June 12, 1982 There were 45 kids in my entire graduating class, and 3000 people in my hometown of Hatfield. A week after my high school graduation a few of my classmates and I attended the largest political demonstration in American history (at the time). The Rally in Central Park was just so unbelievably huge, […]
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Dr. John, The Night Tripper: Gris-Gris
https://open.spotify.com/album/1yBoaVrgcup2hX2DCYUajs?si=4Dv-C01MQVGpGrkJg0oJ0A January 22, 1968 – A cloudy Monday in New Orleans. I forced myself to walk home from the record store, slowly, anticipating. That didn’t last. I didn’t run, but I sort of skipped, danced, a weird two-step up the sidewalk, a right turn, a left turn, almost a waltz as I approached my house. […]
23rd ANNUAL STUCK IN THE 80s WINTER HOLIDAY & SOLSTICE SHOW
Last night’s show was only 90 minutes but it was a perfect 90 minutes. Last year we had four hours and rocked the house but this year we sounded even better. Three sets: Ron’s killer 80s Christmas songs, then a set of Christmas songs that are special to one or both of us, and my […]
Interview With a Reluctant Runner Who Is Me
INTERVIEWER: Can we talk about your pace? MHT: Can we not? INTERVIEWER: Your pace has been described as “a brisk waddle.” MHT: By me. And the passive voice forfeits responsibility. INTERVIEWER: Why do you run? MHT: I have no fucking idea. INTERVIEWER: Could you elaborate? MHT: I have no goddamn motherfucking idea. INTERVIEWER: Describe your […]
February 1 • RLRjr Workin’ Overtime
https://open.spotify.com/user/1263975764/playlist/37F8rNVbDp2G5WSbBxBNnx?si=24r5gTaLSaaeTv_u6JugwA Ron Raymond, Jr. is one of the most brilliant DJs I’ve ever worked with or listened to. But, like most creative types, Ron has a day job, an office gig. Sometimes Ron has to work weekends. So I try to be a supportive girlfriend/fellow DJ and make him playlists. I made this for him […]