Richard Hayes
@rmhayes.bsky.social
Milwaukee’s live music archivist.
I’d rather be taping.
Download my local music recordings featuring some of your (current and future) favorite musicians for free —
http://www.milwaukeetaper.com/?m=1
I’d rather be taping.
Download my local music recordings featuring some of your (current and future) favorite musicians for free —
http://www.milwaukeetaper.com/?m=1
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin — 1/23/26
-13°F (−25°C) air temperature and feels like −38°F (−39°C)
-13°F (−25°C) air temperature and feels like −38°F (−39°C)
January 23, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Milwaukee, Wisconsin — 1/23/26
-13°F (−25°C) air temperature and feels like −38°F (−39°C)
-13°F (−25°C) air temperature and feels like −38°F (−39°C)
Ok things are starting to get real
January 23, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Ok things are starting to get real
“Go slow” is a super important price of advice. Do two or three shifts of shoveling. I used to think it was better just to to push it and get it done and that’s how I wound up with a bulging L5-S1 disk and a whole lot of pain.
uh, hey, so... To all the Americans who will now be contending with lots of snow:
Shoveling is HARD WORK.
Do not force yourself to do it all at once.
Take your time.
Lift with your knees.
Shovel off a top layer and then the bottom layer.
Shovel a narrow path and then the whole sidewalk.
Go slow.
Shoveling is HARD WORK.
Do not force yourself to do it all at once.
Take your time.
Lift with your knees.
Shovel off a top layer and then the bottom layer.
Shovel a narrow path and then the whole sidewalk.
Go slow.
Well… that’s a bunch. #arwx
January 23, 2026 at 1:14 AM
“Go slow” is a super important price of advice. Do two or three shifts of shoveling. I used to think it was better just to to push it and get it done and that’s how I wound up with a bulging L5-S1 disk and a whole lot of pain.
The only true comas occur in Glasgow. Otherwise they are just “sparkling deep sleep.”
January 22, 2026 at 2:03 PM
The only true comas occur in Glasgow. Otherwise they are just “sparkling deep sleep.”
The Hive Mind has decided
January 22, 2026 at 1:54 PM
The Hive Mind has decided
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The US granted visas to Jews but only allowed 30,000 in from Germany a year. You had to wait for your number to come up.
Meet Robert Smallbones. An unassuming British diplomat who 'hacked' this system so effectively (saving 48 THOUSAND Jews) the UK government kept his scheme secret for decades /1 🧵
Meet Robert Smallbones. An unassuming British diplomat who 'hacked' this system so effectively (saving 48 THOUSAND Jews) the UK government kept his scheme secret for decades /1 🧵
January 21, 2026 at 12:52 PM
The US granted visas to Jews but only allowed 30,000 in from Germany a year. You had to wait for your number to come up.
Meet Robert Smallbones. An unassuming British diplomat who 'hacked' this system so effectively (saving 48 THOUSAND Jews) the UK government kept his scheme secret for decades /1 🧵
Meet Robert Smallbones. An unassuming British diplomat who 'hacked' this system so effectively (saving 48 THOUSAND Jews) the UK government kept his scheme secret for decades /1 🧵
Cheloids of London
January 21, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Cheloids of London
TIL that Reggie Workman is still alive.
January 20, 2026 at 8:03 PM
TIL that Reggie Workman is still alive.
Rick Astley had some real wisdom to share at times
“I no longer feel an obligation to speak purely of peace”
January 19, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Rick Astley had some real wisdom to share at times
walking around at night in the Riverwest neighborhood of Milwaukee
January 19, 2026 at 12:48 AM
walking around at night in the Riverwest neighborhood of Milwaukee
with James McKain, Ipek Eginili, Evan Palmer, and Weasel Walter at the Milwaukee Jazz Gallery a week and a half ago:
January 19, 2026 at 12:42 AM
with James McKain, Ipek Eginili, Evan Palmer, and Weasel Walter at the Milwaukee Jazz Gallery a week and a half ago:
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Jennifer Kelly is facing a tough battle against cancer after her diagnosis on Christmas Day, and the costs are overwhelming. Please consider clicking the link below to donate or share it with others who might help. gofund.me/7a7486b6b
Donate to Support Jennifer Kelly’s battle against cancer., organized by Jennifer Kelly
On December 25 (yes, Christmas), I was diagnosed with a large, aggressi… Jennifer Kelly needs your support for Support Jennifer Kelly’s battle against cancer.
