Mark Hollingsworth
@markhollingsworth.bsky.social
Music artist manager, marketing consultant, and citizen of the world.
This week's Nashville Public Art entries are from the Queens mixed-use residential community that recently opened in the WeHo District on the near south side. The entrance to the parking garage honors every single construction worker who helped build it, listing them by name.
November 23, 2025 at 6:03 PM
This week's Nashville Public Art entries are from the Queens mixed-use residential community that recently opened in the WeHo District on the near south side. The entrance to the parking garage honors every single construction worker who helped build it, listing them by name.
Mark’s Prog Rock Promenade: “Across the Waters” by Triumvirat (1972). From the German trio’s first album, the concept piece “Mediterranean Tales.” The ELP influence is strong…but these guys could sure deliver the goods in their own right.
Triumvirat - "Across the waters"
YouTube video by Matheus Cunha
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November 22, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Mark’s Prog Rock Promenade: “Across the Waters” by Triumvirat (1972). From the German trio’s first album, the concept piece “Mediterranean Tales.” The ELP influence is strong…but these guys could sure deliver the goods in their own right.
Always terrific catching-up with Scott Huie (pastor, booking agent). Much was discussed. Nov. 18, 2025; Voodoo Gumbo, Bellevue neighborhood of Nashville, TN.
November 21, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Always terrific catching-up with Scott Huie (pastor, booking agent). Much was discussed. Nov. 18, 2025; Voodoo Gumbo, Bellevue neighborhood of Nashville, TN.
Silly name of the week: Titus Lothenstahl
November 21, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Silly name of the week: Titus Lothenstahl
TBT: With Michelle Kosik; Glenview, IL; June, 1982.
November 20, 2025 at 10:38 AM
TBT: With Michelle Kosik; Glenview, IL; June, 1982.
More of our wonder-filled world: Hoover Dam under construction in 1936; 30 miles SE of Las Vegas, NV.
November 19, 2025 at 12:59 PM
More of our wonder-filled world: Hoover Dam under construction in 1936; 30 miles SE of Las Vegas, NV.
Mark’s Movie Picks: “Wicked” (2024). The prequel of sorts to the “Wizard of Oz” (1939) movie & early 1900s Frank Baum novels that gives backstory on how/why the Witch of the West became wicked. Some of the songs are quite strong & are complimented by creative choreography & sets. I give it an A-.
Wicked - Official Trailer 2
YouTube video by Wicked: For Good
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November 18, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Mark’s Movie Picks: “Wicked” (2024). The prequel of sorts to the “Wizard of Oz” (1939) movie & early 1900s Frank Baum novels that gives backstory on how/why the Witch of the West became wicked. Some of the songs are quite strong & are complimented by creative choreography & sets. I give it an A-.
Yes...we remember.
November 16, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Yes...we remember.
For this week's Nashville Public Art we see the beautiful Silver Bird statue displayed at the Shelby Bottoms Park in East Nashville.
November 16, 2025 at 12:43 PM
For this week's Nashville Public Art we see the beautiful Silver Bird statue displayed at the Shelby Bottoms Park in East Nashville.
Mark’s Prog Rock Promenade: “Fainting in Coils” by Bill Bruford (1979). From the former Yes/King Crimson drummer’s 2nd album, “One of A Kind,” this crazed instrumental swerves thru various time signatures & wild soloing by guitarist Alan Holdsworth, bassist Jeff Berlin & keyboardist Dave Stewart.
Fainting In Coils
YouTube video by Bill Bruford - Topic
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November 15, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Mark’s Prog Rock Promenade: “Fainting in Coils” by Bill Bruford (1979). From the former Yes/King Crimson drummer’s 2nd album, “One of A Kind,” this crazed instrumental swerves thru various time signatures & wild soloing by guitarist Alan Holdsworth, bassist Jeff Berlin & keyboardist Dave Stewart.
Silly name of the week: Imogene Flanneljam
November 14, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Silly name of the week: Imogene Flanneljam
BT: In the 70s & 80s, there was no more scorching rock guitarist than Neal Schon. Whether w/ Santana, or later as a founding member with Journey, his incendiary playing was a highlight of recordings and live performances. His insatiable joy about music is evident in this interview with Rick Beato.
