I just added strap locks to the guitar and tried tuning by ear for a minute before using a tuner. Before I had one I'd grab a phone and use the dial tone in the key of F. Cradle the handset under chin, finger on first fret low E string and tune by ear. Tuners are better than my ear. Old man ranting.

The Contraptions keep me alive. The songs keep coming without my permission. December 19th Chuck show raged. Swear the crowd roared in response a few times.

I found this and a copy of George P Pelecanos' the Big Blowdown at an old mill turned book empire in North Hampton (sp?-DNGAF) both for under $10. I would have taken pics of the place but it was getting dark and the rain was turning solid. Thanks for the books, New England. Keep the damn snow.

Some shots from Amherst Massachusetts. Nellie the Cat. Sophie the Dog and the snowy backyard at my sister's house.

My mom celebrated 91 years alive December 1st.

These are selling fast. If you can't make it to our next show contact Dave Downey at [email protected] or visit World's Best Comics at Watt and El Camino.

Playing at Audio Nerd in Rocklin with Sub Atomix! Seven pm tomorrow Saturday February 8th!
(I think it's time to create a bsky contraptions page.)

Look at the critter! There was another one on a fence in the dark.

She's called Uno and she always has a lot to say. I haven't seen her around for a long long time. The only red cat I've ever seen let alone made friends with.

I like the wall this sticker is on. It's at an all-ages venue where a lot of different styles of music is played and the kids are alright. Hurt a nazi today.