Animal Hours’ Do Over record release show is booked for April 5th at the Starry Plough in Berkeley.

(There was supposed to be a picture attached. But, yes, I’m in NYC)

Viracocha, beloved mission neighborhood venue and cozy fireside living room for art and artists, held an open community meeting yesterday to discuss the future with the community. Founder Jonathan Siegel was joined by Ludovic Racinet (Madrone Art Bar and Tunnel Top) and Jerome Rivoire (Garcon SF French Restaurant). For the past few days, they’ve been discussing options to keep Viracocha viable and thriving. High on the list is implementing improvements to the space that will allow it to operate in a more officially sanctioned capacity. Doing so will make it possible to fully promote the venue in the public eye and to make itself sustainable through beer and wine sales.

The required improvements include ADA and health and safety compliance measures, none of which come cheaply. Viracocha is hosting a series of fundraisers in December to place itself in a financial position to make these necessary changes and to grow into its next phase of life.

The impassioned community response and the deep love that so many people have for Viracocha and for Jonathan is astounding. If you are a friend of Viracocha, please keep your eye out for the fundraising events and encourage everyone you know to come out and help this priceless cultural and community phenomenon remain vital. Vive Viracocha.

The CDs arrived from the plant.  Very exciting.  We’re looking into having a listening party for all the people involved in the project.

Viracocha, beloved mission neighborhood venue and cozy fireside living room for art and artists, held an open community meeting yesterday to discuss its future form and function, ways and means. Founder Jonathan Siegel was joined by Ludovic Racinet (Madrone Art Bar and Tunnel Top) and Jerome Rivoire (Garcon SF French Restaurant). For the past few days, they’ve been discussing options to keep Viracocha viable and thriving. High on the list is implementing improvements to the space that will allow it to operate in a more officially sanctioned capacity. Doing so will make it possible to fully promote the venue in the public eye and to make itself sustainable through beer and wine sales.

The required improvements include ADA and health and safety compliance measures, none of which come cheaply. Viracocha is hosting a series of fundraisers in December to place itself in a financial position to make these necessary changes and to grow into its next phase of life.

The impassioned community response and the deep love that so many people have for Viracocha and for Jonathan is astounding. If you are a friend of Viracocha, please keep your eye out for the fundraising events and encourage everyone you know to come out and help this priceless cultural and community phenomenon remain vital. Vive Viracocha.

Early results from my recent photo shoot with the talented Jude Mooney.

Jason Carmer is currently putting the finishing touches on the master of the whole record.  Next week, the first pressing starts. It’s almost done!

We had Frank Martin in the studio on Friday to record piano and organ tracks for the last two songs on the record. I’ve been consistently amazed by and grateful for the talents of the people on this project. Frank was no exception.