WIRTW #716: the ‘new kid' edition

On June 5, 2014, Rhett Miller, founder, front person, and lead singer of Old 97's, promised my daughter (then a mere 9 days past her 8th birthday) that once she was playing her own paid gigs, he'd have her open for him. That conversation took place in the green room of the Beachland Ballroom, and the adjacent photo was taken just after that conversation.

A decade later, Norah is an established, working musician, and Rhett is making good on his promise. He's coming back to town to play a solo gig at the Music Box Supper Club. To make a long story short, when the club announced the gig, Norah reached out to Rhett to ask about opening for him; on May 19 she'll be doing just that.

To hear the longer version of this story, tune in to the most recent episode of The Norah and Dad Show, available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Overcast, the web, and everywhere else you get your podcasts. 

As for me, I'll be front and center at Music Box on May 19, singing along to Norah's and Rhett's songs. It's gonna be a great night! If you're interested in joining us the Music Box still has some tickets available here. (You'll find a running list of all of Norah's gigs here; click "Follow" for notifications of new gigs as they're announced.)

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Here's what I read this week that should read, too.

BrewDog Waterloo & sexism - 'working here scarred me' — via Episodes of My Pub Life

Crafting and Upholding Your Brewery's Culture — via The Brewer Magazine

School athletic director arrested for framing principal using AI voice synthesis — via Ars Technica

ChatGPT Bias and The Risks of AI in Recruiting — via Evil HR Lady, Suzanne Lucas

1199SEIU-UHWE Accused of Unfair Labor Practices By Unionizing Staffers — via LaborUnionNews.com

Starbucks, Workers United made 'significant progress' in this week's contract talks — via CNBC

No longer 'en vogue'? What to do when DEI has fallen out of favor — via HR Dive

NB2A: Black-Owned Breweries Are Growing Based on Craft’s Original Playbook – Authenticity and Community — via Brewbound

Must an employer accommodate an employee who won't use transgender names and pronouns? Eric Meyer's Employer Handbook Blog

#MeToo Back in the Spotlight? — via The D&O Diary

Another Biglaw Firm Gets Serious About In-Office Attendance — via Above the Law

Analysis of FTC Non-Compete Ban Legal Challenges: Does the Ban Pass Constitutional Muster? (And Other Issues) — via Trading Secrets

When I work from home, do I have to be AT home? — via Ask a Manager

DEA To Reschedule Cannabis — via Workplace Safety and Environmental Law Alert Blog

Fifth Circuit Panel Seems Poised to Vacate DOL’s 2021 80/20 Rule — via The Wage and Hour Litigation Blog