Monthly Archives: March 2008

Could You Speak Up A Little?

Posted on March 13, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

This remarkable device was invented by Frenchman Jean Auscher as an acoustic navigation device in case of radar failure on small vessels. Shown at the 1960 Brussels Inventor’s Fair, and, one suspects, nowhere else ever again. Want one! More fun … Continue reading →

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Loggins and Messina @ Wolfgang’s Vault

Posted on March 13, 2008 by urbangraffito

For those of us who remember the unique vocal harmony of Loggins and Messina from their string of highly successful albums in the 1970s — in particular, their quintessential 1974 live album, On Stage — we will surely welcome this … Continue reading →

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Analog, How I Fear Thy Departure

Posted on March 12, 2008 by Sharleena

David Byrne’s Survival Strategies for Emerging Artists — and Megastars. Is this the future present so many people are afraid of? Byrne’s one of those quirky visionaries and he does have a point. Still, I wonder… Perhaps, first and foremost, … Continue reading →

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Harvest

Posted on March 11, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

So, say your typical big-mouthed Dutch guy yells “play the banjo!” What do you think Old Neil’s going to do next? Neil Young, live in Amsterdam, February 18, 2008. Wish I’d been there.

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New Sins

Posted on March 11, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Meanwhile, here’s what Pope “Look into my eyes, look into the center of my eyes” Benny and his crazy boys over at the Apostolic Penitentiary have been up to: Thou shall not pollute the Earth. Thou shall beware genetic manipulation. … Continue reading →

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Up From The Deep

Posted on March 10, 2008 by urbangraffito

For as long as I can remember I have always been a proponent of the D.I.Y philosophy, never more so than when I founded my own micro-press in the mid 80s. At that time, in Canada at least, publishing was … Continue reading →

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Where Are We?

Posted on March 9, 2008 by Balint

Okay, you (we?) think you’re a “community”, right? But do we know where WE are at all? Here’s a quiz for you, a game with which you can “develop a mental map of Europe“. You think you know this continent, right? Now try … Continue reading →

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Hello Again World

Posted on March 9, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Not dead yet — told you so! I could go into minute detail about how, when and why we set this new blog up. I could get all bitter and resentful while at it. I won’t. This is the new … Continue reading →

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