Category Archives: music

if you can hear it and it does not grate your ears, ambient or intentitional with a story melody or not, major and minor chords, the community rather than the industry if possible; if not the answer then a pretty good guess, and the people who live it; basie miller satchmo and the king of all sir duke

New Yoshi’s boogie

Posted on February 21, 2012 by markweiss86

i’ve spent a little time on the mountains, where the air is thin so i started trippin’ long strange that Continue reading →

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Earthwise showcase at Bottom of the Hill

Posted on February 21, 2012 by markweiss86

what i liked about this showcase is that almost every artist was showcasing new material or new projects even, like a laboratory of new music, the Earthwise 15th anniversary party at Bottom of the Hill in SF, in January 2009, photos by Michelle Budziak Continue reading →

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Jerry East

Posted on February 20, 2012 by markweiss86

I was going to recommend “Jerry East” as a nickname for Jeremy Lin; it’s a play on “Jerry West” the Lakers star who is the model for the NBA logo. I found this song that makes the same association: which … Continue reading →

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My only advice to Narissa Padua — who totally rocks and is adorable — is that she can find her own phrasing, like check out Patti Barber

Posted on February 1, 2012 by markweiss86

use me or use patricia barber to go from 600 views on internet to intl stardom ms. narissa padua you can do it Continue reading →

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Fueled by Dohatsuten

Posted on January 30, 2012 by markweiss86

cut is what i aim for, sic. Continue reading →

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Bobbito Garcia Fan Club Chapter 650

Posted on January 29, 2012 by markweiss86

I met Bobbito Garcia because he and his friend sat down next to me at Brown Sugar soul food kitchen in Oakland. I happened to be packing a couple vintage basketball cards, in this case I think they were Rich … Continue reading →

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Hello, Gunn genius Jin Pan

Posted on January 26, 2012 by markweiss86

I am dedicating this quirky version (or can I say “quarky version?”) of the famous old song “Hello, My Baby” to Henry M. Gunn High senior Jin Pan, a finalist in the prestigious Intel Talent Seach contest, for science. My … Continue reading →

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Jurassic 5 meets Tortilla Phlat

Posted on January 23, 2012 by markweiss86

I have always held that a broom and dust-pan, properly, easily, 2na be and cleverly used are more thorough and certainly more colorful that a talisman, no motor, no electricity available, big shiny vacuum. — Steinbeck, TF, p. 86 and, on p. 91 it say: that machine was worth three or four gallons of wine but the miser Torrelli would give no more than two. Bah dah dah dah dee dee dee dee and all that. Continue reading →

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3 Short Posts about Jason Mraz, SF Public Press and Dr. Dawn Norfleet jazz

Posted on January 20, 2012 by markweiss86

Rushing back to my secret (wired) hideout to prepare for a presentation Monday on Steinbeck’s “Tortilla Flat”, I wrote in my head two short posts for “Plastic Alto.” But then, and only because I have known Matt Nathanson since he … Continue reading →

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I (heart) Clare Rojas

Posted on January 20, 2012 by markweiss86

I was the nerd who gave Clare Rojas a purple rose of friendship at the opening event at Paule Anglim Gallery. Clare told me that she was not actively pursuing her music activities but that she had recently posted new … Continue reading →

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