Author Archives: Ron Giesecke

Upcoming show

Posted on January 16, 2019 by Ron Giesecke

A self-described “renaissance hack, raconteur, and all-around tricky person,” Ron Giesecke knows his way around a deck of cards. His one-man show,  A Brief History of Deception, bridges the gaps that divide the sleight-of-hand artist from the crass and subversive … Continue reading →

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Redding Will Rise

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Ron Giesecke
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Carr Fire (Shasta County). photoshop by Yours Truly

Posted on July 31, 2018 by Ron Giesecke
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Jonny Lang’s “Signs” rolls out like thunder

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Ron Giesecke

I can’t exactly figure out why Jonny Lang is the recipient of complaints that he needs to “get back to the blues.”  He never left it. He did manage to leave the randier, entendre-ridden traditions of the blues with his … Continue reading →

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In which I blatantly borrow my own Amazon review of Erwin McManus’ “The Last Arrow” and post it here.

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Ron Giesecke

Three years ago, when I was 47 and contemplating the horizon of my fifth decade on the planet, I had an introspective fit–the kind that proves that encroaching mortality starts to get in your head. Yet, I’m not sure that … Continue reading →

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Playing with Eric Martin 

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Ron Giesecke

It not everyday that one gets to take a stage with a vocalist whom ranks in my top ten singers. And yet, I get to do it again. For the third time. July 14th, the Throckmorton theatre. Mill Valley, Ca. … Continue reading →

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Headed to NAMM

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Ron Giesecke

I know. I know. It’s been awhile. Headed to the the 2017 NAMM Show in Anaheim, very early the morning. Just wanted to tell somebody.

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Happy 240 to my country.

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Ron Giesecke

In spite of its flaws, it’s the greatest nation on earth.

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To The McCloud River

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Ron Giesecke

To this magical place. All I’m sayin . . 

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To the McCloud River 

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Ron Giesecke

Tomorrow will be the first holiday within the trout season spectrum that I will actually be able to pick up a fly rod. It’s a big deal to me.  Supposedly, the trout are amenable to being caught. So I’m tying … Continue reading →

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