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High Sierra Music Festival :: 07.04.13-07.07.13 :: Plumas-Sierra County
Fairgrounds :: Quincy, CA
Dennis' Introduction
After the rowdy, sensory blasting first day and night at High Sierra Music Festival, sleep eluding
me, I wandered over to the daily kickball game that gathers at sunrise, the all-nighters
and very early risers loosely congregating for one of the silliest, sloppiest sporting
displays you'll ever experience. It's a scene further amplified in its strangeness by the
Silent Frisco groovers in their
headphones twerking and stumbling to frequencies unknown to the bundled up ballers around
them, dancers occasionally yelping to the surprisingly quiet field, "This DJ is killing
it! I freakin' love this song!" It's a rule of thumb for me (and not a few others) that
it's not a proper High Sierra if one doesn't join this sweetly surreal scene at least once
each year, and as I rounded the corner from the food court with a piping hot mocha in
hand, I ran smack dab into a scene that'd be truly odd in any other setting: A tall dude
in a storybook perfect Gingerbread Man costume yelling, "Ha, ha, ha, he, he, he! You
can't catch me!" as someone in a Tigger outfit pumped their legs in chase. High Sierra
issues one a license to play, and it's heartening how swiftly one adjusts to this kind of
thing being the norm once they roll into this temporary city on a hill.
Face facts, most people don't love what they do or how they spend their days. The world
would be a happier place if they did, and the proof of this is evident every Fourth of
July weekend at High Sierra, where one is surrounded by musicians, technicians, artisans,
skipping children (of all ages), and plain ol' patrons positively aglow with love for the
present moment and how they're living it. The contrast between the makeshift community
that gathers on the Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds and the world just outside the fence
(and the many worlds we leave miles away) is striking – this year in particular occurring
in an atmosphere of racial and political divide unlike anything this country has faced
since the 1960s. Kicking off on Independence Day, the 2013 HSMF celebrated the nobler
universal truths that have defined and shaped America - the joyful, exploratory spirit,
the yen for getting loose, and the affirmation that one can believe in and love who and
what they want to without shame or worry. Clearly, this vision remains imperfect, in-
progress or even downright broken in many places but in Quincy, CA one caught a glimpse of
what it might be like to live in a land where nearly every face smiles, nearly every hand
is extended in kindness and good cheer, and no matter where one roams there's something
interesting, engaged, and often eerily beautiful springing to life.
This year I was struck by migratory nature of many regulars, myself included, where one's
hand-selected crew returns over and over to the same plot of festival ground, many
encampments becoming reliable destinations in the fest's cartography, small worlds within
worlds gleaming with twinkling light and paper lanterns as the slosh of fresh cocktails
coming together echoes from bright morning to sighing late night. For many, this festival
is in their blood, stirring a need more than a simple desire to return annually, and as it
is special to them they strive to make it special for anyone who looms into their orbit,
handing out food, misting strangers with cool water, and generally behaving very
differently than most do at home with their actual neighbors. High Sierra allows one to
lower their guard and embrace the here and now, and folks, you've never seen such a
hugging horde of humanity. It rolls on 24 hours a day for four days straight. No matter
the time, one can wander without agenda with the certainty that they'll be drawn into
capers of varying intoxication with laughter, dancing and great music laced through it
all. You might not dig everything – the music or the well self-policed mayhem – but walk
a few hundred feet further and you're likely to find something you want to dive into, arms
wide with a grin that lingers in the days after one has left Quincy. One truth this year
brought to mind is proximity to bounteous creativity is good for the soul.
As usual, the music was generally high quality and eclectic, touching on regional talents,
big names, and High Sierra regulars who reaffirmed why they're so beloved. The
collaborative spirit was especially strong this year, frequently catalyzed by the
perfectly chosen Artists-At-Large Skerik (saxophonics), Jennifer Hartswick
(vocals, trumpet), and ALO's Lebo (guitars, vocals) – a trio that embodied the
"I've got to get a piece of this wonderful musical thing!" spirit that seems to catch many
musicians who attend HSMF as well as simply shining in their individual ways every single
time they contributed to a wacky host of settings. The players here always seem ready to
be turned on by what they're seeing onstage, and then stoke those same energies each time
they step up, be it a brief one song sit-in or their own spotlight sets. No one wants to
be the one to drop the sonic hot potato, so one encounters these musicians at their best
and most switched-on throughout the weekend. Most of the performers are working
musicians, piecing together a livelihood any way they can, and High Sierra provides a much
needed shot in the arm for such folks, bringing together quality artists with an audience
generally enthused and open to whatever comes down the pike. Bands leave with new fans,
sometimes lots of them, and that's a lock solid guarantee.
One can surely quibble with some of the organizer's picks but that's almost always a
matter of personal taste, and I never encountered a single act without at least a small,
enthralled audience drinking in their offerings - and one suspects that's not all that
common even in a festival environment. There's no discounting the symbiosis between the
performers and attendees at HSMF, including the diligent, cool headed staff, the clever
ambiance gnomes, the patient teachers of Blue Bear School of Music easing folks into being
music makers and not just consumers, and the chill, effective security team that keep
everything moving along with few hitches. Little occurs to bust up one's dream state, and
nearly every first-timer I spoke with told me how special High Sierra already felt to them
after just a single installment. It's little wonder why people plan their summer around
this fest or spend the next year plotting out how they can better fuel this shared
daydream next time out.
Eric's Introduction
For those in the know, the days leading up to the kickoff of the High Sierra Music
Festival always tend to bring with them a slowly creeping giddiness - knowing the revelry
that awaits up in the pines of Quincy, CA makes the routine of "real life" just a bit more
mundane in comparison. This time around, the 23rd installment of this music-lover's
institution delivered smiles, dance parties, and unforgettable musical moments at every
Capping attendance at around 10,000, the intimate grounds of HSMF may well hold the best
run, convenient, hassle-free, and downright pleasant festival experience in the country
(but don't tell anyone, it's our little secret). From the diverse musical lineup, to the
vendors and facilities, to the community of campers that come fully prepared for four days
of life-affirming good times, every aspect of HSMF is time-tested and proven, which allows
one's weekend to flow unobstructed and free. But logistics aside, what truly makes HSMF a
little slice of magic is the deep-rooted community of music lovers. Those who have
attended know this, while those who haven't can only guess at the unprecedented openness
and communal joy that runs through the weekend. HSMF is a place to shake off the stress
of the outside world, a place to let it all hang out and see what weird, different places
the day takes you.
