The Paul Bowles Mood by Tosh Berman

 

The Paul Bowles Mood

Oscar Levant by Tosh Berman

 

Oscar Levant by Tosh Berman

To Know Him Is To Love Him by Tosh Berman

 

To Know Him Is To Love Him by Tosh Berman

I Believed in Santa Claus by Tosh Berman

 

I Believed in Santa Claus by Tosh Berman

Tom Verlaine by Tosh Berman

 

Tom Verlaine by Tosh Berman: read it here.

Bloody Hell Sunday by Tosh Berman

 

Bloody Hell Sunday by Tosh Berman

Eve Babitz

 

I didn't know Eve Babitz that well. I only met her a few times, and always in the landscape of either an opening at a gallery or a party with or for artists. Her non-fiction books are recommended, especially if the reader has an interest in Southern California culture. Eve's personality in those days was delightful and very funny. I remember talking to her after my dad died, and she knew Wallace. We were at a party and at first, she took a liking to me. But as the minutes go by I can see her interest in me or our conversation should end as soon as possible. What struck me at that moment was her honesty as her mood changed from seduction to boredom. That was the last time I saw her, and reading about her burn incident as well as being lured in by the Right-Wing world was depressing news. Hearing of her passing is also equally depressing. There are spirits you want to live forever, and alas, they can't in the physical sense. But we do have her books published by NYRB, and that can last forever.

Come On, World, Inspire Me! by Tosh Berman

 

Come On, World, Inspire Me! by Tosh Berman

The Monkees - Listen To The Band (from 33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee)

In memory of Michael Nesmith, here is my favorite Monkees's song "Listen To The Band." Done live with a total freak out jam session. My favorite version of the song as well.

Cold Water by Tosh Berman

 

Cold Water by Tosh Berman

Karappo City Blues

"Karappo City Blues" directed by Kevin Sukho Lee. Starring Lun*na Menoh. Super 8mm film, edited in the camera, and with a fight scene plus music by Lun*na. It's a perfect short film. You can see it here on YouTube: Karappo City Blues

A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande by Tosh Berman

 A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande

Today is Shirley Berman's Birthday by Tosh Berman

 

Photo by Charles Brittin
Today Is Shirley Berman's Birthday by Tosh Berman

DREAM TRAVELER by Tosh Berman

 

DREAM TRAVELER by Tosh Berman

BOOK MUSIK NO. 58- The History of Bones: A Memoir by John Lurie

 

Book Musik 058 – The History of Bones: A Memoir by John Lurie

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Book Musik

Tosh and Kimley discuss The History of Bones: A Memoir by John Lurie. Lurie is a multi-hyphenate talent: musician-composer-actor-painter and now book-writer. Initially making his mark as the bandleader for downtown New York group, The Lounge Lizards, he quickly went on to establish himself as an actor in several films. He created and starred in the enigmatic, must-see TV show Fishing with John and the more recent Painting with John. He’s toured the world, composed several film scores, and has even done some modeling. And all along, he’s also managed to keep up a serious painting practice. Is there anything this man can’t do? Tosh and Kimley have some varying thoughts on this…

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Theme music: “Behind Our Efforts, Let There Be Found Our Efforts” by LG17

THE TOSH LIBRARY by Tosh Berman

 

THE TOSH LIBRARY by Tosh Berman

Howdy Doody Time by Tosh Berman

 

Howdy Doody by Tosh Berman

I Travel Not To Go Anywhere But To Go by Tosh Berman

 

I Travel Not To Go Anywhere But To Go by Tosh Berman

The End of an Illusion by Tosh Berman

 

The End of an Illusion by Tosh Berman

November 22 by Tosh Berman

 

November 22 by Tosh Berman

Dig Deep (Appreciation of Bruce Conner) by Tosh Berman

 

Dig Deep (Appreciation of Bruce Conner by Tosh Berman

How Far Can You Go Into The Depths Of Despair by Tosh Berman

 

How Far Can You Go Into The Depths Of Despair by Tosh Berman

In The Spirit of SEMINA by Tosh Berman

 

In The Spirit of SEMINA by Tosh Berman

Impressions of Dean by Tosh Berman

 

Impressions of Dean by Tosh Berman

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Ace of Spies by Tosh Berman

 

