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Starting at 8pm central tonight via twitch.tv/djjakerudh, I play 5+ hours of classic alternative music videos spotlighting The Cure. Hits, deep cuts, b-sides, rarities, side projects, live material, etc Tonight’s show is for the BIGGEST Cure fans!

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9:30 Club @930club.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

It's the most wonderful time of the year - 9/30 Day is tomorrow! For one day only (Sept 30, obviously) take 30% off classic 9:30 Club threads and celebrate our favorite holiday in style. hive.co/l/merch930 ⏰

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KoalaJack @koalajack.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Isn't it a shame that Johnny Marr is not active on bluesky?

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Jake Rudh @jakerudh.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Starting at 8pm central tonight via twitch.tv/djjakerudh, I’m hosting 5+ hours of Dream pop and Shoegaze music videos spotlighting Cocteau Twins. Simply click the link while the show is live and enjoy.

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Jake Rudh @jakerudh.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Starting tonight at twitch.tv/djjakerudh, it’s “Friday Night Videos” on Twitch TV. 📺 Simply click the link between 8pm - 1am central and be transported straight back to the ‘80s & ‘90s with 5+ hours of classic alternative and new wave music videos.

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Jake Rudh @jakerudh.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Tonight on my Twitch channel at twitch.tv/djjakerudh it’s nothing but ’80s Sophisti-Pop artists featuring a special spotlight on Sade. Join us live from 8 PM–1 AM central as we explore the sophisticated side of the ’80s where pop meets jazz, soul, bossa nova, funk and electronic cool. 🥂

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KoalaJack @koalajack.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

A pic of the female Diana fritillary (Speyeria diana) butterfly that I saw last week. It was one of two that I spotted that day. This stream valley park in Herndon, VA is pretty far from their nearest habitat in the Appalachian mountains. #photography #butterflies #insects

Photo of a Diana fritillary (Speyeria diana) butterfly from the top with wings 80% spread

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KoalaJack @koalajack.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

I spotted this gorgeous female Diana fritillary (Speyeria diana) butterfly, perhaps laying her eggs, on my walk today. #videography #butterfly

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KoalaJack @koalajack.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

The correct name (despite what autocorrect thinks) is rudbeckia flugida.

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KoalaJack @koalajack.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

The orange coneflower (rudbeckia fluids) is native to eastern North America. I just love the beautiful warm color. #photography #flowers

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Jake Rudh @jakerudh.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

“Ladies and gentlemen, rock ‘n’ roll” 45 years ago today, MTV debuted as a 24-hour cable network playing nothing but music videos...changing the industry forever. We celebrate the occasion by playing many of those first day’s videos tonight on my Twitch channel starting at 8pm central. 📺

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KoalaJack @koalajack.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

I’m fascinated by my neighbor’s Japanese banana (Musa basjoo). It’s a perennial in Northern Virginia and I’ve been tracking its annual resurgence. Now, in late July it’s about 10 ft/3 m tall. It can’t fruit under typical outdoor conditions here. #photography #plants

Japanese banana (Musa basjoo) in late July located in Northern Virginia

Japanese banana (Musa basjoo) in late April located in Northern Virginia

Japanese banana (Musa basjoo) in mid June located in Northern Virginia

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KoalaJack @koalajack.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

This evening my lovely spouse was puttering around in the kitchen and said she was working on a project. I said I was working on a project too -- The Manhattan Project.

A rye whisky manhattan with ingredients in the background

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Jake Rudh @jakerudh.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Starting at 8pm central tonight via my Twitch channel - twitch.tv/djjakerudh, I spotlight the year 1994 through music videos. I invite you to tune in and join hundreds of us live for 5+ hours of punk, post-punk, synth-pop, college rock, dream pop, shoegaze, indie and more. 📺 / 💻/📱

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KoalaJack @koalajack.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

"Everybody knows the dice are loaded Everybody rolls with their fingers crossed Everybody knows that the war is over Everybody knows that the good guys lost Everybody knows the fight is fixed The poor stay poor and the rich get rich That's how it goes" #concreteblonde #altrock youtu.be/axnCMV-on9Q

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Concrete Blonde - Everybody Knows (live)

YouTube video by LydiaDeeets

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KoalaJack @koalajack.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

It was a night of great voices at Wolf Trap National Park on 30 June 2026! Soft Cell, Alison Moyet and Human League put on a fabulous show! #synthpop #newwave #classicalternative

Marc Almond of Soft Cell performing at Wolf Trap National Park 30 June 2026

Alison Moyet performing at Wolf Trap National Park 30 June 2026

From left, Susan Ann Sully, Philip Oakey & Joanne Catherall of Human League performing at Wolf Trap National Park 30 June 2026

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KoalaJack @koalajack.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Enjoyed a royal color juxtaposition of yellow lilies (most likely lilium canadense, based on my location) and purple coneflowers (echinacea purpurea) on my neighborhood walk today. #photography #flowers #nokings

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KoalaJack @koalajack.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Loved the look of the Deutschland #worldcup warmup #kit so much I had to have one.

