May 20 2022
Life! I find myself swimming familiar waters…
Once again I am building a truck with maximum dance floor/community space.
Once again I am designing a truck around outfitting it with the maximum sound.
Once again I am considering ease of access and safety for revelers.
I think it was Glenn who questioned why we are …
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May 11 2022
Cassie and I are working on ideas around the Juke Joint. This post captures some of what we discussed today.
1920-1940: Willie the Lion Smith – https://youtu.be/q3b1xt3V4H8
1922: Lena Wilson “He Used To Be Your Man But He’s My Man Now” https://youtu.be/05wkaI1An7A
1937: Golden Gate Quartet “Go Where I Send Thee” https://youtu.be/nU35D0Op6Yg
1939: Billie Holiday …
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Apr 18 2022
A great day was had by all and we got a megga-s*-ton done. And an extra special thanx to Craig for hosting the righteous after-party.
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Apr 15 2022
We are definitely in Build Mode™ now. Come out to Bridge on Saturday and lend a hand.
What: Build Party When: Sat, April 16, 2022 starting at noon Where: Bridge Storage and Art Space (under the freeway) 23 Maine Ave Richmond, Ca. 94804
Bring your smiles and positive energy. We will feed you and …
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Apr 15 2022
I was watching Woke S01E08 and the song by the Jolly Boys – I Fought The Law (The Clash) came on.
Reading up on The Jolly Boys and looking at the album art has me thinking about what “current” Juke Joints look like and what people who play in them sound like.
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Apr 07 2022
Dave Lloyd’s Juke Joint drawing includes a marquee sign using the words Sugar Shack and an arrow. Using the incredible Laney College Fab Lab maker space, I set about building the light box.
1) Create the Fusion 360 file 2) Cut parts 3) Glue-up, route, sand, etc 4) Test 5) Rinse and repeat
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Mar 06 2022
Sheri and Dave joined me for a full work day getting the sides up. Dave and I stopped by the Berkeley Skate Park after work and then had a fun design solon over Indian food at Cafe Raj.
Today was super successful.
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Jan 20 2022
Headed out to USA Metals and picked up (8) 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 16 gauge tubing to be used to shore up the floor and add some more trussing.
A couple of days of work and some timely assistance from Jeff and the damage done by running into my driveway Oak tree (NOTE: …
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Dec 25 2021
I’m going to keep adding to this post as I find examples of Juke Joints in movies…
A Soldiers Story
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May 03 2021
We are designing the back sign that will welcome everyone on board. I would like to create a sign that is 6-8 feet wide that is welcoming to Black people. I think it should be funny or have some levity and I want it to be unique – something only The Juke Joint would have.
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