The Neal Schon Interview: the Riffs, the Solos, and the Soul of Journey
YouTube video by Rick Beato
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November 13, 2025 at 1:59 PM
BT: In the 70s & 80s, there was no more scorching rock guitarist than Neal Schon. Whether w/ Santana, or later as a founding member with Journey, his incendiary playing was a highlight of recordings and live performances. His insatiable joy about music is evident in this interview with Rick Beato.
More of our wonderful world: A lenticular cloud over Sparks Lake, Oregon.
November 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM
More of our wonderful world: A lenticular cloud over Sparks Lake, Oregon.
Mark’s Movie Picks: “Amelie” (2001). This French film is charming, whimsical, comically engaging with its several subplots revolving around a shy, introverted young woman who has to overcome a stilted childhood to find her calling and perhaps even true love. I give it an A+.
Amélie | Official Trailer (HD) - Audrey Tautou | MIRAMAX
YouTube video by Miramax
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November 11, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Mark’s Movie Picks: “Amelie” (2001). This French film is charming, whimsical, comically engaging with its several subplots revolving around a shy, introverted young woman who has to overcome a stilted childhood to find her calling and perhaps even true love. I give it an A+.
The latest gathering of Nashville Ethnic Dining Society (N.E.D.S.) partook in yummy Southern Soul Food at Swett’s Restaurant in north Nashville. L-R: TJ Klay, Debbie Key, Mark Kelly Hall, Gwendolyn Moore, Susan Lancaster, Eloise Klay, Andy Doerschuk, Thoren Thudputz. Nov. 8, 2025.
November 9, 2025 at 3:21 PM
The latest gathering of Nashville Ethnic Dining Society (N.E.D.S.) partook in yummy Southern Soul Food at Swett’s Restaurant in north Nashville. L-R: TJ Klay, Debbie Key, Mark Kelly Hall, Gwendolyn Moore, Susan Lancaster, Eloise Klay, Andy Doerschuk, Thoren Thudputz. Nov. 8, 2025.
This week’s Nashville Public Art entry is the north wall at Black 13 Tattoos at the intersection of Dickerson Pike and Eastmoreland St. in East Nashville.
November 9, 2025 at 10:57 AM
This week’s Nashville Public Art entry is the north wall at Black 13 Tattoos at the intersection of Dickerson Pike and Eastmoreland St. in East Nashville.
Silly name of the week: Poppy Pluperfect
November 7, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Silly name of the week: Poppy Pluperfect
TBT: Now that baseball season is concluded (and what a great World Series, by the way!), here’s one final parting set of thoughts from 9 years ago by Hank Azaria, the voice of so many great Simpsons characters, on a strange situation with a home plate umpire at a Phillies game…
Hank Azaria, as various Simpsons characters, reads ump's statement about ejected Phillies fan
YouTube video by The Rich Eisen Show
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November 6, 2025 at 12:52 PM
TBT: Now that baseball season is concluded (and what a great World Series, by the way!), here’s one final parting set of thoughts from 9 years ago by Hank Azaria, the voice of so many great Simpsons characters, on a strange situation with a home plate umpire at a Phillies game…
More of our wonder-filled world: Flying Fox Fruit Bat, 1 foot tall, wingspan over 5 ft., from the Philippines.
November 5, 2025 at 2:23 PM
More of our wonder-filled world: Flying Fox Fruit Bat, 1 foot tall, wingspan over 5 ft., from the Philippines.
Mark’s Movie Picks: “Melancholia” (2011). A strange, haunting character study about depression with some sci-fi trappings. Only saw it once in the theater, yet some of the images have stuck with me nearly 15 years later. I give it a B.
Melancholia - Official Trailer
YouTube video by Madman Films
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November 4, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Mark’s Movie Picks: “Melancholia” (2011). A strange, haunting character study about depression with some sci-fi trappings. Only saw it once in the theater, yet some of the images have stuck with me nearly 15 years later. I give it a B.
