiders - Harlem	New York	NY	Central Park South aka Grand Army Plaza area - 59th and 5th	HeirofSlytherin#9747, Sm0keyKat#6704
Memelord and Gamers Hangout	New York	NY	Fort Tryon Park	Artist_Johnny26#6332
Pokemon Go NYC Community	New York	NY	5th Ave E 60 St, New York, NY, United States 10019	jcai63#9405, GMoneyJie#5160, Saoirse#7138
Pokemon Go New York	New York	NY	Bryant Park	BELUUU#6948, Sean3116#4601, RAINBOW GHASTLY#3675, Eevee Reborn#7436
Ithaca Pokemon Masters	Ithaca	NY	Ithaca Commons	dragoplateau#5430, PyrogenaseBarry#1041
Ken - Ton/CoT Pokemon Go	Buffalo	NY	University of Buffalo North Campus at the Putnam Loop	LadyLightning98#0202, Sugimori#3868, FinalAzure#8461
Co-Op City PoGo Raiders	Bronx	NY	Rombouts Ave & Co-Op City Blvd	labrava03#5018
NYC Instinct Squad [PoGO]	Brooklyn	NY	Brooklyn Grand Army Plaza	FireTheGoddess#2756,Kandy#1779, Leo#5498, Entaprize#4017, SweeezyCheeese#1927
PokemonHuntersUnited	Albany	NY	NY Empire State Plaza	efindl#9611
Syracuse PoGo	Syracuse	NY	Onondaga Lake Park	withasparkle#7756, SirenDT#8892
	Oneonta	NY	Neahwa Park	zzmmrmn#8929
LivCoPoGo	Livonia	NY	Vitale Park at Conesus Lake	Copyklown Greater
Binghamton Area Pokemon Go	Binghamton	NY	Recreation Park	OneSweetShannon#8072, JackHannah#4630
Pokemon Go Upstate NY	Saratoga Springs	NY	Congress Park	NinjaRage83#1898
Valley Pokemon Go	Sayre	PA	Elmer Park	Archer290#9112, dadalex16 (PA)#1339, MagicSword89#1376, Rayna (RaynaMikaelson)#1997, T-Brock09#7124, VoltageGP#2021
MontCo/ChesCo Regional PoGo!	Audubon, Chesterbrook, Collegeville, Limerick, Oaks, Phoenixville, Royersford, Sayre, Trappe	PA	Water Works Park	OrionNCody(Thau)#9023, scubafanatic(Maureen)[40/38]#1023
Valley Forge / N. Chester County Pokemon Go	Chesterbrook	PA	Wilson Farm Park	KayTV#8423, Eolian#0673, BluebellDad (Evan,40)#6653, MegaSPAM#6928
Pokemon Go Tioga Town	Wellsboro State	PA	Wellsboro Park (The Green)	VoltageGP#2021 WolvezRoze#2070
Pokemon Go Pittsburgh	Pittsburgh	PA	Market Square	AJ_02#8826,Airalyn#8634,kasra#5035,melgood711#8588,ShiggihS#4724, StormFreak#4670
Pokemon Go Pittsburgh	Moon	PA	Moon Park	AllyTheKiller#8599, Exo#8840
Team: Firestorm PGH	Monroeville	PA	Monroeville Park	u/DelanaKatrella#6912, RhinoCity#6591
Pokemon Go Pittsburgh	Pittsburgh	PA	South Park Fitness Trail	NOVAxDRAGON#4793
State College Pokemon Go	State College	PA	Penn State University - Berkey Creamery	Daisy#1432,Ocelot#3963,Audrey#6875, Madots115 -Dani-#2476, FearMeIAmLag#9953, izzygoat#9870, Guide TechiesGoBoom#9480
PokemonGoPhilly	Philadelphia	PA	Washington Square & Independence Park (6th and Walnut Streets, 19106)	ickyitis#8156, WangZorro#0079
Pokemon Go Berks, PA	Redding	PA	Reading Public Museum	humpstyles#5581, Professor Wynn#1176, Gonzumel#9429
Pokémon Go - Altoona, PA	Altoona	PA	Penn State Altoona campus	NHoover629#7531, chrissxe#9133, Gammacrushh#4242, RileyLynx#1166, Rob (Pokemonfan108)#5918
Pokémon Go - Altoona, PA	Altoona	PA	Downtown Altoona near Silver Chief gym	courtmundson#1603, slong5255#1967, BonnieWaltz623#9747, kamikazirunner#9449, Len (pseudogenius - 40)#8292
TSR RI	Burriville	RI	Burriville town square Gazebo	Debbie K.#4466
TSR Rhode Island	East Greenwich	RI	Academy Field	paradoxmuse
TSR Rhode Island	Newport	RI	Queen Anne Square	Baldguy, Liz Lemon#7082
TSR Rhode Island	Pawtucket	RI	Slater Park	V1073nc3#2641, cuttywow, GoRaichel, BHAZ401, GoldenSimurgh, Draist, NSmalley
TSR Rhode Island	Providence	RI	Roger Williams Park	MarcBerm
TSR RI	Riverside	RI	783 Bullocks Point Ave	Mrspinkfl0yd#5926
Rhode Island Pokemon Go	Westerly	RI	Wilcox Park	SummerOtaku#6945
Pokemon Go VT	Burlington	VT	Battery Park	Aayrl#1888, Avocet#1761,CJ#0142,Reznora#5639, Bastinado#2233, donlaub#7504, Mindzeye82#2254, PkmnArchivist#2000
Pokemon Go VT	Montpelier	VT	State Capital Building Green	XplosiveR#0191
Pokemon Go VT	Rutland	VT	Rutland Free Library	Clammy#1983, Crabby#9915, Lobster_Classic#5058, Fritzeee#4358
PoGO D.U.A.L.S.		Washington D.C.	Smithsonian's National Zoo / Mall	SarcasmSaves7#3840, Cass#5368, Chaz (asteadydecline) #8384

