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Not "music", but I saw a sit-down interview with Ravi Coltrane at SFJAZZ last night. Very interesting, including a lot of discussion about his mother and life as a teenager in the San Fernando Valley.

Thanks! Surprised you didn't see her in Texas sometime. I didn't realize you lived so far from Austin.

There's a nice interview with founder and Executive Director, Ashley Capps. He talks about the difficult past 2 years and what he's looking forward to next March. Ashley Capps Shares His Vision for The Big Ears Organization Can't WAIT!

Thursday: the revamped SFJAZZ Collective. They're recording all weekend for their next release in the Spring. Chris Potter, tenor saxophone David Sánchez, tenor saxophone Etienne Charles, trumpet Warren Wolf, vibraphone Edward Simon, piano Matt Brewer, bass Kendrick Scot, drums Martin Luther McCoy, vocals/guitar Gretchen Parlato, vocals

Carrie at SXSW 2016

Minor Alps = Juliana Hatfield/Matthew Caws

This was my first live music event since early 2020. They had mask and vax requirements, but no one seemed to mind and I think it made for a more relaxed atmosphere.

I had a great time, too. Hanging with Chuck and Ann was an extra treat. No doubt this music can be a little challenging at times (perhaps explains the muted reaction?), but the best way to experience it is live (IMO). And I think everyone attending the festival had a wonderful time. BTW, Tomeka was there as an audience member! Looking forward to next year!

But, STILL!!!

Yeah - it was a drag, but the bats had gone missing for a week or two before that. So it wasn’t totally unexpected. We had a great year anyway.

Say whaaaaaaaaaaaa???

Haven't read that yet. Can't WAIT! See you this week, Chuck

That looks good. Haven't seen it before, so I went to her website. I didn't realize she's been releasing collections of covers there. I'm sure they're all good.

Sounds like the Hot Rats set. I didn't buy it, but it seemed to be loaded with studio chatter.

Going to the first Giants (Dodgers/Cards) Division Series on Friday. My only game this year. Should be WILD!

Featured on the PBS Newshour today

His son Val is an accomplished guitar player. I saw him in Lucinda Williams' band several years ago. Very impressive.

Looking forward to the 50th Anniversary box, in the same format as all the other Steven Wilson long box remasters and includes a couple of live concerts