The most ridiculous and inappropriate trend in modern American politics has been the Tea Party’s embrace of Thomas Paine, culminating with the publication of Glenn Beck’s book Common Sense, which purports to be a tribute to Mr. Paine’s seminal 1776 […]
Quite possibly the most intelligent and articulate “rock star” of all time. His words here still ring true today in a variety of contexts. (This is from 1986)
Rolling Stone and several other sources have reported that Don Van Vliet, the notoriously reclusive rock legend best known as Captain Beefheart has died today. According to the article on Rolling Stone‘s website: Don Van Vliet, who became a rock legend […]
Oftentimes, Christmas albums are used as just a way for artists to make money off of familiar tunes, while having an album that will sell a lot of copies every year. You rarely hear any passion, any variety, or anything […]
From the press release On December 30 & 31, Colorado-based Yonder Mountain String Band will perform in support of their latest album, The Show, at The Pageant in St. Louis, MO. Its not often you hear of a neo bluegrass […]
