Dispatch From Around The Globe with…
Ross Bellenoit, a singer, songwriter and guitarist based in Philadelphia. His latest release, “Where Does The Light Go?” is out now.
What’s your favorite song that reminds you of summer?
“The Hissing Of Summer Lawns” by Joni Mitchell. Really, this entire record sounds like a hazy mid-August afternoon.
We are always looking for new film and television to check out. What’s your favorite thing you’ve watched over the past few months? The Eurovision/Will Farrell movie is genius. The songs are amazing and the ultimate definition of an “earworm”. Fleabag was also incredible. Brutal, but incredible. Lastly, I finally caught up with The Handmaid’s Tale. It takes a lot to watch each episode due to the terrifying parallels to our own situation in this country right now. I really lost it during the season 3 finale.
Your vacation plans probably got thwarted due to the global pandemic. Where had you hoped to travel to this summer? Where are you planning to do some fun, summer things this year instead? My girlfriend and I had hoped to spend some time up on the Maine coast this summer, and we were also planning on doing some shows along the way to promote my new record. Alas.
Can you recommend a local, Black owned business that we should check out?
Pizza Dads – some of the best pizza in town
Hakim’s Bookstore – excellent bookshop in West Philly with a lot of literature that too many people need to read and learn
The Random Tea Sessions – excellent podcast/video series by Koofreh Umoren
What’s your favorite shore town?I’ve only every really spent some quality beach time in Ventnor, due to a good friend’s owning of a nice house down there, so I can’t really compare it anywhere else to have a favorite. It’s just what i know.
Lots of people have been releasing music over quarantine. What’s your favorite release that came out since March? The latest Laura Marling record, “Song For Our Daughter”, is incredible:
What’s your favorite summertime tradition? Seeing family, going on spontaneous nature excursions, and playing music festivals.
What’s your favorite summertime treat? Alcoholic – Gin & Tonic. Non-Alcoholic – Lobster.
You’ve probably sharpened your cooking skills since quarantine began. What’s your favorite thing to make for a meal these days? Soyaki marinated salmon and roasted dijon/garlic green beans with quinoa.
Best summer concert you ever saw? What’s your favorite venue to see a summer concert in? It’s a toss-up between Phish last year at Camden (3rd night) and David Byrne at the Mann. Favorite venue for summer concert is the Mann Music Center.
Favorite Philly bands right now?
Muscle Tough Birdie Busch Slowey & The Boats The Mini-Qs
Favorite non-Philly bands right now?
Elbow Madison Cunningham HAIM Torres
Favorite Summer Blockbuster(s)? Did you see it in the theater? The aforementioned Eurovision film on Netflix.
Current summer reading? All time favorite summer read? I’m currently in the middle of these three books: “The Shipping News” by Annie Proulx, “White Fragility” by Robin DiAngelo, and “The Fire Next Time” by James Baldwin.
What’s your favorite summer jawn? My favorite summer jawn is “not living during a pandemic”.
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