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Kirk

@howeks.bsky.social

Here's my take on "Going Up the Country". Note that the tune, the "flute" part, and the structure of the song were written and recorded by Henry Thomas in 1928. Canned Heat added new lyrics.
This one is mainly for fun.
Enjoy!
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Going Up The Country - Canned Heat (cover)

YouTube video by Kirk Howe

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November 29, 2025 at 1:22 PM

Kirk

@howeks.bsky.social

Some new music. See the YouTube description for more information.
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A Quarter to Eleven - A Guitar Meditation by Kirk Howe

YouTube video by Kirk Howe

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November 17, 2025 at 12:59 AM

Kirk

@howeks.bsky.social

This is how all Democrats should be responding to the press!
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November 1, 2025 at 2:34 PM

Kirk

@howeks.bsky.social

An original composition this time. Although the piece originated as I was noodling some dark chords on a synthesizer, I felt like it was reflecting my feelings about the dying of our democracy. #democracy
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"Requiem" for horns and percussion: Kirk Howe

YouTube video by Kirk Howe

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November 1, 2025 at 1:23 PM

Kirk

@howeks.bsky.social

"No Kings" Pittsburgh Protests set to music: youtu.be/xqkBSVfxkiM

We Have No Kings - (arr. Howe)

YouTube video by Kirk Howe

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October 18, 2025 at 11:16 PM

Kirk

@howeks.bsky.social

It's been awhile! Here's some music for you, my cover of "Brothers in Arms". youtu.be/Yel-Iyfh-p8

Brothers in Arms (French Horn Cover) - Mark Knopfler

YouTube video by Kirk Howe

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September 15, 2025 at 11:05 PM

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Reuters

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FEMA cuts emergency training under Trump as hurricane season looms reut.rs/4j3jMpZ

FEMA cuts emergency training under Trump as hurricane season looms

The U.S. federal disaster agency FEMA has sharply reduced training for state and local emergency managers ahead of the start of the hurricane season on June 1, according to current and former officials, memos seen by Reuters, and three sources familiar with the situation.

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May 11, 2025 at 10:30 AM

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The Associated Press

@apnews.com

BREAKING: Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine, a ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza in his first Sunday noon appeal.

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine, a Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages in Sunday appeal

Pope Leo XIV has called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza with the release of hostages and delivery of humanitarian aid in his first Sunday noon blessing as pontiff.

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May 11, 2025 at 10:30 AM

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The Lincoln Project

@lincolnproject.us

The rule of law is all or nothing and must apply equally to everyone. If there's no rule of law for some people in America, then there's no rule of law for any of us.

May 10, 2025 at 10:02 PM

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The Tennessee Holler

@thetnholler.bsky.social

👇🏽

May 11, 2025 at 3:47 AM

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Mrs. Betty Bowers

@mrsbettybowers.bsky.social

Next time someone claims that right-wing politics is motivated by "protecting children," remind them of that time right-wing ICE kidnapped a man at a gas station and left his children alone in his truck. #AmericanGestapo

News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · May 10

“The man was taken by ICE agents and his children were left behind…inside the truck”

An extract of the story on SFGATE which reads:

Conches said that a man pulled up to the gas station at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Sunday to fill up his truck. Several cars, including a Ford Explorer and Toyota Tacoma, then surrounded the man. "There were at least six cars. There were a lot of cars," Conches recalled in a video posted by 805 UndocuFund on Instagram.
The man was taken by ICE agents, and his children were left behind.
"They arrested someone," Conches said. "They left the children inside the truck."

May 10, 2025 at 4:16 PM

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SeattleSanta

@seattlesanta.bsky.social

May 8, 2025 at 10:13 PM

Kirk

@howeks.bsky.social

Protest in Pittsburgh Today:
#Protest #Nationaldayofaction #Pittsburgh #PeoplesMovement
youtu.be/nAlVkEU1MXA

National Day of Action April 19 - Pittsburgh PA

YouTube video by Kirk Howe

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April 19, 2025 at 11:44 PM

Kirk

@howeks.bsky.social

Here is a video of the "Hands Off" protest held at the City-County building in Pittsburgh today. We estimate between 4000 and 5000 in attendance. #HandsOff #protest #dumptrump #Pittsburgh
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Hands Off - Pittsburgh Says No to Trump and Musk 4/5/25

YouTube video by Kirk Howe

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April 5, 2025 at 9:43 PM

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David Rothkopf

@djrothkopf.bsky.social

The tariffs are catastrophic. But so too are the abuses of power, so is the corruption, so are the police state tactics, so is the destruction of our health care infrastructure, so are the ways our national security is being endangered, so are the attacks on our core freedoms.

April 3, 2025 at 10:46 AM

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Mad ADHDer 🇨🇦🇧🇪

@mad-adhder.bsky.social

Elbows up

Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · Mar 22

Elbows up, Canada.

March 22, 2025 at 10:34 PM

Kirk

@howeks.bsky.social

Congresswomen Summer Lee's townhall meeting this evening! It's worth watching a portion of it to see a fine example of a congressperson interacting with her constituents. Summer Lee's portion starts at around the 9:30 mark. I encourage you to share this. #townhall #SummerLee
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Congresswoman Summer Lee's Townhall 3/20/25

YouTube video by Kirk Howe

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March 21, 2025 at 3:13 AM

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Keith Edwards

@keithedwards.bsky.social

More of this!

March 11, 2025 at 10:01 PM

Kirk

@howeks.bsky.social

Sounds like Elon's feelings were hurt and he went crying to his boss. I love the part about the boycotts being illegal. So, must everyone, everywhere must go out and buy a Tesla right now?

March 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM

Kirk

@howeks.bsky.social

Why?

March 11, 2025 at 1:43 PM

Kirk

@howeks.bsky.social

Charlie Chaplin's final speech from "The Great Dictator". Worth hearing again, and again.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7GY...

Charlie Chaplin - Final Speech from The Great Dictator

YouTube video by Charlie Chaplin

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March 10, 2025 at 2:49 AM

Kirk

@howeks.bsky.social

A Stand Up For Science rally was held in Pittsburgh PA on March 7, 2025 near the University of Pittsburgh Campus.
This video shows what it was like to be there starting with a truncated walk around the crowd Then 2 pans of the crowd from different angles.
youtu.be/LbWiHt_qQas

Stand Up For Science 2025 - Pittsburgh

YouTube video by Kirk Howe

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March 7, 2025 at 9:12 PM

Kirk

@howeks.bsky.social

Sharing a blunt interview with Bill Nye regarding Musk.
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🚨Bill Nye Just EXPOSED Elon Musk LIVE On CNN

YouTube video by Occupy Democrats

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March 6, 2025 at 8:33 PM

Kirk

@howeks.bsky.social

It's the End of the World As We Know It was a great song by REM. It's been stuck in my head since January thinking it needed an update. Well, here it is, the 2025 version.
youtu.be/ESp9rjIsaY8