Jim Megargee MV LABS

08/28/2026

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08/26/2026

Hard to believe that I've owned "The Rail" for 31 years... today.

When I became a regular in 1977, I never would have given a thought to buying the place, 18 years later.

So many great friendships have been made here, as well as some forever unions. Some of the regulars from 1977 never stopped frequenting the place... that speaks volumes.

Thousands of different beers poured, even more wings served, 100's of musicians have graced our stage, and the grandchildren of some of the original patrons... now call the place "home."

Even after becoming the proprietor, I never envisioned it being one of the last remaining old school bars... but here we are, still rockin' it.

We've always thought of it as an extension of our living room. We're glad that so many of you do, too, and we thank you all!

08/26/2026

07/02/2026

Cornelia vanderLinde 07/02/1964-12/20/2010

You are still with me, each and every day.

Polaroid pinhole image from Cornelias Trees Series.
One of a kind.

06/30/2026

03/03/2026

On this day in 1959, music history was made at Columbia Records' 30th Street Studio. Miles Davis brought together a legendary group to record the first session of 'Kind of Blue'. The album later became the best-selling jazz record of all time.

As the 100th anniversary of his birth approaches, we look back at the remarkable legacy of Miles Davis: https://bit.ly/40ypXeD

📸: Don Hunstein / Sony Music Entertainment

03/03/2026

03/02/2026

Announcing the release of the 2nd Edition of the acclaimed "FROM NEGATIVE TO PRINT": A WORKBOOK by Jim Megargee.
Pre-orders are now being accepted, and the 100+ page book will be available for shipment or pickup this Spring. The new edition contains updated information and numerous additional illustrations. To ordred please email [email protected] or respond directly to this post. The pre-order cost will be $45, and $55 once the book is released (plus shipping). Secure payment can be made through Zelle, Venmo, or PayPal.

02/01/2026

I will be releasing the 2nd Edition of "From Negative to Print": A Workbook at the beginning of March this year. This spiral-bound, 100-page, acclaimed text includes updated information and extensive visual examples that demonstrate the techniques presented.
To pre-order, just email [email protected] for information