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Guitarist to the NYC Global Music Superstars; College Professor; hopelessly Liberal; proudly Nerdy; Lover of Muppets, Comics, Bikes, Books, Music, & Movies; Native NYer 4life 🇵🇷 IG: @bkbv https://t.co/8lhCBwpXWZ

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Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · Jul 15

Bryan Vargas' BV3 feat Derek Nievergelt - bass, Sean Dixon - drums, and himself - guitarist & composer - full concert live at the Uncharted Music Series at the Greenwich House Music School May 1st, 2025

Uncharted 2025 Bryan Vargas v2

This is "Uncharted 2025 Bryan Vargas v2" by Greenwich House Music School on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

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Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · 1h

And Angie too

Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · 6h

Artists planning a massive "Fall of Freedom" protest including super buddy Miguel Luciano - Gift link - please share far & wide
#nokings #falloffreedom

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/a...

Artists Plan Nationwide Protests Against ‘Authoritarian Forces’

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Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · 1d

So wait, there was that band The Heavy, and now there's a band called The Heavy Heavy? And there's a band called Goose & a band called Geese?? And let's not forget Da Baby and Lil Baby??? Do none of you people have Google??? Am I supposed to take any of this seriously ?!?!?

Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · 1d

Well, this was just a matter of time. This complex was too big, too unsafe, & run by buddies of Eric Adams. I saw Thundercat there in 2023 & the show was GREAT, but the venue was odd & concerning to say the least. I am always sad when venues close, this one... maybe not so much

Gothamist @gothamist.com · 1d

Brooklyn Mirage files for full demolition after months of uncertainty https://gothamist.com/arts-entertainment/brooklyn-mirage-files-for-full-demolition-after-months-of-uncertainty

Brooklyn Mirage files for full demolition after months of uncertainty

Deadmau5 performs onstage during his 'Retro5pective: 25 Years Of deadmau5' tour at Brooklyn Mirage on May 03, 2024. The troubled venue put off its 2025 season after permitting problems. Owners haven't said yet what they intend for the property. [ more › ]

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Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · 1d

Rest in peace, our hero, D’Angelo. Thank you for everything

D’Angelo (RIP) looking downward sullenly

Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · 1d

I only saw live him once, at Afro Punk. And he was amazing. He came to see Fela with Quest on the last day. and I was there but not performing. I was just a few rows behind him though, and that alone was AWESOME (cont)

Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · 1d

Voodoo meant so much to me. I poured over that record. Listened to it nonstop. It was such a brilliant revelation. A return to Marvin, but with tons of Prince, and so much more unique touches. It just changed the game 100% (cont)

Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · 1d

He was the one we all wanted to be, the one us musicians dreamed of playing with, and the one we all kept praying to release new music as soon as possible (cont)

Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · 1d

For those of born in the mid 70s, D’Angelo was equally imp a cultural hero & touchstone as Cobain, ATCQ, Beasties, Jane’s, Pixies, PE, NWA- and probably vastly moreso. (Cont)

Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · 2d

INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY

Tanya Tagaq and Damian Abraham - Run To The Hills (Iron Maiden Cover)

YouTube video by Six Shooter Records

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Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · 2d

INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY

Black Belt Eagle Scout - My Blood Runs Through This Land [Official Video]

YouTube video by Saddle Creek

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Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · 2d

INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY

CHUBBY CREE // Rock your World

YouTube video by Soniquinn Studios

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Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · 4d

RIP Diane Keaton. I know it's not cool to speak well of the films of Woody Allen these days (for very good reason), but The Sleeper, Love & Death, and Annie Hall are three films that changed my life for the better. Add the Godfather and my life would be very incomplete w/o the work of Diane Keaton

Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · 4d

The NYT on Jim McNeely (gift article)

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/09/a...

Jim McNeely, Innovative Composer for Jazz Big Bands, Dies at 76

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Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · 5d

I second this. Can we make this happen?

Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · 6d

My choice for the Nobel Peace Prize this year:

Chef José Andrés and the World Central Kitchen.

Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · 7d

We have been at many of the same shows. This was a special one. Great pic!

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Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · 9d

OH HELLS YES

Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 9d

"We’re operationalizing our old corridors—taking ancient trade routes our elders told us about and articulating them in a modern context."

Indigenous nations plan tariff-free trade corridor across US-Canada border.

From our friends at @nationalobserver.com:

Indigenous Nations Plan Tariff-Free Trade Corridor Across US-Canada border

“We’re not begging for crumbs anymore. We’re demanding what’s rightly ours."

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Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · 9d

Ok, I have to say, this was brand new to me, I had never heard of this show. But this was AMAZING. Holy crap this is great. Super hip music & puppets at Tiny Desk. An excellent use of 21 minutos of your time, is to watch this Tuny Desk by 31 Minutos. Very highly recommended

31 Minutos: Tiny Desk Concert

YouTube video by NPR Music

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Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · 9d

Bonus track

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Robert Plant with Saving Grace - Higher Rock (Later... with Jools Holland)

YouTube video by BBC Music

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Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · 9d

Superb performance by Robert Plant & crew. I love the combination here of Tony Kelsey's baritone guitar with Matt Worley on Cuatro Puertorriqueño. Looking forward to seeing this band next month

Nonesuch Records @nonesuch.com · 9d

@robertplant.com and Saving Grace perform Low's "Everybody's Song," from their new album, 'Saving Grace,' on BBC Two's 'Later... with Jools Holland.'
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Robert Plant with Saving Grace - Everybody's Song (Later... with Jools Holland)

YouTube video by BBC Music

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Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · 9d

That was such a special show, such a great night

Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · 9d

Ok the El Chavo del Ocho SNL skit, while imperfect, was goddamn AMAZING. Such a universal part of the Latino cultural experience represented on a mainstream American program, only a few decades late. And Benito as Quico? Wow.

El Chavo Del Ocho (English Version) - SNL

YouTube video by Saturday Night Live

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Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · 9d

Great musicians, great people

Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · 11d

That’s just it. Some people are just so desperate they spam everyone. It’s a shame because I’m sure some of them are very talented people who feel pressured to do this. We need a better way to honor and respect our musical community

Bryan Vargas @bryanvargas.bsky.social · 11d

I get them across the board. They reek of desperation. The folks who are cool, are cool, so it’s no big issue. Drives me nuts