Ben Gardner

Yeah I think it was $50

There's just a tone of "never go here again" and I think these people are assholes who don't pay for music

I don't know for sure. I am gonna go get his side of the story later. I think he changed vendors some time back and can no longer process the balances of old cards. I don't think he is aware of a law that protects consumers, but I think the mob is ridiculous and on brand for this area.

a man in a leather jacket stands in front of a large group of soldiers in a field . ALT: a man in a leather jacket stands in front of a large group of soldiers in a field .

Me defending my local record store owner in the community Facebook group because people want to drive him out of business for not accepting a gift card from 3+ years ago.

I am simply stating this for the typical crowd - and the two leaders in the house and senate - who believe they can triangulate over foreign policy and issue performative throat clearing about Israel needing to defend itself.

Dear Democrats,

YOUR BASE HATES WAR. GET IT THROUGH YOUR FUCKING HEADS. INDEPENDENT VOTERS HATE WAR. MOST REPUBLICAN VOTERS HATE WAR.

Sincerely,

Ben

If R.E.M. reunites for a tour, the world owes a debt to Michael Shannon and friends.

YouTube video by Phish Phish with Billy Strings - 8/7/2024 - Wolfman's Brother → Death Don't Hurt Very Long (4K HDR)

Brahphecy. youtu.be/ujONl4dIIJc?...

When you think about it for more than 5 seconds, it really is both insane and outrageous that *HILLARY CLINTON* - a woman who apparently has never met with nor corresponded with Jeffrey Epstein was one of the first people deposed.

Bob Weir on success and pistachios

Between me and @rossin3d.bsky.social, we are sitting on four 3-day lawn passes for Deer Creek and wanting to upgrade to the pavilion. Haven't been on the Deer Creek lawn in years. Can somebody who has been in this position tell me what to do? #Phish

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You will be stunned to hear that NYE 93 Harry Hood sounds awesome on vinyl. #phish

Every time we say "immigration enforcement" (yes, including to condemn it) for assaults, abductions and murders, we are reinforcing the lie that "immigration" is the topic and that some sort of laws/standards are being fulfilled.
Would you have called Jewish ghettos "religion enforcement"?

6.10.73 Bird Song>
4.8.72 Dark Star>
NYE 1993 Harry Hood

#vinyl #nowspinning #gratefuldead #phish

Cannonball Adderley Quintet Sunday morning vinyl session #nowspinning

Miles Davis Quintet vinyl session.

#nowspinning #roncarter #tonywilliams #wayneshorter #herbiehancock

Michigan — we need your help! 📢 Some lawmakers want to force Michiganders to present hard-to-get documents to register to vote.

Spread the word about the impact these show-your-papers-ballot initiatives would have on your right to vote! allvoting.org/4oXKaVA #HandsOffMIVote

#HandsOFFMIVote

Yeah. Same with Immanuel Wilkins at the Village Vanguard and Geese Live at Third Man. Just take my money and don't even bother with promotion.

The reality is this only scratches the surface. Voters with disabilities, young people, seniors, rural voters, Black and Brown voters, immigrants, voters with prior convictions, low income voters, domestic violence survivors, renters, LGBTQ voters and more would be impacted. #HandsOffMIVote

As Secretary of State, I can confidently assure you that only U.S. citizens can vote, and I take that seriously. Our reviews consistently show non-citizen voting is rare. The law is clear, safeguards are strong, and violations carry real consequences.

There is a reason you are starting to see local leaders speak out against this horrendous policy. Asking voters to jump through hoops and tear through red tape in order to remain registered to vote is simply wrong and un-American. #HandsOffMIVote

-These laws also affect the 84% of women who change their names after getting married.
-Nationwide, approximately 69 million American women have changed their names after marriage. #HandsOffMIVote

-20 percent of adults with disabilities do not have a license, compared to just 6% of adult citizens who do not have disabilities.
-41% of adult citizens ages 18-24 lack a license with a current address or name, further disenfranchising eligible voters. #HandsOffMIVote

-18 percent of Michigan voters, nearly 1.1 million people, were registered through methods that could be disrupted by these policies.
-Nearly half of Black citizens ages 18-29 do not have a license with a current address or name; 30% percent do not have a license. #HandsOffMIVote

Impact Of Proposed Proof of U.S. Citizenship and Voter ID Requirements on Michigan Voters | Demos How one ballot initiative could make it harder for eligible Michigan voters to participate in our democracy.

The SAVE Act and similar proposals like the show-your-papers ballot initiative in Michigan will stop eligible voters from voting and inject chaos into our elections.

Who will be harmed if these laws are passed? #HandsOffMIVote 1/

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Miles Davis and John Coltrane at 100 University Musical Society

Terence Blanchard and Ravi Coltrane tribute to Miles Davis and John Coltrane. 👍👍👍👍

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Billy Strings might save live music. I can't believe these prices for Ionia.

The new Blue Note Tone Poet Series vinyl release featuring Johnathan Blake's extraordinary band Pentad is must listen stuff for any fans of modern jazz.

Homeward Bound.

Bass - Dezron Douglas
Saxophone - Immanuel Wilkins
Vibraphone - Joel Ross
Piano - David Virelles
Drums - Johnathan Blake