Monthly Archives: August 2013

Dan Hicks – The Walkin’ One and Only!

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Ted Ringer

  When I was younger, I was told that I had an attitude problem.  That annoyed me, but at the same time it confirmed my view of the world.  Dan Hicks has an attitude, but it has never been a … Continue reading →

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Buika – El Ultimo Trago!

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Ted Ringer

  It must be a sign of the ending of the patriarchy.  A single name.  No last name.  Sting, Bjork, Pink, Beck.  Individuals in name and deed.  Liberated from a history they never chose.  Plus, it’s a lot easier to … Continue reading →

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Ahmad Jamal – Pittsburgh Treasure!

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Ted Ringer

  This is a guy who loves his hometown.  Whenever he’s interviewed, it always comes up.  Pittsburgh.  I’ve never been there, but I imagine that it’s spring most of the year, there are a lot of parks down by the … Continue reading →

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Tuku – Live at the Onion!

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Ted Ringer

  Oliver Mtukudzi, affectionately known as, Tuku, is a Zimbabwean guitar player and singer, born in 1952.  He’s made over fifty albums, some by himself and some with his band, The Black Spirits.  I just saw that he is playing … Continue reading →

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