ULTIMATE ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK THREAD.

In 2019, a major war between Andrew Cuomo and Bill de Blasio is raging, and the entire city of New York has been converted into a giant maximum security prison. When the MTA is hijacked by fat upstate cats and ceases to operate well, your sanity is taken hostage by a myriad of high pressure stresses. The asknyc mods, former Special Forces soldiers turned criminals, are recruited to develop a fool proof plan help you...Escape from New York ^{^city}

Quickies

The Town of Milford Connecticut

A cute downtown harbor area with a number of bars and restaurants and beautiful colonial architecture. The train station is right downtown and mercifully the post road is farther north" taarok

Cold Spring

Cold Spring is on the Hudson and is a quaint river town with good hiking on nearby trails and "mountains".
See below for a tiny write up from weizenbock

The Poconos

"Indoor Water parks!" tmm224

"Mount Airy Lodge, where all you have to bring is your love of everything." timspc

"There's also a casino and a shooting range in the area. My friends took me away for a birthday weekend. Very affordable. Very fun." ravelight

Ithaca

If you're willing to go a little further than 3 hours (more like 4 or so) It's a nice college town with lots of good restaurants and shops and has a lot of cool hiking trails with waterfalls nearby. It's also located at the bottom of one of the finger lakes with a bunch of wineries to go wine tasting at along the lake. u/drjimmybrungus

Saratoga Springs

"it's a spa town. If you're an American history buff, the Battle of Saratoga took place about 15 minutes outside of the present-day town." chengjih

Adirondack Trailways Bus , plenty of B&Bs to choose from, quaint city with a bunch of options for side-trips. carpy22

The Berkshires!

