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Song Of The Day: Sept. 23, 2018
A first. This song will be reprised on my Fave Tunes Of The Month list. But it fits the Ford/Kavanaugh controversy so perfectly, it would have been musical malpractice to exclude it:
Song Of The Day: Sept. 22, 2018
Did someone mention James Brown at the TAMI show? I saw this at the Warner Theatre. This was definitely the highlight of that amazing concert film. Girls in the theatre were screaming as loud as the girls at the concert:
Song Of The Day: Sept. 13, 2018
This is from the Richard & Linda Thompson infamous “Tour From Hell”. Richard had taken up with another woman, but contractual obligations forced them to tour together following the release of ‘Shoot Out The Lights’. ‘Shoot’ was a compelling chronicle of the disintegration of their relationship and one of the best albums of the 1980’s. […]
Ladeez and Gentlemen: Scott Walker, YOUR Rethug Nominee For Congress
I rarely throw the term ‘despicable’ around, even when it comes to the most despicable of politicians. After all, they are presumably human beings and they likely are good people in their own private Idahos. Scott Walker is truly despicable in every sense of the word. A man devoid of basic humanity. A slumlord who […]
Song Of The Day: Sept. 11, 2018
Looks like it’s Richard Thompson Week. When he performed at the Gild Hall, it was truly a mesmerizing concert. Top-notch songwriter, one of the best guitar players on the planet, and a strong expressive voice. No, he may not be the most lovable guy around, but his songs are true works of art. Like this […]
Song Of The Day: Sept. 10, 2018
In which Richard Thompson creates one of the most unsympathetic narrators of all-time (h/t to XPN’s Julian Booker):
Song Of The Day: Sept. 7, 2018
Self-explanatory. Why should we suffer alone? Let’s all suffer together:
Primary Elections Results Thread-Sept. 6, 2018
I’m a pessimist by nature–and I’m pessimistic this evening. At least when it comes to the three key statewide races. I have the most hope for the Harris-Carper race. But the small turnout for that GOTV event last night concerns me. I’m not sure we’re quite there yet, at least not at the statewide level. […]
Election Day Thread: What Are You Doing and Seeing?
I’ll start. Headed out to put up Chris and Kerri signs at polling places in the 7th. It’s as humid as bleep out there.
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