Day 72 of #100daysofnetworks
GrooveSeeker GraphRAG 0.2.0 Progress: First Day
Hello everyone! This week is GrooveSeeker GraphRAG Week, so I have been very busy working on the second release of GrooveSeeker’s GraphRAG. The very first GrooveSeeker GraphRAG (semver 0.1.0) was built in November, 2025.
You can read more about it on the GrooveSeeker blog. I did a GraphRAG Test Drive of the 0.1.0 interface on the GrooveSeeker blog, and this time I will do it on the #10daysofnetworks blog.
Updates, and Work Remaining
In the PREMIUM (paid) article I wrote this week, I mentioned that I had a few capabilities and goals to work towards.
SPEED INCREASE: Definitely Achieved
Simple Search: Achieved; Testing
Exact Match: Work in Progress; Testing
OR lookups: Seems Achieved; Testing
AND lookups: Seems Achieved; Testing
TEMPORAL (tomorrow, next week, in the next hour): Seems Achieved; Testing
To save space, I also listed the current status. I am seeing a massive speedup, even without distributed processing, so I no longer need that at this time. In fact, the entire workflow has been simplified, considerably, and made much faster.
I will explain how I accomplished these things in PREMIUM (paid) articles.
The big win so far is in terms of speed and completeness. I get answers in 2-4 seconds, and I get complete information, 100%, not partial. That translates to speed and reliability. Fast and reliable AI.
Show and Tell
Today will be a Show and Tell. This is brand new, and I am loving playing with this, and finding out what is happening around me. You can use the website gsv3.ai to find things to enjoy, but soon you will be able to chat with AI and do the same. I would love to put this on a phone app.
For today’s show and tell, I’m going to show:
The prompt
Some of the results (there is too much to show)
URLs will be shown. These are the URLs where the information was found, not hallucinated by AI. My systems show where information comes from and highlights information. My systems amplify and describe rather than claiming to know. Observers are easier to defend than judges.
Each of these answers takes about 2-4 seconds to get, from the time the prompt is run. I love this speedup. These used to take 30-60 seconds, or sometimes more. The massive speedup was definitely achieved, and I am enjoying it. I didn’t even need to use Distributed Processing, so everything has been simplified and made faster without it! Elegant!
Punk/Open Mic/EDM + Local + This Week
what punk, open-mic, or edm events are going on in Hillsboro, Beaverton, or Portland this week?
The Moth in Portland: Fumbles and Fouls
Performers: Not provided in source.
Event Dates: March 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Price: Not provided in source.
Venue: Holocene (21+)
Location: 1001 SE Morrison St, Portland
Contact Information: (212) 742-0551
Description: The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition where participants share a true, personal 5-minute story based on the theme "Fumbles and Fouls."
Genres: Storytelling
Source URL: https://themoth.org/events/fumbles-and-fouls-portland-2026
OPEN MIC hosted by JOHNNY FRANCO!
Performers: Johnny Franco
Event Dates: March 1, 2026 9:00 pm
Price: FREE
Venue: Laurelthirst Public House
Location: 2958 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97232
Contact Information: Not provided in source.
Description: A weekly open mic event hosted by Johnny Franco, providing a supportive space for musicians and performers to showcase their talents.
Genres: Not provided in source.
Source URL: https://laurelthirst.com/events/open-mic-hosted-by-johnny-franco-59/
GrindHouse disco~glam~metal~punk
Performers: Not provided in source.
Event Dates: February 28, 2026 at 11:30 PM PST
Price: $1.05
Venue: Dante's Live
Location: 350 W Burnside St, Portland, OR, 97209
Contact Information: (866) 777-8932, DantesStarTheater@gmail.com
Description: GrindHouse is a music event featuring disco, glam, metal, and punk genres.
Genres: disco, glam, metal, punk
Source URL: https://www.danteslive.com/tm-event/grindhouse-discoglammetalpunk-30/
^ This URL is gone now, but the event data still matches!
GrindHouse disco~glam~metal~punk
Performers: Not provided in source.
Event Dates: February 28, 2026, 11:30 pm PST
Price: $1.05
Venue: Dante's Live
Location: 350 W Burnside St, Portland, OR, 97209, US
Contact Information: (866) 777-8932, DantesStarTheater@gmail.com
Description: GrindHouse will perform a disco, glam, metal, and punk themed event at Dante's Live.
