The parallel to this story found on the website of the Evangelical Covenant Church (anybody like Mission Covenant Church better?) and Mr. Alice Cooper is the death penalty. Man should not execute human subjects because the person could at some point invite Christ into his/her life. Penitentiary is derived from penitence; they should sit in …
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In 1989, Pedophilia State University head football coach Joe Paterno wrote a book called “By the Book.” How telling, in retrospect. In the strictest sense, Coach Paterno adhered to his legal requirement by reporting to his supervisor the anal rape of a 10 year old child by Paterno’s longtime friend and coworker. Perhaps Coach Paterno …
This is what I recall about 9/11/01. Normal day at the office, working in my 8’8′ cube across from soon-to-retire George Vuscko. A co-worker announces the first WTC building had been hit and then I discover that no one has internet access. We’re waiting for the decision to evacuate, which must come from D.C. Then …
http://youtu.be/LaK6khs8aMw Last weekend my entire family went to the theater to watch “Rise of the Planet of the Apes.” “Rise” is the prequel to the 1968 movie starring Charlton Heston and Roddy McDowell. In a nutshell, “Rise” is one of the worst movies I’ve ever seen in a theater. Where shall I begin? Well, star …
I like this Starlicker live video best, in contrast to the others, including the gig I attended at The Hideout, because the vibes shine along with the drums instead of being drowned out. Seeing Starlicker reminds me of a show by The New Standards that Ron Swanson and I saw at a piano bar. TNS …
I know posts to EPB tend to be quite short and oftentimes are simply a link to something someone has deemed worthy in his/her view. That is not a criticism; I too embrace brevity. This weekend people traveled from afar, eg. Japan, CA, WA, CO, and NH, to pay Ken Olson last respects at a …
[The photo above was taken of the Forest Cafe in Bristo Park, Edinburgh. For more information about the place and it’s history, click here.] My wife and I recently returned from a vacation in Scotland. We visited cathedrals, castles, the countryside, and the capital, Edinburgh. I asked at least five people where I could go …
Alfonso Ponticelli has been playing a weekly gig of Django Reinhardt music at the venerable Green Mill in Chicago for well over a year now. (Al Capone reportedly hung out at the Green Mill.) I recommend everyone go hear Ponticelli. Here he is in action at the Midwest Gypsy Swing Fest in Madison, Wisconsin. Located …
It was forty years ago today, Daniel Ellsberg brought the Prez to play, They’d been going onward to raise a pile, And they’re guaranteed to raise a smile, So may I introduce to you, The act you’ve known for all these years, Ellberg’s papers helped the Prez go down. Yes, forty years ago today (June …
I watched Roger Federer win his first…sorry…Swede Daniel Sedin just tied the game in the third period (Go Canucks!)…Wimbledon while I was in a hotel room in CA. He has since won 15 other Grand Slam titles, besting Bjorn Borg. Federer was ranked #1 for years until a Spaniard named Nadal started a dominant path …
I watched tonight’s WGN evening news broadcast. (I believe WGN stands for World’s Greatest Network.) The broadcast included the story that Snooki was not arrested in Italy. The broadcast did not address the following: Why does promoting democracy have to include the killing of children and vulnerable people? Why are weapons our number one export? …
There has been a lot of misinformation and disinformation coming from people who want to privatize or weaken Social Security. This is not a debate. This is a fact. People suggest that Social Security is in crisis when in reality it can pay out full benefits for more than the next 20 years. Remember that …
. . I watched this movie last might. Loved it. Saddam didn’t like the physical act of headbanging because, according to one of the musicians, the movement is similar to when Jews pray. Saddam wanted men to have short hair. The musicians later persevered under Occupied Iraq, but checkpoints, snipers, tanks, unemployment, and overall risk …
Interesting post in the Palm Tree in Poland blog: “What on earth to do with that post-tax $150 million lounging around in the bank account like a lazy cat on a silk pillow? Infinity pool? Teachers? More Ding Dongs? I gave some guys a bunch of cash and I’ve got an idea what they can …
Tip of the hat to Mark Erickson for making me aware of this progressive folk masterpiece, or as he called it, “rockin’ nyckelharpa.” This music was produced by Patrice Albert, who describes it in this way on the song’s Youtube page: “This track is from my Neofolk musical project (inspired by Celtic, Nordic and Medieval …
