Walt Ritscher
@waltritscher.bsky.social
Lifelong keyboard musician, audio producer & emerging festival/stage manager. Embracing every opportunity to make music and build a music community. Retired tech instructor & global speaker.
Huge thanks to Robyne at the Rabbit Box for trusting me with the Stage Manager role this week! Come say hi if you’re near the stage! (7/7)
July 23, 2026 at 6:23 AM
Huge thanks to Robyne at the Rabbit Box for trusting me with the Stage Manager role this week! Come say hi if you’re near the stage! (7/7)
catch the live music under the clock! If you can’t make this one, we’ll be back every 4th Friday through October (finishing out with a Día de los Muertos celebration on Oct 23). (6/7)
July 23, 2026 at 6:23 AM
catch the live music under the clock! If you can’t make this one, we’ll be back every 4th Friday through October (finishing out with a Día de los Muertos celebration on Oct 23). (6/7)
Here’s the main stage lineup for Friday, July 24 (curated with The Rabbit Box): • 3:00 PM – Art Walk & Live DJ • 6:15 PM – Lori Goldstoan • 7:00 PM – Tomo Nakayama • 8:00 PM – Constant Lovers If you’re in the area this Friday, head downtown, grab a drink, support some local artists, and (5/7)
July 23, 2026 at 6:23 AM
Here’s the main stage lineup for Friday, July 24 (curated with The Rabbit Box): • 3:00 PM – Art Walk & Live DJ • 6:15 PM – Lori Goldstoan • 7:00 PM – Tomo Nakayama • 8:00 PM – Constant Lovers If you’re in the area this Friday, head downtown, grab a drink, support some local artists, and (5/7)
It’s also tied directly into the Downtown Seattle Art Walk, so you can wander through open galleries, watch live artist demos, and check out pop-up activations across the Market and neighboring downtown spots. #SeattleArtWalk (4/7)
July 23, 2026 at 6:23 AM
It’s also tied directly into the Downtown Seattle Art Walk, so you can wander through open galleries, watch live artist demos, and check out pop-up activations across the Market and neighboring downtown spots. #SeattleArtWalk (4/7)
The Night Shift is a new, free monthly series at the Market with live music, local makers, pop-up food vendors, and a beer garden. (3/7)
July 23, 2026 at 6:23 AM
The Night Shift is a new, free monthly series at the Market with live music, local makers, pop-up food vendors, and a beer garden. (3/7)
Setting up a full production rig in one of Seattle’s most famous historic landmarks is definitely a unique gig, but the vibe is going to be awesome #MusicianSky (2/7)
July 23, 2026 at 6:23 AM
Setting up a full production rig in one of Seattle’s most famous historic landmarks is definitely a unique gig, but the vibe is going to be awesome #MusicianSky (2/7)
An idea that worked for my most recent course (GitHub Copilot and VS Code) was to export the chat history. That way I could get the fork of the code and import the chat history. Then I could show the prompts and AI responses that created the code.
May 22, 2026 at 3:16 PM
An idea that worked for my most recent course (GitHub Copilot and VS Code) was to export the chat history. That way I could get the fork of the code and import the chat history. Then I could show the prompts and AI responses that created the code.
The non-deterministic nature of LLMs is a factor in live AI coding too. You may not get the results you want (though that is a teachable moment too.)
May 22, 2026 at 3:09 PM
The non-deterministic nature of LLMs is a factor in live AI coding too. You may not get the results you want (though that is a teachable moment too.)
Combining whiskey and online shopping is risky. You never know what surprises are going to show up a few days later.
January 10, 2026 at 7:10 AM
Combining whiskey and online shopping is risky. You never know what surprises are going to show up a few days later.
Are you charging the polestar with your Tesla charger?
March 11, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Are you charging the polestar with your Tesla charger?
Amazing! Congrats.
February 20, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Amazing! Congrats.
Now that is PARTY food!
February 10, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Now that is PARTY food!
bsky.app/profile/scot... does this tip help you with reading threads?
This is a fantastic bluesky feature that makes reading your timeline in long threads a lot cooler and easier. Turn it on and see what you think
February 8, 2025 at 10:42 PM
bsky.app/profile/scot... does this tip help you with reading threads?
Now you are just making me hungry.
January 27, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Now you are just making me hungry.
I did the same about six weeks ago. Feels good. So far bluesky reminds me of early twitter.
January 26, 2025 at 8:14 AM
I did the same about six weeks ago. Feels good. So far bluesky reminds me of early twitter.
Ah. I see your timeline now that I'm following you.
January 13, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Ah. I see your timeline now that I'm following you.
Wut? Did you really move? I guess we haven't talked in a while.
January 13, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Wut? Did you really move? I guess we haven't talked in a while.
Oh fun! That reminds me of the early days of exploring what we could do with twitter.
January 13, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Oh fun! That reminds me of the early days of exploring what we could do with twitter.
I can vouch for Visual Studio Live being a great .NET focused conference.
December 15, 2024 at 10:26 PM
I can vouch for Visual Studio Live being a great .NET focused conference.
I haven't thought about that perf setting for awhile. Can't think of the last time I set the textblock content directly.
December 11, 2024 at 12:19 AM
I haven't thought about that perf setting for awhile. Can't think of the last time I set the textblock content directly.