Lenox and Great Barrington are nice, great dinner spots, hiking outdoor activities, plus museums like the Mass MOCA and the Norman Rockwell museum for indoor adventures. Chesterwood is a fantastic outdoor sculpture park with light hiking and outdoor installations, and Tanglewood for amazing music (mostly classical) if they haven't yet closed for the season. lizzyism

Delaware Water Gap, NJ

"1.5-2 hours by car. Worthington State Forest is a good campsite with shower. Hike Red Dot Trail for a good view, or Tammany Trail. Kayaking in the river is fun, too." consuellabanana

Peekskill

There is an old motel there which you can walk up the hill to. The rooms were built in the 50s and are kinda small but most have views of the Hudson Valley. Also, it's a discount place so ask for a remodeled room (room 39 is very nice) and there are bunches of great restaurants in the area. I think you can get discounts from Hotels.com for the room. You can spend a day walking around the city of Peekskill. Great bookstore, old shops, art district etc. If you want, you can hop a train for a side trip to a number of smaller towns and cities like Sleepy Hollow. Anonymoustard

Long Branch

1:30-1:50 from city- Take the NJ Transit train down to Long Branch. From the station its a short walk east to the beach and Pier Village. Make sure to take a stroll to hit up the Windmill, Max's, Surf Taco or The Inkwell for lunch, Lighthouse for ices. Good bars w/ local crowd on Brighton Ave. Beginning Memorial Day weekend, you can also change trains in Long Branch and head down to Asbury Park. Walk down Cookman Ave. to the Boardwalk & beach area. You can do this out-of-season as well but it's quiet and trains run less frequently. sokpuppet1

Bear Mountain state park

"For hiking / picnicking. Also possible to get a bus from NY17 on the other side of Harriman at Arden Valley Rd. Hike from Bear Mountain Inn to that point on the Appalachian Trail is ~25 miles." frankiepoops

The Highlands

Ferry from Wall Street Pier 11 to the Highlands and taking a quick Uber to Donovan's in Sea Bright (in the summer). Beach bar and easy to get to/from. Can be a day trip! Flaythemall

Harriman State Park

Drive down Seven Lake parkway and choose whichever lake suits you best. Some have sectioned off swimming areas, and the first lake tends to be the most crowded, but further down the parkway is usually quiet. If you can manage to get up during the week, it is virtually empty. There are a few lakes that have some tucked away little coves that are good for swimming, though it is not allowed and park rangers will yell at you if they see you (or so I have heard...personally, never ran into one). Its about 1.5 hrs outside nyc. roboecho

Storm King

Storm King, the largest outdoor sculpture park, is great. It's an easy drive, about an hour and half. Then you could possibly continue on to Peekskill (~30min from Storm King) and have drinks/snacks at the Peekskill brewery. And I love Hudson Valley, great restaurants/scenery and lots of nice charming towns to visit like Milton, the aforementioned Peekskill, Cold Spring, or Kingston are all worth checking out. Read this NY Times article. And if you're going up this weekend, you might be able to get tickets to the "Jack O'Lantern Blaze" at Van Cortlandt Manor in Cronton-On-Hudson. Check out these pics. You could visit the Culinary Institute in Hyde Park and get a meal at one of the campus restaurants staffed by the students. Bear Mountain is another nice outdoorsy getaway OIlberger

Vanderbilt on Long Island

Really nice grounds for the kids to run around, you can all tour the old house(where if I remember right they have a mummy) and there's a planetarium. Also on Long Island you can go to Sagamore Hill which is Teddy Roosevelt's house. Its pretty cool to tour since he was an avid hunter. FirstLadyofBeer

Delaware Water Gap

" The Martz Bus is frequent and convenient. carpy22

Troy, New York

"Historic downtown along the Hudson, the home of Uncle Sam." carpy22

Nyack, New York

I love Nyack! I live here now actually. You can get there by taking the Metro North to Tarrytown and then take the Hudson Link across the River.
Lots of little shops and restaurants. On the weekends there’s lots of bikers around. Monthly there’s a pretty big street fair that garners a lot of visitors.
Strawberry place is the best for breakfast (cash only). UP Lounge or OD’s for dinner. The Local or Karma for drinks.
Piermont is very close (biking or cheap bee distance). They have cute stores and restaurants. You can rent kayaks and kayak in the Piermont Marsh, or walk out on Ferry Road which is the furthest you can get to the middle of the Hudson without being on a boat or ferry. nakedrottweiler

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December Community Day Across the Northeast

