Happy Wednesday

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Originally uploaded by Piper Carr

The short pre-holiday week is almost done. Summer is winding down. Take a deep breath. Shake, shake, shake.

Underground Publisher Holed Up in Tranquility

Editors Note: Recluse Indiana street rag publisher, amateur magician and EagleScout Storyteller Jack Merde, long absent from the alternative art scene he helped create, has reportedly been found in an obscure corner of western New Jersey.

By Don Berry

According to unconfirmed reports, the Merde Compound, an impenetrable fortress, heavily mortgaged, at an unspecified location in Tranquility, New Jersey, is the principal residence of the obscure writer hermit.  Aerial photographs of the expansive grounds show a large pool complex with waterfall, cabana and extensive landscaping. The pool complex is believed to have been used primarily for entertaining during Merde’s second marriage to a trophy wife. Neighbors report only rare sightings of the reclusive Merde over the past several years as he rarely leaves the confines of the compound. There are unverified reports of a late model European sports car speeding away from the estate in the hours shortly after midnight. Few people are known to have actually entered the residence located within the compound. There are verified accounts of a basement theater with a stage and Broadway-style curtains where Merde performs an unusual magic act assuming the alter ego, Doctor Mentallo. The basement is also known to house the “Wall of Celluloid,” a massive collection of movies on Blu-Ray, DVD and VHS. Little else can be confirmed. Rumors that Merde had recently installed a stripper pole in his basement theater were traced back to a local contractor who refused to comment on the record for this reporter.

And now a word from Big Brother:

Rodrigo Y Gabriela

Rodrigo Y Gabriela

Originally uploaded by corey_bayless

Who would of thunk it? The amazing guitar stylings of Mexican duo Rodrigo Y Gabriela turned out to be one of the highlights of last weekend’s All Points West Music & Arts Festival.

Rodrigo Y Gabriela

Rodrigo Y Gabriela

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Incredible guitar was the order of the day, as Rodrigo Y Gabriela dazzled attendees at All Points West in a show-stopping performance on Sunday.

Tim Brickley “Bags” All Points West

Tim Brickley All Points West

Originally uploaded by DRheins

Indianapolis singer/songwriter and owner of Hit City Recording, Tim Brickley takes a little shelter from the storm at last weekend’s All Points West Music and Arts Festival.

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Black Angels at All Points West

Black Agnels at All Points West

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Austin pychedelic rockers Black Angels let it rip at All Points West Music & Arts Festival in Jersey City last weekend.  For more APW images, please visit http://citizenimage.wordpress.com

Day One All Points West

Day One All Points West

Originally uploaded by DRheins

Jersey City welcomes All Points West music festival. The three day event kicked off on Friday and features Radiohead, Michael Franti, Kings of Leon, Jack Johnson, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals and many more.

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Conor Oberst Tours to Support New CD

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Originally uploaded by Piper Carr

Veteran indie rocker Conor Oberst is currently touring the country (seen here during this week’s performance in Seattle) in support of the Irishman’s first solo record in more than a dozen years. The album from the Bright Eyes frontman, is being released on Merge and is scheduled to hit retail shelves (what few remain) next week.

Photograph by g. piper carr