This year's musical lineup was another well-curated, diverse mix of veterans and up-and-
coming artists, with funk and Americana-roots rock represented especially well. Horn
players were the MVPs of the festival though - this weekend was clearly a brass lover's
dream, with horn sit-ins happening at nearly every set. And did I mention Mike
Dillon? As an de facto artist-at-large, every set the man touched turned to gold,
whether he was playing drums, percussion, or vibes. As usual, there was too much good
music and too little time to catch it all, but it mattered little in the end, as
transcendent experiences abounded at every turn. Yes, we're all pretty lucky to have this
place to return to year after year, as it's clear that no other festival experience comes
close to achieving the palpable magic that HSMF instills.
Eric's Thursday Highlights
1. Robert Plant
presents The Sensational Space Shifters – 9:30-11:30 p.m. – Grandstand
Probably the biggest name to ever grace a stage at HSMF, Robert Plant and his new band
played their first festival ever with this triumphant, utterly satisfying set that
seamlessly mixed together the old, the familiar, and the foreign. Opening the set with
the hushed elegance of "Babe, I'm Gonna Leave You" that exploded in a heavy, duel guitar
workout, this band traversed time with a blend of old blues tunes and crowd-pleasing
Zeppelin classics. Sonically, this band creates a well-simmered melting pot of familiar
blues-rock, world music, and a tinge of electronica to create a spacious, mysteriously
ethnic sound that's epic in its majesty. Keyboardist John Baggott (Massive Attack,
Portishead) gave an electro-modern tinge to "Spoonful," which led into a West African take
on "Black Dog" complete with a breakdown chant from the Gambian multi-instrumentalist
Juldeh Camara. An acoustic take on "Going to California" brought the most love of
the night, being the perfect song to hear in a big field on a warm 4th of July night. The
massive, epic vibe continued with eerie takes on "Please Read the Letter," and Zeppelin's
"Friends" and "Over the Hills and Far Away." Taking us on a lesson in roots music, Plant
closed the set with the old blues number "Sugar Mama," which seamlessly blended into a
straight rocking "Whole Lotta Love" that was a privilege to experience. Plant was clearly
loving the HSMF vibe and let us know it with his playful stage antics during the "Rock and
Roll" encore ("Push, push, push!").
2. Scott
Pemberton – 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM – Big Meadow Stage
"Who the hell is this guy?" is the question that everyone was asking after the first set
of the weekend. Blasting straight out the gate with no guitar strap, no shirt, and a
wooly beard, it was clear that Scott Pemberton and his power trio were hungry and eager to
please. The man is a wildly creative virtuoso guitarist in the vein of Hendrix, coaxing
wacky and wondrous distorted sounds out of his instrument with effortless ease. He plays
it on a bench, he plays it on the ground, he plays it on his torso, he manhandles the shit
out of it, and it sounds fantastic. With his band laying down everything from blues-rock
to breakbeat dance music behind him, Pemberton's serious chops were the main focus of the
diverse song selection. After an original tune called "Let's Play House" (about what you
think it's about), the band launched into a dirty surf-rock instrumental that gave the
just-settling-in crowd its first real chance to boogie down. The perfect opener for the
festival, which set just the right tone for the weekend.
3. Peter Apfelbaum
& Sparkler – 5:30-6:45 – Vaudeville Tent
Featuring a big band of wildly talented musicians, this set of free-jazz fusion and avant-
garde hip-hop grooves expanded some minds in the late afternoon Vaudeville shade.
Switching from keys to sax throughout the set, Apfelbaum led his super-tight band in
exploratory excursions that featured outside-the-box soloing all around, notably from
guitarist Will Bernard and the lovely horn duo of Natalie Cressman on
trombone (and bass) and Jill Ryan on alto sax. Dueling keyboards lent a breezy
In A Silent Way vibe for a bit, while another tune's slow-down-speed-up pocket had
us jerking around trying to dance to its weirdness. Things got hypnotic with a repetitive
groove entitled "All These Things Disappear," featuring tinklings of Fender Rhodes that
blessed everyone out good. Top-notch musicianship all around.
Dennis' Thursday Highlights
1. North Mississippi
Allstars – 11:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. – Vaudeville Stage
One of the most snarling, back alley blues-rock displays I've ever witnessed went down at
the Allstars' late night set, where the boys put their backs into it as writhing, hip
grinding masses stuffed inside the tent allowed themselves to be seduced and savaged.
NMAS have increasingly diversified their catalog, particularly on the sublime mortality
focused Keys To The Kingdom (2011), but it was REALLY satisfying to hear them dig
their fingers into the kind of nasty-good Mississippi mud that first put them on the map.
When the Allstars play like this one wants to open an old school strip joint where they're
the house band and burlesque cuties and deliciously crude comics grace the stage. Anyone
who let their guard down at this set most assuredly shook what mama gave them and didn't
much care who watched and licked their lips. A stellar multi-song sit-in from guitar
maestro Will Bernard accented the positive and allowed the often classy six-
stringer to get dirty, and bassist Lightnin' Malcolm is a force of nature that
dovetailed beautifully with the positively possessed attack of this set, offering a
lascivious physicality that swept one up into the electric, percussion swirl around him.
And don't just take my word on this set's glory. Here's what Cody Dickinson posted
on Facebook the next morning: "Incredible night last night. Lots of heavy things happening
all at once. Most exciting show of my life. Thanks High Sierra!" Ain't no lie, world boogie is
2. Lord Huron –
3:45-5:00 p.m. – Vaudeville Stage
Rare the first afternoon at a festival where one feels drawn out of their shell, lifted a
few centimeters above the norm, the weight of the world easing ever so slightly through
the power of song. While I'd found Lord Huron's 2012 full-length debut Lonesome
Dreams a touch sleepy and hard to differentiate track-to-track, live the music became
fully incarnated, lungs full of air and strong legs leaping. Their songs strike a deep
chord, sneaking past our defenses to stir up childhood memories and wee hours musings.
There is great longing and great release in this music, which shares some surface
similarities with early My Morning Jacket and Fleet Foxes but is striving for something
more emotionally direct and less atmospheric. Based on this set, it appears Lord Huron is
out to exorcise some demons, both their own and the one's we're hounded by collectively.
Even being only passing familiar with their catalog I and many others in attendance were
throwing up our hands and stomping our feet by the end, the group's all-in demeanor and
driven musicality too powerful to resist.
3. Allen Stone
– 7:15-9:15 p.m. – Big Meadow Stage
There's no denying part of Allen Stone's appeal is how he just doesn't look like a panty
dropping soul-rocker with the moves and inflection of a young Chris Robinson. At first
glance one could easily peg him as the kid on shakedown hawking hand-blown glass pipes or
various sundries from his medicine bag, but put him on a stage with a tight, nasty band
and he's mojo marinated dynamite. The swoony, female packed front row let ya know the
little girls understand what Stone is packing, and the muscle of his collaborators and the
sheer charisma their bandleader brings to the table suggests the road not taken by The
Black Crowes after their "Hard To Handle" stoked debut success. Their originals hold
their own against choice covers like Rufus' "Tell Me Something Good" (the massed audience
sing-along at the first chorus was a HSMF 2013 Mega-Moment) and the guitar bite and
unguarded organ wail made sure one didn't mistake this for neo-soul; this is rock 'n' roll
that hasn't forgotten how to make tail feathers flutter.
