Jimmy Dushku
A small collection of moments, memories, and unexpected adventures that mean a lot to me. Equal parts concert travel, hobbies, and the random stories behind them.
Keeping the Tradition Alive: F1 2025 with Valtteri
After coffee, wine, and gin in years past, this year's Valtteri Bottas tradition was a proper ginger shot from JuiceLand, courtesy of an idea from Paul Ripke.
Beyond the Gates: An Afternoon at Red Bull Racing
A postponed Coldplay show at Wembley turned into an unforgettable afternoon behind the scenes at Red Bull Racing's Milton Keynes campus.
Wembley 10 Nights: Jackets, Cardboard Legends, and Vintage Guitars
A last-minute Wembley run turned into a rain-soaked reunion with old friends, a staged night out with cardboard Tom Cruise, rare guitars from Oz's collection, and a surprise cameo in Debs Wild's updated book.
Trusting the Process: An Unforgettable Night in Las Vegas
Skipping the X&Y anniversary show for a massage led to a surreal run-in with an IndyCar driver, and choosing the next night instead led to a full-circle meeting with Coldplay's costume designer of nearly two decades.
Singing with Chris: An Unforgettable Afternoon in Dallas
A mysterious last-minute trip to Dallas turned into filming a music video with Chris Martin at the Cotton Bowl, plus a story about Gravity, Fix You, and the chord that connects them.
I'm Just Happy to Be Here: The Unpredictable NYC Album Launch
A zero-plan trip to New York for Coldplay's Moon Music release turned into a handmade jacket debut, an intimate Brooklyn show, and a chance encounter at a record store.
Coffee, Wine, and Unexpected Encounters: F1 2023 with Valtteri
A quieter US Grand Prix week still delivered a lost Charles Leclerc, an impromptu walk to his hotel, and a reunion with Valtteri Bottas over coffee, wine, and gin.
Hot Laps and Grid Walks: The 2022 US Grand Prix for Race Against Dementia
A charity auction for Sir Jackie Stewart's Race Against Dementia turned into a full weekend of paddock access, a hot lap with a three-time World Champion, and a grid walk that ended up going viral.
Mission Possible: Five Nights at Wembley Stadium
A joke about meeting Tom Cruise turned into a five-night Wembley run smuggling a life-sized cardboard cutout past security, plus a stage-view bucket list moment and a second handmade Higher Power jacket finished right up to the wire.
A Full Circle Milestone: 100 Shows in Chicago
Show number 100 landed in Chicago, one of the best cities to see the band play, surrounded by over 30 friends wearing t-shirts with my own face on them.
San Jose, Costa Rica
Coldplay's opening shows of their Music of the Spheres world tour in Costa Rica were an unforgettable adventure.
Reconnecting in New York: The Today Show 2021
After a year of pandemic isolation, Coldplay's surprise Today Show announcement brought old friends back together in New York, a handmade Higher Power jacket in tow.
The Last Shows of the Old World: LA 2020
A last-minute Citi Sound Vault show in LA brought old friends together for one more trip before everything changed, complete with a stage-worn jacket, a legendary Oz parking spot, and an interview between sets.
An Unbelievable Journey to Jordan
A last-minute call from Oz turned into a journey to Amman for Coldplay's Everyday Life livestream at the ancient Citadel, plus a wrong turn, a royal favor, and a day trip to Petra.
Bel Air, Secrets, and 'Trouble in Town'
A quick trip to support Emmanuel Kelly's Virtuoso fundraiser turned into a night of Heidi Klum, a Porsche 356 in a living room, an accidental Chris Martin interrogation, and a bucket-list moment at his piano.
Walking the Boulevard: Inside the McLaren Technology Centre
A trip to see Muse at the O2 took a private detour into the McLaren Technology Centre, courtesy of Zak Brown.
Full Circle in LA: The Adventure of a Lifetime Launch
A spontaneous LA trip turned into a Griffith Observatory meet-up, a James Corden taping, and an emotional acoustic set at the Belasco the night the Bataclan attack broke.
Art, Cinema, and a Rare Photo: The Ghost Stories Gallery Event
A private preview of Mila Fürstová's original Ghost Stories artwork in Shoreditch led to a chat with Jonny and Will, a conversation with director Mat Whitecross, and a 13-year streak finally broken.
Seeing the Wall: The Mylo Xyloto Artwork Exhibition in Camden
A last-minute call from Oz led to a private viewing of the Mylo Xyloto artwork exhibition at Proud Galleries, a handshake with Brian Eno, and a surprise DJ set from Charli XCX.
Glowing in the Dark: The ACL TV Taping in Austin
Getting into the 2011 ACL TV taping meant a lottery system, a strict guest list, and a glow-in-the-dark Mylo Xyloto shirt for the first live performance of Paradise in America.
Side Quests and New Year's Eve at the Cosmopolitan
A star-studded, invite-only grand opening for the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas turned into a front-row New Year's Eve with Coldplay, Jay-Z, Kanye West, and an unforgettable champagne offer.
