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"Magpie and the Dandelion" by The Avett Brothers

"Magpie and the Dandelion" by The Avett Brothers

"If you think about a Magpie, it’s a bird from the crow family. You can see them everywhere, and they’ve got this strange grace. And, we all know what a dandelion is. It reminds you of being a kid and watching a flower come apart on a

Thirteen Ways of Looking at Linda Ronstadt

I I've never seen her in person. Unlike other musical acts I've been anywhere from interested in to borderline obsessed with over the years—Carly Simon, Emmylou Harris, Judy Collins, Iris Dement, Peter, Paul and Mary, even Bruce Springsteen (whom I feel lucky have seen once

Concert Review: Amanda Shires & Jason Isbell, Live at Neumos, Seattle, 9/10/13

Concert Review: Amanda Shires & Jason Isbell, Live at Neumos, Seattle, 9/10/13

As their North American tour stopped in Seattle last night, Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires again proved themselves to be the Tim McGraw and Faith Hill of alt-country. (Granted, the duo is infinitely more talented than Nashville's Celine Dion and her spouse, whose inane "Truck Yeah"

Bob Dylan's Newport Guitar Mystery

Bob Dylan's Newport Guitar Mystery

On July 25, 1965 Bob Dylan headlined the Newport Folk Festival with some of the greatest folk singers in the world. After seeing great folk singers like Pete Seeger and others, Dylan walked on stage without his trademark Gibson acoustic guitar. He walked over and plugged in a Fender Stratocaster

David Ezell (thinking man's songwriter)

David Ezell (thinking man's songwriter)

For the past few weeks now I have literally run into David Ezell in just about everyplace I have been to such as Papa Sams 24/7 breakfast nook, Nu-way Lounge, The Peddler Steakhouse or Brickhouse Pizzeria. I am starting to believe it was for a reason for the run

CD Review: Steve Earle - The Low Highway

CD Review: Steve Earle - The Low Highway

If you're a forever smitten fan of Steve Earle who's always looking forward to his next record, you'll likely be satisfied with The Low Highway. It's a 12-song collection of strong songs, all stamped with his signature sound. The title cut is

Albert King’s Born Under a Bad Sign

Albert King’s Born Under a Bad Sign

Albert King is one of the three kings of the blues – along with Freddie and B.B. – and is widely recognized as one of the most influential blues guitarists ever. On his long-overdue induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year, Gary Clark Jr, said, “Albert King