Read an interesting take on Putin recently in a shipping trade
magazine (Andrew J. Lawler, Global Trade) that said 'Putin, right or
wrong, sees himself as the best candidate to restore Russia's sense of
national pride, world stature and its economy.' Futhermore, acquiring
territory has not historically been a neat, clean, up-and-up kind of
business of which Putin is well aware. Hawaiians, Native Americans and
Mexicans can well attest to the that in terms of the United States'
conduct. Mr. Lawler also says that Putin is smart to align himself with
the Russian Orthodox Church as opposed to the atheists that preceded him
in leadership positions there. The church connection helps him to win
hearts, and subsequently minds. He is a folk hero to his people. . .
a point of view certainly not "Officially Sanctioned" nor one you will hear much about in the mainstream media.
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Athough his list is large, some links don't work, some sources are dubious and some arguments are specious, Dan, From Squirrel Hill does make a particularly good point in the second paragraph below about additional political parties. . .
(from http://danfromsquirrelhill.wordpress.com/2013/08/15/obama-252/)
". . . Every President, every politician, and every human being tells lies and engages in acts of hypocrisy. But Barack Obama does these things to a far greater degree than anyone else that I have ever known of. His campaign promises were so much better sounding than anyone else’s – no lobbyists in his administration, waiting five days before signing all non-emergency bills so people would have time to read them, putting health care negotiations on C-SPAN, reading every bill line by line to make sure money isn’t being wasted, prosecution of Wall St. criminals, ending raids against medical marijuana in states where it’s legal, high levels of transparency. Obama’s promises of these wonderful things sounded inspiring and sincere. They sounded so much better than the promises of any other President. So when Obama broke these promises, it felt so much worse than when other Presidents broke their promises.
In the 2008 United States election, I wrote in Ron Paul for President. In the 2012 election, I voted for Libertarian Party candidate Gary Johnson. Those who are of a more leftist persuasion than myself might want to consider voting for the Green Party in future elections. . . "
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"Ocean City Ditty," the
CD single is now available at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/oho4
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you're in town, at Trax On Wax on Frederick Rd. in Catonsville, MD)
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Spring Jazz Festival
at Elk Run Vineyards
15113 Liberty Rd, Mt Airy, MD 21771
(410) 775-5089
For Tickets Go To:
http://www.elkrun.com/spring-jazz-festival/
The
Elk Run Spring Jazz Festival features two days of jazz performances,
along with vendors, crafts, hayrides through the Mt. Airy vineyards and
wine tastings.
Saturday June 14th
Noon-1:30 Howard Burns Trio
1:45-2:30 Ray Jozwiak
2:30-3:15 Laura Baron
3:30-5:00 Ronny Smith and Friends
Sunday June 15th
Noon-1:30 Time Squared
1:45-3:15 Josh Bayer Trio
3:30-5:00 Darryl Brenzel Quartet
OHO's
"Ocean City Ditty," the
CD single is now available at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/oho4
(and, if
you're in town, at Trax On Wax on Frederick Rd. in Catonsville, MD)
My latest solo release, '2014', can be downloaded digitally at:
(or you can copy-and-paste this URL directly to
your browser: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/rayjozwiak4)
OHO's
"Ocean City Ditty," the
CD single is now available at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/oho4
(and, if
you're in town, at Trax On Wax on Frederick Rd. in Catonsville, MD)
My latest solo release, '2014', can be downloaded digitally at:
(or you can copy-and-paste this URL directly to
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. . . in jazz, you'll find something to your liking at the. . .
Spring Jazz Festival
at Elk Run Vineyards
15113 Liberty Rd, Mt Airy, MD 21771
(410) 775-5089
For Tickets Go To:
http://www.elkrun.com/spring-jazz-festival/
The
Elk Run Spring Jazz Festival features two days of jazz performances,
along with vendors, crafts, hayrides through the Mt. Airy vineyards and
wine tastings.
Saturday June 14th
Noon-1:30 Howard Burns Trio
1:45-2:30 Ray Jozwiak
2:30-3:15 Laura Baron
3:30-5:00 Ronny Smith and Friends
Sunday June 15th
Noon-1:30 Time Squared
1:45-3:15 Josh Bayer Trio
3:30-5:00 Darryl Brenzel Quartet
OHO's
"Ocean City Ditty," the
CD single is now available at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/oho4
(and, if
you're in town, at Trax On Wax on Frederick Rd. in Catonsville, MD)
My latest solo release, '2014', can be downloaded digitally at:
(or you can copy-and-paste this URL directly to
your browser: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/rayjozwiak4)
Aug 15, 2014
10:00 PM Ocean City, MD
Johnny's Pizza & Pub
Baltimore's Iconic Rock/Pop/Folk/Jazz/Prog Musical Collective OHO
Jul 26, 2014
4:00 PM Ocean City, MD
Warrens Park
Baltimore's Iconic Rock/Pop/Folk/Jazz/Prog Musical Collective OHO
Jun 25, 2014
10:00 PM Ocean City, MD
Johnny's Pizza & Pub
Jay Graboski, Founding Member of Baltimore's Iconic Rock/Pop/Folk/Jazz/Prog Musical Collective OHO - solo
OHO's
"Ocean City Ditty," the
CD single is now available at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/oho4
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you're in town, at Trax On Wax on Frederick Rd. in Catonsville, MD)
My latest solo release, '2014', can be downloaded digitally at:
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I've always had a penchant for humor in music. It doesn't always have to be in-your-face silly (not that I'm against THAT!), but for me, humor makes everything, especially music, more real, more fallible, more entertaining, more universal and maybe even more palatable. And instrumental music can contain just as much humor as lyrics.
Laughter always attracted me as a child, whether it be an adult with a wry grin that does magic tricks, Jerry Lewis mugging for a crowd in ape-fashion or the outrageous puns and sight gags on old television programs like 'Green Acres.' That was always my preference when it was up to me.
Musically, I always searched for the novelty songs (mostly by [Noel] Paul Stookey) when I purchased a new Peter, Paul and Mary LP. I discovered Spike Jones in old movies on television. Louis Prima could always swing, croon and entertain with a twinkle in his eye and laughter in the music. Later it was Frank Zappa (who also named Spike Jones as an influence), Jim Stafford (more subtle than Spike) and even Fishbone.
Then there is the humor that is unspoken but still ever present in the music of Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie and Dexter Gordon (constantly quoting pop, children or seasonal songs in solos), Roland Kirk, Eric Dolphy laughed much in his leaping intervals and birdsong impersonations, Dave Frishberg (subtle, dry and sophisticated lyrics), Cannonball Adderley, Sun Ra and even David Murray. I love it ALL.
(Thinking of this song today was the seed for my reflection on humor. . .)
OHO's
"Ocean City Ditty," the
CD single is now available at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/oho4
(and, if
you're in town, at Trax On Wax on Frederick Rd. in Catonsville, MD)
My latest solo release, '2014', can be downloaded digitally at:
(or you can copy-and-paste this URL directly to
your browser: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/rayjozwiak4)
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