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The Mamas and the Papas : Vintage Rockers with their Parents
Frank Zappa and the folks. Photos by John Olson / Life Magazine. David Crosby standing with father Floyd at dad’s place. How very cool. Sixties/seventies rockers with their families. These photos, from the archives of Life Magazine, show rock luminaries … Continue reading
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Tagged American History, Music, Musicians, Popular Culture, Rock 'n Roll, Seventies, Sixties
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Austin Works to Maintain its Status as Live Music Mecca
Paul Oveisi, who chairs the 15-member Live Music Task Force created by the Austin City Council, at Momo’s, his live music venue on Austin’s famed Sixth Street. Photo by Harry Cabluck / AP.‘Today, Austin is defined as much by its … Continue reading
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Tagged Armadillo World Headquarters, Austin, Music, Musicians, Texas, Willie Nelson
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Singin’ on Sunday – Nation Beat
Nation Beat A Vida Tava Tao Bao Which nation, and which beat? What makes this group special is that it offers no simple answers. They are rhythm gatherers, harvesting the fruit of 500 years of cultural crossbreeding, which is why … Continue reading
Singin’ on Sunday – Becca Stevens
Becca Stevens was born into a musical family in North Carolina and was on stage by the age of two performing her father’s music. When she was ten she starred in a year-long national tour of The Secret Garden. Becca … Continue reading
Singin’ on Sunday – Terry Thompson
Terry is an old Friend, as we posted something from him several months ago. This is his latest adventure into musical political commentary, an excellent effort indeed. We love this song. It says everything about the foreign policy approach if … Continue reading
Singin’ on Sunday – Joanna Newsom
A good Friend introduced me to this remarkable musician recently, and I felt compelled to share her here. Joanna Newsom’s style is unique in my experience, but her wit is appropriate for the Rag Blog. The tune is Inflammatory Writ, … Continue reading
A World Premiere from Larry Piltz
Just Got Back (From Iraq and Nam) “Just Got Back”, an unprecedented Music Video, uses stunning unaired original photos from the Vietnam War, of Vietnam Veterans protesting 1972 Republican convention in Miami, of 1990s war-devastated Iraq, and of a modern … Continue reading
Singin’ on Sunday: A Fragment of Ragged Beauty
Ragged Beauty: An Alternative to the Operations of PowerBy Chris Floyd / September 19, 2008 Here’s a fragment of ragged beauty — stripped to the bone, tarnished and stolen — etched on the Roman night almost 21 years ago to … Continue reading
Name That Tune : Theme Songs for John and Sarah
Jackson Browne has filed a lawsuit against John McCain after the Republican presidential candidate used a portion of Browne’s “Running On Empty” in a campaign commercial without permission.How about SOS by ABBA? Just trying to help…By Zoltan Abraham / The … Continue reading
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Tagged Campaign Tactics, McCain, McCain Campaign, Music, Musicians, Rock 'n Roll, Sarah Palin
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Musician John Gourley of Wasilla, AK : Why We Don’t Need Sarah Palin
John Gourley of Portugal. The Man. Photo by anthonydicap.Palin. Because we don’t need it.September 4, 2008 So, the MOST famous person from Wasilla, Alaska is GOP Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin. But, RIGHT behind her are Wasilla natives John Baldwin … Continue reading
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Tagged Alaska, Environment, Music, Musicians, Sarah Palin, Wasilla
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Singin’ on Sunday – Clapton and Baby Face
Eric Clapton & Babyface – Change the World Thanks to Diane Stirling-Stevens / The Rag Blog
MUSIC : David Crosby Not Shy About Which Side He’s On
‘Barack has dignity and moral values, and I believe he loves his country.’By Ricardo Baca / August 22, 2008 It’s hard to believe, but David Crosby, an artist celebrated for his liberal activism as much as for inspired songwriting, will … Continue reading
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Tagged David Crosby, Democratic Convention, Denver, Music, Musicians, Obama, Political Protest, Rock 'n Roll
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