December Community Day Across the Northeast Looking for a local meet-up for the December 2019 Community Day? Check out the Silph League Map ((https://thesilphroad.com/map#5/41.43/-69.69)) , and join a local server. Here are your local staff that will be distributing the limited time Silph Traveler Badges at each event. Be sure to set up your Traveler Card ( https://thesilphroad.com/travelers-cards) before attending your local meet-up.
REMINDERS

This is a two day event -- Please check with your local server for local days and times of badge distribution.
Saturday boosted spawns (11-2pm) : Totodile, Swinub, Treecko, Torchic, Slakoth, and Bagon.Sunday boosted spawns (11-2pm) : Mudkip, Ralts, Trapinch, Turtwig, and Chimchar.
EXCLUSIVE MOVES: You will have from Saturday at 9 AM - Sunday at 9 PM to complete your 2018 and 1019 Community Day Evolutions.
The complete blog post can be found here: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/dec19-cd

>TIMELESS CUP: Be sure to check out the https://silph.gg/map to find a Timeless Cup near you!
(Listings and meet-up days subject to change. Please reach out to listed Discord Staff for most current info.)
DUE TO COLD TEMPERATURES AND UNPREDICTABLE WEATHER-- LOCATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE!

Server Name	Town	State	Location	Discord Staff
CT Raids	Colchester	CT	Downtown Colchester	skilty226#3252
CT Raids	Ellington	CT	Arbor Park	@Spark_07#1269
CT Raids	Fairfield	CT	Fairfield Town Hall	Bluecat313YT#4272
CT Raids	Fairfield	CT	Fairfield Pequot Library	tamrissa#2003
CT Raids	Groton	CT	Wilcox Park, Westerly, RI	Firedwarftj #6324, Kickinbeatz #2182, TristaAM(40) #8031, SummerOtaku#694, Firedwarftj #6324
CT Raids	Guilford	CT	Guilford Green	Shahailion#2405
CT Raids	Hartford	CT	Bushnell Park	NO STAFF
CT Raids	Ledyard	CT	Foxwoods Resort and Casino (SATURDAY ONLY)	ALAN#1455, IcyPinkLemonade#9069, Linz#9154, Mary Rose Julian 💙 40 🔩🚂#0714, YoungsterTrainer#6547
Pokemon Go Middletown	Middletown	CT	"Plaque of Honor" 300 Washington Terrace, Middletown, CT	dDope#1860, LAURAM00N#128
CT Raids	New Britain	CT	Central Connect State University	taytayswifty#1029
CT Raids	New Britain	CT	Walnut Hill Park	SinisterReaper#0831, MysticRubyChef#2709
CT Raids	Newtown	CT	Newtown Skate Park	Isochrona#2749
CT Raids	North Haven	CT	North Haven Green	precisely3#2278
CT Raids	Norwalk	CT	Maritime Center	CorgiFluff#6710, ❄ Konstantinos ❄#8888, nyudiana#7416, valkyreya#6399, Vincent Drake#3952
CT Raids	Old Wethersfield	CT	Main St. / Broad St.	IcyPinkLemonade#9069 (SUNDAY ONLY)
CT Raids	Simsbury	CT	Rotary Park	eggs06#7718, je6105#5190, PokeDVM#6351
Stamford Raid Family	Stamford	CT	Mill River Park	Jcoona#3371, Jackrack#3720, raiderkat#3373
CT Raids	Storrs	CT	Student Union	Linz#9154 (SUNDAY ONLY), pop2-0#8427, VI#2482
Enfield-Suffield Trainers League	Suffield	CT	Suffield Center	LGTTurbo07#0716, jayarr#9832, MSundin40#1793