Genres: Disco, Glam, Metal, Punk
Source URL: https://www.danteslive.com/tm-event/grindhouse-discoglammetalpunk-6/
^ This URL is gone now, but the event data still matches!
GrindHouse disco~glam~metal~punk
Performers: Not provided in source.
Event Dates: February 28, 2026, at 11:30 pm PST
Price: $1.05
Venue: Dante's Live
Location: 350 W Burnside St, Portland, OR, 97209, US
Contact Information: (866) 777-8932, DantesStarTheater@gmail.com
Description: An event featuring GrindHouse music with genres including disco, glam, metal, and punk.
Genres: disco, glam, metal, punk
Source URL: https://www.danteslive.com/tm-event/grindhouse-discoglammetalpunk-22/
^ This URL is gone now, but the event data still matches!
NEON Holi Glow Party | DJ Prashant | Bollywood EDM | Portland
Performers: DJ Prashant
Event Dates: February 27, 2026, at 9:00 PM
Price: Not provided in source.
Venue: The Den Portland
Location: Portland
Contact Information: Not provided in source.
Description: A lively Holi glow party featuring Bollywood EDM music by DJ Prashant.
Genres: Bollywood, EDM
Source URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/d/or--portland/all-events/
^ Pulled this context right off the page;
^ here is another link; https://www.eventbrite.com/e/neon-holi-glow-party-dj-prashant-bollywood-edm-portland-tickets-1980442577060?aff=ebdssbdestsearchI am really happy with this output, because the text2cypher is doing some real work here, finding genres and types of events that I enjoy in my local area, this week. I can expand this by changing ‘this week’ to ‘this month’ or ‘in April’ or ‘in the next three hours’ or whatever temporal filtering I want.
What is Radiohead Up To?
I haven’t gone out of my way to pull in Radiohead data, so this was just a check to see what I already have. Radiohead is one of my favorite bands, and I’m sure I can get their event data into GrooveSeeker.
what is Radiohead up to?
Radiohead in the Dark with Award Winning Austin Violinist
Performers: Will Taylor and ensemble (with violin, clarinet, piano, and acoustic guitar)
Event Dates: 25 April 2026 at 07:00 pm
Price: Starting at USD 8
Venue: Owenwood Farm & Neighbor Space
Location: 1451 John West Road, Dallas, United States
Contact Information: 512-589-8749
Description: An instrumental concert experience featuring the songs of Radiohead performed in a dark ambiance using violin, clarinet, piano, and guitar. The event includes original music by Will Taylor, creating a relaxing atmosphere that invites audience members to connect deeply with the music.
Genres: Jazz, Classical
Source URL: https://allevents.in/dallas/radiohead-in-the-dark-with-award-winning-austin-violinist-|-dallas/100001982942693977
Radiohead Concert in the Dark w Strings Attached Dallas WAITLIST SHOW
Performers: Not provided in source.
Event Dates: March 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Price: Not provided in source.
Venue: Soul Friends Yoga Center
Location: Dallas
Contact Information: Not provided in source.
Description: A concert featuring Radiohead music performed in a dark setting, with strings included. The event is currently on a waitlist basis.
Genres: Not provided in source.
Source URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/fr_BE/d/tx--dallas/all-events/It looks like one Concert in the Dark was picked up from Dallas’ All Events page, and a another event was found on allevents. This is really cool! I wish I could go! GrooveSeeker’s GraphRAG just found this. I didn’t know about this. Here is the March 22 information.
Local Happenings in Next Three Days
Here’s another prompt where text2cypher is doing real work.
what is happening in Hillsboro, Beaverton, Portland, or Astoria in the next 3 days?
**Black History Month 2026: Portland events celebrate Oregon’s Black legacy**
Performers: Not provided in source.
Event Dates: February 1-28, 2026 (various times)
Price: Not provided in source.
Venue: Various venues across Portland
Location: Portland, Oregon
Contact Information: Not provided in source.
Description: A series of events throughout February 2026 celebrating Black history, creativity, and scholarship in Oregon, including concerts, film screenings, exhibitions, and community workshops.
Genres: Not provided in source.
Source URL: https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2026/01/black-history-month-2026-portland-events-celebrate-oregons-black-legacy.html
**Black History Month 2026 Events**
Performers: Various performers including Emmett Wheatfall, Tony Ozier, Arietta Ward, The Legendary Beyons, The Junk Youth Orchestra, The Soul Alliance Tribute Band, and Kahil El’Zabar’s Ethnic Heritage Ensemble.