Eric's Friday Highlights
1. The Infamous
Stringdusters – 1:45 a.m. – 4 a.m. – High Sierra Music Hall
Everyone has a moment at HSMF when the festival mindset hits them and they realize they've
truly settled into the High Sierra vibe. For me, this feeling took a couple of days to
hit, and it happened in the middle of the Stringdusters' searing, soaring, triumphant
late-night set. These guys just keep getting better and better, and their white-hot
virtuosity and telepathic full-band interplay nearly knocked me off my tired feet. In
particular, the soaring leads of Andy Hall on dobro and Jeremy Garrett on
fiddle were grin-inducing pumps of adrenaline for my spent body. It certainly helped that
the band knew their audience, and they pushed our pleasure buttons over and over again
with all the right covers. "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright," "He's Gone," "Walking On
the Moon," "Deep Ellum Blues," "Cripple Creek," and "Jack-A-Roe" would all have been fun
to hear, but they didn't just play these covers, they tore them up. Building and
peaking over and over again until our faces hurt from smiling, this incredible band
delivered an awe-inspiring, uplifting set that made us forget sleep for another night.
2. Primus –
9:30-11:30 p.m. – Grandstand Stage
As soon as Les, Ler, and Jay Lane took the stage and opened with a long, ambient, ominous
jam, it became readily apparent that it was time to put the kiddies to bed. Featuring a
stage setup clearly designed to unsettle, Primus delivered a weird, bizarre set of
extended, psychedelic worm-hole jams that seemed like it was designed especially to fuck
with the hippies at High Sierra. Claypool knows better than anyone how to instill that
foreboding fear that slowly creeps up your spine, and he was a master of his craft on this
night, delivering an otherworldly experience that left everyone dumbstruck. Guest spots
by Skerik and Mike Dillon funkified things considerably (though still plenty weird), with
Les picking up his 1-string whamola bass to add some farty womps to a Dillon/Jay Lane duel
that blew a few minds. The satisfying slap-tastic "hits" were saved 'till the end, but
"Jerry Was a Race Car Driver" and "Tommy the Cat" were just icing on the cake of this
freaky deaky, deeply satisfying set.
3. The
Revivalists – 3:15-4:30 p.m. – Vaudeville Tent
There are some bands that get after it so hard that you can't help but be swept up in
their energy. The Revivalists' Vaudeville afternoon set was one of these experiences, as
every note they played was filled with a breathless, hungry attitude, a-la early
Springsteen. Featuring a horn section and pedal steel, the Revivalists play a rootsy
brand of American rock that's led by the smoky vocals of David Shaw. Their set
swept by in the blink of an eye, capped by a slow-burn crescendo of a guitar solo that
peaked with a ferocity seldom seen on the grounds of HSMF. The Revivalists' crackling
energy stayed with me long after the set had ended.
Dennis' Friday Highlights
1. Roots of Led Zeppelin – 1:00-2:15 p.m. – High Sierra Music Hall
Anchored by four-fifths of New Monsoon – Bo Carper (banjo, acoustic guitar,
vocals), Marshall Harrell (bass), Phil Ferlino (keys, vocals) and Jeff
Miller (electric guitar, vocals) – and Dan Lebowitz, 2013 fest sensation
Scott Pemberton (guitar, vocals) and Pemberton's equally hirsute, shirtless drummer
Russ Kliener, this was a delightful hour-and-change lesson in the folk and Delta
blues Robert Plant had talked about being "lashed to" in his youth the previous evening.
More than the easy shred show it might have been, this playshop lovingly dug up the roots
of blues based rock, some of the original uncivilized grit still clinging to the verses,
kept a bit dirty by a rotating cadre of players clearly in love with the material and
ready to show how it had blossomed in their own craft. Highlights included a blistering,
psych-accented Pemberton led take on the Electric Mud version of "I Just Want To
Make Love To You," Miller tearing the heart out of "In My Time of Dying," and Carper
making Bert Jansch smile with his captivating take on "Blackwater Side." One was reminded
of what a reliable pleasure the New Monsoon guys are, as flexible and naturally intuitive
a gang of musicians as any here this weekend, and real aces at hitting memorable notes
even in familiar territory. It's been too many years since NM played HSMF and hopefully
the warm reception this set and their varied sit-ins elsewhere received will lock them
into the 2014 installment, particularly with a new studio album in the works and the group
playing tastier and tauter than ever.
2. The
Revivalists – 3:15-4:30 p.m. – Vaudeville Stage
What a hungry, hungry young band! Watching initially from backstage, I was struck by the
many musicians who came quick strutting in to catch these New Orleans guys, Mike
Dillon and his trombonist sidekick Carly Meyers unpacking gear from their just-
arrived tour van to squeeze into the second half of the set while the perpetually
delightful Jen Hartswick told me how The Revivalists usually won't let her leave
the stage once she sits in…and that didn't bother her in the slightest! Like Rotary Downs
and Mutemath, this band shows that New Orleans has a vibrant, unique rock scene happening
that's greatly overshadowed by the city's funk, soul and jazz heavyweights. Their music
surely grooves – I think they're stockades in New Orleans for bands that don't make you
dance – but it's also sharply drawn, the tunes sticking after just one hearing, and the
group's drive and lust for connection with the audience seal the deal. Even when one of
them wasn't actively playing, they'd work the crowd, leaping into every corner of stage to
reach out for high-fives and handshakes. Not too often does one walk away a bona fide fan
after a single performance but this set made me fall hard. Bonus points for a blazing
cover of the Allmans' "Whipping Post" that brought to mind an earthier, less twiddly
version of Zappa's take on the classic.
3. White Denim
– 7:45-9:15 p.m. – Big Meadow Stage
After showing off the mellow gold side of their songbook the previous day on the main
stage, White Denim unleashed a set that seemed purposefully designed to test the limits of
their stamina and technical prowess. Easily the most unremittingly aggressive performance
I've witnessed by this stunning Austin band, this was a banquet of guitar pyrotechnics,
hefty Entwistle-esque bass, and propulsive, jaw dropping percussion. From a mad skills
standpoint, this threw down four aces and gave even veteran noodle masters like moe. a run
for their money this year. What keeps this from any jam-band-i-ness is the intricacy and
general high quality of their compositions, which remind one of Close To The Edge-
era Yes shorn of all proggy excess one moment and the next serve up distant echoes of
The Name of This Band Is period Talking Heads. None of these root sources is
particularly prominent since White Denim is whole heartedly engaged in forging their own
manner of big, bold, beautifully etched rock. I said a bunch before this weekend but
after this set it bears repeating: This is one of the finest, most promising young rock
acts going today.