German men’s team World Cup warmup jersey

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KoalaJack @koalajack.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

It's pedantic but I hate when I post inaccurately. Last year I called my daylilies triple blossoms, but to be correct they are triple layered, 'Flore Pleno'. Multi-layered blooms are a genetic mutation known as petalody, where the stamens transform into extra petals. Here's this year's example:

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KoalaJack @koalajack.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

My best guess is that these plants in mom-in-law’s front yard are yucca flaccida aka weak-leaf yucca. A few flowers are just opening. #photography #flowers

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KoalaJack @koalajack.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Echo & the Bunnymen at the Warner in DC. Will Sergeant was brilliant, Ian McCulloch was a lovable, mostly incoherent mess. Good luck on the rest of your tour. Zoë Jorgensen Trio were a charming jazz opener.

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KoalaJack @koalajack.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

We were drawn to Las Vegas like moths to a flame. What a sublime performance from Duran Duran!

Duran Duran on stage at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas 9 May 2026

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KoalaJack @koalajack.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

O’re the Sea of Clouds and on the way to Las Vegas.

Photo from airplane window showing layer of clouds from slightly above illuminated by a setting sun.

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KoalaJack @koalajack.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Up, up and away! Couldn’t upload any photos from my last trip so I’m catching up now.

Airborne photo of sunset below a cloud later leaving Dulles airport.

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KoalaJack @koalajack.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

My neighborhood park was quite lovely this afternoon.

Photo of a paved path in Folly Lick Stream Valley Park, Herndon VA

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KoalaJack @koalajack.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

My rhododendron lost a few branches over the winter but the surviving bush is blooming now.

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KoalaJack @koalajack.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Lovely mares’ tails on my walk today.

Blue sky framed by trees showing cirrus uncinus clouds commonly known as mares’ tails.

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KoalaJack @koalajack.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

@richardblade.bsky.social are you taking any requests from Bluesky? I would love to hear some Let's Active! Their cover of "Blue Line" is one of my all time favorites. Jack in Herndon, VA.

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KoalaJack @koalajack.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Mum-in-law’s peonies are looking wonderful right now!

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KoalaJack @koalajack.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Hi @richardblade.bsky.social You asked about the blocks weekend and I enjoyed it because some of the block songs were deeper cuts. I sure hope you check your mentions here because I've noticed that you don't post here anymore.

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KoalaJack @koalajack.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

I think these are skunk cabbage (symplocarpus foetidus). Next year I’ll look for the purple flowers that precede the foliage. #photography #plants

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KoalaJack @koalajack.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Your show on Lithium is going great @genebaxter.bsky.social! Jack listening in Herndon, VA -- home of your first radio gig.

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KoalaJack @koalajack.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

If you see this, post a concert photo you took

Shirley Manson w/Garbage on stage at Wolf Trap NP 3 Aug 2017

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KoalaJack @koalajack.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Peak plum blossoms today. They only last for a few days so I am enjoying their delicate beauty now. #photography #flowers

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KoalaJack @koalajack.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

@richardblade.bsky.social You could make up your social media faux pas by playing some Martha & the Muffins for me -- Jack in Herndon, VA

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KoalaJack @koalajack.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

This is the time of the year when the “cabbage patch” starts to flourish. Not sure what the species is but it covers a large section of the forest floor in my local park.

Scattered cabbage-like plants blooming in Folly Lick Stream Valley Park, Herndon VA

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KoalaJack @koalajack.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Surprise weather today! Yesterday was 80 F/ 27 C. It won’t stay long but I really am ready to see the end of Winter.

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KoalaJack @koalajack.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Just over a week ago I still had a pile of snow on my lawn. But today is a perfect Spring day.

Pile of snow on lawn from 28 Feb 2026 in Herndon VA

River birch trees against a cloudless blue sky from 9 March 2026

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KoalaJack @koalajack.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

#StrictlyInstrumental 28: Thompson Twins "Leopard Ray" B-side for "You Take Me Up (extended version)" UK 12-inch single 1984 youtu.be/Yr4aXOrBNtA

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Thompson Twins - Leopard Ray (Official Visualiser)

YouTube video by Thompson Twins

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KoalaJack @koalajack.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

First concert of 2026. Boy George & Culture Club

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KoalaJack @koalajack.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

#StrictlyInstrumental 26: Love & Rockets "Saudade" from Seventh Dream of Teenage Heaven 1985 youtu.be/_CkJiT64ZgQ

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Saudade

YouTube video by Love & Rockets - Topic

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KoalaJack @koalajack.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

#StrictlyInstrumental 25: Culture Club "Romance Beyond the Alphabet" B-side to "Time (Clock of the Heart)" 1982. This is the instrumental version of Time. I picked this one because I'm off to see Boy George and Culture Club tonight! youtu.be/ZggLzj3sz7Q

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Culture Club - Romance Beyond The Alphabet

YouTube video by GotYouFish

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KoalaJack @koalajack.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

#StrictlyInstrumental 21: A Flock Of Seagulls "D.N.A." from A Flock of Seagulls 1982. It won a Grammy in 1983 for best rock instrumental performance. youtu.be/Ra88FVg9Fjw

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D.N.A. (2023 Remaster)

YouTube video by A Flock Of Seagulls - Topic

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KoalaJack @koalajack.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Happy Friday! Finally a sunny and milder day. I had to alter my route thru the neighborhood to get to the park but once there the snow was almost all gone. It's quite unusual for us to have a snowfall stick around for over three weeks.

Paved path through Folly Lick Stream Valley Park in Herndon. VA, with a few patches of remaining snow

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