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ghostsinthemachine's JournalJamey Johnson, guns. House of Blues cancels show
House of Blues, a Live Nation venue in South Carolina, announced its decision to cancel a Jamey Johnson concert after the singer's team refused to abide by the venue's weapons policy: "As always, the safety and security of our guests is our number one priority. Tonight's artist refused to adhere to our safety and security guidelines and would not enter the building."
We applaud House of Blues and Live Nation for their commitment to a gun sense policy that prioritizes the safety of all guests.
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From my funny friend and incredible musician Al Howard. I've posted his stuff here and there. I love the guy.
TRump on McCain: POW, not a hero! Return to DC to vote, A Hero!
Everyone is missing this. TRump called him a non hero for getting captured but called him a hero for, ostensibly, voting for TRumps attempt to overturn the ACA.
The chutzpah. The conceit. And McCain? Vote yes and your legacy will be Sarah Palin. Vote no and you take a step, albeit not a big one, to start the ball rolling against TRump.
PHISH: Baker's Dozen at Madison Square Garden (13 shows in a row)
First two down. Each night is themed, announcement by a donut giveaway pre show. Tonight's donut is Red Velvet, with cream cheese frosting.
Last night was strawberry and the band opened with this
The band is finding ways to still be creative, 25 years since the beginning. Most bands would be in the casinos, playing the Fair, but Phish has managed to keep things fresh, this run illustrating that, forcing them to play new music and finding new ways around the music.
There is a lot of talk about them going all 13 shows without repeating a song as well. That would be amazing if possible, but would mean they have to play songs long shelved (already happened) and lots of covers (see above).
My hats off to em. I love em, seen the band a 100 times or so and cannot wait for my next. Along with a couple of others (damn few others) they are the best band touring.
They also stream every show at www.livephish.com
Paul Ryan Just May Lose His Congressional Seat,
Opponents Campaign Ad Has Gone Viral
Bycpowell
Posted on July 18, 2017
I hate to stereotype, but lets be honest, Randy Bryce looks like a Trump-supporting, blue-collar, make American great again kind of guy.
Heres the thing, though. Hes not. Not even close. In fact, Bryce is running for congress. His opponent? Speaker of the House Paul Ryan.
While I think that alone should be enough to immediately get him elected, hes still got an uphill battle for election:
More:
http://www.bluedotdaily.com/paul-ryan-just-may-lose-his-congressional-seat-opponents-campaign-ad-has-gone-viral/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=PL&utm_campaign=facebook_PL
Net Neutrality: today is A Day of ACTION!
By STEVEN OVERLY 07/11/2017 05:58 PM EDT Updated 07/11/2017 06:23 PM EDT
The biggest U.S. internet companies aim to marshal their millions of users Wednesday in the fight to preserve net-neutrality rules a summon-the-masses strategy that successfully killed Hollywood-backed anti-piracy legislation five years ago but which may carry less power in today's GOP-dominated Washington.
Google, Facebook, Amazon and Snapchat, along with an array of other websites and apps taking part in the day of action, believe a firehose of internet users can convince President Donald Trump's Federal Communications Commission to abandon its plan to gut the rules. The tactic mirrors the web "blackout" deployed in early 2012 to protest the Stop Online Piracy Act, which lawmakers dropped after receiving a flood of phone calls and emails.
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/07/11/internet-action-net-neutrality-240424
"Land of the Free" (Happy 4th, everyone!)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=8hP66cF1vGAGreat tune by eventual ukulele superstar, Emily Yates.
Be sure to check out her "Don't be a dick" video too.
You're right, this song should be our National Anthem
Grateful Dead
U.S. Blues
Lyrics By: Robert Hunter
Music By: Jerry Garcia
Red and white,
blue suede shoes
I'm Uncle Sam,
how do you do
Gimme five, still alive
Ain't no luck, I learned to duck
Check my pulse, it don't change
Stay seventy two, come shine or rain
Wave the flag, cop a bag
Rock the boat, skin the goat
Wave that flag, wave it wide and high
Summertime done come and gone, my oh my
I'm Uncle Sam, that's who I am
Been hiding out, in a rock and roll band!
Shake the hand that shook the hand
Of P. T. Barnum and Charlie Chan!
Shine your shoes, light your fuse
Can you use them old U.S. Blues
I'll drink your health, share your wealth
Run your life, steal your wife
Back to back, chicken shack
Son of a gun, better change your act
We're all confused, what's to lose
You can call this song the United States Blues
You are all missing out!
Live streaming of the High Sierra Music festival on Kvmr.org, the web station of my communities radio station. Been great so far. Achilles Wheel right now. Greyboy All Stars earlier. Trey Anastasio later. Rage it up.
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