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08/25/2026

From the 70th Annual North Beach Festival in San Francisco - Teague Kernan and Jose Simioni deliver The Band's 'The Weight' - a song representing the heavy, inescapable burden of human responsibility and trying to do good for others - alongside neighbors singing.

Taking place yearly in North Beach, the festival features local artists, small businesses, and craft cuisine.

https://www.northbeachfestival.org/

08/17/2026

From 'Aloha Bar' on San Francisco's waterfront - Karl Bryant, Christian Conaway and Don Ferguson delivering Wayne Shorter's 'Footprints'.

Located on the northern edge @ Pier 39 overlooking Alcatraz Island - Aloha Bar is an outdoor bar/eatery with heaters, weather permitting.

https://www.playerssf.com/

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08/13/2026

From a recent 'First Friday' in San Francisco's favorite neighborhood, North Beach - Twang City delivering this pristine rendition of Blind Faith's 'Can't Find My Way Home'- a song about a lost and troubled people deeply in need of redemption - written by Steve Winwood. *perhaps each one of us is key

First Friday has been a tradition in North Beach since 2007.

Located at 1402 Grant Avenue, Otherwise Brewing is an award-winning gluten-free brewery offering delicious craft beers in a wide range of styles, from lagers to ales.

08/07/2026

In the year of 2026 - July's First Friday from 'Macchiarini Creative Design
Jewelry and sculpture' on Grant Avenue in San Francisco with introduction by Dan Macchiarini and orchestrated by poet Jessica Loos, alongside poets Garret Murphy, Jonah Raskin, and music by Breakfast.

Founded in North Beach, 'First Friday' has been a tradition in since 2007.

'Macchiarini Creative Design Jewelry and sculpture' offers classes for metal work in addition to custom artwork.

http://www.metalworkssf.com/
https://www.macreativedesign.com/


07/29/2026

From a recent Wednesday afternoon at San Francisco's legendary Bandshell in Golden Gate Park - 'Sushi & Strawberry Jam' delivering this smooth rendition of Chris Isaak's 'Wicked Game' - a song about love.

The Bandshell, which is 120 years old, now with updated lighting, state-of-the-art sound system and a new stage.
https://goldengatebandshell.org/

Courtesy of Illuminate and SF Parks & Rec.
https://illuminate.org/venues/golden-gate-bandshell/

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07/24/2026

From the extraordinary 'New Farm' in San Francisco - MOID XX - Ronnie Blaze fronts an all star ensemble for Mothers of Invention Day's 20th anniversary, featuring Mike McKevitt also on guitar, Andy Henning on bass, and double drummers Ragi Dindial and Bruce Slesinger, with Lizie Skow on background vocals.

"Zappa used "Pajama People" as a metaphor for people who are lazy, mundane, or metaphorically "asleep" and numbed out to reality. He found their conversational habits dull and draining." *this sounds a bit like the modern day 'normie'

Located at 10 Cargo Way in San Francisco, The New Farm is a beautiful community space that offers a unique environment where people come together to engage in an eclectic mix of activities.

https://www.thenewfarmsf.org/

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07/15/2026

Preceding First Friday's poetry reading at 'Macchiarini Creative Design' on Grant Avenue in San Francisco's North Beach - neighborhood favorite Jerry Ferraz delivering this version of 'Lost Highway' - a story about people making poor decisions while ending up lost - written and originally recorded by the blind American country singer-songwriter Leon Payne.

Because this kind of recording isn't planned, background voices can be heard.

Founded in North Beach, 'First Friday' has been a tradition in since 2007.
'Macchiarini Creative Design Jewelry and sculpture' offers classes for metal work in addition to custom artwork.

http://www.metalworkssf.com/
https://www.macreativedesign.com/

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07/13/2026

In the recent past, Facebook announced it would be deleting 'Live' videos from its platform and invited downloading them before deletion.

This is one of those video - originally streamed 'live' from San Francisco's Oasis Club - a 'Celebration Of Life' for our friend Dave Bullers - Saxophonist and loved by everyone who knew him.

This is in memory of Dave, today his birthday.

Rest in Peace Dave Bullers, you are missed.

07/05/2026

June's First Friday while at 'Macchiarini Creative Design Jewelry and Sculpture' on Grant Avenue in San Francisco - with introduction by Dan Macchiarini and Jessica Loos - alongside poets Elena Pinnen, Richard Loringer, Cassandra Dallett, William Taylor Jr., and music with Tatiana Bookbinder - with Dennis Hearne on photography.

Founded in North Beach, 'First Friday' has been a tradition in since 2007.
'Macchiarini Creative Design Jewelry and sculpture' offers classes for metal work in addition to custom art work.

http://www.metalworkssf.com/
https://www.macreativedesign.com/

Dennis Hearne Photography:
https://www.dennishearne.com/

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