American Reality
@ginsengsullivan.bsky.social
Picker, grandfather, music, BBQ, leaving Texas 4th day of July
created November 26, 2023
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The π« α΄Κα΄α΄α΄Κ KEXP πΆ #NowPlaying Bot (@kexpmusicbot.bsky.social) reposted
πΊπ¦ #NowPlaying on #KEXP's #VarietyMix Kikagaku Moyo: π΅ Dripping Sun #KikagakuMoyo βΆοΈ πͺ Automagic π show π» playlist on Spotify βΆοΈ Song/Cover on #Bandcamp:
Claude Monet (@monet.bsky.social) reposted
The Seine at Vetheuil - 1879 #artbots #monet https://botfrens.com/collections/41/contents/9277
JEMP Radio (@jempradio.com) reposted
The Clash - The Guns of Brixton | https://onelink.to/j... #NowPlaying #JEMPRadio #CommunityRadio
Live Tapes (@livetapes.heads.social.ap.brid.gy) reposted
Merlefest All-Star Jam - 1999-05-02 - Merlefest Watson Stage - Wilkesboro, NC https://archive.org/details/merlefest-all-star-jam-1999-05-02-watson-stage-wilkesboro-nc-09
American Reality (@ginsengsullivan.bsky.social)
Here's another one I took in '23, at Red Rocks.
World Bluegrass Day (@worldbluegrassday.bsky.social) reposted
The Lilly Brothers with Tex Logan & Don Stover - Fire on the Mountain #bluegrass #onstage #brilliant
World Bluegrass Day (@worldbluegrassday.bsky.social) reposted
Bill Monroe Dances and Sings Uncle Pen
World Bluegrass Day (@worldbluegrassday.bsky.social) reposted
On Stage with Jimmy Martin #livemusic #bluegrass #worldofbluegrass
Banjo Nick (@banjonick8.bsky.social) reposted
I'm loving reenvigorator of #Bluegrass #BillyStrings and friend's delivering the #DocWatson encyclopedia of song as much for near perfect musicianship as for the sweetly Doc-devoted yarning and reminiscences. youtu.be/qXzv7MD7Qh4?...
Mark O'Connor (@markoconnormusic.bsky.social) reposted
A big Happy 80th Birthday to the great violinist Itzhak Perlman! (August 31st). So many years invested in both directionsβyou realize it as a joyous and compelling reckoning of its own. Happy B-day my old friend and here's to a bunch more years of playing that violin!
writingonmusic (@writingonmusic.bsky.social) reposted
#DebutDazzlers day 1 #MusicChallenge From their debut album, and also the first song I ever played on my Walkman. Pretenders - Precious youtu.be/f_c6XnPHo2Q?...
American Reality (@ginsengsullivan.bsky.social)
Billy & Bryan, but always Norman & Tony. youtu.be/OmZ7eprelWg?...
American Reality (@ginsengsullivan.bsky.social)
Here's one I took in '23
GaykeithOG (@gaykeith1.bsky.social) reposted
music.apple.com/us/album/the...
American Roots Music (@fotokiddie.bsky.social) reposted
60 years ago Labor Day weekend, 1965 at Carlton Haney's first bluegrass festival in Fincastle, Virginia. Here we have Butch Robins at 16 years of age with his banjo, along with Tony Trischka in the plaid shirt, and Buck Peacock with the glasses in front of Tony.
Sam Bush (@sambushband.bsky.social) reposted
Sam will be solo guesting on 10/31 and is happy to join Greensky Bluegrass! Tkts & info: www.etix.com/ticket/p/702...
World Bluegrass Day (@worldbluegrassday.bsky.social) reposted
J. D. Crowe & The New South - Train 45 #bluegrass #lengends #festival
Game on Paper (@gameonpaper.com) reposted
Texas/Ohio State live stats are up: gameonpaper.com/cfb/game/401...
Texas Longhorns - The University of Texas at Austin (@utlonghorns.bsky.social) reposted
Behind our guys π«‘π€
American Reality (@ginsengsullivan.bsky.social) reply parent
There are plenty of people celebrating his needling of Mr. Cankles while acknowledging that he can't be the 2028 nominee. We're not MAGAts, we have higher order thinking.
