Chris McMahon
@chrismcmahon.bsky.social
Software QA, bass player, guerilla ukulele. Southern gentleman. Western canyoneer. Writer. Founded QA practice for Wikipedia/Wikimedia Foundation and Salesforce Foundation. Ex-Thoughtworks too. Y2K made my career.
I couldn't do it on demand, but I can play the hell out of 'Moanin''
any politician that can't name all the players in at least three of the lineups of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers should be barred from holding office
November 15, 2025 at 10:42 PM
I couldn't do it on demand, but I can play the hell out of 'Moanin''
"And he smiled to see her cry..." Man still got it.
#morningmusic
A mini-concert from Richard Thompson recorded early November with:
Gethsemane,
Johnny's Far Away,
If I Could Live My Life Again,
Walking the Long Miles Home,
and 1952 Vincent Black Lightning.
166 weeks to go.
Get outside. It's Saturday, after all.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaUn...
A mini-concert from Richard Thompson recorded early November with:
Gethsemane,
Johnny's Far Away,
If I Could Live My Life Again,
Walking the Long Miles Home,
and 1952 Vincent Black Lightning.
166 weeks to go.
Get outside. It's Saturday, after all.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaUn...
Richard Thompson - World Cafe Mini-Concert
YouTube video by World Cafe
www.youtube.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:51 PM
"And he smiled to see her cry..." Man still got it.
I've been 30 years in technical QA and you doing the Lord's work here.
I love the part of coding that is testing and cleaning, testing and cleaning. It's often considered tedious but I've always found it soothing, like taking a bubble bath.
November 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM
I've been 30 years in technical QA and you doing the Lord's work here.
oh hello there. i wasnt expecting you. you caught me reading two books at once
The credulity.
November 14, 2025 at 7:36 PM
I'm still buzzing from the Stanley Clarke show last night. That was the best concert I've heard since I don't even know when.
November 14, 2025 at 5:34 PM
I'm still buzzing from the Stanley Clarke show last night. That was the best concert I've heard since I don't even know when.
About to hear Stanley Clarke. I am so thrilled for this
November 14, 2025 at 2:26 AM
About to hear Stanley Clarke. I am so thrilled for this
"The move puts the company in even more direct competition with its top rival, Substack." is not a sentence you would have seen in major media even a few months ago. www.inc.com/ben-sherry/b... I'll be back to shitposting soon but enough of y'all follow this kind of thing and we did a good job here
November 13, 2025 at 10:34 PM
"The move puts the company in even more direct competition with its top rival, Substack." is not a sentence you would have seen in major media even a few months ago. www.inc.com/ben-sherry/b... I'll be back to shitposting soon but enough of y'all follow this kind of thing and we did a good job here
So this happened. It's nice to work for a successful org. www.adweek.com/media/beehii... and variety.com/2025/digital... and techcrunch.com/2025/11/13/n... and...
Beehiiv Expands Beyond Newsletter Services in Bid to Boost Creator Business
Beehiiv is expanding beyond its newsletter publishing services to product sales and website building in a bid to lure more creators to its platform
variety.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:14 PM
So this happened. It's nice to work for a successful org. www.adweek.com/media/beehii... and variety.com/2025/digital... and techcrunch.com/2025/11/13/n... and...
About to hear Lucius
November 13, 2025 at 3:13 AM
About to hear Lucius
Solve world hunger and save the galaxy probably.
November 12, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Solve world hunger and save the galaxy probably.
Aurora in Santa Fe NM
November 12, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Aurora in Santa Fe NM
I think Sassy the dog with bass needs a reskeet.
Sassy will be producing your new album. She is an industry veteran. She is ready to hear your demos now.
November 12, 2025 at 2:01 AM
I think Sassy the dog with bass needs a reskeet.
@renice.bsky.social I think this is your sort of thing
#morningmusic
Natalie Cressman’s folks are #jazz musicians. Her dad also played trombone w/ Carlos Santana’s band.
Brazilian trained guitarist Ian Faquini met Natalie through collaboration with her dad. The pair have since put out 3 albums together.
Happy Tuesday.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-bg...
Natalie Cressman’s folks are #jazz musicians. Her dad also played trombone w/ Carlos Santana’s band.
Brazilian trained guitarist Ian Faquini met Natalie through collaboration with her dad. The pair have since put out 3 albums together.
Happy Tuesday.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-bg...
Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquini - Blues for James (Official Video)
YouTube video by GroundUP Music NYC
www.youtube.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:14 PM
@renice.bsky.social I think this is your sort of thing
Reposted by Chris McMahon
"And she's GOT such a long way to GOOOOOOO"
Chased by police, driver covers 173 miles on SoCal freeways before escaping into Mexico
Chased by police, driver covers 173 miles on SoCal freeways before escaping into Mexico
The driver of a stolen van sped through Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties, eventually driving into Mexico to evade the California Highway Patrol, officials said.
www.latimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:42 AM
"And she's GOT such a long way to GOOOOOOO"
Sassy will be producing your new album. She is an industry veteran. She is ready to hear your demos now.
November 11, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Sassy will be producing your new album. She is an industry veteran. She is ready to hear your demos now.
I have been informed that @beehiiv.com has more than 10,000 RSVPs for our Winter Release Event. That's kind of amazing actually. I just passed 3 years working here, it's been pretty great. I don't say that about many jobs I've had in the last 30 years.
The hype is kind of funny but we did put a lot of effort into the Winter Release Event. If you're interested in the bleeding edge of newsletter platforms, this is worth signing up for.
November 11, 2025 at 12:15 AM
I have been informed that @beehiiv.com has more than 10,000 RSVPs for our Winter Release Event. That's kind of amazing actually. I just passed 3 years working here, it's been pretty great. I don't say that about many jobs I've had in the last 30 years.
A bass for when the record producer is unhappy with your tone www.guitarworld.com/gear/bass-gu... @weirdguita.rs
“This is the bass I’ve wanted to make for years”: Sterling by Music Man releases signature bass with two dummy knobs that do absolutely nothing for MxPx bassist Mike Herrera
The punk rock icon is serving his go-to wiring setup without harming the heritage of the StingRay design
www.guitarworld.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:34 PM
A bass for when the record producer is unhappy with your tone www.guitarworld.com/gear/bass-gu... @weirdguita.rs
Reposted by Chris McMahon
50 years ago today
Horses is the debut studio album by American proto-punk / punkrock musician Patti Smith, which was released on this day in 1975.
#punk #punks #protopunk #garagerock #womenofpunk #pattismith #horses #history #punkrockhistory #otd
Horses is the debut studio album by American proto-punk / punkrock musician Patti Smith, which was released on this day in 1975.
#punk #punks #protopunk #garagerock #womenofpunk #pattismith #horses #history #punkrockhistory #otd
November 10, 2025 at 3:48 AM
50 years ago today
Horses is the debut studio album by American proto-punk / punkrock musician Patti Smith, which was released on this day in 1975.
#punk #punks #protopunk #garagerock #womenofpunk #pattismith #horses #history #punkrockhistory #otd
Horses is the debut studio album by American proto-punk / punkrock musician Patti Smith, which was released on this day in 1975.
#punk #punks #protopunk #garagerock #womenofpunk #pattismith #horses #history #punkrockhistory #otd
Spreadsheets can do anything.
(Spread)sheet Music: Making A Simple Music Sequencer Using CSV Spreadsheets pointersgonewild.com/2018/05/20/s...
November 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Spreadsheets can do anything.
The hype is kind of funny but we did put a lot of effort into the Winter Release Event. If you're interested in the bleeding edge of newsletter platforms, this is worth signing up for.
November 10, 2025 at 3:31 PM
The hype is kind of funny but we did put a lot of effort into the Winter Release Event. If you're interested in the bleeding edge of newsletter platforms, this is worth signing up for.
My Sunday afternoon? The usual, out running red lights in my Chevrolet Behemoth with the LIVE LAUGH LOVE bumper sticker, peering myopically over the dashboard, grey hair flying in the breeze.
November 9, 2025 at 8:18 PM
My Sunday afternoon? The usual, out running red lights in my Chevrolet Behemoth with the LIVE LAUGH LOVE bumper sticker, peering myopically over the dashboard, grey hair flying in the breeze.
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Super local but there's a job opening at NMED Planning & Operations Section Manager closing Monday and I know some people who would love to see some great candidates. Pay is good. careers.share.nm.gov/psc/hprdcg/E...
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careers.share.nm.gov
November 7, 2025 at 8:40 PM
(The link actually works, there is no error)
Super local but there's a job opening at NMED Planning & Operations Section Manager closing Monday and I know some people who would love to see some great candidates. Pay is good. careers.share.nm.gov/psc/hprdcg/E...
An error has occurred.
careers.share.nm.gov
November 7, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Super local but there's a job opening at NMED Planning & Operations Section Manager closing Monday and I know some people who would love to see some great candidates. Pay is good. careers.share.nm.gov/psc/hprdcg/E...
FYI
Good morning, Bluesky! The City of Albuquerque will begin using this social platform as part of our regular outreach efforts in the coming days. You can also find us on Instagram and Threads at @oneabq. #OneAlbuquerque
November 7, 2025 at 5:53 PM
FYI