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Slooooow day at work. I’m all caught up with my posts for Chicagoist until after Xmas. Andy & I hop a bus to Indy on Saturday morning. Tonight I’m having fondue over at Steven’s place. I’m shipping the remainder of … Continue reading →

I know a thing or two about hot cider.

I haven’t shared any tracks for awhile so here ya go: In its entire history, Blue Note Records signed only one singer to an exclusive contract: Dodo Greene. And she only cut one album for Blue Note. I was lucky … Continue reading →

Look what he did! Yes: he sorted, processed, organized, catalogued and described the whole darn collection. The finding aid, as it’s called, gives a wonderful glimpse into what Andy’s brain would look like if he had total control over everything. … Continue reading →

A beautiful moment which occurs once or twice a week: It’s late afternoon. I’m sitting on the couch, reading or listening to music. It’s nearly dark outside and I have the lights on in the apartment. It’s quiet, still; even … Continue reading →

That would be me. I could’ve gone in today had it been absolutely necessary, but the closer we get to the holidays the slower it becomes at work. Plus, I figured that people would not appreciate me sharing my germs. … Continue reading →

The Renegade Craft Fair over the weekend went better than I could’ve dreamed. I ended up selling 41 copies, basically as many as I was physically capable of making! I could’ve sold at least five more, but I just didn’t … Continue reading →

It was one of those nights where I randomly wake up at 2 o’clock and think to myself, “Wow. It’s really late. I ought to be asleep.”

Yup. I’ll be lugging around copies of 100 Spinning Plates this weekend. Pssst! They make great Xmas gifts! The Renegade Craft Fair/Winter Edition in Wicker Park @ The Pulaski Park Auditorium, 1419 W. Blackhawk Saturday + Sunday, December 9 + … Continue reading →