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Bryan Vargas

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Guitarist to the NYC Global Music Superstars; College Professor; hopelessly Liberal; proudly Nerdy; Lover of Muppets, Comics, Bikes, Books, Music, & Movies; Native NYer 4life 🇵🇷 IG: @bkbv https://t.co/8lhCBwpXWZ

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Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · Jul 15

Bryan Vargas' BV3 feat Derek Nievergelt - bass, Sean Dixon - drums, and himself - guitarist & composer - full concert live at the Uncharted Music Series at the Greenwich House Music School May 1st, 2025

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This is "Uncharted 2025 Bryan Vargas v2" by Greenwich House Music School on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

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Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · 11h

We have been at many of the same shows. This was a special one. Great pic!

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Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · 2d

OH HELLS YES

Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 2d

"We’re operationalizing our old corridors—taking ancient trade routes our elders told us about and articulating them in a modern context."

Indigenous nations plan tariff-free trade corridor across US-Canada border.

From our friends at @nationalobserver.com:

Indigenous Nations Plan Tariff-Free Trade Corridor Across US-Canada border

“We’re not begging for crumbs anymore. We’re demanding what’s rightly ours."

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Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · 2d

Ok, I have to say, this was brand new to me, I had never heard of this show. But this was AMAZING. Holy crap this is great. Super hip music & puppets at Tiny Desk. An excellent use of 21 minutos of your time, is to watch this Tuny Desk by 31 Minutos. Very highly recommended

31 Minutos: Tiny Desk Concert

YouTube video by NPR Music

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Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · 2d

Bonus track

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Robert Plant with Saving Grace - Higher Rock (Later... with Jools Holland)

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Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · 2d

Superb performance by Robert Plant & crew. I love the combination here of Tony Kelsey's baritone guitar with Matt Worley on Cuatro Puertorriqueño. Looking forward to seeing this band next month

Nonesuch Records @nonesuch.com · 2d

@robertplant.com and Saving Grace perform Low's "Everybody's Song," from their new album, 'Saving Grace,' on BBC Two's 'Later... with Jools Holland.'
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Robert Plant with Saving Grace - Everybody's Song (Later... with Jools Holland)

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Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · 2d

That was such a special show, such a great night

Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · 2d

Ok the El Chavo del Ocho SNL skit, while imperfect, was goddamn AMAZING. Such a universal part of the Latino cultural experience represented on a mainstream American program, only a few decades late. And Benito as Quico? Wow.

El Chavo Del Ocho (English Version) - SNL

YouTube video by Saturday Night Live

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Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · 2d

Great musicians, great people

Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · 4d

That’s just it. Some people are just so desperate they spam everyone. It’s a shame because I’m sure some of them are very talented people who feel pressured to do this. We need a better way to honor and respect our musical community

Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · 4d

I get them across the board. They reek of desperation. The folks who are cool, are cool, so it’s no big issue. Drives me nuts

Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · 4d

And you too

Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · 5d

An FYI about FYCs - they make me hate you. Unless we have a relationship beforehand, please please please DO NOT send me those. I will never vote for you. Gracias

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Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · 5d

Living Colour TEARING IT UP at BAM on Jimmy Kimmel Live
@livingcolour.com @jimmykimmel.com @bambrooklyn.bsky.social @vurnt22.bsky.social @coreyglover.bsky.social @dougwimbish.bsky.social @willcalhoun.bsky.social

Living Colour – Cult of Personality

YouTube video by Jimmy Kimmel Live

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Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · 6d

Paladino is a NIGHTMARE, I just donated to Ben Chou and you should too. www.benchou4ny.com

Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · 7d

One Battle After Another was just excellent. Chase Infiniti had better get an Oscar nom, but the whole cast was in top form. Also contains an imp Gil Scott Heron reference that brought me much much joy. Highly recommended

Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · 7d

I often refered to her as "the greatest among us," with us being all of humanity. I am beyond sad at this news. I cannot imagine this world without Jane Goodall in it. Thank you for inspiring me, and all of us, so much. I hope she knew she was loved

NPR @npr.org · 7d

JUST IN: Jane Goodall, primatologist who transformed our understanding of the lives of apes, has died, according to an announcement from the Jane Goodall Institute.

Jane Goodall, legendary primatologist, has died at age 91

Jane Goodall, primatologist who transformed our understanding of the lives of apes, has died, according to an announcement from the Jane Goodall Institute.

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Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · 7d

THIS. En punto.

ghost malone ergo propter malone @proptermalone.bsky.social · 7d

this is the third time Donald Trump has shut down the government while his party controls both houses of Congress

Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · 7d

Wow - there is a LOT to unpack here. But still great info. Will pass along what I can to my students

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Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · 7d

Great Tiny Desk from buddy Adrian Quesada feat. super buddy Mireya Ramos

Adrian Quesada: Tiny Desk Concert

YouTube video by NPR Music

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Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · 7d

Hopefully the Scott Joplins & other composers received better royalty rates than Spotify, but since we're talking about American capitalism, perhaps a safe assumption that they did not?

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Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · 7d

When I cover player pianos in my classes, I introduce them as a kind of Steam Punk robot of sorts. Which to me makes them way cooler than AI ever could be, and yet also a clear parallel of the apocalyptic times we're living in

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Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · 7d

Fuck - I've got Godot tickets on the 21st! Hoping this gets resolved before then. Bway actors (who aren't major celebs) don't make nearly as much as you think they do, and deserve to be paid a fair wage & benefits for their efforts! GO UNION!

Reuters @reuters.com · 7d

Broadway actors are preparing to walk off the stage in a strike that would shut down 32 stage productions as theater attendance approaches its peak season, according to their union reut.rs/4gS5PeT

Broadway actors prepare to strike, union says

Broadway actors are preparing to walk off the stage in a strike that would shut down 32 stage productions as theater attendance approaches its peak season, according to their union.

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Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · 10d

I am NOT angry at this! I can’t wait to see what Benito brings to that event. #quevivapuertoricolibre 🇵🇷

The Associated Press @apnews.com · 10d

Bad Bunny will headline the Super Bowl halftime show next year.

Latin superstar Bad Bunny will headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show

Bad Bunny will headline the Super Bowl halftime show next year. The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Sunday that the Grammy winner will perform at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Feb. 8.

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Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · 10d

Eric Adams, a complete piece of garbage from day one. The WORST Democrat Mayor of NYC in my lifetime (& that says a lot!), rotten & corrupt to the core. Don't let the door hit you on your corrupt ass on the way out. You will NOT be missed. At all.

Eric Adams Abandons Re-election Bid for Mayor of New York City

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Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · 10d

One more, because how could I not post Jim McNeely arranging Jimi Hendrix. After all, music is infinite, universal, and truly great. And this is proof. We will miss you Jim. (4 of 4)

Up from the Skies

YouTube video by Vanguard Jazz Orchestra - Topic

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