Most times, Eric Pier-Hocking will get to the venue before you do. It's not because he wants to be in the front row, grab some limited edition merch, or even meet the performing musicians. But all of those sometimes occur in the line of duty. This evening at Trans-Pecos near the Brooklyn-Queens border, he is in the front, though only because the room is small and the exact center of the stage in front of the performer is the most convenient place to set up his microphones. Plus, there's a booth alongside the nearby wall where he can sit. And he will be acquiring something rare, in that he's about to make a high-fidelity recording of an exquisite performance by acoustic guitarist Daniel Bachman. And, in fact, he does meet the artist, as well. "Mostly just to say hi," Pier-Hocking shrugs. The show isn't empty, but it's far from a sell-out. In time, though, more people will be able to hear Bachman's performance. Pier-Hocking is there to preserve the music and share it. In the process, he … [Read more...] about The Invisible Hit Parade: How Unofficial Recordings Have Flowered in the 21st Century
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SF Veterans Day Parade marches 100 years after end of WWI
By Megan Cassidy Updated 3:48 pm PST, Sunday, November 11, 2018 Men salute as the Veteran's Day Parade goes through Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, Calif. on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016. Men salute as the Veteran's Day Parade goes through Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, Calif. on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016. Photo: James Tensuan, Special To The Chronicle Photo: James Tensuan, Special To The Chronicle Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Men salute as the Veteran's Day Parade goes through Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, Calif. on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016. Men salute as the Veteran's Day Parade goes through Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, Calif. on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016. Photo: James Tensuan, Special To The Chronicle SF Veterans Day Parade … [Read more...] about SF Veterans Day Parade marches 100 years after end of WWI
NYC parade honors veterans, marks 100 years since end of WWI
Updated 12:21 pm PST, Sunday, November 11, 2018 Dressed as General George Washington, Michael Drillo, of Scarsdale, New York, center, watches as the Veterans Day Parade makes its way up New York's Fifth Avenue Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. Dressed as General George Washington, Michael Drillo, of Scarsdale, New York, center, watches as the Veterans Day Parade makes its way up New York's Fifth Avenue Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. Photo: Tina Fineberg, AP Veteran Mariecha Rowe-Watson, of New York, right, watches as the Veterans Day Parade makes its way up New York's Fifth Avenue Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. Veteran Mariecha Rowe-Watson, of New York, right, watches as the Veterans Day Parade makes its way up New York's Fifth Avenue Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. Photo: Tina Fineberg, AP Boy scout Mateo de La Roche, 11, of Carteret, New Jersey, foreground, holds an image of … [Read more...] about NYC parade honors veterans, marks 100 years since end of WWI
Rap Sheet: ***603** Acts of Media-Approved Violence and Harassment Against Trump Supporters
When not calling Trump supporters “Nazis” as a means to dehumanize us, the establishment media like to whine about the lack of civility in American politics, even as they cover up, ignore, downplay, or straight-up approve of the wave of violence and public harassment we are seeing against supporters of President Trump. It is open season on Trump supporters, and the media is only fomenting, encouraging, excusing, and hoping for more… The media are now openly calling Trump supporters “Nazis” and are blaming Trump for a mass murder he had nothing to do with. This, of course, is a form of harassment because it incites and justifies mob violence.Here is the list, so far, and remember that if any one of these things happened to a Democrat, the media would use the story to blot out the sun for weeks. Remember how crazy the media went over a nobody rodeo clown who wore an Obama mask, a GOP staffer who criticized Obama’s daughters? And yet, hundreds … [Read more...] about Rap Sheet: ***603** Acts of Media-Approved Violence and Harassment Against Trump Supporters
Rap Sheet: ***583** Acts of Media-Approved Violence and Harassment Against Trump Supporters
When not calling Trump supporters “Nazis” as a means to dehumanize us, the establishment media like to whine about the lack of civility in American politics, even as they cover up, ignore, downplay, or straight-up approve of the wave of violence and public harassment we are seeing against supporters of President Trump. It is open season on Trump supporters, and the media is only fomenting, encouraging, excusing, and hoping for more… The media are now openly calling Trump supporters “Nazis” and are blaming Trump for a mass murder he had nothing to do with. This, of course, is a form of harassment because it incites and justifies mob violence.Here is the list, so far, and remember that if any one of these things happened to a Democrat, the media would use the story to blot out the sun for weeks. Remember how crazy the media went over a nobody rodeo clown who wore an Obama mask, a GOP staffer who criticized Obama’s daughters? And yet, hundreds … [Read more...] about Rap Sheet: ***583** Acts of Media-Approved Violence and Harassment Against Trump Supporters