Eric's Saturday Highlights
1. The Greyboy
Allstars – 6:45-8:45 p.m. – Grandstand Stage
Maybe it was just my hankering for a set of funk, but this may have been the best set of
the weekend. There's something about seeing this band of pros amplified on a big stage
that brings out the best in them - the grooves were so telepathically locked-in and
powerful, it was easy to hear their 20 years of group chemistry in every tune. It also
helped that their fresh new material is killer, and they played plenty of it. Bassist
Chris Stillwell is one of the least flashy, most sympathetic, rock-solid players
I've ever seen, giving the music a backbone as straight and solid as sax player Karl
Denson's posture. With Denson, keyboardist Robert Walter and guitarist
Elgin Park weaving in and out of each other with playful precision and passion, the
Grandstand field was shakin' as the sun set behind the stage. Sit-ins by Skerik and
trumpet player Jen Hartswick brought things over the top, and judging by
Hartswick's face after exchanging solos with Denson, the musicians were just as awestruck
by this ensemble's tightness as we were. This was some dirty boogaloo funk you could set
your watch to, if you bothered to wear a watch at High Sierra (I didn't).
2. The John
Scofield Überjam Band – 4:30-6:00 p.m. – Grandstand Stage
After melting some faces at Vaudeville Tent the night before, Scofield brought his own
version of a jam band to the Grandstand stage for some daytime grooves in the sun. These
tunes seemed to work better with the room to breathe out in the open space among the
pines, and watching Scofield wring notes out of his guitar out in the open hills was quite
a pleasure. With his guitar foil Avi Bortnick laying down programmed electronic
backing tracks and tight rhythm guitar, Scofield was free to get seriously bluesy on new
songs like "Boogie Stupid," "Curtis Knew," and "Al Green Song." Even when playing over a
one-or-two-chord vamp, Scofield's unpredictable phrasing and unmistakable tone are
staggeringly engaging, surprising, and always soulful. It's always a privilege to watch a
master at work, and it was quite the treat to watch Scofield squeeze out solo after
brilliant solo.
3. The David
Mayfield Parade – 1:45-3:00 p.m. – Vaudeville Tent
Equipped with an arsenal of fantastic country tunes, a quick wit, and a tight backing band
that acted as his comic foil throughout the set, David Mayfield put the "Vaudeville" back
in the Vaudeville Tent with one hell of an entertaining set. Rounding out his original
set of heartfelt love songs with a good bit of humor and stage antics, Mayfield's set
satisfied in more ways than one. The bearded bard sang, jumped on things, danced, and
worked the crowd like a pro, but most importantly, the warm, inviting music was great
throughout. His animated female fiddle player kept things interesting as well, both with
her harmonizing and fiddling and her dialogue with Mayfield. This was one set that left
everyone with a warm afternoon smile on their face.
Dennis' Saturday Highlights
1. The Barr
Brothers – 7:55-9:25 p.m. – Big Meadow Stage
The High Sierra debut of Brad and Andrew Barr's latest project was a moving,
exhilarating affair, prompting tears from many in the first tender stretch and then
livening up to a playful, musically potent conclusion (which included some guitar-bass
face-to-face moments that brought vintage Zeppelin to mind). As ever with these
dizzyingly gifted siblings, there's a ton going on at all times but they've harnessed
their talents (and talent for stirring interesting, worthwhile stuff from their
collaborators) to the most focused, effective songwriting and arrangements of their
career. Yes, the tempting madness and spontaneity of The Slip and Surprise Me Mr. Davis
is largely absent but, shooting straight, this works better at presenting the full
spectrum of the brothers' charms in ways those not already in their cult can appreciate.
Some of this is the company they're keeping, namely bandmates Sarah Page (harp,
vocals) and multi-instrumentalist Andres Vial (bass, vibraphone, percussion,
harmonium), two Montreal gems that alter the palette of the Barrs' music in wholly
terrific ways, their trained seriousness offering fine counterpoint to the brothers'
moment-seizing invention. The horn section from Rubblebucket joined them for most
of the set, accentuating the classy-cool vibe of this new music. Delicacy and restraint
are very effectively employed tools here, and the group dynamics between Andrew, Brad,
Page and Vial reveal how well they listen to one another and respond in real time – they
play to the songs but in a most conversational way. The combined elements are
tenderizing, humanizing, and catch-your-breath lovely AND it seems like this band is just
beginning to crest into its full potential.
2. Lee Fields & The
Expressions – 12:15 a.m. – 1:30 a.m. – Vaudeville Stage
Classic hoof stomping, heartbreaking soul delivered by a compact powerhouse whose body and
every utterance spoke of a life hard lived but survived with indomitable grace. Active
since the late 60s, Fields is all the heft and heart that modern soul music is missing,
keeping the torch lit for the pioneering music of James Brown, Otis Redding and Ray
Charles. That he's backed by a much younger band that looks like they could just as
easily be the opener for Grizzly Bear as the seamlessly together bedrock for this soul
legend is an added treat. There was little doubt this music is a mission for everyone
onstage, and their undisguised passion and indisputable skill at executing a style that's
all but disappeared hit the audience like lightning, the entire tent shouting and swaying
head-on-shoulder with strangers by the final bow. The premiere High Sierra debut of 2013
and he crushed it again the next day on the main stage.
3. Jamming On The Brill Building – 1:30-2:45 p.m. – High Sierra Music Hall
During the late 1950s and throughout the 1960s a skilled stable of songwriters cranked out
some of the most finely sculpted pop songs of all time. Located on Broadway in Manhattan,
the Brill
Building gave rise to Carole King, Burt Bacharach, Leiber and Stoller and many more.
However, it's a prime piece of musical history that's now known more for its invisible
omnipresence on oldies stations and TV & film cues. So, hats off to Lebo for coordinating
this choice selection of Brill classics in ways that highlighted the succinct charms of
the originals and then expanded them in organic ways. Case in point, "You've Lost That
Loving Feeling" was intertwined with the Grateful Dead's "Bird Song," a pairing utterly
unexpected but ridiculously enjoyable. Often the past is lost in any real detail in our
rush for newness, and this playshop helped shine a light on some bedrock songwriting and
how it's still vibrant and relevant today. With guest turns from Elephant Revival's
Bonnie Paine, members of California Honeydrops, Fruition and New
Monsoon, right on time drumming from Ezra Lipp, and more, this set mingled
classic numbers with present day emerging greats for a very cool experience.
