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Richmond Fontaine: Hardcore Troubadours

Richmond Fontaine's latest release, The Fitzgerald, was an album I had ignored far too long. I have now remedied that. An acoustic downtrodden affair, The Fitzgerald spins tales of two-time losers trying to make it through the Reno, NV night . . .

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Son Volt’s Medication


I've been listening to this new tune off Okemah And The Melody Of Riot a lot the past month. Has a very "eastern" vibe to it. Smoke yourself something and listen. He did.
Son Volt: Medication

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Who Killed Laura Palmer?


Twin Peaks. Let the weirdness begin. I've been a fan of both the television series and it's offical soundtrack for years. Both have staying power. The Angelo Badalamenti scored OST paints the perfect perverse backdrop for David Lynch's magnum opus. His and Lynch's protege, Julee Cruise, provides the ethereal/haunting vocals on the Twin Peaks theme "Falling." Trivia: David Lynch composed . . .

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The Cover: Masters of War

In the spirit of the cover wars, I offer up probably Bob Dylan's most politically charged song, "Masters of War."Dylan said this about the original in the liner notes of the album for which it appears, Freewheelin': "I've never really written anything like that before. I don't sing songs which hope people will die, but I couldn't help it in . . .

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Friends Call Him Al


I'm going to take this opportunity in Justin's absence to do what music blogs do best: I heard, you should hear.Alejandro Escovedo is a rock star, legend, artist, songwriter, Austin music scene fixture, and, worst of all, not physically well. I was fortunate enough to visit him, once, at his home in South Austin. Right before I left . . .

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The Cover: Hurt

Thanks to Justin, this is a guest post. Keeping with the theme I love, here's my contribution to the cover wars.I think we all know the story by now. But, here's a recap. Fuck-you's best Johnny Cash reaches his twilight years. I've-pissed-on-the-best-and-they've-liked-it producer Rick Rubin thinks Cash is still owed more . . .

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Sonic Youth Acoustica: Boston, MA ’02

Thurston, Lee, and Jim performed acoustic versions of "Empty Page" "Disconnection Notice" and "Rain on Tin" live on WERS radio. Great stuff, have a listen.

Find show details here...

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L.A.’s Arthurfest: Labor Day Weekend

Sponsored by Arthur Magazine, and Spaceland Productions, the independent music festival takes place Labor day weekend here in the Los Feliz area of Los Angeles.

Some of the lineup:
* Olivia Tremor Control
* Sonic Youth
* Sleater Kinney
* The Black keys
* Spoon
* Yoko Ono
* Cat Power
* The Juan Maclean
* Comets of Fire

*Many more bands listed @ the: Arthurfest Website

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The Cover: Rainbow Connection

Now I'm certainly not advocating that anyone harsh on ole Kermit's mellow, but Willie has a pretty damn good cover.

Kermit The Frog - Rainbow Connection
Willie Nelson - Rainbow Connection (cover) 

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Housekeeping

FYI, I am going out of town Wednesday-Monday. In my stead will be TripleJ from NotJackKerouac. Coudn't ask for a more tasteful guest-host while I am out. He also mixes the best margarita in Los Angeles. I look forward to seeing what he dishes up for ya'll . . .

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Red Hash, Indeed

Psych-folk beardo, Gary Higgins, is seeing his 1973 album Red Hash gain a new audience due to it's recent re-release. I say bring it on. For a taste, dig on the track below in all it's stoned-out glory.

Gary Higgins - Thicker Than A SmokeyRed Hash by Gary . . .

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Cuban Musician/Legend Dies At 78

Damn cuz, sip one back and pour one out. Buena Vista Social Club member, Ibrahim Ferrer, dies at the age of 78. Read more here... In honor of his life and music, below you'll find my favorite track off the Ry Cooder produced Buena Vista Social Club

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Don’t F*CK With The Star Room Boys

After the Bloodkin post i'm on an Athens tangent. The now defunct Star Room Boys were one of my favorite neo-traditional-honky-tonk country outfits until their 2003 demise. In their eight years together they released two fantastic albums: 1999's Why Do Lonely Men & Women Want to Break Each Other's Hearts?, and 2002's This . . .

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