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Johnny Cash and the Power of Self & Myth

Johnny Cash and the Power of Self & Myth

Johnny Cash is known as "Our Founder" at Dirty Roots Radio. I give him that distinction because he was probably the gateway that led to what has become my musical taste today. It's an honor intended to recognize his fearlessness in his music, in championing causes

CD Review - Kris Kristofferson "Feeling Mortal"

CD Review - Kris Kristofferson "Feeling Mortal"

Much has been made about the somber content of Kris Kristofferon’s latest album – out today on his own KK Records label. The thing IS called “Feeling Mortal”, after all. Right out of the gate he indicates, a cappella for the first line of the album, that death is on

Kris Kristofferson & Today's News

I have no idea if this is at all appropriate for the No Depression music community. I fully realize that what the world doesn't need right now is one more voice talking about the school shooting today in Connecticut. But these are my thoughts on how music -

Bob Dylan on 9/11.....Again

Bob Dylan on 9/11.....Again

Bob Dylan’s new album, “Tempest” drops today. According to the publicity surrounding the release, the timing was scheduled to mark the 50th anniversary of the release of his first studio album, back in 1962. September 11, 1962. As everyone’s thoughts are filled with 9/11 memories today, mine

ALBUM REVIEW: Willie Nelson - "Heroes"

ALBUM REVIEW: Willie Nelson - "Heroes"

At this point, a new record from Willie Nelson almost always elicits the same two-point response: 1) It’s not great. 2) Even though it doesn’t compare to what he released during his creative peak, it’s still Willie. And Willie at his absolute worst is infinitely better than

Social Distortion Concert Review: When Your Favorite Band Lets You Down

Social Distortion Concert Review: When Your Favorite Band Lets You Down

Concert: Social Distortion & Pop's Concert Venue (Sauget, IL)Saturday, April 28, 2012I’m not in the negative review business. I always feel mean after I write something negative. Besides, who am I to criticize someone’s creation and/or expression? If you’re interested in my thoughts

CONCERT REVIEW: Kris Kristofferson & Marle Haggard (March 9, 2011 @ Fox Theater - St. Louis, MO)

I got to my seat a little later than I would have liked for last night’s Merle Haggard & Kris Kristofferson show. The two legends are on tour together, swapping stories and songs in an intimate stage setting in theaters. I arrived in the middle of the first song