Setlist: Teenager in Love, Love Potion #9, You've Lost That Lovin' Bird Song, I Feel The
Earth Move, Unchained Melody, Piece of My Heart (with tear the house down lead vocal from
Jennifer Hartswick)
4. Mike Dillon
Band – 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Vaudeville Stage
No festival day is anything but good when one is screaming, "Motherfucker!" by noon along
with Mike D and his kicking, hopping, utterly into it young band, who look for all the
world like Dillon drove his van up to a community college classroom and said, "You, you
and you get in the van. It's time to split some heads open on the road!" This is what
punk rock sounds like filtered through jazzbo skills and hip hop thinking. It's a heady
buzz and mayhap a bit too agro for some daisies at the fest, but if one had an appetite
for strong, pummeling, wickedly well played music that busts not stretches genres then the
Mike Dillon Band served up a feast. And the next morning they dished up a rugged brunch
on the Big Meadow that included a ballsy, suits-them-to-a-tee cover of the Stooges'
"1969," identified as Dillon's favorite punk song of all time. For a band only a little
over a year old, this is shaping up real nice.
Eric's Sunday Highlights
1. moe. - 9:30-
11:30 p.m. – Grandstand Stage
Having not seen moe. in many moons, I didn't have many expectations for this set, but moe.
came through in a big way with a casual, good-natured weekend closing set that wasn't
afraid to get slinky and stretch out in between some massive climaxes. The boys clearly
felt right at home at High Sierra, having played the festival plenty of times since their
first appearance in 1997(!) And though the familiar dueling guitars of Chuck and Al always
hit the spot with their shred-tastic peaks, the highlights of the set occurred during the
multiple special guest sit-ins. Trombonist Carly Meyers from the Mike Dillon Band
was the first to appear, bopping and weaving in and out of the music during a transition
from "Skrunk" into "Time Ed," at which point Mike Dillon joined the party and proceeded to
engage Jim Loughlin in what had to be the greatest vibraphone duel I've ever
witnessed. This was an incomparable musical moment that took the cake as the highlight of
the set for me. More highlights included a Lukas Nelson sit-in on "Opium," where
some raunchy blues guitar licks got traded around, and Anders Osborne helping peak
out a riff-heavy take on "Happy Hour Hero." I was running out of steam by this point and
had to head back to the campsite, but not before dancing and hopping my way into the dusty
night to a bouncy take on "Buster." moe. knew the crowd they were playing for and gave us
just the down-home set we needed at the end of the festival.
2. Steel Pulse –
7:15-8:45 p.m. – Grandstand Stage
In a year sorely lacking in any reggae, Steel Pulse filled the void with a super-tight set
of modern progressive reggae classics. The music's precision made it a kind of post-roots
reggae performed by a well-oiled machine with perfect four-part harmonies led by David
Hinds, whose husky voice is still amazing. Opening with "Rally Round" as their Rasta
anthem of sorts, Hinds and his massive dreads led his band of pros through hit after hit
like infectious "Prodigal Son," my favorite tune of the set. "No More Weapons" was dubbed
out nicely, while "Life Without Music" got the crowd skanking and singing along as the sun
set behind the band. By this point in the weekend, the festival flow had well set in, so
no one had any trouble settling into an easy skank for this satisfying performance.
3. The California
Honeydrops – 2:05-3:25 p.m. – Vaudeville Tent
The Honeydrops' Vaudeville Tent set wins hands-down for the biggest dance party and most
memorable moment of the weekend. Simply put, the house was brought down. In the midday
heat, the Honeydrops' set of sweet, pure, NOLA-inspired soul music drew a larger and
larger crowd as the set went on, due largely to lead singer Lech Wierzynski's
ability to get the crowd involved and turn a concert into a huge celebration of life. In
a way, the Honeydrops' set's communal, joyous feel filled in for the absent Nathan
Moore's annual Vaudeville Tent set, which usually has the tendency to bring a crowd
together like nothing else at High Sierra can. Wierzynski projects a similar vibe of
profound gratitude and love onstage, and when he got everyone into the party with "Soul
Tub" things started getting crazy. It's easy to dance to the second-line inspired horn
lines of the Honeydrops, but the crowd climax that occurred during this set was one for
the record books. We're talking a crowd-surfing, breast-exposing, raging, dust-cloud
raising, freakout of a dance party the likes of which I've never seen at High Sierra [take
a peek for yourself here]. At this point, the music was just the background to the party going down in
Vaudeville. Mad props to the Honeydrops for bringing the absolute best out of people, as
this moment defined why HSMF is not only the best fest in the west, it's the best in all
the land. If you've ever been, you know exactly what I'm talking about.
Dennis' Sunday Highlights
1. Guitarmageddon: Stadium Rock! – 4:00-6:00 p.m. – High Sierra Music
Celebrating 10 years of over the top guitar heroics, the ever-shifting aggregate of
Guitarmageddon gathered for what may be THE archetypal choice of material for this
occasional project. Guitarmageddon founders Sean Leahy and Josh Clark (Tea
Leaf Green) held down their usual spots stage right while current bandleader Simon
Kurth (aka Huckle) drove some of the best guitarists around – Jeff Miller, Dan
Lebowitz, Kiyoshi Foster, Lukas Nelson, Jeremy Korpas, moe.'s Al
Schnier (who seemed to get a special kick out of this NorCal tradition) and Fruition's
Jay Anderson & Kellen Asebroek - and a crack rhythm team of Phil Ferlino
(keys), Murph Murphy (bass) and Ezra Lipp (drums) to appropriately
ludicrous heights. But where the Guitarmageddon schtick has sometimes been layered on the
source material (the White Stripes and Talking Heads sets come to mind), this assortment
of creamy mainstream, FM certified favorites fit them like a glove, the bonhomie onstage
increasing song by song, pleasure buttons being slammed repeatedly for the audience, whose
faces lit up with an infectious glow at the opening notes of each iconic tune. The
eternally appealing sounds of Derek and the Dominos' "Layla," Aerosmith's "Sweet Emotion"
and opener Edgar Winter Group's "Free Ride" (with some great falsetto from Ferlino decked
out in sleeveless t-shirt and head bandana; some of the guys really got into the spirit of
the theme, particularly suede tassel vest clad Lipp) drew people in, and the curious were
rewarded with surprises like Jen Hartswick belting out Journey's "Any Way You Want It"
better than ol' Steve Perry can anymore and Johnny Moroko, lead singer of Rolling
Stones tribute Brown Sugar, killing it on "Start Me Up." If you didn't have a king size
blast at this set, which got an additional 45 minutes over allotted time to handle all the
widdly-widdly goodness, then I'm fairly sure you're not wired for a good time. Fun
resides in the heart of Guitarmageddon, and this set amped up all the positives about this
lovingly ludicrous endeavor.