CT Raids	Vernon/Rockville	CT	Downtown Rockville	nikict154#7763, Erin_07#1269
CT Raids	West Hartford	CT	Westfarms Mall	GMuggle#5877
Pogo Delmarva	Dover	DE	Dover	DougieSD#8604, WMWA#9562
Pogo Delmarva	Milford	DE	Milford	BigBlack1969#2541, Fleshknight#8870, Gunarkfc#8038, jp02845#7105, Kato Ryozo#7248, killerduck1967#3256
Pogo Delmarva	New Castle	DE	Battery Park	Xenoflame#1194
Pogo Delmarva	Seaford	DE	Seaford	deadlyviper457#1849, JenniferT181#2270, Sirleviscott#1929, HollyNIN#9786, bricklife240#4438
Pogo Delmarva	Wilmington	DE	Brandwine Park	DrachenFire#9691
Team Instinct Boston, Valor of Boston, Boston Mystics and MARaids	Boston	MA	Boston Public Garden/Commons	cizzlee#9256, chickydoll80#0561, Dragonz Rage#7838, ElectroBlade#2469, GL#7719, manupr☃g⚡#3978, Drew#7383, Giveittome95#3330, mxawng#8480 , Orez#3131, Pokebobbita#6698, Ralphnadersmom#9984, rehny21#0807, RevenantOmega#8006, Shinigo425#6298Shinigo425#6298, VanityDestroyer#4629
Pokemon GO Raids Middlesex	Burlington	MA	Burlington Common	GyradosRage#6904
Watertown EX Raids & Team Instinct Boston	Waltham	MA	Waltham Common	Bubbawashere#6128
Worcester POGo	Worcester	MA	Worcester Common	ProfessorTurquoise#2259, SPLlCING#1685, Transwrap9
Baltimore PoGo Raid Radio	Baltimore	MD	Patterson Park	Tsauced#5492, BrawlingBouse#8915
SWBMORECOPOGO	Catonsville	MD	UMBC	Mbvanek#1883
Howard County PoGo	Columbia	MD	Ellicott City - Lot D	WynautWobb - HoCo#6969 , Jemel2#5787, JVBnumber8#0376
MoCo Pokémon Go	Gaithersburg	MD	RIO Lakefront	LittleWorrier, Dragonmyst777
Hub City PoGo	Hagerstown	MD	Hagerstown City Park	tsegnartseht, brendankcarter, Sober
PG County PoGo	Prince George's County	MD	Old Greenbelt	Rubekin#6724, silentSilence6#9918, maianaise#9997
MoCo Pokémon Go	Rockville	MD	Rockville Town Center (RTC)	PhoenixCrystal7 Roadlesstaken/Alex
PoGO MD Eastern Shore	Salisbury	MD	Salisbury University	Shunned, ShadowBrady, NiceSpice
The Flip Side	Savage	MD	Savage Mill	FlipsAndGrips#4530
The Collective	Westminster, Sykesville, Eldersburg	MD	Northeast	Pdy969 Beryllium, Asrrin, Almondmoose
Augusta, ME POGO	Augusta	ME	Augusta Center	@robertowtvl \ Lvl 40#5256, COL3M1NOR
Pokemon Go 207	Bath	ME	Waterfront	Waterfront
biddeford/Saco pokemon go	Biddeford	ME	Biddeford Town Center	chenzillah, eternalwyrm, WyomingBound, ylnosnac
Pokemon Go 207	Brunswick	ME	Bowdoin College	mskeezix, GolBatman69
Pokemon Go 207	Farmington	ME	Farmington USM Campus	austoner420, CaptianMystinct, Zionaesthetic
Pokemon Go L/A	Lewiston/Auburn	ME	Bates College	bosoxguy7, rockyrd5, StinkaStina, TheDee2530
Pokemon Go 207	Norway	ME	Norway Town Center	ariesboy97, jekim1990, MDCCLXXV, payneareo, tangimr
Pokemon Go 207	Portland	ME	Monument Square	CPASteve, OGStatus23, winfin17, RevisionTwelve, Rebel7284, OGstatus23, LumpusRex, traumsturm
Pokemon Go 207	Portland	ME	Post Office Park	CPASteve, OGStatus23, winfin17, RevisionTwelve, Rebel7284, OGstatus23, LumpusRex, traumsturm, lilyofspurwink (Nancy)