Sam Bush (@sambushband.bsky.social) reposted
Music Lovers!! Sam and band are FINALLY heading back to the Pacific Northwest (kinda) this October. 3 performances in Oregon with a quick hop over to Kalispell, MT. Join us for Octoberfest Newgrass style! Tickets to all shows are on sale now. Tkts & info: sambush.com/tour
World Bluegrass Day (@worldbluegrassday.bsky.social) reposted
What is Bluegrass Music with Sierra Hull and Ryan Holladay #bluegrass #youngstars #worldofbluegrass
Sam Bush (@sambushband.bsky.social) reposted
ASHLAND, KY! Friday Night in America, September 5th join Sam and band at one of the most beautiful theaters in the state of Kentucky. The boys will be making their joyful noise at The Paramount! Join us for el Cinco de Septiembre, our new favorite made up holiday. Tkts & Info: bit.ly/SamBushPAC
World Bluegrass Day (@worldbluegrassday.bsky.social) reposted
Del McCoury Band - Loneliness & Desperation #legends #bluegrass #onstage
World Bluegrass Day (@worldbluegrassday.bsky.social) reposted
When bluegrass was still very much a male-dominated world, Gloria Belle carved out a place for herselfβnot only as a vocalist but as a skilled instrumentalist who could stand toe-to-toe with the best. #bluegrass #legends #womenofbluegrass
Claude Monet (@monet.bsky.social) reposted
Charing Cross Bridge, The Thames - 1903 #artbots #monet https://botfrens.com/collections/41/contents/10875
Alan Paul (@alanpaul.bsky.social) reposted
I spent a lot of time thinking about Stevie Ray Vaughan yesterday, the 35th anniversary of his tragic death. We lost a musical giant and a mensch. I am very proud of Texas Flood. Andy Aledort and I interviewed hundreds of people and really tried to let you meet the man. -> amzn.to/4mNGRiQ
Senator Ron Wyden (@wyden.senate.gov) reposted
One of the firefighters arrested is an Oregonian. My office has been in touch with his lawyer who says he can't locate his client. My office is working to get more information on his whereabouts ASAP.
ms m (@msmeredith.bsky.social) reposted
music.youtube.com/watch?v=CE0z...
Live Tapes (@livetapes.heads.social.ap.brid.gy) reposted
Molly Tuttle Targhee Bluegrass Festival 2025-08-10 https://archive.org/details/MT2025-08-10
jesse jarnow (@bourgwick.bsky.social) reposted
the grateful dead's springfield creamery benefit, today in 1972. come for the galaxy-bending "dark star" & stay for organic yogurt (& huey lewis, on driving the truck), naked pole guy (his name was gary jensen!), & al strobel, the 1-armed man from "twin peaks." also LSD. www.dead.net/deadcast/sun...
American Reality (@ginsengsullivan.bsky.social) reply parent
I heard they did secure an indictment against the sandwich
Catherine Rampell (@crampell.bsky.social) reposted
Justice prevails! www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/u...
Andrea Pitzer (@andreapitzer.bsky.social) reposted
I wrote about what happens when Trump is gone, and how remembering that he *will* be gone before you might help shape what kind of actions to think about taking today. degenerateart.beehiiv.com/p/when-trump...
WilliamHaugh (@williamhaugh.bsky.social) reposted
youtu.be/Y_o4omd8T5c?...
Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn.bsky.social) reposted
I am sickened by the relentless demonisation of refugees. No refugee underfunded a school. No refugee closed a hospital. No refugee took away support from the sick and disabled. We need solutions not scapegoats. Stop blaming refugees and tax the rich instead!
Wilson (@wilson88.bsky.social) reposted
@nakedpoleguy.bsky.social youtube.com/watch?v=6Juk...
Wilson (@wilson88.bsky.social) reposted
Happy Veneta Day to all that celebrate. If I could travel back in time, I would be at this hot sun soaked field in Oregon. βοΈ youtube.com/watch?v=Xe2u...