Setlist (and guitarists/guests on each selection): Free Ride (Leahy, Clark, Miller, Lebo,
Kurth), Sweet Emotion (Leahy, Clark, Miller, Kurth), Whole Lotta Rosie (Leahy, Clark,
Korpas, Kurth), Fat Bottom Girls (Leahy, Clark, Kiyoshi, Anderson, Asebroek – killer
harmonies on this one!), Layla (Leahy, Kurth, Lebo, Lukas Nelson), When The Levee Breaks
(Leahy, Kurth, Anderson, Lukas, Al Schnier), Start Me Up (Leahy, Kurth, Schnier, Clark,
Moroko), Do You Feel Like We Do (Leahy, Kurth, and an especially excellent Miller on point
– Frampton would approve), Any Way You Want It (Leahy, Clark, Kurth, Hartswick), Won't Get
Fooled Again (Leahy, Clark, Miller, Lebo, Kurth, Schnier, Lukas)
2. Futurebirds
– 8:15-9:30 p.m. – Big Meadow Stage
Facing off against fest faves The Barr Brothers and reggae legends Steel Pulse meant for
an initially thin crowd for this Athens, GA band's High Sierra debut but it clearly didn't
phase them. I've rarely seen guys more in love with playing rock 'n' roll, where every
song was tackled with closing number flourish, hair flying as their bodies swayed with
their instruments. For Futurebirds, playing music for people is an obvious pleasure and
privilege, and it's hard not to be smitten with such grinning amour. With pedal steel,
two electrics and an acoustic, guitar flavor abounds on every tune. It's a voluptuous
sound but rarely messy because they've figured out how to bob and weave with each other's
lines. Only a handful of bands have ever figured out how to handle this much guitar
action but Futurebirds have it licked. Their songs are terrific, too, full of oddly wise
nuggets and choruses built for boozy sing-alongs. They're not reinventing the wheel but
this motherfucker rolls real nice. By set's end they'd cemented their place in Athens'
next wave of greats with Dead Confederate, Reptar, and The Whigs. A real treat to get
rocked out so solidly late in the game, and hopefully they'll be back to do their thing
again. I came into this set really liking Futurebirds and walked away a diehard fan. Viva
live music!
3. Rubblebucket
– 10:00-11:30 p.m. – Big Meadow Stage
Materialized –
12:00-1:15 a.m. – Funk 'n Jamhouse
With so much modern music a fairly typical formula dominates: (this influence) + (other
influence) + (fresh adjectives and qualifiers) = new band. So, it was a super treat to
conclude my primary listening experiences at HSMF 2013 with the future music of
Rubblebucket and Materialized. Though very different from one another, these bands
possess a progressive edge that's largely free of ancestral fingerprints. Though
happening right in front of us, their sounds seem snatched from the not too distant days
ahead, a beat or three ahead of the competition in exposing the connective tissue between
different styles and moods, a reverberant sonic curiosity evident in every step. Both
acts have a blast discovering and sharing fresh sounds and new combinations of ideas and
in this way keep the listener on their toes, stimulating good things in our brains even as
they entertain us and lubricate our limbs.
Rubblebucket solidified their candidacy for High Sierra annual regulars in their third
wondrous visit, effectively wooing and moving their largest audience yet here as they
closed out the Big Meadow Stage with serious aplomb. Their natural warmth, unforced
strangeness, and undeniable skills flowed electrically from the stage to the far reaches
back by the soundboard, where I took in the undulating big picture being painted by these
Brooklyn/Vermont musicians. Their songs are multilayered – musically and lyrically – but
nearly always instantly likeable. They're talking a lot but they're always saying
something, and they usually say it with a come-hither smile that gives one a tingle. Pop
music – often reviled by jam fans and folkies – is integral to Rubblebucket. For as high
brow as their compositions and playing can get, there's usually a toe-tapping element
enshrouding the complexities. And sometimes they just let the pop thing hang out for
anyone to see as on the fab cover of The Doobie Brothers' "What A Fool Believes" that went
off like a charm bomb in the crowd. By the time lead singer-saxophonist Kalmia
Traver was surfed above the sudden horde the band welcomed onstage during "Came Out Of
A Lady" one felt part of an interconnected organism, the bonds between the band and the
audience visible and invisible, strong and tangible. Without putting too fine a point on
it, Rubblebucket hums with a life force that summons one's own primal joie de vivre.
The frizzled wire, sample savvy, crunching rhythm attack of Materialized proved just the
elixir to summon the final freakin' left in my body. Materialized's current is
irrefutably musical and fleshly present but just as knob stroking as LCD Soundsystem,
employing computer crafted bass lines and all manner of synthesizers, sequencers and
whatnot in a pleasing, dark-tinged assault on the senses. Sweating out impurities and
striving to recall some Prince dance moves to unleash, I thought how much what Mighty
Dave Pellicciaro (keys, samples, myriad noisemakers) and Dale Fanning
(electronic percussion) and their varied collaborators are up to is just about everything
most electronic dance music is missing, most notably a prominent human element with the
ability to shift and respond in real time with true musician insight and instinct. No
question that these guys are masters of technology but in a daring, hang-your-ass-over-
the-edge way that recalls the sonic spelunking of early Tangerine Dream and Aphex Twin.
The more aggressive, intense and shadowy Materialized becomes the more I'm captivated by
their evolution.
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November 30, 2015, 11:09 a.m. by Robin Shreeves
The Food Modernization Act of 2015 would define front-of-package marketing claims and make changes to nutrition information as well.
Congress isn't properly funding its food safety act
April 9, 2015, 4:26 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
Congress passed the Food Safety Modernization Act 4 years ago but hasn't backed it up with money.
The SWEET Act: National sugar-sweetened beverage tax proposed
July 31, 2014, 10:51 a.m. by Robin Shreeves
Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro introduces a tax that would add a 1-cent per teaspoon tax on caloric sweeteners in beverages.
Congress approves first new wilderness area in 5 years
March 7, 2014, 2:42 p.m. by Russell McLendon
The bill protects 32,500 acres of Michigan's Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, ending an unprecedented five-year drought of new wilderness areas designated by the U.S. Congress.
Why the 'dairy cliff' probably isn't a crisis
December 13, 2013, 1:42 p.m. by Russell McLendon
The U.S. farm bill is expiring again, raising the perennial specter of overpriced food. But despite the high stakes, this political precipice looks more like a buttery bluff.
NASA assessing impact of government shutdown
October 21, 2013, 10:02 a.m. by Mike Wall, SPACE.com
The space agency will reevaluate mission timelines and do a safety walk through of its facilities full operations resume.
Utah national parks to open Saturday
October 11, 2013, 5:48 a.m. by Jenn Savedge
The Department of the Interior allows states to open their national parks — but there's a catch. As Utah moves forward, Arizona and other western states weigh the financial risk.
