Ian Rans

The Archival Rescue of Dick Davy's Civil Rights Stand-Up The comedian born Richard Davy invented a Southern alter ego, landed a Columbia Records deal with producer John Hammond, and played the Apollo Theatre before abandoning his act in 1968—his story nearl...

Thanks to @thetonearm.com for covering Presenting... Dick Davy. This is a great piece!

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indeed

YouTube video by The Comedy on Vinyl Podcast Comedy on Vinyl - Unboxing My First Produced Vinyl Comedy Record - Presenting... Dick Davy!

It's here! I unbox my first vinyl comedy album as a producer.

Thanks to @standuprecords.bsky.social, @sidfudd.bsky.social, @drinkingwithian.bsky.social and everyone else involved.

#DickDavy #ComedyOnVinyl #Unboxing

youtu.be/y08uQ261bos

i'm not a chick, i'm a dude

Rest in power.

The Velvet Underground didn't sell a lot of albums but everyone who bought one started a band that sold even worse

I wish someone cared for me as much as NBC affiliate news programs care about the Olympics

this is great. i hope they digitize his journals, sounds like a fascinating read

YouTube video by Kindofblue12 Lenny Randle & Ballplayers – Kingdome

Yeah, Nirvana and PIL tried but this is the best song written about Seattle. #rip

#donricklesai

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Hot damn!

Oh, snap! First I've heard about this. Looking now...

Those know know obscure funk know the Jackson Sisters. And those who know the Jackson Sisters know there's virtually no photos of them in action and no videos. I tracked down their only known appearance on network TV and have cleaned it up for the masses. Happy holidays, funky friends! 🎄

YouTube video by Ian Rans Jackson Sisters: I Believe In Miracles - NBC 1973

Jackson Sisters: I Believe In Miracles - NBC 1973. Unseen for almost 52 years... until today.

What I'm looking at vs what I'm thinking about

So... Harry & David. More than friends?

Back cover for Sam Miller's single "Triple Banger."

My pal @sammillercomedian.bsky.social has a new single out (i know, a comedian? a single?) on @standuprecords.bsky.social. Pat Moriarity did the front and I ripped off a 25 year old album for the back. There were only 50 of these made and you should be one of the lucky ones. Fortune favors the bold.

Guy: you look like someone in the New Standards

Me: Neko Case?

Guy: yes

Both: confused looks

Both @drinkingwithian.bsky.social and our boss talking with the legendary #SwampDogg about our album cover tribute to his classic LP, Rat On!, done for @moalexander.bsky.social’s Mo' Possum Blues. Thanks to the folks #SoundUnseen for making it happen!

can i annoy people here with my wordle score or is it too soon

MPLS Festival Film | SHARI & LAMB CHOP + THE MUSIC FACTORY (short film) — Sound Unseen The legendary ventriloquist Shari Lewis rose to stardom with her beloved sock puppet, Lamb Chop. When her popular children’s show is cancelled, Shari must find a way to make peace with her alter ego. ...

i'll post more about this, cuz it's insanely good.

MPLS Festival Film | D.O.A. (Filmmakers Present) — Sound Unseen His only lifeline is a deadline.

come watch me stutter in front of punk royalty...

'Sound Unseen' celebrates 25 years of films that peek behind the curtain Dozens of music-focused films will screen across Minneapolis Nov. 13-17 for the Sound Unseen festival.

The next three days are crammed full of cinematic goodies! Hell, tomorrow I'll be doing a Q & A with John Doe of X! Yes, the John Doe! I've linked a few suggestions in the replies (if i can figure out replies)..

i feel like i should start by coasting with some of my twitter best of's.