Event Dates: February 1-28, 2026; times vary by event.
Price: Not provided in source.
Venue: Multiple venues including Alberta Abbey, Jack London Revue, and Portland Art Museum.
Location: Portland, Oregon.
Contact Information: Not provided in source.
Description: Throughout February 2026, various events will celebrate Black history, creativity, and scholarship in Oregon, including concerts, discussions, multimedia tributes, and a showcase of Portland's historical Black music legacy.
Genres: Music, Art, Film, Poetry.
Source URL: https://hereisoregon.com/experiences/2026/01/black-history-month-2026-portland-events-celebrate-oregons-black-legacy.html
Lulu Wednesday Jazz
Performers: Dario Lapoma, Patrick Golichnik, Alan Jones & Pabalo
Event Dates: Wednesday, February 25, and then every 7 days, 8–11 pm
Price: Free
Venue: Lulu
Location: 726 SE Grand, Portland, Oregon 97214
Contact Information: Not provided in source.
Description: Lulu Wednesday Jazz is a weekly live jazz night featuring a rotating lineup of respected jazz musicians, with a curated House Set followed by an Open Jam Session. The event highlights improvisation and community, aiming to create a classic lounge atmosphere.
Genres: Jazz
Source URL: https://everout.com/portland/events/lulu-wednesday-jazz/e222588/
Ricardo Arjona - Lo Que El Seco No Dijo Tour
Performers: Ricardo Arjona
Event Dates: Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 8 pm
Price: $71.30 - $334.80
Venue: Moda Center
Location: Portland, OR 97227
Contact Information: Not provided in source.
Description: Guatemalan pop-rock artist Ricardo Arjona performs on his Lo Que El Seco No Dijo Tour, which will feature behind-the-scenes stories and songs that didn't make it onto his album SECO.
Genres: Pop, World, Latin
Source URL: https://everout.com/portland/events/ricardo-arjona-lo-que-el-seco-no-dijo-tour/e217767/
Tumble Time
Performers: Not provided in source.
Event Dates: February 26, 2026 at 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Price: $5.00
Venue: OMEGA Gymnastics
Location: 9700 SW Harvest Ct STE 180, Beaverton, OR
Contact Information: Not provided in source.
Description: Instructor supervised open play for children aged 24 months to 8 years, including warm up, event rotation areas, and play time, with a requirement for guardians to stay with children under 3 years.
Genres: Active, Indoor, Kids
Source URL: https://pdxparent.com/event-single/tumble-time/2026-02-26/
Chris McNeary at Vineside
Performers: Chris McNeary
Event Dates: February 26, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
Price: Not provided in source.
Venue: Vineside Wine Bar
Location: Pier 39, Astoria
Contact Information: Not provided in source.
Description: Chris McNeary will perform music at Vineside Wine Bar on Pier 39 in Astoria.
Genres: Not provided in source.
Source URL: https://discoverourcoast.com/2026/02/19/coast-weekend-calendar-feb-19-to-feb-26/
Speed Puzzling Night
Performers: Not provided in source.
Event Dates: February 26, 2026 7:00 pm
Price: $35
Venue: Hillsboro Downtown Station
Location: 320 SE Baseline St Hillsboro, O 97123 United States
Contact Information: Not provided in source.
Description: Join the Speed Puzzling competition to see who can complete a 500-piece puzzle the fastest. Open to all ages, it takes place every other Thursday and the winner receives $100.
Genres: Not provided in source.
Source URL: https://pdxparent.com/event-single/speed-puzzling-night-2/2026-02-26/
Holocene & Spend The Night Present: Romare DJ Set - w/ Ben Tactic
Performers: Romare, Ben Tactic
Event Dates: Thursday, February 26, 9:00 PM
Price: $25.82
Venue: Holocene
Location: 1001 Southeast Morrison Street, Portland, OR 97214
Contact Information: 503.239.7639
Description: Romare, known for his vibrant DJ sets and intricate music production influenced by collage and sampling, will perform at Holocene alongside Ben Tactic.
Genres: Not provided in source.
Source URL: https://www.holocene.org/event/holocene-spend-the-night-present-romare-dj-set-w-ben-tactic-21/holocene/portland/
Monster Jam
Performers: Loghan Ashline
Event Dates: Friday, February 27 and Saturday, February 28, 2026
Price: Starting at around $40
Venue: Moda Center
Location: Portland
Contact Information: Not provided in source.