TallIrishOne (@tallirishone.bsky.social) reposted
Good morn my Friends π²ππ He had to see a lilβ furthur. Down the acid went, off the clothes came & Still he wanted to see more~> Up that pole he went, over Jerryβs shoulder for Dark Star & here weir ππ§ββοΈ @nakedpoleguy.bsky.social itβs Your day~> Never come down Legend Be good, pole along ππ»π¦βπ₯ππβ€οΈπ§ββοΈππ’βπ»
ms m (@msmeredith.bsky.social) reposted
Good morning, sweet Deadheads. As you know, today is a fantastic day in Grateful Dead history. Happy Naked Pole Guy Day β€οΈβ‘οΈππΉ music.youtube.com/watch?v=vKj6...
American Reality (@ginsengsullivan.bsky.social)
Top 3 'Playing'. Gets weird AF while keeping the drive/choogle going full steam the whole time.
Aaron Parnas (@aaronparnas.bsky.social) reposted
BREAKING: In a shocking upset minutes ago, Democrat Catelin Drey just FLIPPED an Iowa State Senate seat from red to blue and broke the Iowa GOP's supermajority in the state senate.
American Reality (@ginsengsullivan.bsky.social) reply parent
"can be made to look"????
American Reality (@ginsengsullivan.bsky.social) reply parent
Lol now I'm never going to crap barrel. Unlike the past when I never (voluntarily) went to crap barrel.
Sam Bush (@sambushband.bsky.social) reposted
Bend, Oregon! Sam and band are headed to the Tower Theatre on Saturday, October 18. Doors open at 6:30PM, jamming starts at 7:30PM. Tickets are on sale now! Tkts & info: www.towertheatre.org/event/sam-bush #sambush #sambushband #newgrass #bluegrass #Bend #Oregon #TowerTheatre
American Reality (@ginsengsullivan.bsky.social) reply parent
I guess I'll have to take your word for it. Haven't observed it. And it isn't bc I'm not paying attention.
American Reality (@ginsengsullivan.bsky.social) reply parent
Show us the Dems that are going "all in" on Newsom. ~98% of what I've seen is "I'll never vote for that guy, but I support him fucking with MAGAts."
American Reality (@ginsengsullivan.bsky.social) reply parent
Lol, Mike Dukakis and Bob Dole would like a word.
Adam Schwarz (@adamjschwarz.bsky.social) reposted
Illinois Gov. Pritzker vows to pursue Trump officials who participate in an illegal National Guard deployment to Chicago: "If you hurt my people, nothing will stop me - not time or political circumstance - from making sure that you face justice under our constitutional rule of law."
Hoodlum πΊπΈ (@nothoodlum.bsky.social) reposted
Kristi Noem and her squad of geniuses are painting the American side of the wall blackβapparently to keep us from escaping.
ms m (@msmeredith.bsky.social) reposted
Whenβs the last time you listened to this one? music.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYxf...
American Reality (@ginsengsullivan.bsky.social)
Here's an idea. If you're going to have a big conference game to kick off week 0, MARK THE FIELD VISIBLY. #CFB
American Reality (@ginsengsullivan.bsky.social) reply parent
This. August to mid-Nov. covers hurricane season. It's like the evil & the stupid are having a contest.
redheaddeadhead.bsky.social (@redheaddeadhead.bsky.social) reposted
I listened to this the other day during lunch. Love this Valerie. youtu.be/bb_sc3dFLto?...
Wilson (@wilson88.bsky.social) reposted
Itβs the weekend, have fun βοΈ youtube.com/watch?v=NLo8...
Simon β’ BeatsπΆβ€οΈβπ₯πΆ (@simonjester007.bsky.social) reposted
youtu.be/hkpkAIJcatU?... Beatsπ₯πΈ @alfinch.bsky.social @docgaby.bsky.social @roxierose2.bsky.social @annagoodall.bsky.social @oowooooo.bsky.social @tsetseron.bsky.social @aldorado.bsky.social @guillerm.bsky.social @ilikeguitars.bsky.social @irish880.bsky.social @alexahawaii.bsky.social
Claire Willett (@clairewillett.bsky.social) reposted
if you are ever tempted to write off the residents of a "red" (i.e., gerrymandered) state and say "set them adrift, let them secede, they deserve what they voted for", you are missing all the thousands of stories like this where the human beings in those states are pushing back every single day
American Reality (@ginsengsullivan.bsky.social) reply parent
Gee, I wonder what endless deployments for political bullshit is going to do for Guard retention & recruiting? π€
ms m (@msmeredith.bsky.social) reposted
Good morning, lovely Deadheads β€οΈβ‘οΈπΉπ music.youtube.com/watch?v=-mi6...
