#OneAlbumADay; This album blends avant-garde composition, jazz soloing, and African & Middle Eastern rhythmic forms, w/ producer Brian Eno adding reversed echo and otherworldly, ghostly production touches. Thanks to @aquariumdrunkard.com for reminding me of this influential LP today. More: alt text

A very cool babysitter took my little brother and I to see the Monkees' film HEAD -- which had premiered in NYC on November 6, 1968 -- on a Saturday matinee double-bill with the Beatles' Yellow Submarine at the Brookhurst Theater in Anaheim. My little kid brain was pretty much blown. more: alt text

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What a day for @willharrisinva.bsky.social! First, the debut of his podcast "Letting Them Talk" drops, and now we get a brand new "Random Roles," this time with actress Diane Lane, talking with her about her career (briefly, as a full career recap would take *hours*). Congratulations, Will!

Sean Dunn, aka Sandwich Guy, was found NOT GUILTY of misdemeanor assault by a jury in federal court in DC today, November 6, 2025. Dunn threw a sandwich at a federal officer at 14th and U streets in August, shouting, "Fuck you! You fucking fascists! Why are you here? I don’t want you in my city!"

I expect Blake Treinen, Clayton Kershaw, and others might go, but I sincerely hope that most of the Dodgers 2025 roster turn down the offer to go to the White House. YOU NEED TO SEND A MESSAGE, DODGERS.

Remembering Texas Country and folk singer, musician, songwriter, recording artist, and performer Guy Clark, born on November 6, 1941, in Monahans, Texas — he died on May 17, 2016. Fave songs: "The Randall Knife," "Boats to Build," "Stuff That Works," and "She Ain't Goin' Nowhere." (more: alt text)

"Her work transforms audiences from observers into participants, helping to shape the works and the exhibition itself. That sense of agency and connection feels especially powerful right now, and I think Los Angeles, with its spirit of experimentation and openness, will really embrace that."

Remembering Doug Sahm, b. November 6, 1941, San Antonio, TX (d. November 18, 1999). His outgoing message: "I'm not home right now. I'm out milkin' the cows. So, you might call back if it's about baseball or Memphis Slim or somethin' that's interestin'. I'll give you a buzz. Have a good day. Adios."

My #1 fave (and @vulture.com's): "Tuuuubiiiii, Tubi!" (Now, if they could figure out how to insert all of the commercials at the beginning instead of interrupting every fifteen minutes, I'd be happier to recommend them....)

This was a really entertaining podcast! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...

The move comes after Trump announced that his administration would be freezing SNAP benefits until the government shutdown ends, despite over 40 million Americans relying on it (like me). Donations will go to two different area nonprofits: the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and St. Joseph Center.

I've also seen Sunday, October 31st for the U.S. -- with November 13th for the UK release date -- but November 5th (a Friday) probably makes more sense. The original cover photo idea was to be a close-up photo of a baboon's anus but the band suggested an ear underwater. "Fearless" is my favorite.

#OneAlbumADay; Elton John's 4th studio LP, 'Madman Across the Water,' was released on November 5, 1971. While 'Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player' (1973) was my first EJ LP, this one is my favorite, especially the title track and "Razor Face" (Rick Wakeman plays on both tracks) More: alt text

If you watched all 179 Dodgers games (including the post-season games and the two opening games in Tokyo) like I did, you, like me, might have wondered why Mookie Betts didn't get the Golden Glove this year. He was incredible. My favorite player.

In 2008, conservative writer Ross Douthat's first NYT opinion piece was titled "Dick Cheney for President." It was actually his idea that the VP's landslide loss could have motivated the GOP to reconsider their move toward the extreme right wing, but... it made me stop reading any of his opinions.

Just watched the delightful interview Stephen Colbert did w/ Robert Plant, during which Colbert quoted from "Tom Bombadil's Song" by J.R.R. Tolkien, published in the Oxford Magazine in 1934, long before The Lord of the Rings was written. Colbert is a Tolkien fanatic, and Plant is too. More: alt text

Everything I saw on this neo-noirish/black comedy FX show itched that part of my brain that loves to watch TV & read novels. It hit all the right spots, mentioning writers I love & history (especially Tulsa, OK) blended w/ heartfelt and occasionally absurd Coen Bros-esque characters. More: alt text

Congratulations, NYC! You've made the right choice. I wish now the rest of the country would follow your example. (more: alt text)

#OneAlbumADay; My Bloody Valentine’s second studio LP, 'Loveless,' was released on November 4, 1991 (Creation in the UK, Sire in the U.S.). The cost of recording the album, which took place at 19 recording studios with multiple audio engineers over 4 years, nearly bankrupted Creation. More: alt text

'I could smell the onions and the mustard'

"We are things that labor under the illusion of having a self, a secretion of sensory experience and feeling, programmed with total assurance that we are each somebody, when in fact everybody’s nobody." (Rust Cohle) Happy Birthday to Matthew McConaughey, born on November 4, 1969, in Uvalde, Texas!

Great to see my friend Greg Boaz (aka "Smog Vomit" - IYKYK) on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" last night, playing bass (as he has for quite a while now) in Mavis Staples' band. Greg has also played with other artists, such as Tex & the Horseheads, Dave Alvin, and John Mayall.

Please please please Dodgers front office, please find a way to sign up Shōta Imanaga, "The Throwing Philosopher." He belongs in L.A.