Ace of Spies by Tosh Berman

The Showa Era Through My Eyes (Essay) by Tosh Berman

 

The Showa Era Through My Eyes (Essay) by Tosh Berman

A Better World, Around The Corner by Tosh Berman

 

A Better World, Around The Corner by Tosh Berman

BOOK MUSIK No. 57 Nina Simone's Gum by Warren Ellis with guest Andrea Tetrick

 

Book Musik 057 – Nina Simone’s Gum by Warren Ellis with Guest Andrea Tetrick

Posted on November 1, 2021 by Book Musik

Tosh and Kimley are joined by special guest Andrea Tetrick to discuss Nina Simone’s Gum by Warren Ellis. Warren Ellis is a multi-instrumentalist and frequent collaborator with Nick Cave as well as a member of The Bad Seeds and the trio Dirty Three among other music projects. He now adds talented writer to his resume with this new book which is part memoir but also an homage to art and artists and their power to inspire and lift us up. When Ellis takes Nina Simone’s gum from her piano after a transcendent performance, it takes him on an epic adventure while he contemplates the meaning and importance of these precious objects that we carry with us.

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Theme music: “Behind Our Efforts, Let There Be Found Our Efforts” by LG17

Nothing Ever Becomes Real 'til It Is Experienced by Tosh Berman

 

Nothing Ever Becomes Real 'til It Is Experienced by Tosh Berman

Nobody Picks On A Strong Man by Tosh Berman

 

Nobody Picks On A Strong Man by Tosh Berman

Tokyo - Los Angeles On Flight Film Festival

 

Tokyo - Los Angeles On Flight Film Festival by Tosh Berman

The Colony Room by Tosh Berman

 

The Colony Room by Tosh Berman

La Roue by Tosh Berman

 

La Roue by Tosh Berman

My Identical Twin Brother by Tosh Berman

 

My Identical Twin Brother by Tosh Berman

Kogoro Akechi, My Friend In Hell by Tosh Berman

 

Kogoro Akechi, My Friend In Hell

Unhappiness Was My God by Tosh Berman

 

Unhappiness Was My God by Tosh Berman

I'm A Crazy Cat by Tosh Berman

 

I'm A Crazy Cat by Tosh Berman

Our Lonelyhearts by Tosh Berman

 

Our Lonelyhearts by Tosh Berman

"Be Yourself; Everyone Else Is Already Taken" by Tosh Berman

 

Be Yourself; Everyone Else Is Already Taken by Tosh Berman

The Mood Will Pass, Sir by Tosh Berman

 

The Mood Will Pass, Sir by Tosh Berman

Book Musik No. 56 "Unstrung: Rants and Stories of a Noise Guitarist by Marc Ribot

 

Book Musik 056 – Unstrung: Rants and Stories of a Noise Guitarist by Marc Ribot

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Book Musik

Tosh and Kimley discuss Unstrung: Rants and Stories of a Noise Guitarist by Marc Ribot. Ribot first started making some serious noise on the music scene in the 1980s adding incredible sounds to records by the likes of Tom Waits and Elvis Costello as well as being an integral member of the downtown New York music scene playing with John Zorn, The Lounge Lizards and leading several bands of his own with wildly varying styles. This is his first book and it’s a mix of music writing and short fiction. Marc has a wicked smart sense of humor and isn’t shy to talk about his strong political leanings. And you can bet that he’ll crank it up to 11!

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Theme music: “Behind Our Efforts, Let There Be Found Our Efforts” by LG17

I Remember To Forget by Tosh Berman

 

I Remember To Forget by Tosh Berman

Melancholy: an appetite no misery satisfies by Tosh Berman

 

Melancholy: an appetite no misery satisfies by Tosh Berman

Aiwass by Tosh Berman

 

AIWASS by Tosh Berman

Mandrake the Magician (for paid subscribers to my Substack blog)

 

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My Meeting With R.D. Laing" by Tosh Berman

 

My Meeting With R.D. Laing by Tosh Berman

"WALLACE BERMAN: Off The Grid" Exhibition at TOTAH, 183 Stanton Street, NYC, Until October 31

 

"Wallace Berman: Off The Grid" exhibition at TOTAH 183 Stanton Street, NYC. The show is up until October 31.