Tim McDermott
@thebombshelter.bsky.social
Public defender, former owner of Scooter’s Records in Hermosa Beach, KXLU dj since 1988. The Bomb Shelter airs most every Friday from 8-9 pm PST on 88.9 FM in Los Angeles & kxlu.com.
Mail call: swank jazz & otro cool goodies courtesy of Millions of Record, formerly dba Ernie B's Reggae. Alas, I'll have to wait until Friday the 21st to spin them on KXLU.
November 15, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Mail call: swank jazz & otro cool goodies courtesy of Millions of Record, formerly dba Ernie B's Reggae. Alas, I'll have to wait until Friday the 21st to spin them on KXLU.
Gillis is in fine form tonight. That said, the view of the murky brown dreckwater rushing through Ballona Creek that I had off the Inglewood Avenue bridge this afternoon will disabuse me of any thought of going in.
November 15, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Gillis is in fine form tonight. That said, the view of the murky brown dreckwater rushing through Ballona Creek that I had off the Inglewood Avenue bridge this afternoon will disabuse me of any thought of going in.
Mail call: "African Skies" by Kelan Phil Cohran & Legacy, reissued by Listening Position & shipped direct via @stonesthrow.bsky.social. Many thanks to @theothersideoflife.bsky.social for the posting / recommendation!
November 14, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Mail call: "African Skies" by Kelan Phil Cohran & Legacy, reissued by Listening Position & shipped direct via @stonesthrow.bsky.social. Many thanks to @theothersideoflife.bsky.social for the posting / recommendation!
In addition to his recording & gigging, Hampton Hawes authored "Raise Up Off Me," an autobiography that recounts plenty of places you'd wish you been, and a few that you most definitely would not. Threw in the Either / Or bookmark because of the Lighthouse All Stars connection.
November 13, 2025 at 8:56 PM
In addition to his recording & gigging, Hampton Hawes authored "Raise Up Off Me," an autobiography that recounts plenty of places you'd wish you been, and a few that you most definitely would not. Threw in the Either / Or bookmark because of the Lighthouse All Stars connection.
Gillis prepares for the storm. Supposed to get 5" of rain between tomorrow & Saturday.
November 13, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Gillis prepares for the storm. Supposed to get 5" of rain between tomorrow & Saturday.
You are 100% correct in your assessment.
November 12, 2025 at 7:37 PM
You are 100% correct in your assessment.
Happy Veterans Day to my Grandpa Charlie! (1907 - 1993).
November 11, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Happy Veterans Day to my Grandpa Charlie! (1907 - 1993).
The sun has set on Gillis.
November 11, 2025 at 1:45 AM
The sun has set on Gillis.
Portrait of the These Days gallery & bookstore by Cesar Massturd:
November 9, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Portrait of the These Days gallery & bookstore by Cesar Massturd:
If you see this, post an album cover with a motor vehicle on it.
November 8, 2025 at 3:51 PM
If you see this, post an album cover with a motor vehicle on it.
Should I play this record tonight on the Bomb Shelter? Bluesky user input will help determine the answer. The Bomb Shelter airs from 8 to 9 Pacific time tonight on 88.9 fm in Los Angeles & kxlu.com everywhere else.
November 8, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Should I play this record tonight on the Bomb Shelter? Bluesky user input will help determine the answer. The Bomb Shelter airs from 8 to 9 Pacific time tonight on 88.9 fm in Los Angeles & kxlu.com everywhere else.
Tonight's Hermosa Beach sunset.
November 8, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Tonight's Hermosa Beach sunset.
Mail call: 3 gorgeous LPs from @bluenoterecords.bsky.social & 1 highly useful Tidelog for 2026 courtesy of Pacific Pubishers.
November 5, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Mail call: 3 gorgeous LPs from @bluenoterecords.bsky.social & 1 highly useful Tidelog for 2026 courtesy of Pacific Pubishers.
Post a bird announcing that Dick Cheney is dead:
November 4, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Post a bird announcing that Dick Cheney is dead:
Gillis at twilight. I trunked it one last time for the year.
November 4, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Gillis at twilight. I trunked it one last time for the year.
Mariachis on ice!
November 2, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Mariachis on ice!
(With the Dodgers on the Jumbotron).
November 2, 2025 at 12:36 AM
(With the Dodgers on the Jumbotron).
TUNE IN to this heavyweight lineup on 88.9 fm KXLU in Los Angeles from circa NOW 'til 11 pm on the Mystery Machine! Also available on kxlu.com.
November 1, 2025 at 4:00 AM
TUNE IN to this heavyweight lineup on 88.9 fm KXLU in Los Angeles from circa NOW 'til 11 pm on the Mystery Machine! Also available on kxlu.com.
Currently wearing:
November 1, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Currently wearing:
Gillis with afternoon glare.
October 31, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Gillis with afternoon glare.
When not watching a game, my bobbleheads listen to the Gospel as preached by St. Anthony (And yes, my wife tolerates a lot of nonsense while my daughter has forged a different Dodger-superstitious path).
October 31, 2025 at 11:02 PM
When not watching a game, my bobbleheads listen to the Gospel as preached by St. Anthony (And yes, my wife tolerates a lot of nonsense while my daughter has forged a different Dodger-superstitious path).
Somebody needs to light a fire under Dave Roberts' ass, and I have the tools for the job:
October 30, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Somebody needs to light a fire under Dave Roberts' ass, and I have the tools for the job:
Goodbye Dodger Stadium. See you in 2026.
October 29, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Goodbye Dodger Stadium. See you in 2026.