Description: Monster Jam, the world’s largest and most famous monster truck tour, features trucks competing in jumps and other spectacular feats. It's a highly-anticipated show suitable for families.
Genres: Not provided in source.
Source URL: https://www.oregonlive.com/live-entertainment/2026/02/the-worlds-most-famous-monster-truck-show-is-coming-to-portland-this-month-and-tickets-are-still-available.html
The Junebugs
Performers: The Junebugs
Event Dates: February 27, 2026, 7:30 PM
Price: $20 advance / $25 day of show
Venue: Walters Cultural Arts Center
Location: 527 East Main Street, Hillsboro, OR, United States
Contact Information: Not provided in source.
Description: The Junebugs create a genre-bending sound combining high-energy pop and rock with Pacific Northwest folksy goodness, promising feel-good tunes and unforgettable moments.
Genres: Folk, Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop
Source URL: https://tvcreates.org/events/category/concert/Local in the Next Hour
Verdant Intelligence and GrooveSeeker have realtime information about things happening in the world. Here is an exciting prompt for finding things that are happening right now or about to happen. It is still a work in progress, as a UTC conversion isn’t happening, but the data is very useful! If anything, it gives me a little bit of a warning about cool events happening tonight. It’s just not quite ‘in the next hour’ as it is currently 11:27pm.
what is happening in the next hour in Oregon?
OkCello
Performers: Okorie “OkCello” Johnson
Event Dates: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Price: Tickets starting at: $28.00
Venue: Soreng Theater
Location: One Eugene Center, Eugene, Oregon 97401
Contact Information: Ticket Office: 541-682-5000, Open Tue-Fri, Noon—5 pm; Saturday Noon—3 pm
Description: OkCello is a performance by American cellist-songwriter Okorie Johnson, blending cello performance with live-sound-looping, improvisation, and storytelling to create original compositions that combine elements of classical, jazz, EDM, reggae, and funk.
Genres: Classical, Jazz, EDM, Reggae, Funk
Source URL: https://hultcenter.org/events/okcello/
Lulu Wednesday Jazz
Performers: Dario Lapoma, Patrick Golichnik, Alan Jones & Pabalo
Event Dates: Wednesday, February 25, and then every 7 days, 8–11 pm
Price: Free
Venue: Lulu
Location: 726 SE Grand, Portland, Oregon 97214
Contact Information: Not provided in source.
Description: Lulu Wednesday Jazz is a weekly live jazz night featuring a rotating lineup of respected jazz musicians, with a curated House Set followed by an Open Jam Session. The event highlights improvisation and community, aiming to create a classic lounge atmosphere.
Genres: Jazz
Source URL: https://everout.com/portland/events/lulu-wednesday-jazz/e222588/
Ricardo Arjona - Lo Que El Seco No Dijo Tour
Performers: Ricardo Arjona
Event Dates: Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 8 pm
Price: $71.30 - $334.80
Venue: Moda Center
Location: Portland, OR 97227
Contact Information: Not provided in source.
Description: Guatemalan pop-rock artist Ricardo Arjona performs on his Lo Que El Seco No Dijo Tour, which will feature behind-the-scenes stories and songs that didn't make it onto his album SECO.
Genres: Pop, World, Latin
Source URL: https://everout.com/portland/events/ricardo-arjona-lo-que-el-seco-no-dijo-tour/e217767/
Zac Ross of Man Overboard w/ Chris Hahn and Guest
Performers: Zac Ross, Chris Hahn, Guest
Event Dates: Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 8 pm
Price: $12 Adv / $15 Doors
Venue: Twilight Cafe and Bar
Location: 832 SE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 86214
Contact Information: Not provided in source.
Description: Zac Ross from the band Man Overboard performs alongside Chris Hahn and a guest at Twilight Cafe and Bar in Portland.
Genres: Not provided in source.
Source URL: https://everout.com/portland/events/zac-ross-of-man-overboard-w-chris-hahn-and-guest/e227452/Local Open Mic Nights
Here’s what I really want. I am a guitarist, and I want to meet other musicians. I don’t go to any open-mic nights right now, and I would like to change that.
what open-mic events are happening this month in Hillsboro, Beaverton, or Portland?
Queer Open Mic
Performers: Richard Colombo
Event Dates: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Price: Not provided in source.
Venue: Artichoke Community Music
Location: 2007 Southeast Powell Boulevard, Portland, OR 97202
Contact Information: Not provided in source.
