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Rob Miller
@millerscave.bsky.social
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https://www.robmillerwriting.com/ Author. Cofounder Bloodshot Records. DJ at Miller’s Cave. Exploring the murky recesses of roots music: Streaming at radioharborcountry.org Sat: 4 to 5 PM & Sun: 9 to 10pm (Eastern) Chicago via Detroit
www.robmillerwriting.com
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Rob Miller @millerscave.bsky.social · Jul 4
Terrified to announce 11/25/25 release. A journey of weird record stores, grimy clubs, and starting venerable label Bloodshot Records. History, memoir, how-to, and a cautionary call to support indie arts communities before they are gone.
Pre-order now:
www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p0...
Image of book cover for "The Hours Are Long But the Pay is Low" by Rob Miller
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Rob Miller @millerscave.bsky.social · 11h
His mom was my junior high English teacher. The Monday after his SNL appearance, she was regarded as some sort of ethereal creature on another plane of existence in the dingy, yellow-ish hallways.

And she was very giddy and proud.
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Rob Miller @millerscave.bsky.social · 12h
I genuinely enjoy these daily snippets. Thanks.
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Rob Miller @millerscave.bsky.social · 12h
I cannot disagree with you.
It drove me to Devo and the Dead Kennedys, so I guess I have to thank them for that.
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Rob Miller @millerscave.bsky.social · 13h
I'm getting me some cocaine sweats just LOOKING at Foghat and Leslie West on the marquee.
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Rob Miller @millerscave.bsky.social · 13h
Cannot recommend more highly: Casa Guerdes for pork sammiches. Cheap, local lunch counter type place. Skip the cheese. Eat outside if you can, with a bottle of Coke.
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Casa Guedes – Uma casa com sabor a Porto – Mais do que comida, servimos identidade
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Rob Miller @millerscave.bsky.social · 13h
Can confirm.
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Rob Miller @millerscave.bsky.social · 1d
As a Detroit-born person, I have to go with Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'"

Just a city boy/
Born and raised in South Detroit.

South Detroit would be...um...smack dab in the middle of the Detroit River. Or perhaps Windsor, Ontario

(Tho, TBH, this is an execrable song for so many reasons)
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Thanks For Spooking, Jerk @thx4sharingjerk.bsky.social · 1d
WORST LYRICS EVER:

“Only time will tell if we pass the test of time”

Van Halen, Why Can’t This Be Love
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Joel Morris @gralefrit.bsky.social · 1d
When your water supply has human faeces in it, but is also available in “sparkling”.
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Culture Crave 🍿 @culturecrave.co · 2d
Spotify is partnering with ChatGPT

• Will personalize music and podcast recommendations

• Available on an opt-in basis
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Rob Miller @millerscave.bsky.social · 2d
Gee, that "Open Your Eyes" song still sounds kinda relevant...
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Rob Miller @millerscave.bsky.social · 2d
I'll give you seven (7!) American dollars for this. I'll even come pick it up. Think about it...
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Rob Miller @millerscave.bsky.social · 2d
I've always been fond of this one, but yours works too.
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Rob Miller @millerscave.bsky.social · 2d
How I missed them after seeing Minor Threat a couple of times ...I just don't know.

#minorthreat
#freezertheater
#detroit
#hardcore
Black and white flyer from a show at the Freezer Theater in Detroit. A Line drawing of a skull in a guillotine, and the bands Minor Threat, Meatmen, and Negative Approach listed.
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Rob Miller @millerscave.bsky.social · 2d
One thing about owning an indie label for 25+ years is that I was so immersed/focused/obsessed in my corner of the biz, I missed a lot of great bands that I am just now "discovering."
Guess what? Turns out that Fugazi is a fucking great band.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGJF...

#fugazi
#dischord
Fugazi - Waiting Room
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Rob Miller @millerscave.bsky.social · 2d
And you'll be out there on the front lines speaking out for us, right?
RIGHT?

Or is the occasion for another sternly worded letter?
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Rob Miller @millerscave.bsky.social · 3d
Quick! To the Quigley Cave to write another stern letter!
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Rob Miller @millerscave.bsky.social · 3d
Hey, I was at that show.

Sounded like shit and the drummer was too drunk to play, so the Necros drummer had to fill in.
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Rob Miller @millerscave.bsky.social · 4d
Sadly, I think there's a decent chunk of folks in Beverly, Mt Greenwood, and the far NW part of the city that are kinda ok with what is happening.

I mean, I still like our odds, but there's a good number of folks that ain't leaving their La-Z-boys over this.
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Rob Miller @millerscave.bsky.social · 4d
There's no way I would have heard of Rossini and Wagner before the age of 12 without this.
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Rob Miller @millerscave.bsky.social · 4d
I often wonder about something similar as I see lawns with half buried "spooky skeletons"---aka human bones. I live in an area of Chicago with many Khmer and Lao refugees. I taught ESL to this community. There are people with not-too-distant memories of this happening for reals. Happy Halloween?
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Rob Miller @millerscave.bsky.social · 4d
And, knowing it was his last music, the last track, "Silver and Gold" hits so very hard. Every time. Carpe Diem.
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Rob Miller @millerscave.bsky.social · 4d
There at the cabin. Likely too late. They were dropping early and these are ones the squirrels...um...squirreled away.

But seriously, they are size of lemons this year...sounds like a gunshot whenever one hits the garage roof.
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Rob Miller @millerscave.bsky.social · 4d
Dead Kennedys
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzHL...

I hope to see the day when their music is no longer relevant.
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Rob Miller @millerscave.bsky.social · 4d
Went two weeks ago. You won't regret it.
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Rob Miller @millerscave.bsky.social · 4d
Tune in later this afternoon for Miller's Cave at 4pm EST as I go sonic spelunking. This week we've got folks like #Pogues #Blasters #PantherBurns #BoDiddley and more
Listen online www.radioharborcountry.org
Replay 9pm Sunday.
It'll be the best hour of your day. Pinkie swear!

#communityradio
Vinyl record rack showing albums by the Pogues, Bo Diddley, George Jones, Panther Burns, the Blasters, and Sun Rockabilly
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Rob Miller @millerscave.bsky.social · 5d
SW MI
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