Tag Archives: Folk culture

MUSIC / Texas : The Big Squeeze

Posted on January 17, 2009 by Thorne Dreyer

Click for larger image.Accordian Dudes: It’s a Squeeze-Off! See Video Below. AUSTIN — Texas Folklife and Hohner, Inc. have announced the third annual Big Squeeze accordion contest for up-and-coming musicians in Texas and Louisiana. The contest was started in 2007 … Continue reading →

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Doug Zachary on the Passing of Folk Legend Utah Phillips

Posted on May 27, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

Reflections on Utah PhillipsBy Doug Zachary / The Rag Blog / May 27, 2008 [Singer, songwriter, labor organizer, Korean war vet and man of peace Utah Phillips died of congestive heart failure on May 23 at his home in Nevada … Continue reading →

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Austin Vets for Peace Fete Folk Legend Utah Philips

Posted on May 15, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

Utah Philips performs in Milwaukee on May Day, 2006.Austin salutes ailing folk great and freedom fighter Utah PhilipsBy Doug Zachary / The Rag Blog Austin Vets For Peace is raising money for our fellow Peace veteran and VFP member, the … Continue reading →

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