One-man militia mows government lawns
October 10, 2013, 12:16 p.m. by Melissa Breyer
Chris Cox became an instant folk hero when he took his lawnmower to the National Mall and got down to business tidying up the war memorials.
Why Starbucks is giving away free coffee
October 10, 2013, 10:33 a.m. by Melissa Breyer
The coffee chain takes a jab at D.C. with a unity-inspired pay-it-forward promotion.
The dangerous side of a government shutdown
October 9, 2013, 8:30 a.m. by Jenn Savedge
This isn't just about closing a few parks. Real lives have been put at risk by the gridlock in Washington, D.C.
U.S. shutdown slows Hawaii molasses probe
October 3, 2013, 2:36 p.m. by Russell McLendon
Thanks to distant D.C. politics, federal authorities have largely suspended their investigation of the historic molasses spill that fouled Hawaiian waters last month.
U.S. shutdown idles 94 percent of EPA staff
October 1, 2013, 12:24 p.m. by Russell McLendon
The EPA is being reduced to 6 percent of its workforce by a government shutdown, disrupting an array of services like pollution cleanup and public health research.

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The top 10 video games of 2013, according to Lou Kesten:
1. "BioShock Infinite" (Irrational Games, for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC): The latest adventure from provocateur Ken Levine asks tough questions about the bloody path of American history. And it doesn't provide easy answers — indeed, the more you learn about its setting, the flying city of Columbia, the loopier it gets. No other game this year bent my brain as much.
2. "Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag" (Ubisoft Montreal, for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PC): Stealth and swordplay have always been at the core of this series, but "Black Flag" adds a stirring new element: engrossing sea battles, as you and the crew of your pirate ship romp across the Caribbean of the 1730s.
3. "Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch" (Studio Ghibli and Level-5, for the PlayStation 3): The Japanese studios behind movies like "Spirited Away" and games like "Dragon Quest" collaborated on this sprawling epic about a kid transported to an alternate universe. It provides all the pleasures of a deep role-playing game with the charm and humor of great anime.
4. "Tomb Raider" (Crystal Dynamics, for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC): Video-game icon Lara Croft gets an origin story, as the shipwrecked heroine fights for survival on an island full of goons. As teenage Lara evolves from helpless to deadly, you can't help but think this kid's got a bright future.
5. "The Last of Us" (Naughty Dog, for the PlayStation 3): This journey across a post-apocalyptic United States presents one nerve-racking confrontation after another — but it will be best remembered for the smartly written, subtly acted relationship between its protagonists, a bitter survivor and the lively young girl he's sworn to protect.
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7. "Device 6" (Simogo, for iOS): This witty mystery reminded me of the classic text adventures of the 1980s — except now, you have to rotate your iPad to follow along. The elegant design, with just a smattering of pictures and music, makes the creepy story all the more effective.


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|A darker shade of magic by Schwab, Victoria, author.
Kell is one of the last Travelers; magicians with a rare, coveted ability to travel between parallel universes. He can choose where he lands. There's Grey London, dirty and boring, without any magic, ruled by a mad King George. Then there's Red London, where life and magic are revered, and the Maresh Dynasty presides over a flourishing empire. White London, ruled by whoever has murdered their way to the throne. And once upon a time, there was Black London. But no one speaks of that now.
|Nov 25, 2015
|A little life - a novel by Yanagihara, Hanya, author.
When four classmates from a small Massachusetts college move to New York to make their way, they're broke, adrift, and buoyed only by their friendship and ambition. There is kind, handsome Willem, an aspiring actor; JB, a quick-witted, sometimes cruel Brooklyn-born painter seeking entry to the art world; Malcolm, a frustrated architect at a prominent firm; and withdrawn, brilliant, enigmatic Jude, who serves as their center of gravity. Over the decades, their relationships deepen and darken, tin
|Nov 27, 2015
|All dressed in white an Under suspicion novel by Clark, Mary Higgins.
Five years ago, New Yorkers Amanda Pierce and Jeffrey Hunter had plans for a luxurious destination wedding at the Breakers resort in Palm Beach, Florida. The ceremony was planned for Saturday afternoon, to be followed by an impressive reception. But then Amanda goes missing without a trace before the celebrations can begin. Now, five years later, Laurie needs a new case to feature for Under Suspicion's next special, and Brett Young pushes her to choose Amanda, who has never been found.
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|Arrow of God by Achebe, Chinua.
Set in the Ibo heartland of eastern Nigeria, one of Africa's best-known writers describes the conflict between old and new in its most poignant aspect: the personal struggle between father and son.
|Nov 25, 2015
|Autobiography of Mark Twain. Volume 3 by Twain, Mark, 1835-1910, author.
Mark Twain's complete, uncensored autobiography was an instant bestseller when the first volume was published in 2010, on the centennial of his death.
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|Bathsheba - reluctant beauty by Hunt, Angela Elwell, 1957-, author
Bathsheba, a beautiful woman forced to become one of King David's wives, is committed to protecting her son while dealing with the dynamics of the king's household in this biblically based novel.
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|Binge by Oakley, Tyler, 1989-
Pop culture phenomenon, social rights advocate, and the most prominent LGBT voice on YouTube brings you his first collection of witty, personal, and hilarious essays written in the voice that's earned him more than ten million followers across social media.
|Dec 1, 2015
|Blue guitar by Banville, John
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|Buddhism. Part 1 of 2 by Eckel, Malcolm David, 1946-
Examines Buddhism in a series of 24 lectures.
|Dec 1, 2015
|Building great sentences - exploring the writer's craft by Landon, Brooks.
Understanding the variety of ways to construct sentences, from the smallest clause to the longest sentence, is important to enhancing your appreciation of great writing and potentially improving your own. Why do some lengthy sentences flow effortlessly while others stumble along? Why are you captivated by the writing of particular authors but not others? How can you craft sentences that reflect your own unique outlook on the world? Get the answers to these and other questions about writing and s
|Dec 1, 2015
|By the people - rebuilding liberty without permission by Murray, Charles A., author.
Murray describes how civil disobedience, backstopped by legal defense funds, can make large portions of the 180,000-page Federal Code of Regulations unenforceable through a targeted program that identifies regulations that arbitrarily and capriciously tell people what to do. Americans have it in their power to make the federal government an insurable hazard like hurricanes and floods, leaving them once again free to live the lives as they see fit.
|Dec 1, 2015
|Christmas bells - a novel by Chiaverini, Jennifer.
In present-day Boston, a dedicated teacher in the Watertown public school system is stunned by somber holiday tidings. Sophia's music program has been sacrificed to budget cuts, and she worries not only about her impending unemployment but also about the consequences to her underprivileged students. At the church where she volunteers as music director, Sophia tries to forget her cares as she leads the children's choir in rehearsal for a Christmas Eve concert. Inspired to honor a local artist, So
|Nov 25, 2015
|Christmas in Mustang Creek by Miller, Linda Lael.