gofund.me
January 18, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Jennifer Kelly is facing a tough battle against cancer after her diagnosis on Christmas Day, and the costs are overwhelming. Please consider clicking the link below to donate or share it with others who might help. gofund.me/7a7486b6b
Ralph Towner had a long and varied career. He will be missed.
youtu.be/swVNSa8AAic?...
youtu.be/swVNSa8AAic?...
Ralph Towner - Anthem~Nardis(Live in Korea) Pro Shot
YouTube video by Melody Bits
youtu.be
January 18, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Ralph Towner had a long and varied career. He will be missed.
youtu.be/swVNSa8AAic?...
youtu.be/swVNSa8AAic?...
An update on what my vegan daughter is eating while living and working in China.
“I got some hot and sour fruit. I chose nectarines and green mango. I guess the green mango is the one that’s traditionally used. It was a chili salt mix like tajin and a sweet sour plum syrup.”
“I got some hot and sour fruit. I chose nectarines and green mango. I guess the green mango is the one that’s traditionally used. It was a chili salt mix like tajin and a sweet sour plum syrup.”
January 18, 2026 at 4:02 PM
An update on what my vegan daughter is eating while living and working in China.
“I got some hot and sour fruit. I chose nectarines and green mango. I guess the green mango is the one that’s traditionally used. It was a chili salt mix like tajin and a sweet sour plum syrup.”
“I got some hot and sour fruit. I chose nectarines and green mango. I guess the green mango is the one that’s traditionally used. It was a chili salt mix like tajin and a sweet sour plum syrup.”
with @modernnature.bsky.social earlier tonight at Constellation Chicago
January 18, 2026 at 5:48 AM
with @modernnature.bsky.social earlier tonight at Constellation Chicago
with Jack Cooper at the Prince Albert in Brighton, England in September 2024
January 18, 2026 at 5:21 AM
with Jack Cooper at the Prince Albert in Brighton, England in September 2024
They’re playing “Farewell Transmission” at Constellation Chicago over the PA right now and I almost can’t believe how beautiful of a song it is, just so beautifully recorded and played
January 18, 2026 at 3:25 AM
They’re playing “Farewell Transmission” at Constellation Chicago over the PA right now and I almost can’t believe how beautiful of a song it is, just so beautifully recorded and played
with Brigid Dawson and @modernnature.bsky.social — wish I could follow these guys for the next week and tape every show but there’s no possible way
January 18, 2026 at 3:01 AM
with Brigid Dawson and @modernnature.bsky.social — wish I could follow these guys for the next week and tape every show but there’s no possible way
with Brigid Dawson at Constellation Chicago right now
January 18, 2026 at 2:48 AM
with Brigid Dawson at Constellation Chicago right now
with Brigid Dawson and the @modernnature.bsky.social backing band at Constellation Chicago at this very moment
January 18, 2026 at 2:45 AM
with Brigid Dawson and the @modernnature.bsky.social backing band at Constellation Chicago at this very moment
At Constellation in Chicago waiting for the doors to open for the @modernnature.bsky.social show
January 18, 2026 at 1:54 AM
At Constellation in Chicago waiting for the doors to open for the @modernnature.bsky.social show
Cover of the first issue of a national magazine to contain my writing. A few album reviews.
At the time (about 1990) I had been writing for a local newspaper in Lansing, MI for a few years but this was my first time writing for a magazine.
At the time (about 1990) I had been writing for a local newspaper in Lansing, MI for a few years but this was my first time writing for a magazine.
January 18, 2026 at 1:16 AM
Cover of the first issue of a national magazine to contain my writing. A few album reviews.
At the time (about 1990) I had been writing for a local newspaper in Lansing, MI for a few years but this was my first time writing for a magazine.
At the time (about 1990) I had been writing for a local newspaper in Lansing, MI for a few years but this was my first time writing for a magazine.