TallIrishOne (@tallirishone.bsky.social) reposted
Good morning my Friends π²ππ Youβve never heard a soundcheck like this one before π Hope you have your wake n bake ready π€π»π₯π±π¨ Enjoy ππ€©β¨π§ββοΈ Be good, itβs your day today ππ»π¦βπ₯πβ‘οΈβ€οΈπ§ββοΈππ’βπ»
American Reality (@ginsengsullivan.bsky.social) reply parent
Shoobie doowop say what, yeah!
American Reality (@ginsengsullivan.bsky.social) reply parent
Nice!
American Reality (@ginsengsullivan.bsky.social) reply parent
So, did you go to BKH? If so, what did you think?
American Reality (@ginsengsullivan.bsky.social) reply parent
Well, she read her lines well enough to get to the country club.
American Reality (@ginsengsullivan.bsky.social)
We survived another week #jerrygarcia #dawgmusic youtu.be/2yupW16VxrM?...
TallIrishOne (@tallirishone.bsky.social) reposted
Good Friday morn my Friends π²ππ Standing in the shower, world at my command~> You Know youβve all sung that line π’πΏ Rejoice, for itβs my dear Donnaβs birthday!! ππ₯ Enjoy her primal wail π Be good, good weekend ππ»π¦βπ₯ππβ€οΈπ’ππ§ββοΈβπ»
Dr Robert Bohan (@robertbohan.bsky.social) reposted
Calling all Irish Americans citizens! Letβs face it, most Irish are so White we fluoresce. ICE is stopping people with Mexican flag bumper stickers & getting annoyed when itβs non-Mexicans, pasty faced Irish, in the vehicle. Buy yourself a Mexican flag bumper sticker: www.etsy.com/search?q=mex...
πππ πΎπ£πππ₯ πππππ₯ (@radiator9987.bsky.social) reposted
top 10 Weir studio performances www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaAc...
Help On The Way Podcast (@helponthewaypod.bsky.social) reposted
Currently listening to 10/19/74, and the band plays a noticeably slowed down Dire Wolf. Donβt think Iβve ever noticed this in other 74 Dire Wolves, but was this something they did?
American Reality (@ginsengsullivan.bsky.social) reply parent
Yeah, fuck that. Not letting him.
Grateful David βπΌβ€οΈβ‘οΈπππΉ (@gratefuldavid.bsky.social) reposted
Sheeeetβ¦.ππΌππΌππΌππΌ
American Reality (@ginsengsullivan.bsky.social) reply parent
Don't slander pussy like that!
American Reality (@ginsengsullivan.bsky.social) reply parent
We need a "do not like, but thanks for letting me know" button.
American Reality (@ginsengsullivan.bsky.social)
Where to start?? This is the greatness of America. youtu.be/I09FChrTDJw?...
Rosegarden54 (@rosegarden54.bsky.social) reposted
American Reality (@ginsengsullivan.bsky.social) reply parent
Do you like melted butter used like gravy? π
American Reality (@ginsengsullivan.bsky.social) reply parent
Angry, Black and correct is the new young, gifted and Black.
World Bluegrass Day (@worldbluegrassday.bsky.social) reposted
Backstage to Stage with Jimmy Martin #backstage #livemusic #bluegrass
American Reality (@ginsengsullivan.bsky.social) reply parent
And I should know, I talk to them every day.
