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The GB&U: August 28
The good, the bad and the ugly, from AI to autocracy, to vaccine and health fuckery, this is what caught my eye so far this week.
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Welcome to the Guitars and Gear newsletter
Since I am addicted to my growing collection of guitars, and the things I plug them into to make noise, I am creating this side channel to share with those who are interested without bombarding the general readership. Welcome to the insanity!
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Music: Herbie Hancock (& friends)
Herbie Hancock, one of the greatest jazz experimenters assembles a killer quartet to cover this Mile Davis staple
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Music: The Tubes
A SF Bay phenomenon, The Tubes knew how to put on a show. This is from their hey day, and it is still a blast to wtch today.
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What Fuckery is this? Conservatives have lost it.
The Trump Administration is bending industry to his whims, and the so-called principled "conservatives" are largely on board. I got nuthin'
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Music: Jean Martyn
A serendipitous find, Jean Martyn displays mastery of the Blues on the keyboard. A double dose of ecstasy for the ears
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I can't fucking believe I have to write about John Bolton
I guess I have to do this, goddamn it. John Bolton's targeting is bad regardless of how much you loathe this fucker.
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Pity Party time: Republican has sadz about Medicaid loss
This fucking lady has the big sadz about the Medicaid cuts that are going to probably doom her severely disabled son. But she certainly voted for Trump so 🤷🏼♂️
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The good, the bad and the ugly
In a busy week, I am filling the gaps with some things that caught my attention during the week. By no means complete!
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Music: Joanne Shaw Taylor
A find by a reader, Joanne Shaw Taylor will reach into your soul and grab all the feels. Her musicality, sultry voice and proficiency will knock your socks off.
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So close, yet so far away
Trump was an inevitable result of the conservatives reverting to form. The cold war tamped down their fascist adjacency, but it was inevitable that they would get here.
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Music: Rosalie Cunningham
A fresh face, immense talent, and a familiar style that just feels cozy. Rosalie is a hidden gem