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Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Josh Damigo Headlines in Appleton, Sept. 13, 2013
Josh Damigo will be headlining at Copper Rock Coffee Co. on September 13, 2013. The San Diego based singer and songwriter just released his new album, “Live at Lestats” on August 30. In 2013 so far, he has played over 80 shows in listening rooms and festivals all around the country and opened for Andy Grammer, Eric Hutchinson, and Matt Nathanson, all as an independent artist. Not bad!
Josh Damigo was also featured at a sold-out concert at UCSD and captured in a fun video shown below.
Josh Damigo became a household name after the HBO Film “Wartorn: 1861-2010” was released in 2010 featuring his brother, Nathan Damigo, and his struggles with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The flim which was produced by the late James Gandolfini told the story of the military families and their struggles with loved ones coming home with PTSD. This is an important topic to me personally, as my father struggles with devastating PTSD from the Korean War, and many good men have had it even worse. The devastating effects of war need to be better understood and our vets given the support and help they need, not abandoned by bureaucrats as often happens. But I digress.
You can see a clip from the movie featuring Josh and Nathan Damigo here, with Josh’s song, “Never Gonna Let You Go”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JV9WXRs9_20. Readers of this blog can download his song “How Am I Not Supposed to Fall."
You can see a clip from the movie featuring Josh and Nathan Damigo here, with Josh’s song, “Never Gonna Let You Go”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JV9WXRs9_20. Readers of this blog can download his song “How Am I Not Supposed to Fall."
Photo's can be found here: http://www.reverbnation.com/JoshDamigo/Photos
Here is the video from UCSD:
Here is the video from UCSD:
Labels: entertainment, music, singers
Tuesday, August 06, 2013
Wisconsin State Fair, Milwaukee, 2013: A Few Photos
Here are a few scenes from the 2013 Wisconsin State Fair in Milwaukee. This was my first time attending. I was amazed at how many people were there. What a draw those pigs and goats must be, eh?
Monday, August 05, 2013
Bella Vita: One of the Valley's Best Restaurants
Bella Vita is a marvelous Italian restaurant in the Copper Leaf Hotel in downtown Appleton, across from the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel (300 West College Avenue). I went there for my first time tonight in a group of four people, taking advantage of a Groupon promotion. I was not just impressed, but frequently inspired by the food.
We started with appetizers, bruschetta and fried olives with dipping sauces. The bruschetta was genuinely the best I have tasted. Perfectly toasted bread with a thick, hearty topping with roasted cherry tomatoes, cheese, and other ingredients that made it much heartier and more interesting than the typical bruschetta of Italian restaurants. The olives were a surprise--large green olives lightly breaded and fried without being too oily, and served with a plate of several different dipping sauces. Delicious. Also the standard bread, oil, and balsamic vinegar was memorable, with a pleasantly aged, fruity vinegar and warm, fresh bread.
The entrees impressed as well. For me, the Mediterranean pasta dish with shrimp, artichoke hearts, feta cheese, cherry tomatoes and other ingredients in a tart, savory sauce was one of the best pasta dishes I can remember. My wife's lobster ravioli was also surprisingly good, with a bercy sauce that left us puzzled as to how it could be so delicious and yet so light.
We also sampled some desserts and again found outstanding quality and creativity. My frozen custard with strawberries was delicious, and the chocolate mousse shared by the other couple with us was rich and nearly perfect.
Given the classy setting and high-end quality of the food, one would expect this place to be rather pricey, but it was surprisingly inexpensive. With appetizers and desserts, the four of us had a bill of $111 plus tax and tip. Not bad! This is now one of my favorite restaurants in town. Delicious. The service was also excellent.
We started with appetizers, bruschetta and fried olives with dipping sauces. The bruschetta was genuinely the best I have tasted. Perfectly toasted bread with a thick, hearty topping with roasted cherry tomatoes, cheese, and other ingredients that made it much heartier and more interesting than the typical bruschetta of Italian restaurants. The olives were a surprise--large green olives lightly breaded and fried without being too oily, and served with a plate of several different dipping sauces. Delicious. Also the standard bread, oil, and balsamic vinegar was memorable, with a pleasantly aged, fruity vinegar and warm, fresh bread.
The entrees impressed as well. For me, the Mediterranean pasta dish with shrimp, artichoke hearts, feta cheese, cherry tomatoes and other ingredients in a tart, savory sauce was one of the best pasta dishes I can remember. My wife's lobster ravioli was also surprisingly good, with a bercy sauce that left us puzzled as to how it could be so delicious and yet so light.
We also sampled some desserts and again found outstanding quality and creativity. My frozen custard with strawberries was delicious, and the chocolate mousse shared by the other couple with us was rich and nearly perfect.
Given the classy setting and high-end quality of the food, one would expect this place to be rather pricey, but it was surprisingly inexpensive. With appetizers and desserts, the four of us had a bill of $111 plus tax and tip. Not bad! This is now one of my favorite restaurants in town. Delicious. The service was also excellent.
Labels: Appleton, College Avenue, dining, Italian restaurant