Description: Join us for Queer Open Mic! All are welcome to share music, poetry, and stories in a welcoming environment hosted by Richard Colombo, a beloved Portland songwriter and community builder.
Genres: Music, Poetry
Source URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/queer-open-mic-tickets-1980050801248
OPEN MIC hosted by JAY RINGER!
Performers: Jay Ringer (sub host)
Event Dates: February 22, 2026 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Price: FREE
Venue: Laurelthirst Public House
Location: 2958 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97232
Contact Information: Not provided in source.
Description: A supportive weekly open mic event hosted by Jay Ringer, featuring music starting at 9:00 pm. Participants can sign up at 8:00 pm.
Genres: Not provided in source.
Source URL: https://laurelthirst.com/events/open-mic-hosted-by-jay-ringer-10/
Jam- Portland Bluegrass Sunday Jam
Performers: Not provided in source.
Event Dates: February 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Price: Not provided in source.
Venue: Artichoke Community Music
Location: Portland, OR
Contact Information: Not provided in source.
Description: A bluegrass jam session part of the Open Mics, Song Circles and Jams! collection.
Genres: Bluegrass
Source URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jam-portland-bluegrass-sunday-jam-tickets-1981911482596
The Mantis
Performers: Temp Lez Bar
Event Dates: 21 February 2026, 5 pm
Price: $11.50
Venue: Mississippi Pizza Pub & Atlantis Lounge
Location: 3552 N Mississippi, Portland, OR 97227
Contact Information: Not provided in source.
Description: The Mantis is a storytelling event inviting the queer community to share their stories in a safe and supportive environment. It features an open-mic format and is hosted by Temp Lez Bar.
Genres: Open Mic/Storytelling, Queer
Source URL: https://everout.com/portland/events/the-mantis/e231351/
Open Mic Night at Pan Y Pueblo
Performers: Not provided in source.
Event Dates: Friday, February 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Price: Not provided in source.
Venue: Pan Y Pueblo
Location: 1015 Southeast Stark Street, Portland, OR 97214
Contact Information: Not provided in source.
Description: Open Mic Night invites participants to share poetry, songs, or comedy in a safe and welcoming environment at Pan Y Pueblo on the third Friday of every month. The event provides a speaker and microphone for performers, and while donations are appreciated, tickets serve merely as a reminder to join.
Genres: Poetry, Song, Comedy
Source URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-mic-night-at-pan-y-pueblo-tickets-1982250891778
Slamlandia ft. Prudence Brooks
Performers: Prudence Brooks
Event Dates: February 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Price: Not provided in source.
Venue: Literary Arts
Location: Portland, OR
Contact Information: Not provided in source.
Description: A poetry open mic and poetry slam featuring Prudence Brooks at Literary Arts in Portland, OR. Sign-ups for the open mic start at 6:30 PM, and the show begins at 7:00 PM. The event will include 10 slots for participants in both the open mic and slam.
Genres: Poetry
Source URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/slamlandia-ft-prudence-brooks-tickets-1982559716481
OPEN MIC hosted by JOHNNY FRANCO!
Performers: Johnny Franco
Event Dates: February 1, 2026 9:00 pm
Price: FREE
Venue: Laurelthirst Public House
Location: 2958 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97232
Contact Information: Not provided in source.
Description: A weekly open mic event hosted by Johnny Franco, providing a supportive environment for musicians to share their songs, with sign-ups at 8 pm and music starting at 9 pm.
Genres: Not provided in source.
Source URL: https://laurelthirst.com/events/open-mic-hosted-by-johnny-franco-58/Nice! This is good OSINT (Open Source Intelligence). I searched for this month (which is almost over), and I got a list of open-mic events in my area. I could do the same for anywhere in the world.
Work in Progress
This is still a work in progress. These are the Day One results for GrooveSeeker GraphRAG week. The results are impressive, but the speedup is incredible. Once this is built, I’ll put it behind an API and a Chat Interface and have fun with it.
This is already useful to me. Perfect will be great, but this is already a big improvement for my own musical awareness. I can now see opportunities. I can see events to go to, and even events to participate in! My AI interfaces give me the ability to understand the world and interact with it!
That’s all for today! I have to get back to this work! The thing has been built, and now it is time for testing and tweaking, and then overall validation. There is a lot more to do. I just wanted to give a quick tour of the progress as it is very exciting, already!
GrooveSeeker is really coming alive like never before. I could never have imagined this when I first created GrooveSeeker in 1999.
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