[Abandoned Berlin metro tunnel found here.]
Dolichocephalic Hot Links
Any Way The Wind Blows, Los Brujos (1996)
From Unmatched – Tributo A Zappa Vol. 1, a collection of covers of Frank Zappa songs, de grupos y artistas españoles. There are 9 such compilations in the series.
No.
The Anti-Social Media Project.
Something completely different.
A stacka ‘eaters [via Bunkerville].
Operation Wrong Exit [via Xenophilic].
First there was Radio Garden. Now there’s TV Garden
[via Memo Of The Air].
R.I.P. Kenneth Pluhar (1961-2023) [via Feral Irishman].
Walking in Havana. Many other cities to choose from, with walking, driving and flying options. Sound up. [h/t Everlasting Blört].
[Top image found here.]
From the Archives: 1 year ago. 5 years ago. 10 years ago. 15 years ago.
Saturday Matinee – Ruthie Foster, Mingo Fishtrap & The California Honeydrops
Gospel, soul, blues and jazz singer Ruthie Foster began her career singing at churches in rural Texas, described herself as a “little Black girl with a guitar.” After college, she joined the US Navy where she began singing in the naval band Pride, playing pop and funk hits at recruitment drives. Since then, she’s won numerous Blues Music Awards and earned three Grammy nominations.
“Austin, Texas, doesn’t have a Trombone Shorty, the Subdudes or Dirty Dozen Brass Band like New Orleans does but they do have Mingo Fishtrap, and they’re just as funky and soulful as those bands with a healthy dash of Motown tossed into their pot.” –Something Else Reviews
From Oakland, The California Honeydrops cover Wilson Pickett.
“The California Honeydrops…evoke the greasy rumble of Booker T. and channel the spiritual ecstasy of Sly and the Family Stone.” -Rolling Stone
It seems the news machine has skipped the soak, wash and rinse cycles and is stuck on spin with a noisy unbalanced load. It’s just about time to fire up the porch and take it for a sit. See you there.
The .Gif Friday Post No. 897 – 386 Bears, A Rainy Day & Sliding Windows
Soon.
[Found here.]
Doodle Challenge Accepted.
Press Play or Advance arrows to view gallery.
All are the work of artist David Jablow, and there’s more at his website. [h/t Donna of My OBT.]
Nothing Much Happened Today.
[Found Happy Everybody’s Irish Day
My favorite Irish gripe song:
Gotta include The Pogues:
More St. Patrick’s Day fun in The Archives.
Kapnographic Hot Links
Mumbles, Clark Terry (and the Oscar Peterson Trio (1964)
Reportedly Richard Pryor’s favorite song, Mumbles was also known as Pookie’s Theme for The Soupy Sales Show.
Catlines [via Everlasting Blört].
Pedestrian crossing in Vietnam.
Another reason for the internet.
The moment punk rock was born.
The Mirror Dance [via Bunkerville].
Name that tune [via Feral Irishman].
Flailing hoses [via Memo Of The Air].
Breakfast, dinner, tea & supper 1912.
It’s 2am, SR412 West, 147 miles from Tulsa.
Queen Hepzibah’s favourite Bajan Calypsonian.
The Dual Primate Console [via Sloth Unleashed].
What Did He Say? (The Mumble Song) by The Charioteers.
[Top image: Who Can Sleep, Gérard DuBois (2025) found here.]
From the Archives: 1 year ago. 5 years ago. 10 years ago. 15 years ago.
Saturday Matinee – Jackie Venson, John Németh and The Blue Dreamers & Christopher Ameruoso
Jackie Venson: “Singer-songwriter Jackie Venson’s version of the blues – with its R&B, psychedelic rock – has invigorated Austin’s music scene with its refreshingly electric sound.” — Rolling Stone
From the mud n’ spud fields of Idaho to the California Bay Area, then on to Memphis, Tennessee, John Németh and The Blue Dreamers play a good mix of retro and modern blues and soul.
3-string electric cigar box slide gitfiddle (and cowbell boot) from Christopher Ameruoso.
Been getting pretty good at sleeping in, especially with the winds and rains. I like weather when it matches my attitude, and watching it from the porch tomorrow sounds like a good plan. See you there and then.
Tacky Raccoons 