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Tour Diary: Los Angeles and Adieu To Ama
My mom and I spent a fascinating day in LA hitting old movie sites and chasing the ghosts.
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Tour Diary: Fresno, CA & Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
More lush greenery, massive redwoods, the freshest of air, and the best company I could ask for.
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Bracket Challenge: Greatest American Comedy Series (The Elite Eight)
Our quest to crown the greatest American TV comedy of all time is down to just eight combatants. This quartet of matchups will cull the fire even…
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Tour Diary: Santa Cruz, CA & Yosemite National Park
The tour continues to the home of my dear friends in Santa Cruz, and my mother arrives to share some time on the road with me.
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Tour Diary: Sacramento and San Francisco, CA
After another big disappointment, I rallied with a day in the Sacramento Valley, and a pair of solid Bay Area shows.
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Tour Diary: Richmond and San Francisco, CA
My trio of Bay Area gigs began with another kick in the gut, but eventually folded into a pair of solid shows, and a long day in the city with a great…
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Tour Diary: The Pacific Coast Highway
I made my way west to the edge of America and spent two days traversing one of the most gorgeous stretches of roadway on Earth.
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Tour Diary: Albany, OR & Crater Lake
An Oregon house concert, old/new friends, and a trip to a true one of a kind spot that blew my mind.
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Bracket Challenge: Greatest American Comedy Series (Second Round - Part Two)
Second round action rolls on as we winnow our field down to the Elite Eight.
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Tour Diary: Bellingham & Seattle, WA
Mount Rainier in the snow, a night with a dear old friend, and a pair of big disappointments marked my time in the greater Seattle region.
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WAIM Radio: What's Your Favorite Numerical Tune?
On the upcoming show of WAIM Radio, life has us feeling like a number. What is your favorite tune with a numerical bent?
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Tour Diary: Spokane, WA and North Cascades National Park
A charming spot in Spokane, more natural splendor, and my first bump of the journey.
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WAIM Radio #052: One Hour Before The Mast
This week on WAIM Radio we are taking to the seven seas. What's your favorite song about the ocean?
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Tour Diary: Bozeman, MT & Glacier National Park
The first Monday night of the tour found me at a charming record store in Bozeman, MT and gave me the chance to take in some serious natural splendor.
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