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Mar.04.2013
For some time now I have been observing the importance of the harmonica on the world stage. I think this small instrument may, in fact, hold the key (no pun intended) to human survival on earth.
But more on...
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Nov.06.2011
In the waning days of the 2011 San Francisco mayoral campaign, I would like to offer some thoughtful words of wisdom. If anyone has any, please write them down on a $20 bill and mail them to me at:
Don’t Quit Your Day Job Productions PMB #120 236 West Portal Avenue San Francisco, CA 94127-1423...
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Sep.10.2011
I am a big-picture guy. I say big-picture guy because “big-picture man” sounds like a job description:
The Pope: We need someone to clean the Sistine Chapel ceiling. The Pope’s Secretary: I know a guy who knows a big-picture man. You want me to send up a smoke signal?
Anyhow, when I say I am a big-...
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Jul.01.2011
Because I am running for mayor of San Francisco, I think it is important that we clarify a few important facts:
According to Wikipedia, the 2011 San Francisco mayoral election will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2011, to elect the 44th mayor for San Francisco. Who knew? I’m glad I checked—I’ll...
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Jan.13.2011
Today marks the continuation of The Harmonica Chronicles, an intermittent, halting series in which I intend to explain why the harmonica—more than any other instrument in the civilized world or the United States—is the answer. But before I begin the groundwork must be laid, because you...
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Aug.23.2010
Every month I have the privilege of playing with a group of accomplished musicians in a band we call Los Train Wreck at El Rio, a venerable bar in San Francisco’s Mission District that boasts the motto “Your Dive” over the doorway. We are a fine band made up of gifted musicians, but our role in...
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Jul.15.2010
Last November, our house was robbed. In addition to two cars (which were found by police and returned within a few days) and a little basket filled with Sam’s beloved dollhouse furniture, we lost a lot of the music equipment we kept stored between gigs. Most of these items—a keyboard, speakers...
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Jun.14.2009
We had a great wedding. The source of the greatness is our family of blood, our family of connection, and our circle of friends. We were surrounded by love, and I felt love pouring out of my heart. My stunning, talented daughter Laura sang her superb song; my handsome and brilliant son Daniel was...
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