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Beth McDonald
@bethtuba.bsky.social
Bethtuba (she/they) with the large cats and the regular-sized tuba

http://bethtuba.com
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June 24, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Hello! I have three shows this weekend to celebrate the new-ish album and new EP by Three Grebes.
Chicago Thursday (elasticarts.org/events/impro...)
Rock Island Friday (bethtuba.com/upcoming-eve...)
Kalamazoo Saturday (www.etix.com/ticket/p/413...)
Music here! threegrebes.bandcamp.com
January 22, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Becoming a New Englander was about drinking iced coffee year round, but becoming a Midwesterner has been about the gradual lowering of my "I don't need to put on a coat just for THAT" threshold.
January 7, 2025 at 7:32 PM
My first time hearing Driver's License, and it's on a bus tour in Iceland
December 17, 2024 at 8:39 AM
New album just released by my dear weird band, Three Grebes! Recorded by @puzmi.bsky.social.
SO grateful to be on this strange musical trip with @iketurnerkzoo.bsky.social and Franki.

threegrebes.bandcamp.com/album/you-di...
You Did A Good Job Of Being A Pleasure To Know, by Three Grebes
6 track album
threegrebes.bandcamp.com
December 5, 2024 at 3:13 PM
Search "concert" and post the oldest pic on your camera roll

Feb 2003, I think this is All-State Band
November 20, 2024 at 3:03 PM
Losing my mind watching these two Europeans dressed up in "American core" on the Museum Campus today. One is in a crisp white ballcap, reflective wraparound sunglasses, designer sweatpants, and an American flag scarf.
October 13, 2024 at 2:54 PM
Love to walk back into a room and discover a reorganizing effort I'd only half-finished
September 15, 2024 at 4:18 PM
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Some things you don’t need to tell the rest of the world about. Burdens we must carry alone
August 25, 2024 at 3:23 AM
"Linux penguin sticker on a five-string bass"
August 25, 2024 at 1:28 AM
Quitting my job to pursue my true calling and talent -- winning seltzer in social media contests
August 19, 2024 at 8:12 PM
It is deeply unrealistic to expect me to work when the weather is like this
August 19, 2024 at 4:13 PM
Excited for everyone here to experience DC-area living this week.
August 17, 2024 at 2:16 PM
I love the Air and Water Show, in that it feels good to bond with others over how much we hate the Air and Water Show
August 9, 2024 at 4:09 PM
Holy cow, did not expect to see someone wearing a @sleepbaseball.bsky.social shirt at the National Gallery of Art. #goodtaste
June 28, 2024 at 6:34 PM
Can't believe an exhibit in the year 2024 is still describing two same-gendered artists as "intimate friends"
June 28, 2024 at 5:48 PM
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Went to some art shows this afternoon and saw my friend play a drone set
June 23, 2024 at 12:13 AM
What kind of training data is it going to take for Google Maps to stop suggesting bike routes that are just like, "Take this alley for 4 blocks and then turn left onto Fullerton with no light"??
May 29, 2024 at 3:37 AM
Couldn't care a bit about baseball, but love to get invested in these teams
May 26, 2024 at 3:56 PM
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Nothing will top this classic tho
May 12, 2024 at 5:30 PM
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Trevor Shelley de Brauw, a Real Chicago Guy, of the band Pelican and others writes about the too short life and unbelievably prolific work of Steve Albini, a Real Chicago Guy; seeing Shellac; recording in his studio; and trying to live an ethical punk life. www.welcometohellworld.com/how-to-live-...
How to live an intentional and ethical life
RIP Steve Albini
www.welcometohellworld.com
May 10, 2024 at 12:39 AM
Tired: "Silence is quiet and uncomfortable"
Wired: "Silence is loud and uncomfortable"
4' 33" has fallen
April 24, 2024 at 1:05 PM
Good morning to the ruby-crowned kinglets hopping around in the tree outside my office window -- I hope nobody needs me to do actual work today?
April 19, 2024 at 3:49 PM
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Well, this is bonkers
April 3, 2024 at 5:13 PM