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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

George Wein

Posted on September 13, 2021 by markweiss86

George Wein, the impresario who almost single-handedly turned the jazz festival into a worldwide phenomenon, died on Monday at his apartment in Manhattan. He was 95. His death was announced by a spokeswoman, Carolyn McClair. Jazz festivals were not an … Continue reading →

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With 35 points Friday, Gunn did better on board than 113 other teams, according to the SF Chron

Posted on September 12, 2021 by markweiss86

Gunn 35, Hill 7. Gunn frosh soph got 56 points which might be an alltime, 57-year record . High in the region was California of Danville with 70 St. Francis got 31 and beat De La Salle #GoBigRed, #Exponential, #MillersKillers

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Upcoming and Earthwise at Lytton Plaza

Posted on September 12, 2021 by markweiss86

1) Dayna Stephens Quartet – Monday noon;2) Mitch Woods and His Rocket 88s with special guest saxophone Nancy Wright (“There is Something on Your Mind” single release party) — Tuesday, 5 p.m.3) Ben Goldberg and Scott Amendola (members of Plays … Continue reading →

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She loved me for the dangers I had passed, And I loved her that she did pity them

Posted on September 12, 2021 by markweiss86
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In 72 hours and for 21 full days, music as a concert promoter and the quotidian of freaky deaky that gets it done

Posted on September 8, 2021 by markweiss86

Steve Poltz is playing Palo Alto in 72 hours, from about 5 to 6:30 down on Cali Ave, in front of the former Draper’s Music store, which is now Zombie Runner, known for coffee but the name references not Fela … Continue reading →

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Olympic style run planned for Palo Alto this month

Posted on September 7, 2021 by markweiss86

Palo Ato is hosting an Olympic style running race this month. Palo Altans, who are very healthy indeed, even during these times, will wear shorts and sweats and good shoes and run in circles and around a park, while being … Continue reading →

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Gaye keeping it uppity down in Virginia

Posted on September 5, 2021 by markweiss86
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Elizabeth Bishop ‘The Fish’ VS Helen Sung ‘Look Ma One Hand’

Posted on September 3, 2021 by markweiss86

I caught a tremendous fishand held him beside the boathalf out of water, with my hookfast in a corner of his mouth.He didn’t fight.He hadn’t fought at all.He hung a grunting weight,battered and venerableand homely. Here and therehis brown skin … Continue reading →

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Brittany Haas and Hawktail to grace Hardly Strictly Lytton Plaza, free show Saturday, October 2

Posted on September 2, 2021 by markweiss86
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Mary Gauthier to perform free show in Palo Alto

Posted on September 1, 2021 by markweiss86

Mary Gauthier a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter from Nashville by way of New Orleans, will perform a free concert in Palo Alto on Sunday, October 17, Earthwise Productions announced today. The 2 pm event will fill the Mitchell Park Bowl at 600 … Continue reading →

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