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OK - I'm in. Just pledged for a signed CD.

SFJazz Season 1 in the new SFJazz Center has been announced and tickets are on now sale for members. Anticipation is running HIGH.

Sunday: Danilo Pérez piano Ben Street bass Adam Cruz drums

Nice shots Agggggggggggggggg. I like the one you posted on FB, too.

Saw Patti Smith at the Fillmore tonight. I've seen her a lot and this show was more understated than any I've seen before. Don't get me wrong, she rocked out on a number of tunes, but they were mostly few and far between. Lenny played his usual mid-show "Nuggets" set, including "We Ain't Got Nothing Yet" and "Pushin' Too Hard".

Well, they're not coming my way, but you convinced me anyway - I'm gonna check 'em out at the Blue Note in NYC on 6 Oct! It should be fun, Erik! Tonight, SFJazz: The Music of Thelonious Monk Listening Party with Larry Goldings Tomorrow: Wilco in Palm Desert Bring ear plugs for Wilco - seriously!! Had the ear plugs but didn't need them. They were loud, but not uncomfortably so. The venue was a very nice smallish theater with excellent sound. Great show and great experience. Very enthusiastic crowd, too.

Well, they're not coming my way, but you convinced me anyway - I'm gonna check 'em out at the Blue Note in NYC on 6 Oct! It should be fun, Erik! Tonight, SFJazz: The Music of Thelonious Monk Listening Party with Larry Goldings Tomorrow: Wilco in Palm Desert

I received this follow up email from the same source yesterday, so maybe they're trying to limit visitors: Butch’s Mailing Address It's been amazing to see and hear about the number of people who have gone to visit Butch during these past few days. The man created a lot of love in the world. That may be a greater testament to him than even his brilliant music. However, I've gotten word that the flood of visitors is actually hampering attempts to help him heal from this terrible illness, and Butch's family has restricted visits to his room. For those of who want to express your love and support, please send cards and gifts to the following address. Save your best thoughts and prayers for him. Lawrence D. "Butch" Morris Room A-West 302 VA New York Harbor Healthcare System Brooklyn Campus 800 Poly Place Brooklyn, NY 11209

Received this sad news in an email today: Some terrible news: Butch Morris has cancer and is in hospital in Brooklyn. People like Butch are rare in the world. He's a great, innovative artist and a truly loving, kind man. We'll all be poorer in spirit without him in the world. He's in the fight of his life, so please direct your prayers and love his way.

Giants clinching NL West.

I don't know your age, but I remember a distinct lack of emotional and spiritual gravitas to moon landings after the first 2-3. I think the biggest news was when Alan Shepard launched a golf ball in one of the later missions [yawn]. Hard to get too sentimental over the Shuttles, actually. 'Cargo ships' typically don't leave a lot of romantic memories. Having said all that, I did enjoy today's flyover.

I don't know how sad it is. There have been a number of spectacular robotic missions over the last decade or two. Not the least of which have been trips to Saturn, various Mars rovers, and the Hubble. Nice! Right over Congress St!

Steve Wilson (alto sax) Steven Wilson (P-Tree)

Saw it today near the Bay Bridge with several thousand of my closest friends.

I was looking at these for affordable cases - Gator. Might be worth checking out. Sweeeeeeet! Surf's up, eh? I've had a bunch of Strats over the years (and still have one), but no other Fender models- not even a Tele. So many guitars, so little time. Anyway, love the look of those gold anodized guards. Enjoy, my man. Will do, Jim! Great guitar for the price, that's for sure!

I've seen a bunch of these over the past couple of years and I always end up in hysterics!

Steven Wilson in LA - Day 2: Recording 'The Watchmaker'

Well, there you have it - the anodized gold pick guard rocks! Thanks, Lon.

Yikes!

Finally got it. WELL worth $400, if not much more. The only negatives I read in the online reviews are from people who want to replace the gold aluminum pick guard (usually with tortoise). Personally, I think it's one of the defining points of the instrument. [excuse me while I take a "Pipeline" break ...]

If I understand correctly, the biggest problem with Spotify and others is that the artists get next to nothing from this system. For their sake, I hope something gets worked out.

Just got back from Scofield, Swallow, & Stewart at Yoshi's. Very enjoyable and the band was obviously having a good time. Check 'em out if they come your way.

New Dylan "Tempest" - $5 on Amazon this week. Amazon also having a $5 sale on selected BNs.

Actually..............we still don't know (for sure)