Charlotte Morgan grew up in Mustang Creek, Wyoming, and couldn't wait to escape to the big city. But life in New York isn't as fabulous as she'd like to admit--she's lonely, doing a job she doesn't love and dating too many frogs she meets online. There was one potential prince, though--Jaxon Locke, a veterinarian with definite possibilities--but his move to Idaho to fill in at his dad's vet practice ended things just as they were getting interesting. What Charlotte doesn't know is that he misses
|Nov 25, 2015
|City on fire - a novel by Hallberg, Garth Risk, author
The all-too-human individuals who live within this extraordinary first novel are: Regan and William Hamilton-Sweeney, estranged heirs to one of the city's biggest fortunes; Keith and Mercer, the men who, for better or worse, love them; Charlie and Sam, two Long Island teenagers seduced by downtown's nascent punk scene; an obsessive magazine reporter; his spunky, West Coast-transplant neighbor; and the detective trying to figure out what they all have to do with a shooting in Central Park. From p
|Nov 25, 2015
|Crimson shore by Preston, Douglas J., author.
Special Agent Pendergast takes on a private case in Exmouth, Massachusetts - a quaint village on the coast north of Salem - to investigate the theft of a valuable wine cellar. He travels to the seaside town with his ward, Constance Green, where they quickly discover something far more sinister: a bricked-up niche in the wine cellar that holds the remains of a man, tortured and then entombed alive 150 years ago.
|Nov 27, 2015
|Cross justice by Patterson, James, 1947-
The toughest cases are the ones that hit close to home.When his cousin is accused of a heinous crime, Alex Cross returns to his North Carolina hometown for the first time in over three decades. As he tries to prove his cousin's innocence in a town where everyone seems to be on the take, Cross unearths a family secret that forces him to question everything he's ever known.Chasing a ghost he believed was long dead, Cross gets pulled into a case that has local cops scratching their heads and needin
|Dec 1, 2015
|Deceptive clarity by Elkins, Aaron
|Nov 25, 2015
|Devil's pleasure palace by Walsh, Michael
|Nov 25, 2015
|Dragonfish by Tran, Vu, 1975- author.
Robert, a rugged Oakland cop, still can't let go of Suzy, the mysterious Vietnamese wife who left him. Now she's disappeared from her new husband, Sonny, a violent Vietnamese smuggler and gambler who blackmails Robert into finding her for him. Pursuing Suzy through the glitzy, sleazy gambling dens of Las Vegas, Robert finds himself chasing the past that haunts Suzy--one that extends back to a refugee camp in Malaysia after the fall of Saigon. Her daughter, abandoned long ago, is now a steely pro
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Music in the Gallery with Neha
Thursday, November 19, 2-3:30 p.m.
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Simmons College presents Music in the Gallery with jazz vocalist Neha Jirwrajka, on Thursday, November 19th from 2:00-3:30 p.m., with reception to follow, at the Trustman Art Gallery, located on the fourth floor, Main College Building, 300 The Fenway in Boston. The concert and reception are free and open to the public.
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Tuesday, October 20, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
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Simmons College presents our new series, Music in the Gallery, with an inaugural performance by Tibetan musician Penpa Tsering on Tuesday, April 7th from 2:00 – 3:15 PM at the Trustman Art Gallery, located on the fourth floor, Main College Building, 300 The Fenway in Boston. The concert is free and open to the public.
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In company news, Voya Financial Inc. (
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pricing a secondary offering of nearly 22.3 million shares by
former corporate parent ING Group (
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the stock.
VOYA also repurchased another 7.7 million of its shares from the
Dutch financial-services conglomerate for $300 million, paying the
same price paid by the underwriters in the public offering. The
company has around $210 mln remaining under its current stock
buyback authorization.
After selling a combined 30 million shares, ING saw its VOYA
stake decline from around 43% of the company's stock prior to the
offering to around 32%, or about 80.1 million shares overall, after
the deal.
VOYA shares recently were off about 0.3% at $39.25 each,
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A Saratoga Springs couple was arraigned in Saratoga County Court Thursday, Sept. 3, for allegedly running a mortgage fraud scheme that netted them $2.3 million.
Nikole Sutliff (also known as Nikole Riely), 32 and Stephen Sutliff, 37, both of Kirby Drive, Saratoga Springs, were both indicted on nine counts of grand larceny in the second degree and one count of conspiracy in the fourth degree. Both crimes are felonies.
Albany County District Attorney David Soares was appointed special prosecutor to the case at the request of Saratoga County District Attorney James Murphy.
Soares's office also filed a civil complaint to recover the proceeds allegedly gained from the fraud schemes.
The indictment alleges that between December 2006 and March 2007 the couple fraudulently obtained multiple mortgages for the following addresses in Saratoga County: 135 Washington St., 46 Thoroughbred Dr., 162 Grand Ave., 178 Grand Ave., 208 Grand Ave. and 54 Kirby St.
Using the proceeds of the schemes, the couple allegedly purchased the following: a 2007 BMW 35i sedan, a 2007 BMW X3, a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado, a tavern named Dream Street, located at 49 South Glens Falls and a nightclub named "Saratoga Winners" located at 1375 and 1391 Loudon Road in Latham.
Saratoga Winners was consumed by fire on April 30 of this year, and the man the Sutliffs sold it to was subsequently charged with arson. Police allege that Akiva Abraham of Rexford obtained an insurance policy on the nightclub using a fraudulent mortgage loan.
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Is KOH organic?
No. It contains the elements potassium (K), oxygen (O), and hydrogen (H) only. In order to be organic a compound must contain carbon (C).
What is the anhydride of KOH?
Anhydride means to remove a water molecule H2O from the original compound. KOH has only 1 oxygen and 1 hydrogen atom. Therefore, 2 KOH formula units are required to complete t…he removal--> 2KOH has to subtract 2 H and 1 O from its formula and will finally give K2O hence, the anhydride of KOH is K2O (MORE)
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Is koh a solid?
nope. OH is hydroxide which is insoluble except with a few things including potassium (K). so KOH is soluble, or aqueous.
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"This is just to get it on the record," said Councilman Charlie Brown, chairman of the committee. "Then we are going to go page by page through the questions that we have to answer."
Denver has become a national model in how it regulates medical-marijuana dispensaries and grow facilities. Now, 207 dispensaries operate in the city — slightly more than the number of liquor stores. And as of April 30, more than half of the 107,262 Colorado patients who possess a valid registry ID card for medical marijuana live in the Denver area with 17,969 or 17 percent living in Denver County.
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