David Bowie's third studio LP, 'The Man Who Sold the World,' was released by Mercury Records in the U.S. on November 4, 1970 (UK: April 10, 1971). Guitarist Mick Ronson & drummer Mick Woodmansey make their first appearance here as Bowie's backing band (later: the Spiders from Mars). More: alt text

Bloviating gasbag and perpetual war criminal Dick Cheney has died. He was 84. He was responsible for some of the problems we still have today, like expanding the power of the presidency and making sure America was always in a state of perpetual war. Fuck off, Cheney, I hope it hurt. More: alt text

In addition to singing w/ the Grateful Dead, she was an in-demand session singer in the Muscle Shoals, Alabama, music scene. She sings backup on Percy Sledge's "When a Man Loves a Woman" & Elvis Presley's "Suspicious Minds," both #1 hits. She also recorded with Cher, Neil Diamond and others. R.I.P.

Diane Ladd with Peter Fonda and Nancy Sinatra in "The Wild Angels (1966), which also starred her then-husband, Bruce Dern. 💔 #filmsky 📽️

Multi-instrumentalist, record producer, arranger & sound designer, soundtrack composer & college professor Joseph Byrd -- leader of The United States of America, and who, in 1968, recorded 'The American Metaphysical Circus,' credited to Joe Byrd & the Field Hippies -- has died at 87. More: alt text

Always loved the score that composer John Barry (born November 3, 1933, York, England - d. January 30, 2011) did for Lawrence Kasdan's Body Heat (1981), a neo-noir update on classic film noir, with its sultry & suspenseful sax theme that captures the sultry sadness of steamy Southern Florida nights.

Happy Birthday to singer-songwriter, actress and TV personality Lulu Kennedy-Cairns, born Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie on November 3, 1948, Lennoxtown, Scotland. Her career has spanned six decades, but this is still my favorite performance, a real tear-jerker, the way all the actors look at Sir.

Game 7 was the largest U.S. audience for a World Series game since 2017, when the Astros beat the Dodgers in seven games, drawing 28.29 million viewers. The viewership for this game was 10% higher than the last World Series Game 7 in 2019, which averaged 23.19 million viewers. (more: alt text)

Remembering actor Charles Bronson, born Charles Dennis Buchinsky on November 3, 1921 in Ehrenfeld, Cambria County (the coal region of the Allegheny Mnts north of Johnstown), PA (d. August 30, 2003). Faves: Once Upon a Time in the West, The Great Escape, The Mechanic & so many others. More: alt text

R.I.P. acclaimed actress, director, producer and author Diane Ladd, who died today, November 3, 2025, age 89, in Ojai, CA. She was memorable in so many films, including The Wild Angels (1966), Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974), Wild at Heart (1990) and Rambling Rose (1991). More: alt text

Remembering folk musician & co-founder of Pentangle, singer-songwriter Bert Jansch, born Herbert Jansch on November 3, 1943, in Glasgow, Scotland. He died October 5, 2011, 5 years after I saw him @ Arthur Nights at the Palace Theatre in downtown L.A. Thanks @jaywbabcock.bsky.social More: alt text

#OneAlbumADay; the Jam's third studio album, 'All Mod Cons,' was released by Polydor Records on November 3, 1978, which was about a year into my favorite job, working at Licorice Pizza record store. Fave tracks: "Down in the Tube Station at Midnight," "In The Crowd," "David Watts.(more: alt text)

Warren Zevon: "Enjoy every sandwich." There's no better day to do that very thing than today, National Sandwich Day, which this year falls on Monday November 3rd. This photo is one of my favorite sandwiches, the Lamb Dip at Philippe's here in L.A. (I like the French Dip too). (more: alt text)

"Deep Throat" (Hal Holbrook) to "Bob Woodward" (Robert Redford) in Alan J. Pakula's All The President's Men (1976): "Forget the myths the media's created about the White House. The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." (more: alt text)

I'm watching All The President's Men (1976) on TCM right now, part of their Robert Redford tribute. I was reminded of something my friend Chris Morris wrote about it (on Facebook) when Redford died: "The Washington Post is sadly a very different place today." That resonated with me. More: alt text

Remembering Rudy Van Gelder, born November 2, 1924, in Jersey City, NJ (d. August 25, 2016), the pioneering recording engineer who became one of the most influential figures in jazz history, responsible for defining the sound of an era. He engineered quite a few of my favorite albums. More: alt text

Remembering Neal Casal, born November 2, 1968, in Denville, New Jersey (d. August 26, 2019). He was an accomplished singer-songwriter, session musician, touring band member and great photographer. He released twelve Americana country-rock solo LPs, and they're all worth checking out. More: alt text

Looking forward to watching this one again today.

Aquarium Drunkard Presents: November — A Medley: Melanie, Paul & Linda McCartney, Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, Lena Horne & Gabor Szabo, Sir Douglas Quintet, Terry Allen, Oscar Benton, John Cale, Prelude, Nina Simone & more, available to subscribers. (more: alt text) aquariumdrunkard.com/2014/11/02/a...

I met actor Ray Walston (b. Herman Raymond Walston on November 2, 1914, New Orleans, LA - d. January 1, 2001) in 1997, across the street from Cedars-Sinai here in L.A. I didn't linger & try to talk w/ him, just said "Hello," & told him I was a fan. He smiled and said "Thanks, son." (more: alt text)

Congratulations to the Dodgers!!!!!! They did it very late in the game with the help of this guy, Miguel Rojas! I'm kind of in shock right now.