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This review of Live at the Cow Palace, by Daniel Spicer in Popmatters, started out with a rather unpromising premise, but then it got to the heart of the matter: Three minutes into “Playing in the Band” they simply take off. Time seems to stand still as the band rockets into a collective improvisation that … Read more

I have an essay in a new book titled The Easiest Best Thing Is Be Kind, edited by M. Luke Myers. It’s a fund-raiser and consciousness-raiser for Darfur. Also appearing in the book are Ken Babbs, Robert Hunter, John Perry Barlow, Steve Silberman, David Dodd, and others. Here is a note from the editor: The … Read more

My pal Stevie Coyle of the Waybacks is a character this week in The Humble Stumble, Roy Schneider’s comic strip (which featured me a few weeks ago, too!). Monday 2/12 Tuesday 2/13 Tune in tomorrow…. BTW, I just bought a copy of Roy’s CD, The Humble Sessions.  Some fine pickin’ there, and excellent songwriting!  I’ll … Read more

Sangre De Cristo Mountains… and me. See all the images from this tour. Performances in Colorado and New Mexico this month: Sunday, February 11, 9pm: Dulcinea’s 100th Monkey, 717 E. Colfax, Denver CO. $10. 303-832-3601 Wednesday, February 14, 8pm: DG, Chicken Stand Throwdown Band, and Liquid Gypsy at The District Bar and Grill, 115 Fourth … Read more

This morning, 9-10 am MST, I was a guest on the G Brown Palace program on KCUV in Denver, with my ol’ pal G.  Several listeners emailed about the playlist, so I’m posting it here. It’s Gonna Get Better – David Gans w/ the Shockenaw Mountain Boys (unreleased) Riddle of the Universe – Donna the … Read more

This blog accepts comments. I thought it would be interesting to start what the political bloggers call an “open thread” and invite readers to say hello. If you’re so inclined, introduce yourself and let us know what’s on your mind. We could have some ongoing discussions in here if there is enough interest.

THE WAYBACKS, originally uploaded by Stuart Steinhardt The Waybacks played live during my annual KPFA fund-raising marathon. Here’s a photo by Stuart Steinhardt, who took contributions in the phone room all day, taking a break to join the studio audience for the music – and snap a few pix, of course. Thanks, Stu!

This just in from one of my favorite bands, Railroad Earth: Hey all, Happy New Year! RAILROAD EARTH is looking forward to seeing you all again in 2007. We would also like to officially announce our return to the WEST COAST this spring! Newly Grammy-nomimated artists, THE DUHKS, will be supporting RRE for the entire … Read more

“First they mutilate you; then they poison you; then they burn you. I have been on blind dates better than that.” — Molly Ivins, on breast cancer Molly Ivins has lost her long struggle with cancer. She was 62. A great writer, a sharp journalist, a witty and opinionated progressive with a finely tuned shit … Read more

From Paul Liberatore at the Marin Independent Journal. Weir helps make magic in a music bus Excerpt: When it was my turn to talk to Weir, I was ushered into the claustrophobic little recording studio in the back of the bus, where he was ensconced, finishing up an interview with a radio reporter. A longtime … Read more