"Let the words be yours I'm done with mine"
Gaza
I wrote about Bono in another post. Here's a more in depth view on Mint Press News. The Frontman of Empire: How Bono’s “Activism” Serves the PowerfulAlan Maclead uncovers U2 lead singer Bono’s ties to war criminals, murky government-funded think-tanks and megacorporations.MintPress NewsAlan Macleod I
Gaza
Bono made this speech at the Ivor Novello Awards in May. Here's the text: "I used to introduce this next song by explaining it wasn't a rebel song. "It was because believing in the possibilities of peace was then and is now a rebellious
Music
Brian went off to the next great gig in the sky today. Live For Live Music wrote a nice piece: Brian Wilson, Musical Genius & Beach Boys Mastermind, Dead At 82Brian Wilson, the musical visionary who co-founded The Beach Boys and revolutionized pop and rock production, has died at age
Grateful Dead
Phil's off to a great gig. Thanks for all the music, Phil. Phil Lesh, Grateful Dead Co-Founder and Bassist, Dead at 84The Grateful Dead’s Phil Lesh, who helped co-found the legendary band and served as their bassist, has died at the age of 84.Rolling StoneRichard Gehr
Counterculture
Being a Dead Head I knew who Steve Silberman was, but had lost track of him the past few years. Steve's impact wasn't financial, it was cultural. He meant a lot to those whose voices aren't heard through the noise, because they don'
Music
This is my mood right now. "She said, "Mama I'm fine if you happen to wonder I don't have much money but I still get around I haven't made church in near thirty-six Sundays So fuck all those West Nashville grand ballroom
Music
John David ("JD") Souther made a lot of great music that I grew up with and still listen to. JD SoutherSongwriter John David Souther official web siteJD Southerbuilt on fileSwift, a product of By The Way Labs, LLC. www.FileSwift.com He wrote songs with the Eagles, Jackson
Music
Howdy, 10 years ago today I went to my first Phish show. Been to 32 since. Oh man. I love this band. The story is this. For years I ignored Phish. I thought they were an instrumental band that only did covers. I didn't get the attraction. Then
Music
Howdy, This is a great cover of JJ Cale's Magnolia. Magnolia, you sweet thing You're driving me mad Got to get back to you, babe You're the best I ever had You're the best I ever had "Magnolia" – 6:18
60's
John Mayall's The Turning Point was a favorite record of our older brother's. Which meant it was a favorite for us kids too. Because we snuck listens to our brother's records. Many thanks for the music, John. Rest In Harp,
Dead & CO
Howdy, I'll be adding to this as I go along. If you can, go to The Sphere. bye for now, NFA,
Dead & CO
I love hoops, loved watching Bill play. I think it was Bill who in the late 70's prompted me to look closely at the Grateful Dead. I figured if he loved them there must be something there. I saw Bill at Dead and Dead & CO shows. I