Monthly Archives: January 2026

Shout outs William Parker Kenneth Patchen

Posted on January 19, 2026 by markweiss86

I According to Parker’s liner notes accompanying the 1998 reissue, the album title is from a line of poetry by Kenneth Patchen: “through acceptance of the mystery peace & only through peace can come acceptance of the mystery.” The composition of … Continue reading →

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JIM CAMPILONGO & ADAM LEVY GUITAR DUO

Posted on January 19, 2026 by markweiss86

PALO ALTO ART CENTER SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Earthwise >>2026 Jan 28 Corey Harris, DJ Sep. M 7 pm doors 8 pm show Jan 29 Corey Harris,  Jack Tuttle & Walter Jebe M  Jan 30 Corey Harris, Will Bernard, M Feb 22 … Continue reading →

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I remember when punk rock Super Bowl was an oxymoron

Posted on January 18, 2026 by markweiss86

Green Day kicks off the Super Bowl week

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Isn’t it putty to think so?

Posted on January 18, 2026 by markweiss86

this says that something good is going to happen. It’s an indirect Hemmingway reference but more directly Rob Brehzny in the Metro

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Artist William Winant paints the sky on behalf of or in front of Qualia Gallery and why not?

Posted on January 17, 2026 by markweiss86
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Congrats to Laura Chavez on her solo record ‘My Voice’ (Ruf)

Posted on January 16, 2026 by markweiss86

I met Laura when she and I were both students of the blues history class at Foothill College taught by Janis Stevenson and Mike Sult, in 2004. I’ve seen her perform in bands fronted by Lara Price and Candye Kane. … Continue reading →

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Corey Harris ‘Hard Time Killing Floor’ vs Marlon James’ A Brief History of Seven Killings

Posted on January 16, 2026 by markweiss86

People who know me or who have read this blog will doubt my ability to focus on one topic for the next 12 days: the marketing of, and preparation for, my country blues concerts with the MacArthur foundation laureate genius … Continue reading →

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Thai Bui the Spy Boy

Posted on January 13, 2026 by markweiss86

Thai Bui is a Palo Alto artist who was born in Vietnam, and also often sketches the musicians at earth shows

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NOW JAZZ NOW POOL

Posted on January 8, 2026 by markweiss86
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Ebuka Okorie on tv

Posted on January 7, 2026 by markweiss86

FOR THE WIN

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