Google Earth 2021
Map bearing 39º01’18.5″N 93º35’40.5″W
[Image from 2021 found here.]
BUS
Before…
…and after.
Tali Shaul and Hagit Morevski are friends from Even Yehuda in Israel. The pair were enthusiastic to work together on a creative project and were inspired by an article on alternative housing they read in a women’s magazine. They bought this 12 foot long bus from a scrapyard and have since completely redesigned the interior transforming it into this sophisticated luxury living space.
[More photos can be found here.]
Obtruncated Hot Links
Dap Walk, Ernie and The Top Notes, Inc. (1972)
Over the years, Ernie has arranged and written songs for the likes of Ernie K-Doe, Alex Spearman, King Floyd, Eddie Bo, and Jessie Hill. He’s backed stars like Joe Tex, Solomon Burke, and Mardi Gras Indian bands, including the Wild Magnolias and Big Chief Monk Boudreaux’s Golden Eagles. He’s been a staple at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
Formed in 1971 in New Orleans, the group consisted of Ernie Vincent (aka Ernie Vincent Williams) / guitar, writer & producer; John “Dap” Peters / bass; Lawrence Bowie / trumpet; Freddie Green / trumpet; Nathaniel Gaines / sax; and Peter Rooster / drums. They disbanded in 1980.
OWL.
Loft.
Why?
She hates fascist democracies…
Vocal Fry-y-y [via Thompson, blog].
Women in trees [via Everlasting Blört].
Jemma’s discord [via Memo Of The Air].
Shadowbanned & threatened over a song.
Exposing Afghani women to modern art is pricey.
Silky malachite plate with stalactites and botryoidal formations.
[Top image: Two pawns from a 12th century Scottish chess set found here. More about the Lewis Chessmen here.]
From the Archives: 1 year ago. 5 years ago. 10 years ago. 15 years ago.
Saturday Matinee – Chris Thomas King, The Bo-Keys & Dan Patlansky
Chris Thomas King‘s haunting cover of John The Revelator is made even spookier by the voodoo queen aura of the dancer. King became the last major folk blues discovery of the 20th Century when he was discovered in Louisiana in 1979 by a folklorist from the Smithsonian Institute. He was also chosen by the Coen brothers to play the role of itinerant bluesman Tommy Johnson in the movie “O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000).
The Bo-Keys features soul gospel singer Percy Wiggins. Led by producer / bassist Scott Bomar, the group includes historic session musicians from legendary Stax and Hi Records studio bands. (This song is NOT a cover – they released it in 2011).
Dan Patlansky was voted the #4 Best Guitarist in the world and (besides Joe Bonamassa!) remains the only artist in the world with two worldwide No. 1 and two worldwide No. 2 Best Blues Rock Albums as voted by Blues Rock Review USA.
Thanks to FIFA, visitors from around the world are giving rave reviews about everything from American food and hospitality to the wonders of state routes and Walmart. Oil prices are dropping, Iran promised to keep its promises a bit longer before breaking them again; everyone on Xwitter has suddenly become experts on pool sealants and algae mitigation, and Clay Aiken hasn’t spoken to Kelly Ripa in 20 years.
The days seem to be getting shorter after last week’s solstice, so tomorrow is Porch Time. See you at half-past whenever.
The .Gif Friday Post No. 961 – Skywhale, Road Trippy & Posing in Sections
So Many Choices
Stuff I Do When I’m Bored.
Just a pile of random unrelated stuff.
Fun Facts For Our Foreign Guests
Toilet of Lost Remotes
[Found here.]
Tacky Raccoons