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3) Confused when to start clapping during the @sigurros orchestral segment tonight and tomorrow? Keep your eyes on @esapekkasalonen’s hands.
A client used the term “expired” instead of “died” or even “passed away.” I spent the rest of the day reorienting my world view.
Would it have been gauche to ask for a selfie with John Adams during intermission of @bradmehldau’s spectacular @calperformances solo piano concert? – at Berkeley, CA
ALT Molly Tuttle stands center stage singing and playing acoustic guitar with Old Crow Medicine Show at the Monterey County Fairgrounds Arena for opening night of Rebels & Renegades 2023.
OH, in a medical office: “You can’t know the good until you’ve experienced the bad…you know, like the ‘Facts of Life’ song!”
Is this the location of the recently shuttered @kurtrosenwinkel retail space? (And how long had he been dealing in danger devices??)
Spotted a dozen @Athletics fans so far. The most popular player’s jersey? This is evening’s lead off hitter, @RyanNoda14
Vintage @whitesox authentic jerseys spotted tonight @GuaranteedRate Field (a.k.a. @NoLongerTheCell)—Fisk; @swingman24_ ; Thome (a.k.a. my birthday twin); Konerko; Crede; Pierzynski; @Carlos_Rodon55 – at Chicago, IL
Only now just released there the traditional twitlers house left at this @deadandcompany farewell show @OracleParkSF are the exact opposite of the mosh pit dancers if my youth – at San Francisco, CA
The lines to get into @oaklandcoli are like those for an old-fashioned weekend bobblehead game #ReverseBoycott
An unexpected and favorite part of Friday was spotting a quartet of t-shirts featuring @KamasiW, @julian_lage (“My favorite guitarist!” the wearer told me), @KarriemRiggins and @Tipitinas—a trio I’d *love* to hear @ that legendary venue!
For anyone who partied hard during Memorial Day weekend, Re:SET festival at @StanfordLive is a nice way to mix things up. @yoshi140 & @SFMarMendoza offer up tips for navigating the rotating multi-day festival concept + highlights from last night's show. trib.al/vux2dkS
Thin Lizzy’s “The Boys are Back in Town” us blasted as the four-piece @xboygeniusx rhythm section, all clad in white dress skirts and black ties, take to the bandstand
(Having @bts_bighit @OaklandArena flashbacks each time the crowd erupts in heartfelt applause)
Non-@duranduran t-shirts spotted @SAPCenter—@kraftwerk • Autobahn; @MotleyCrue; #TheBananaSplits; #SiouxsieSioux; the spirit face (?) from Totoro; @nineinchnails; @thecure; #Lost80sLive; @neworder; @chillipipers (a onesie!); Prince • Purple Rain; @SpandauBallet; @PaulaAbdul – at San Jose, CA
Between (niece’s high school) graduation and Memorial Day weekend, I’m extra behind schedule. But catching @ilovelucius @GuildTheatre this last Thursday was—and continues to be—uplifting – at Menlo Park, CA
ALT A band setlist of songs from Lucius’ May 25, 2023 concert at The Guild Theatre in Menlo Park, CA with some production notes; DM me if you’d like the names and order of the specific songs
With his shaven face and ‘stache, @harland_eric is currently looking less like Pharaoh and more like Eddie (Murphy) #2023SFJAZZgala #CongratsRK – at San Francisco, CA