Guy Charles Clark was born in Texas, November 6th, in 1941, and he was meant to be larger than life. When he died in Nashville, 17th of May, 2016, it was like the death and the fall of this enormous grape-fruit tree we could see from the window, with roots all over the place, cracking … Continue reading One Hell of a Guy – The voice and songs of Guy Clark.
Steve Earle
Don´t The Singing Brakeman Look Good? – A Blazing Star – Jimmie Rodgers.
"Jimmie Rodgers of course is one of the guiding lights of the Twentieth Century whose way with song has always been an inspiration to those of us who have followed the path. A blazing star whose sound was and remains the raw essence of individuality in a sea of conformity, par excellence with no equal." … Continue reading Don´t The Singing Brakeman Look Good? – A Blazing Star – Jimmie Rodgers.
Making the internal world work better. The Songs & Voice of Iris DeMent.
"I think she is one of the greatest singers I have ever heard in my life. I heard her on my tribute, went out and bought what was available, which was two albums. Found out she’s a new artist and she can’t get played because she’s too goddamned good. She’s got too much to say, … Continue reading Making the internal world work better. The Songs & Voice of Iris DeMent.
Johnny B. 