Happy Birthday Janis Joplin

She almost ran me over once. I was crossing Divisadero Street in Pacific Heights and she came barreling through in a Bullitt car chase re-enactment. People did this all the time, just usually not with feather boas billowing behind them.

"ICYMI Thursday" Christine Ohlman

I know I did -- shame on me.  Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez were at Cafe Nine on Saturday September 10th.  I need to pay more attention the world beyond my monitor.

"Christine Ohlman  • this queen of blue-eyed rock 'n' soul grew up loving equally the sweetness of a Memphis horn line and the raunch of an electric guitar riff, whether played by Muddy Waters, Keith Richards, or Pop Staples. She teased her blonde hair into a beehive in honor of Ronnie Spector and never looked back"

"ICYMI Thursday"-- Slave to the Rhythm

Jon Kantrowitz has been consistent in posting and cross-posting newsworthy items, and we have both tried to stay on top of the Hurricane Irene recovery press releases and announcements we stumble across. This makes the Thursday "InCaseYouMissedIt" post sort of weak this week. As a respite, for those who missed one of the highlights of the past, I offer you Miss Grace Jones:

Labor Day Special: Your Rights are For Sale to the Highest Bidder!

Raise your glass to the hardworking people

Black Uhuru on a Monday

“ICYMI Thursday” - (I Wasn't Invited) Richard Thompson Gets OBE

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has named RICHARD THOMPSON to the 2011 Honours List as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire. The honour was bestowed by The Queen during an Investiture Ceremony at Buckingham Palace 28 June 2011.

Yes, I love Richard Thompson, but I despise the British Monarchy...