Pokemon Go 207	Topsham	ME	GameStop	GGKayPiccolo
Pokemon Go 207Waterville	Waterville	ME	Colby College Campus	KristinHolly, Chrispychris27 #4810
Pokemon Go NH and Southern Nashua Pokemon Go	Hudson	NH	Benson's Farm	TAnҜmⱥsterzero#8915, CharizardsRage(NH)#1728,Blazezing#0128, ElectroBlade#2469, frexxy#1030, acobuns, hoxau
Raiders of the Lost Hamps	Littleton	NH	Main Street	Nettle#2222
East Brunswick Pokemon Raid Club Collective	East Brunswick	NJ	Great Oak Park	Tiki#7073, Topbaconboyz#8887
Budd Lake Bot	Hackettstown	NJ	First Presbyterian Church 298 Main St, Hackettstown, NJ 07840	oneofuspooped#8335
North Wilmington/ Claymont Raids	Jackson	NJ	Six Flags Great Adventure	DrachenFire#9691
Rutgers Pokemon Club	New Brunswick/Piscataway	NJ	Johnson Park/Busch Campus	nickorama23#5141
Pokemon Go Cape May/Wildwood Raids	North Wildwood	NJ	200A John F Kennedy Beach Dr, North Wildwood, NJ 08260	Gingerbeard609#2046
League of Legendary Raiders	Passaic	NJ	Third Ward Park. Passaic Ave & Van Houten Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055	aipnai#2634
Bergen County PoGo	Saddle Brook	NJ	Saddle River County Park	Jeykid#5761, xeyroc13#9843
Secaucus NJ PokemonGo	Secaucus	NJ	Albert P. Buchmuller Park	domini212#3387
Somerset County Pokemon Go	Somerville	NJ	Somerset County Court House Green	Rebelpilot#2093
	Raritan	NJ	Downtown Raritan - 53 W Somerset. Raritan, NJ 08869	Rebelpilot#2093
	Hillsborough	NJ	Motgomery Veterans Park and Arboretum - Harlingen Rd, Belle Mead, NJ 08502	Rebelpilot#2093
	Somerset	NJ	Somerset/Franklin Municipal Building - 475 Demott Ln, Somerset, NJ 08873	Rebelpilot#2093
	Bound Brook	NJ	Billian Legion Park - 548 E Main St. Bound Brook, NJ 08805	Rebelpilot#2093
UticaAreaGo!	New Hartford	NY	Sherill Brook Park	crayfish#3378
607 Pokemon Go (Horsehead/Elmira)	Elmira	NY	Eldridge Park	ArmoredCookie (Ian M), ShinNinth (Jeff B) ㉝, ThePoptarticus1 (Jason K), KayNay1 , thatkidkozak(brentkozak)
Pokemon Raiders - Harlem	New York	NY	Central Park South aka Grand Army Plaza area - 59th and 5th	HeirofSlytherin#9747, Sm0keyKat#6704
Memelord and Gamers Hangout	New York	NY	Fort Tryon Park	Artist_Johnny26#6332
Pokemon Go NYC Community	New York	NY	5th Ave E 60 St, New York, NY, United States 10019	jcai63#9405, GMoneyJie#5160, Saoirse#7138
Pokemon Go New York	New York	NY	Bryant Park	BELUUU#6948, Sean3116#4601, RAINBOW GHASTLY#3675, Eevee Reborn#7436
Ithaca Pokemon Masters	Ithaca	NY	Ithaca Commons	dragoplateau#5430, PyrogenaseBarry#1041
Ken - Ton/CoT Pokemon Go	Buffalo	NY	University of Buffalo North Campus at the Putnam Loop	LadyLightning98#0202, Sugimori#3868, FinalAzure#8461
Co-Op City PoGo Raiders	Bronx	NY	Rombouts Ave & Co-Op City Blvd	labrava03#5018
NYC Instinct Squad [PoGO]	Brooklyn	NY	Brooklyn Grand Army Plaza	FireTheGoddess#2756,Kandy#1779, Leo#5498, Entaprize#4017, SweeezyCheeese#1927
PokemonHuntersUnited	Albany	NY	NY Empire State Plaza	efindl#9611
Syracuse PoGo	Syracuse	NY	Onondaga Lake Park	withasparkle#7756, SirenDT#8892
