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About markweiss86

Mark Weiss, founder of Plastic Alto blog, is a concert promoter and artist manager in Palo Alto, as Earthwise Productions, with background as journalist, advertising copywriter, book store returns desk, college radio producer, city council and commissions candidate, high school basketball player, and blogger; he also sang in local choir, fronts an Allen Ginsberg tribute Beat Hotel Rm 32 Reads 'Howl' and owns a couple musical instruments he cannot play

Bolte now a Lugnut

Posted on March 28, 2024 by markweiss86

Henry Bolte who two seasons ago, led the state in both home runs and stolen bases for Palo Alto high school Vikings will start his age 20 season in Lansing, Michigan where The Lugnuts are an affiliate of the A’s.

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Enter Grossman

Posted on March 28, 2024 by markweiss86

QUESTIONS Are you aware of the fact that tonight at the City Hall here you had a greater audience than has been seen there for many years? And more appreciation than has been heard there. The applause was fantastic. I … Continue reading →

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I have 11 piano players in the next 12 days coming to Palo Alto for concerts with Earthwise at ‘The Mitch’

Posted on March 28, 2024 by markweiss86

Earthwise is having its “piano serious” which comprises concerts on eight consecutive dates next week, next month, April 1 thru April 8, all at the Mitchell Park Community Center El Palo Alto room, sometimes called “The Mitch”. It is my … Continue reading →

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Christgau sez check out these 16 artists: Noname, Bettye LaVette, Pistol Annies, Tierra Whack, Cardi D, the Paranoid Style featuring Elizabeth Nelson, Maria Muldaur, Kah-Lo, Wussy featuring Lisa Walker, Janelle Monae, Elza Soares, Amy Rigby, Amanda Shires, tUnE-yArDs, Hinds, and the transgender Sophie

Posted on March 27, 2024 by markweiss86
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April 8 is second solar eclipse in seven years and two-act jazz show by Earthwise, eighth piano show in eight days

Posted on March 26, 2024 by markweiss86

The moon will block the sun as seen on Earth a week from Monday, April 8, while earthwise welcomes to Palo Alto Will Bernard Freelance Subversives featuring Ben Stivers piano and Murray Low, his wife and his student, Rabiah Kabir, … Continue reading →

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Abstract and inaccurate map of the solar system using croutons and anchovy paste

Posted on March 25, 2024 by markweiss86

PHASE TWO, ONE MINUTE EQUALS A BILLION YEARS

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Four pianists set to tickle keys at The Mitch

Posted on March 25, 2024 by markweiss86

Ethan Iverson, Marta Sanchez, Dick Fregulia & Motoko Honda perform at The Mitch by Earthwise April 1, April 2, April 3, and or April 4; Edward Simon not pictured appears Sunday April 7 matinee, with Tammy Hall; art after Mark … Continue reading →

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Topical or tropical (post)modernism post

Posted on March 22, 2024 by markweiss86

james barnore

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Gig algebra with jazz man Ralph Alessi

Posted on March 20, 2024 by markweiss86

FROM BIMHUIS TO EARTHWISE JULY 14 FOR BAY AREA TRUMPET LEGEND   Hi Mark,Unfortunately a grant that I thought would subsidize the the trip fell through.I’m sorry.I’m gonna try again in 2025.Sorry for the false alarm.Will be in touch. Best,Ralph … Continue reading →

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Pop up free concert with Matt The Electrician

Posted on March 17, 2024 by markweiss86

SUNDAY, MARCH 24 TWO PM AT LYTTON PLAZA BY EARTHWISE This will be the first announced show of our preseason spring outdoors preseason; this is matt’s fourth concert and fourth different venue with Earthwise here; he previously played at Johnson … Continue reading →

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