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The DMA in Dallas is way better than the DMV

March 31, 2023

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Who even knew that Dallas had a world class art collection? I mean, I should have known since all that oil money has been sloshing around since the ’70s. An unexpected stay in the city (stranded much)?) had a silver lining. Here is some of what I saw at the DMA.

If you get stranded in Dallas, make sure to visit.

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Detail first..

Whole work is amazing.

Sure, clams. Mmm hmm.

The Kreeger: Washington DC Jewel

March 9, 2023

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On a windy but very clear crisp Spring day, we visited the Kreeger—a small but excellent collection in an interesting architectural space. Chagall, Monet, Picasso, Kandinsky (though the wrong periods), and some very interesting Mondrian are among the finds. What a stunning place to have lived. Must be nice to be an insurance plutocrat!

Ghost Romey in the jungle.

Romey’s favorite, this Picasso woman.

The architecture is 1960’s modern, but still very tasteful and beautiful.

The light on Piet.

Outside was chilly but likewise very well structured.

A series of “wrong” Kandinsky. Late and early, but no just right. Where is Goldilocks when you need her?

This gallery has the feeling of a japanese dojo.

The wind was perfect.

Still.

Motion.

The Kreeger efinitely well worth a visit.

Moma NY: The Return

January 28, 2023

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We were just here in April (thanks to Bill and Lisa). Things are just about the same, except there is now an ML exhibit curated by an algorithm. Interesting. Here’s what we saw.

We’ll have to come back to see the ML thing properly as we have an actual ML security event to host.

Helicopter from the sky.

Not Kandinsky

Rothko.

This picture does not do this picture justice.

8-finity

Look up!

American pop euphoria air force.

Ah, Vincent

Kandinsky.

Chagall, sorry Romey, “The Birthday” is still out on loan.

Trapped in paint

Is Piet infinity?

Rumors of surveillance capitalism.

Latino shines through.

About that surveillance capitalism.

Helicopter from the floor, and a sense of closure.

2023’s First Gig: JOBIE in RVA

January 10, 2023

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Tonite Only

JOBIE!

The Southside Lounge is a private juke joint situated at a non-disclosed location just south of Richmond, Virginia. And it’s a damn fun place to play a gig.

My good friend Charles Arthur’s daughter performs as JOBIE mostly in Boston. Her first CD “grendel” is available on Spotify. It’s excellent work. The show was a CD drop party in Richmond where JOBIE grew up.

First comes sound check. (I played fiddle on one song.)

This was Romey’s birthday gig present to me. Here’s the birthday girl herself. All we need is…LOVE.

And then come the people. The place was packed with an engaged, raucous crowd.

Family gathering on the stage.

Behind the scenes from the green room.

The star of the show, herself.

Mandolin.

Cello

Drums

Here we go.

Irish Goodbye included some fiddle and pole dancing

Loudoun and Romey had a great evening.

Y’all come back now, ya hear?

Virgin visit to the Rubell in DC

January 9, 2023

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Eli (the resident artist at my house) and I went to the brand new Rubell Museum in DC on the solstice. It was excellent: well curated, beautifully displayed, provocative, and socially relevant. Go visit for yourself.

The sexual revolution will be YouTubed

Over the Rainbow

Goat in a pot. This one is hilarious and very surprizing.

Angel penis for the win

Yin/Yang angel/devil

Eli at the end of the rainbow.

Music in Madison with Ritt and Wilder

October 17, 2022

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We had so much fun playing for the Hinge release in Virginia and in North Carolina that we did it again!

First things first, though, the violin must be transformed into tip top shape. Thank goodness Josh Henry, my esteemed bow guy, also doubles as a violin guy.

And then we were ready for some action!

Sound check in the street.

Load in and a fabulous bar. Real drinks and intimate music. Yes please.

The opener.

Ritt and Wilder pre-fiddle.

It was pretty fun watching, but way more fun playing!

We rocked the house.

And the best part other than performing? Visiting the Wilder Dietz School of Music! Walking for hours in Madison (one of the prettiest university towns in the US). Spending quality time with the extended family of Ritt and Vic.

Monarch Crysalys

My seatmate on the way home was a dog.

Lets do it all again!

Get Hinge here.

Roxy Music in Washington

September 11, 2022

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The Roxy Music show in DC was excellent and fun. St Vincent opened up (and not many of the audience members knew her stuff). We rocked out. Here are some bits.

We parked at the arena (though it cost some $$$ it was way worth it as we drove directly out in under 2 minutes). We arrived early enough to buy a very bad gin and tonic from the sports betting center on the corner before the show.