	Oneonta	NY	Neahwa Park	zzmmrmn#8929
LivCoPoGo	Livonia	NY	Vitale Park at Conesus Lake	Copyklown Greater
Binghamton Area Pokemon Go	Binghamton	NY	Recreation Park	OneSweetShannon#8072, JackHannah#4630
Pokemon Go Upstate NY	Saratoga Springs	NY	Congress Park	NinjaRage83#1898
Valley Pokemon Go	Sayre	PA	Elmer Park	Archer290#9112, dadalex16 (PA)#1339, MagicSword89#1376, Rayna (RaynaMikaelson)#1997, T-Brock09#7124, VoltageGP#2021
MontCo/ChesCo Regional PoGo!	Audubon, Chesterbrook, Collegeville, Limerick, Oaks, Phoenixville, Royersford, Sayre, Trappe	PA	Water Works Park	OrionNCody(Thau)#9023, scubafanatic(Maureen)[40/38]#1023
Valley Forge / N. Chester County Pokemon Go	Chesterbrook	PA	Wilson Farm Park	KayTV#8423, Eolian#0673, BluebellDad (Evan,40)#6653, MegaSPAM#6928
Pokemon Go Tioga Town	Wellsboro State	PA	Wellsboro Park (The Green)	VoltageGP#2021 WolvezRoze#2070
Pokemon Go Pittsburgh	Pittsburgh	PA	Market Square	AJ_02#8826,Airalyn#8634,kasra#5035,melgood711#8588,ShiggihS#4724, StormFreak#4670
Pokemon Go Pittsburgh	Moon	PA	Moon Park	AllyTheKiller#8599, Exo#8840
Team: Firestorm PGH	Monroeville	PA	Monroeville Park	u/DelanaKatrella#6912, RhinoCity#6591
Pokemon Go Pittsburgh	Pittsburgh	PA	South Park Fitness Trail	NOVAxDRAGON#4793
State College Pokemon Go	State College	PA	Penn State University - Berkey Creamery	Daisy#1432,Ocelot#3963,Audrey#6875, Madots115 -Dani-#2476, FearMeIAmLag#9953, izzygoat#9870, Guide TechiesGoBoom#9480
PokemonGoPhilly	Philadelphia	PA	Washington Square & Independence Park (6th and Walnut Streets, 19106)	ickyitis#8156, WangZorro#0079
Pokemon Go Berks, PA	Redding	PA	Reading Public Museum	humpstyles#5581, Professor Wynn#1176, Gonzumel#9429
Pokémon Go - Altoona, PA	Altoona	PA	Penn State Altoona campus	NHoover629#7531, chrissxe#9133, Gammacrushh#4242, RileyLynx#1166, Rob (Pokemonfan108)#5918
Pokémon Go - Altoona, PA	Altoona	PA	Downtown Altoona near Silver Chief gym	courtmundson#1603, slong5255#1967, BonnieWaltz623#9747, kamikazirunner#9449, Len (pseudogenius - 40)#8292
TSR RI	Burriville	RI	Burriville town square Gazebo	Debbie K.#4466
TSR Rhode Island	East Greenwich	RI	Academy Field	paradoxmuse
TSR Rhode Island	Newport	RI	Queen Anne Square	Baldguy, Liz Lemon#7082
TSR Rhode Island	Pawtucket	RI	Slater Park	V1073nc3#2641, cuttywow, GoRaichel, BHAZ401, GoldenSimurgh, Draist, NSmalley
TSR Rhode Island	Providence	RI	Roger Williams Park	MarcBerm
TSR RI	Riverside	RI	783 Bullocks Point Ave	Mrspinkfl0yd#5926
Rhode Island Pokemon Go	Westerly	RI	Wilcox Park	SummerOtaku#6945
Pokemon Go VT	Burlington	VT	Battery Park	Aayrl#1888, Avocet#1761,CJ#0142,Reznora#5639, Bastinado#2233, donlaub#7504, Mindzeye82#2254, PkmnArchivist#2000
Pokemon Go VT	Montpelier	VT	State Capital Building Green	XplosiveR#0191
Pokemon Go VT	Rutland	VT	Rutland Free Library	Clammy#1983, Crabby#9915, Lobster_Classic#5058, Fritzeee#4358
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