Xander has a hyperactive imagination, a creative/professional writing degree, DSLR camera, and a massive vinyl collection -- and knows how to use them. He's also a sucker for Shakespeare, "Bob's Burgers" and the cinematic works from the Criterion Collection. Some radio show host once told Xander he couldn't be a "jack of all trades." He thought that was rather funny and felt the wrath of "Snark Mode." Though Xander knows how to use "Snark Mode," his wife Janice is the master. When it comes to music, Xander doesn't have a favorite band or genre. He listens to everything and his mind changes every five seconds. Xander has been a photojournalist for over a decade and his work has been featured in Rolling Stone, People, Spin, The Guardian, Daily Mail, MSN, and Alternative Press. When Xander is not busy, he spends time with his wife Janice and their three "fur babies." (2 Cats 1 Giant Malamute)... And no, Xander does not own the record he is holding in his profile photo. (UPDATE: Someone sent it to him as a gift so now he does)
Xander Ramone
Hella Mega Tour FINALLY Obliterates T-Mobile Park (PHOTOS)
After almost two years of waiting, the Hella Mega Tour featuring Green Day, Weezer, and Fall Out Boy finally happened at T-Mobile Park on Labor Day in Seattle.
Exploring Vida Rug and Furniture Gallery #AbandonedYakima
Remember that vacant spot that sits next door to Santiago's that has been empty for eons?
The Who Moves On To T-Mobile Park in Seattle [PHOTOS]
Mother Nature made her presence known with cold temperatures and intermittent rain, but that didn't stop thousands from enjoying Saturday's show.
Exploring Salvation Army in Union Gap #AbandonedYakima
It's no secret we love thrifting, and we constantly hit up thrift stores ... however, it's always sad to see a thrift store close up -- leaving one less place to hunt for treasured items that you never thought you would want or need.
Foreigner Puts On a Show for the Ages at Legends [PHOTOS]
We invited a bunch of our friends to Legends to watch Foreigner with us Sunday night. Legends put out a great spread -- and Foreigner put on a legendary show!
BREAKING: ZZ Top Cancels Yakima Show, Three Others
The show is one of four the band has canceled at the beginning of its 50th anniversary tour because drummer Frank Beard is suffering from with pneumonia.
Queen + Adam Lambert Rocked the Tacoma Dome [PHOTOS]
Fresh off the success of their biopic "Bohemian Rhapsody," (which also netted a few awards along the way) Queen sold out the Tacoma show minutes after tickets went on sale earlier this year.
Exploring Smitty’s Conoco #AbandonedYakima (PHOTOS)
At first, we weren't sure if this place was closed as the sign on the window stated that it was "closed for construction ..." However, a couple of months have passed and the building is still empty -- with no sign of activity.
Papa John’s in Yakima Closed? [PHOTOS]
At first, we thought there might be a glitch with the app, but we later noticed that none of the daily specials were available.
Exploring the Old Westpark United Methodist Church [PHOTOS]
The church was home to Westpark Academy -- a local private school. They have now moved to the former St. Paul's Cathedral School.