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(Writer @sightsoundmagazine @ruemorguemag @undertheradarmag @popmatters @thesensesofcinema @vinylwriters @cineaste_mag)

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A big thank-you to Turiya Coltrane and Mark Lager for inviting Jonathan and Marion to visit and soak in the rich musical and spiritual history of The John and Alice Coltrane Home.

The two-story house in Dix Hills, NY, was home to John and Alice Coltrane, and their young family, from 1964 to 1973. They both wrote and recorded some of their most enduring works there.

The house is presently being fully restored to serve as a space for immersion in history, education, creativity, and more.

It was a very inspiring visit, especially after attending Cosmic Music: The Celestial Songs of Alice Coltrane, at Carnegie Hall, the previous night.

Thanks again Turiya and Mark.

- The Rev

#mercuryrev #mercuryrevtour #bornhorses #bornhorsestour #alicecoltrane #johncoltrane

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I’ve been trying to figure out how to articulate just how special the house concerts were. It’s a challenge to put to words, because honestly it’s more about each of the hosts (and the glimpses we got into their lives that made it so magical) than It is about our actual musical experience, or road journey ( which was all magical too;) . I guess all I can say again is, these are rare people, that are extremely giving, kind and patient…. And they’re all risk takers and true explorers of the human heart, which makes them my kind of people. I left loving every one of them (and we also left feeling like we truly made friends for life.) I didn’t take many pictures, so I have only two of the hosts, and I regret it now (but they kindly took some pictures of the performances that I’m sharing here ) and I put a few snaps i took of folks who came out, as well.

The folks that came out to listen are also a rare and beautiful kind…my god thank you all so much…. It was a joy to get to talk with some of you before and afterwards ….and hear some of your stories! This is why I wanted to do house shows!

Lastly , thank you Undertow, you are amazing and such a huge benefit for artists that want to do these beautiful and intimate concerts . We just love you.

Thank you dear hosts: Suzy and Gil in Bellingham, Fletcher, Lalon and The whole Dad’s Cafe crew in Anacortes. Ann, Jhon and Kate in Tacoma. Scott in PDX NW Dance Project. Kirk and Steve in Oakland’s gem the Rock Ridge Bowl. Gerry at The Next Record Store in Santa Rosa. Mike, Julie and friends at Sunny Hill in Petaluma.Nic and crew at Up The Creek Records in Walnut Creek. Malik, Trey and Jeremy from Divers in Morro Bay. Ryan, Vanessa and the sweet father in law Nick in LA….Whitney in Palo Alto (who we didn’t get to meet sadly, but you where in my heart) and to Jeff and Judy in LA ( your kindness)

Illustration for Dad’s Cafe show in Anacortes by: Beautiful Lalon (Daughter of Fletcher, who owns Dads)

Pic# 1 by Nic at Up The Creek Records

Dance Studio PDX w/ chairs( Scott Lewis)

Jesse w/ lamp- Mike @ Sunny Hill House Shows

Jesse and Phil ( blk & white) in Oakland by Bradley Skaught

Cookies made by Suzy in Bellingham ❤️

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Thanks for the good times Arcata! SF tonight at @thechapelsf w/ @meglingbaird ✌️🌹

5/20 San Francisco - The Chapel*
5/21 Big Sur - Hipnic Festival*
5/23 Los Angeles - Gold Diggers*
5/24 Los Angeles - Gold Diggers*

w/ Meg Baird

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Cotton Jones Basket Ride :: The River Strumming (15th anniversary Reissue)

15 years ago in 2008, singer and songwriter Michael Nau released his band’s debut as Cotton Jones Basket Ride, The River Strumming. Only 300 copies were pressed that immediately sold out, making it an obscure, rare record. Suicide Squeeze has recently reissued the record. This is an atmospheric album that is ready for rediscovery, a southern gothic summer night trip.

Now at AD.

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