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How Homestead Records Built the Foundation of American Indie Rock

Paul Nini @paulnini.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks to #bandcamp for featuring Great Plains in today's label profile on Homestead Records! daily.bandcamp.com/label-profil...

A guide to the label that helped pioneer the sound of indie rock.

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Paul Nini @paulnini.bsky.social · 21d

A loving welcome to the newest Nini, Inez, born on 24 Sept, beautiful daughter of Mags + Walt, destined for #guardians fandom.

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Paul Nini @paulnini.bsky.social · 26d

In Naperville, IL, ICE agents swarmed a private home where roofers were working and kicked away the ladders, trapping the crew on the roof. All of them are here legally. This is the real face of Trump’s ICE. Stand up. Speak out. SHARE this post. #AbolishICE @occupydemocrats.bsky.social

Paul Nini @paulnini.bsky.social · Sep 13

#columbusohio dude Les Wexner's entry in the #epsteinfiles bday book sweepstakes. Naughty bits covered for those who might object. #releasethefiles #prosecutethepedophile

Opinion Essay: How Columbus residents pay for what industries do – Matter News

Paul Nini @paulnini.bsky.social · Sep 11

Thanks to @andydowning33.bsky.social for publishing another of my opinion pieces on the @matternews.bsky.social site -- matternews.org/voices/opini... -- To paraphrase Frank Costanza: "I've got thoughts! And now you're gonna hear them!"

Data centers and the plastic production industry come with high costs to the public in terms of both dollars and negative health impacts.

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Paul Nini @paulnini.bsky.social · Sep 10

When power protects power, power must be eliminated. #releasethefiles #prosecutethepedophile

Paul Nini @paulnini.bsky.social · Sep 4

#TGIBCF = Thank god it's #bandcampfriday -- Which is to say that tomorrow, Friday 5 Sep, is a perfect day to get your bad-self some Old 3C releases, handily collected here -- old3c.com/old-3c-on-ba...

Opinion Essay: Columbus should take lessons on mobility from Brazil – Matter News

Paul Nini @paulnini.bsky.social · Aug 9

This 4-disc collection is streaming, and I'm all in.
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Paul Nini @paulnini.bsky.social · Aug 5

@cota.com -- Please consider the main point made in the article. Thanks!

Paul Nini @paulnini.bsky.social · Aug 5

Many thanks to Andy Downing for publishing my opinion piece on the Matter news site. matternews.org/voices/opini...

The quality of life in our cities should be of interest to us all, and the more we know, the better we can contribute to the necessary dialogue.

CBS: The Tiffany Network | David Letterman

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Paul Nini @paulnini.bsky.social · Jul 22

"You can't spell CBS without BS." youtu.be/7Rv36XkQojM?...

YouTube video by Letterman

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Paul Nini @paulnini.bsky.social · Jul 19

7 Dec 85, Great Plains and Bread Group open for Yo La Tengo for one of their early out of town shows. At the IP Lounge, later known as Apollo's. #columbusohio

The Sovines still keep a ferocious pace three decades on – Matter News

Paul Nini @paulnini.bsky.social · Jul 16

I'm still amazed that I was in a band (Great Plains) that opened for The Go-Betweens in '85. #columbusohio

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Paul Nini @paulnini.bsky.social · Jul 10

Clicky-click here to see Richard's words on tonight's really big shoe. Cafe Bobo at 8 p.m. sharp. richardsanford.substack.com/i/167121520/...

Paul Nini @paulnini.bsky.social · Jul 7

Big doings on Thu night. matternews.org/culture/musi...

The Columbus punk-country quartet will make a rare live appearance at Cafe Bourbon Street on Thursday, July 10, performing alongside Bee Humana and Closet Mix.

The Sovines still keep a ferocious pace three decades on – Matter News

Paul Nini @paulnini.bsky.social · Jul 7

Here's an article on the Matter News site. matternews.org/culture/musi...

The Columbus punk-country quartet will make a rare live appearance at Cafe Bourbon Street on Thursday, July 10, performing alongside Bee Humana and Closet Mix.

Could this city be the model for how to tackle the housing crisis and climate change?

Paul Nini @paulnini.bsky.social · Jul 3

Update -- Thu 10 July, 8 p.m. at Cafe Bourbon Street. Featuring a rare set from The Sovines (10 p.m.), with Bee Humana (9 p.m.), and Closet Mix (8 p.m.). Doors open at 7 p.m. Proceeds to support WCRS FM 92.7/98.3. $5 suggested donation (or more) at the door. www.facebook.com/events/73201...

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Paul Nini @paulnini.bsky.social · Jun 28

Protest and resistance on your mind? The US has a great tradition of standing up to injustices by so-called "authorities." Here's a guide to take action. commonslibrary.org

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NPR @npr.org · Jun 15

Vienna has a way to make affordable housing and combat climate change all at the same time. Now U.S. cities want in, and they're building their own green housing.

Vienna has a way to make affordable housing and combat climate change all at the same time. Now U.S. cities want in, and they're building their own green housing.

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Paul Nini @paulnini.bsky.social · Jun 15

Repost of a photo from the #nokings protest in #columbusohio neighborhood #clintonvilleohio -- which had a great turnout, unlike some would be dictator's stupid parade.

Paul Nini @paulnini.bsky.social · Jun 10

Garden radishes on the grill top.

Paul Nini @paulnini.bsky.social · May 30

The people's flag of Cbus has been joined by some cousins in advance of #happypridemonth🌈 -- so let's have #humanrights for all, y'all.

Paul Nini @paulnini.bsky.social · May 29

Thu 10 July, 8 p.m. at Cafe Bourbon Street. Featuring a rare set from The Sovines, plus Closet Mix and Bee Humana. Doors at 7. Music at 8:00 p.m. Proceeds to support WCRS FM 92.7/98.3.