A tip from the great Mark Erickson brought this 1969 classic back. Wikipedia describes this band’s early work thusly, “Wasa Wasa retained a heavily blues influenced sound that was hard-driven and propelled by Edgar Broughton’s gritty vocal style, which was similar to that of Captain Beefheart and Howlin’ Wolf.” http://www.edgarbroughton.com/ Complete List Of Edgar Broughton Band Albums And Discography …
SUPERMODEL, the latest in 1990s partying and decadence, from the mighty Måneskin Etch it in Stone: Måneskin, Like Elvis, Will One Day Headline Vegas, by Mark Erickson
[An Excellent Metal Band Was in Town: Barishi Performed at Portland’s Twilight Cafe, 1/30/2020, and if you missed them: Shame on you!] I saw the metal band, Barishi, In Chicago last weekend. Dudes are from Brattleboro, Vermont, and one from MA. I liked their short gig (4 bands on the bill). They are trekking across …
Having completed my initial assignment “to post 25 albums in 25 days that have had a major CREATIVE impact on me” (thanks, Chris Estey), and having enjoyed said project a GREAT deal, I’ve decided to post 25 MORE, for good measure. So, “50 albums in 50 days”, here I come. Upon completion next month, I …
This is not the typical fundraising letter. Check it out. – Mark Erickson Portland Yang Gang Facebook Group Oregon Yang Gang Facebook Group Hello Yang Gang – thank you for your support! It’s been a little over a week since the debate in Detroit, and we’ve already qualified for the next round in September and October. …
On the Thursday before Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President Dump asked a bipartisan gathering in the Oval Office why the United States should accept people from “shithole countries” in Africa, Central America, and the Caribbean. He also asked, “What do we want Haitians here for?” He added: “We should have people here from Norway.” …
Above is an interesting version of “Stairway to Heaven” which was sent my way by Mark Erickson. It’s amazing how a diligent Australian tribute band can make any song sound like a Doors song. Jim Morrison died July 3, 1971 and Led Zeppelin IV was released November 8, 1971. In strange mind related music news, …
http://youtu.be/qAkubiZhly4 “To our Fans and Friends: As R.E.M., and as lifelong friends and co-conspirators, we have decided to call it a day as a band. We walk away with a great sense of gratitude, of finality, and of astonishment at all we have accomplished. To anyone who ever felt touched by our music, our deepest …
This poetic little nugget (sent in by Mark Erickson) comparing and contrasting the Burst Beat with the Blast Beat, may be the most expansively cosmic piece of music writing ever. Titled, “Transcendental Black Metal: A Vision of Apocalyptic Humanism,” this ponderous net-ifesto has ignited controversy wherever it has been read. The author, Hunter Hunt-Hendrix, said …
This cover – at least the first three minutes – nearly equals the original. Certainly the yin to Sabbath’s yang. Enjoy! – Mark Erickson http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpFOtZm9Fc0
Thanks to Mark Erickson for this:
Photographer Credit: Alice Baxley April 17, 2024 – Today, Kate Nash shares “Space Odyssey 2001,” the latest single from her forthcoming album 9 Sad Symphonies, which releases June 21 on Kill Rock Stars. As cinematic as its namesake, the track features Kate’s razor-sharp lyrical observations over a gorgeous piece of baroque pop, as she recounts …
FEATURING REMIXES BY KWEKU SANDERSON, KOOLDRINK, POCKET, & JAMIE BROWN GRAMMY® nominated artist Masego reups, recharges, and revitalizes four tracks from his acclaimed self-titled album, Masego, with the brand new Masego Remixes, out now. Listen HERE. Within this collection, Kweku Sanderson delivers a nostalgic and hyper catchy Detroit House take on the single “What You Wanna Try,” while Kooldrink infuses his Remix of the latter with Amapiano spirit and swagger. Kooldrink is known …
Plastic Harpoons are a band from Santa Barbara, CA whose unique styling of Indie Rock incorporates elements of Classic Rock, Americana, and Pop. The 4-piece band was started when lead vocalist and songwriter, Taylor Casey, moved back home to Santa Barbara after 3 years bouncing around Austin and NYC. He met up with lead guitarist Daniel Vasquez and the group …
The most impactful music reflects a wide-screen view of the world back at us, helping distill the universal into something far more relatable. Since forming in 2004, the Black Angels have become standard-bearers for modern psych-rock that does exactly that, which is one of many reasons why the group’s new album feels so aptly named. Today, Austin’s …