Mike Wood's Country Gazette (@mikewood73.bsky.social) reposted
Happy Birthday "Sneaky" Pete Kleinow! Sneaky Pete was the pedal steel player in the original Flying Burrito Bros. He used an unusual tuning on his steel. Later in life he invented 'claymation' animation. From the Burrito's 3rd album, a Merle Haggard cover #CountrySky www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wx1b...
r/LonghornNation (@rlonghornnation.bsky.social) reposted
Weβve made it to the top 10 plays of the season! Our #10 play is TD #1 of Arch Manningβs Texas career. Arch escapes the pressure and instead of running, flips it out to Bolden. Bolden then dives into the end zone to get his first TD as a Longhorn as well! #HookEm #Texas #Longhorns #CFB #highlight
Dano Loves Music (@danolovesmusic.bsky.social) reposted
βCanβt Get There From Hereβ by R. E. M. was a US #14 rock hit in 1985. βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ #rem #collegerock #80srock #EveryHitSongEver
World Bluegrass Day (@worldbluegrassday.bsky.social) reposted
Flatt & Scruggs - Precious Memories #vintagetv #worldbluegrass
World Bluegrass Day (@worldbluegrassday.bsky.social) reposted
Hear the Stanley Brothers sing Worried Man Blues #bluegrass #popup
Sam Bush (@sambushband.bsky.social) reposted
Sam Bush joins The Louisville Orchestra this September for the final leg of the 2025 In Harmony β The Commonwealth Tour! Come out to The Louisville Orchestra's FREE concerts across Kentucky with Sam Bush solo guesting for a special set. Reserve your tickets now: sambush.com/tour
Hank and Georgia's Old Man (@barcodetontos.wanderingthe.land) reposted
This is pretty rare form for 84 Dead in my opinion. I think Jerry even got all the words right in Ramble on Rose. There's also an awesome Healy-fueled Take A Step Back. youtu.be/7aSxxv0esFk
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (@crockett.house.gov) reposted reply parent
Texas Republicans have lost their damn minds.
Dead To The Core (@grateful4dead.bsky.social) reposted
Today In 1970: The Grateful Dead Live At Fillmore West (~);} archive.org/details/gd70... @marigold420.bsky.social
American Reality (@ginsengsullivan.bsky.social)
If you're a sw dev, here's why AI is going to take your job. Using enough tokens to do a reasonable amount of coding is expensive. That money has to come from somewhere. That somewhere is dev salaries.
Kelsey Atherton (@atherton.bsky.social) reposted
Congrats to the nominal opposition for being to the right of *Bill Kristol* on Trump assualting DC
American Reality (@ginsengsullivan.bsky.social) reply parent
First time I saw him was with Sarah Jarosz in a trio. youtu.be/odJ6NHetj8g?...
Claude Monet (@monet.bsky.social) reposted
Γtretat: The Beach and the Falaise d'Amont - 1885 #artbots #monet https://botfrens.com/collections/41/contents/1222165
American Reality (@ginsengsullivan.bsky.social)
Major Honker. Everybody looks young AF & there's Bryan Sutton! youtu.be/toUedUW2IYE?...
American Reality (@ginsengsullivan.bsky.social) reply parent
Gavin, that you?
American Reality (@ginsengsullivan.bsky.social) reply parent
Free to be you & me, bro.
Mike Wood's Country Gazette (@mikewood73.bsky.social) reposted
Happy Birthday Emily Strayer! She is a founding member of The (Dixie) Chicks & is a multi-instrumentalist playing banjo dobro guitar lap steel bass mandolin accordion fiddle piano, and sitar. This is the title track & lead single from their 1998 album #CountrySky www.youtube.com/watch?v=dom7...
Texas Longhorns - The University of Texas at Austin (@utlonghorns.bsky.social) reposted
Had a familiar face in DKR today π€ #CoachMackBrown x #CoachSark
American Reality (@ginsengsullivan.bsky.social) reply parent
I've seen her pre-Golden Highway, playing in Kyle's band, a couple of times with Molly and earlier this year with her band. Killer every time. With her band, she closed with Loose Lucy .β‘πΉππΉβ‘
American Reality (@ginsengsullivan.bsky.social) reply parent
BKH, easy. Great show.
CJ NOW+ (@charles.littlegreenfootballs.com) reposted
#NowPlaying at LGFHQ: Devo > Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! > Jocko Homo