OLD AND IN THE WAY

When people talk about the pioneers who gave lowrider and "bomb" culture its definitive visual language, Mike Pickel's name stands alone. He was an elite technical craftsman, a master of the airbrush, and a visionary who took automotive subculture out of the garage and elevated it onto living room walls, magazine spreads, and gallery shows Long before his art was celebrated in fine-art spaces, Mike lived the culture every single day. He didn't just paint the lifestyle; he embodied it with a sharp wit, a deep reverence for custom cars, and an unmistakable sense of adventure. (Mike passed September 9, 2024) #lowrider #bombculture #MikePickle #MikePickel #lowriderart #lowridercars #lowridercalifornia #lowridertexas

The Podcast Swamp is overflowing with would-be experts and plenty of idiots. I should know, but apparently I'm an idiot too. But heck, check out my Podcast and Podcast website at www.OldandintheWayPodcast.com

Buckle up buttercups. The artificial intelligence revolution is already here, and there are no guardrails. Our government has been asleep at the wheel while enriching themselves (grifting) and the tech overlords are only too willing to suck up to avoid any consequences. 

This video is about the heartfelt reunion of two bandmates after 40 years. Just before the Woodstock concert, a band member. Marcus Malone disappeared. This video tells the story of two dear friends reuniting under very unusual circumstances. Much thanks and prayers to Carlos, who never forgot and set an example about friendship/family for the rest of us...
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In the mid-1970s, three legendary Bay Area artists — Alton Kelley, Pat Ryan, and Dave Sheridan — ignited a creative spark that became The Artista Gang. What began as a loose circle of friends and collaborators around the Marin and Sausalito art scenes evolved into one of the most colorfully mythic art collectives of its time — part poster movement, part social happening, part family. At the center of it all was Alton Kelley, the visionary designer best known for his psychedelic rock posters for the Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, and Jefferson Airplane. Within the Artista circle, Kelley was affectionately called “El Presidente.” His humor, aesthetic discipline, and love of hot-rod and car-club culture inspired the idea of the “gang” — artists with satin jackets, a dragon logo, and a shared irreverence for creative boundaries.

A little insight into he magical art of Alton Kelley and Stanley Mouse and a curious reveal: American Beauty, or is it?
Some things have been there all along, in plain sight. (Over 5K views on TikTok)

Grateful Dead artists Alton Kelley and Stanley Mouse created the artwork for the Mars Hotel album, and here's the story behind the artwork...laters.

Mill Valley has a rhythm all its own, nestled beneath the redwoods and reverberating with the echoes of rock and roll history. And now, thanks to the just-released 2025– 2026 Enjoy Mill Valley Guide insert featured in this month’s Marin Magazine, that rhythm is getting a spotlight worthy of its legacy. Among the gems in this self-guided Rock & Roll tour is Marty Balin’s former home at 180 East Blithedale Avenue, a modest yet magical spot that once belonged to the co-founder of the Jefferson Airplane and Jefferson Starship.

Will Artificial Intelligence herald the end of civilization? Probably. Elon Musk said there's a 20% chance AI will end civilization. Hell, you get better odds playing Russian Roulette!