After returning from FME in Rouyn-Noranda, I had a few days back home, before I had to head to Philly for the fifth installment of Asian Arts Initiative’s Sound Type Music Festival and Music Writers Workshop. Much like the July session, this trip was a quick 36 hours in town.
After a food demonstration-based seminar, I wound up with the city’s esteemed Black music journalist, John Morrison, some folks from Next City, and a colleague from the writers cohort at The Trestle Inn. The Trestle Inn reminded me a bit of The Fat Black Pussycat and other dives I used to frequent — but with DJs and go-go dancers at night.
The sign, which is pictured above, just struck me as being perfect for that sort of bar.
Discover more from The Joy of Violent Movement
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.