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Hi Mike, I'm really sorry to hear about this. I really enjoy reading your pieces in "JazzTimes," and maybe there will be a miracle that this magazine will find a way to come back. What's going on that jazz keeps getting less and less with gigs ...

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Two days ago, JazzTimes magazine posted a statement on their website informing readers and writers that the magazine is suspending publication for the time being and putting their staff on furlough until they are able to sell their assets. In othe...

June 11

Mike Shanley is now friends with Jagsu, Ethan Winograd and Greg

June 11

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Favorite blog: http://shanleyonmusic.blogspot.com

Pittsburgh Connection: I've lived in Pittsburgh all my life, have played music in (not jazz, though) and have written for various alternative newsweeklies. I admire the Pittsburgh musicians who continue to push the music envelope on a daily basis.

Favorite Pittsburgh musicians/performers: Why limit it? If you're playing, make like your name is in the box.

Favorite Pittsburgh Jazz Venue: Well, I still miss the Crawford Grill. There are several in town that I haven't been to yet for various reasons.

About Me:: I cover jazz events around town whenever I get taken up on the offer. I also contribute to JazzTimes magazine. There is also an unending craving I have to hear jazz on vinyl. CDs are cool, but if I can get my hands on a shiny piece of plastic in a piece of cardboard, I'm there. Anyone who wants to unload some old records, let me know.

Website:: http://shanleyonmusic.blogspot.com

Artist or Fan: fan, media

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At 10:26pm on October 11, 2008, Gail Austin said…: Hi Mike:

I read your article in CP about Rudresh Mahanthappa and appreciated your enthusiasm for the non-traditional. I am the Board President of Kente Arts Alliance, who has been presenting jazz concerts since 2006. On November 8, we are presenting Jazz Violinist Billy Bang and the Aftermath Band at the Kelly-Strayhorn Theater. I think Bang's story is an intriguing one, having served in Vietnam and like most, was changed by that experience. As a catharthic event in his life, he has found solace in music and in developing the work of this band, a mix of Vietnam Vets and Vietnamese musicians. Since Billy Bang is not a household name in the jazz world, I was hoping that you could help PR the event, commemorating the sacrifice of Veteran's living and dead. Perhaps you can write an article in the CP, similar to the one I recently read in CP. Bang is available for interviews and I can send you the entire PR kit with his bio information and photo. Please give me a shout so we could discuss later. I believe you know the artistic director of Kente, Mensah Wali who recently relocated to Pgh from Brooklyn, NY. I look forward to hearing from you. Gail

At 8:25pm on August 26, 2008, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…: Welcome Mike,

Thanks for following through. You are an excellent writer and your thoughts and comments will add much to the quality of the experience on this network. Thank you for joining.