PopMatters has a good article on Casey Kessel, a Nashville DIY country singer/songwriter with warmth, passion and humor in her songs and backed by a steller band on her self-financed debut “Ripple In The Water.” Check her out!
Month: September 2006
Ann Richards – Texas Hero – R.I.P.
I want to take a moment to observe the passing of a Texas hero, Former Governor Ann Richards. She will always be remembered for bringing an air of dignity and civility into Texas politics which is an exceptionally rare feat and a sorely missing characteristic in these political times. Â
Ann had the natural Texas gift of the droll. At the Democratic convention in 1988 she tartly drawled “Poor George, he can’t help it, He was born with a silver foot in his mouth.†while speaking about the current president’s father, former President George Bush.Â
As she rides off into the sunset Ann Richards leaves this world a better place.Â
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CMT Crossroads – Steve Earle and Rosanne Cash – 9.15.
The CMT Crossroads show featuring Steve Earle and Rosanne Cash I was lucky enough to attend when filmed here in New York City will be aired this Friday a 8pm ET. This is a good 3 months earlier than I had predicted it would air. The show was amazing so check it out.
Musick Fest Benefit Concerts – Athens, GA.
If you live in the vicinity of Athens Georgia head on over to Musick Fest. These shows are to benefit a friend of Twang Nation and beloved Athens musician Wendy Musick, who plays guitar for Southern Bitch, with some very high medical bills.
As you know, most musicians don’t have insurance, so please come see these shows! There are two of ’em in Athens, and will feature Patterson Hood (Drive By Truckers) and the Screwtopians, Will Johnson from Centro-Matic, Don Chambers + Goat, David Barbe and the Quick Hooks, Dave Marr, Clay Leverett, Mother Jackson, Kimberly Morgan, Betsy Franck, Diet RockStar, Still Small Voice and The Joyful Noise, and Fest-goers can expect surprise performances by other members of the Athens Music Family.
Now go out, do some good and hear some great Georgia music!
Farm Aid 2006 Offers Diverse Line Up
The Texas Yodas doing it again for the family farmers. This year the 20th annual Live Aid benefit concert will take place in Camden, New Jersey and will feature Jerry Lee Lewis, Gov’t Mule, Robert Randolph & the Family Band, Los Lonely Boys, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews, reggae legand Steel Pulse, polka legend Jimmy Sturr, Steve Earle and his wife Allison Moorer, Shelby Lynne, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Arlo Guthrie, Pauline Reese and Danielle Evin and of course, Mr. Willie Nelson.
If you can’t make it to the show, please consider making a donation anyway.
Caitlin Cary Thad Cockrell – Please Break My Heart
Jerry Lee Lewis – Whole Lotta Shakin
Silver Jews – Sleeping is the Only Love
Jerry Lee Lewis – Last Man Standing – 09-26
Musical legends have teamed up to play on Jerry Lee Lewis’ latest album. Bruce Springsteen is the latest to sign up to guest on the album, with three Rolling Stones also set to feature. Neil Young, Eric Clapton, Little Richard, Merle Haggard and Jimmy Page complete the line-up of guests.
Lewis’ album, entitled Last Man Standing, will be released on September 26.
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I was at this show and I can testify it was a great freakin concert!
SHOOTER JENNINGS AND THE .357’S LIVE AT IRVING PLAZA 4.18.06
Track Listing:
1. Intro by Little Steven
2. Electric Rodeo
3. Gone to Carolina
4. Busted in Baylor County
5. Lonesome Blues
6. Manifesto No. 2
7. Manifesto No. 1
8. Steady at the Wheel
9. Southern Comfort
10. It Ain’t Easy
11. Daddy’s Farm