Nneka’s performance from Sziget festival 2013. Nneka is a Nigerian born, German raised, stylistically expansive, politically inclined neo-soul singer who ought to raise the hairs on your arms.
Youtube link:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quIdIB5WnsE
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It’s a beautiful day for Michigan football
Steamy day for a game, starting with some great tunes.
“Is It Live or Is It Memorex”: Nirvana, Blind Pig, Ann Arbor, 4.10.90
“Diamonds In the Rough”: Patty Griffin, Silver Bell, unreleased, but surfacing finally Oct 8 2013
Listen Here:
Download here: 8.31.13
Setlist: setlist 8.31.13
Cycling with Google Glasses… missing the point entirely
Not to mention the hazards! Simply ridiculous.
http://www.theverge.com/2013/8/26/4660982/using-google-glass-on-a-bike-ride
Another sunny day
Late summer sunshine show.
“Is It Live or Is It Memorex”: Tom Waits, Dead Man Walking – Not in our Name Benefit concert, 3.29.98 LA
“Diamonds In the Rough”: Bob Marley outtakes from ’73-’77
Listen Here:
Download Here: 8.24.13
Set List: setlist 8.24.13
Strava – now a tool for route building
The new route building feature differs from other similar tools in that it utilizes real athlete data to help recommend the best roads and trails that runners and cyclists use most often. Can’t wait to try it.
Learn more here: http://blog.strava.com/routes-are-here-6670/
More on the Bicycle Lane discussion
The Federal Highway Administration is moving towards additional policy guidance regarding dedicated cycling tracks:
Muscle Shoals Documentary on the way
A 2013 Sundance Festival Selection, this documentary explores how a small Alabama town became one of America’s recording sweet spots.
See the trailer here: http://www.mojo4music.com/5641/muscle-shoals-documentary-trailer/
8.17.13, best weather of the year
and me with a sprained ankle from a crash during cyclocross training… no riding, so just radio today.
“Is It Live or Is It Memorex” moment: 1981 Rolling Stones, Hartford
“Diamonds In the Rough”: Bob Dylan outtakes from ’70-’74
New Artist, Valerie June
Download link: SlipStream Radio 8.17.13
Separated Cycle Paths: Who Asks the Cyclists? by Jan Heine, Editor, Bicycle Quarterly
“In the discussion about separate or “protected” cycle tracks, it has been surprising that planners and decision makers don’t seem to want input from those who actually ride bikes.” Let’s open the discussion fully before the Federal Highway Administration and Dept. of Transportation define federal policy.
Read Jan Heine’s smart piece here: http://wp.me/p163je-1ux
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