There is an apocryphal saying popularly known as the Chinese Curse that says, May you live in interesting times. Apparently no one has ever been able to find any source material to support its designation as Chinese, the closest being 寧為太平犬，不做亂世人 (Better to be a dog in times of tranquility than a human in times of chaos). This strikes me as a bit of a backhanded compliment to dogs, who seem to have it figured out in a way that continues to elude their human “masters,” but never mind - the point, such as it is, stands. I don’t think I need to get specific here - most of you know what I’m talking about - emotions are running high, and people are reacting in ways that they soon (or should) regret. We could all do with a good old fashioned simmer-down.
Of course, in light of such madness, what could be less important than my musical calendar? That’s rhetorical, of course - I know very well that the answer is, not much. But life, such as it is, goes on - so here, barring any unforeseen circumstances is where it will be going on for me this week:
Tuesday 9/16 PROHIBITION 8:30-11:30 (solo)
Friday 9/19 MAINLAND CONTAINER BAR 6:30-9:30 (w/Buz Buzby & Dennis Ware)
Sunday 9/21 PAGES OKRA GRILL NEXTON 11:00-2:00 (solo)
There you go. That’s it. Come say how-do, or don’t. Have a great week either way.
Oh, there is one more thing:
For anyone who wishes harm to anyone else, be it physical, mental, or otherwise; for anyone who sows division and chaos instead of solidarity and peace; to anyone who uses their faith to justify the aforementioned harm, division, and chaos; for anyone who lacks the ability to even consider ridding themselves of their own eye-planks before breaking out knives for the removal of the specks that may or may not be in the eyes of their neighbors; for these, I have another curse, this one from Frank Zappa’s brother, Carl:
May your shit come to life, and kiss you.
Namaste, motherfuckers.
