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Corey Harris three-show engagement at The Mitch

Posted on January 20, 2026 by markweiss86

Corey Harris is playing three shows at The Mitch next week Wednesday, January 28, Thursday, January 29 and Friday, January 30. This is actually a big week for local Blues in that Gary Clark from Austin is playing nearby as … Continue reading →

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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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Redemption songs by earthwise, spring 2024

Posted on April 10, 2024 by markweiss86

Just added: DJ Sep, Lytton Plaza, Saturday, May 4, 3 pm (after May Fete parade) Spaghetti featuring Jim Campilongo, Scott Amendola, Sam Reider, Matt Muntz, Lytton Plaza, Friday, May 10, 6pm Mark Lettieri, Mitchell Park bowl, Friday, May 24, 6 … Continue reading →

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‘Liquid Hydrogen Bubble Chamber’, August 5, 2023 – April 5, 2024, by Earthwise

Posted on August 3, 2023 by markweiss86

  Caroline Davis, Jayla Chee, Maya Kronfeld, San Francisco Mime Troupe, David Boyce, Rabiah Kabir, Sam Burton, Good Cheap Fast duo, John Andrews, Seraph Brass Band, Lisa Mezzacappa, Tuck & Patti, Delbert Anderson, Roberta Lea, Allison Miller, Adam Levy, Rob Reich … Continue reading →

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Freddy Jones Band at Lytton Plaza

Posted on June 5, 2023 by markweiss86

As the man says: FRIDAY JUNE 9 LYTTON PLAZA PALO ALTO, CA Freddy Jones Band will perform a free concert at 7 pm, presented by Earthwise Productions of Palo Alto. I made an attempt to reach former KFOG jocks Rosalie … Continue reading →

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I hear dead horses

Posted on May 22, 2023 by markweiss86

  Dead Horses by Golden Sky or vice versa: This song plays ten spins per day at a cafe in Palo Alto but so low that I heard it 100 times before I caught “golden sky” and could find it … Continue reading →

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Al Downing vs Big Al Downing

Posted on May 20, 2023 by markweiss86

Terry was listening to Terry Gross interview Donna Summer, and I have Dave Thompson book about I feel love Donna Summer, Giorgio Moroder, and how they reinvented music. I noticed reference to “i’ll be holding on” by Big Al Downing … Continue reading →

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Earthwise tops 30 shows for 2nd consecutive season: free concerts in three Palo Alto parks announced

Posted on May 10, 2023 by markweiss86

DON’T CALL THEM FRISCO: Chuck Prophet and The Mission Express announce an Earthwise gig at the Mitch Bowl, Sunday July 30, 2 pm, the first in a four-part free series this summer featuring jazz, funk, rock, and commedia dell’arte. To … Continue reading →

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30th year presenting concerts as Earthwise

Posted on March 5, 2023 by markweiss86

Jenny Scheinman, violin, Todd Sickafoose, bass, Scott Amendola, drums and effects, performing as Damn Skippy, Mitchell Park Community, March 4, 2023: soundcheck Jazz and folk at seven public facilities in Palo Alto Earthwise spring summer series 2023* Phoebe Hunt, Lytton … Continue reading →

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