Archive for August 25th, 2008
Enough!
- filed under Misc.
Im frequently asked why some of Senator Clinton’s supporters are so angry at the media’s portrayal of her.
Here is one example, that ocurred just this afternoon.
Comparing Hillary Clinton to a psychotic killer; the stereotypical “scorned woman,” is a sexist outrage. Enough.
BLK JKS at Harriet’s Alter Ego
- filed under Music
An article in yesterday’s New York Post extolled the virtues of a spot in Brooklyn called Harriet’s Alter Ego, and mentions a show that the South African band BLK JKS played there this summer.
I happened to be at that show and it was one of the very best I have ever seen. The band is fabulously talented but hard to categorize: They are very much from South Africa, but from a new South Africa — mixing traditional guitar work, rhythms and harmonies with heavymetalish peel-outs, art-rock time changes and modern production.
The Harriet’s show (Youtube below) featured all sides of the band — they opened with an acoustic set that showcased their gift for melody and vocal interplay and closed with an electric set that had the entire space dancing along.
They also have an ep for sale on ITunes that is a must buy.
Smothering the Hatchet
- filed under Misc.
The folks at The New Republic asked me what advice I would give to Senator Obama to improve relations with the Clintons during this convention week.
You can find my thoughts here.
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