Cool things

Local band Karate in the Garage is playing at the Whiskey in Hollywood at 8:00 PM, December 4, $10. Sherwood Smith's son plays drums. I've seen them live, and they are - seriously - a really good live show. The lead singer, Tahlena Chikami, is magnetic.

Here's some samples. Sound quality so-so - they're much better in person.

A nice appreciation of my favorite current journalist/essayist, Ta-Nehisi Coates, with links.