"SF band The Brothers Comatose. I saw them about a month ago in a small local venue where they really tore it up: Just an awesome live show. Great musicianship and a true sense of fun for the audience and band."
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Ed Francis replied to Lucky Mud's discussion 'Who is the absolute best you've ever seen live?'
"I couldn't agree with you more regarding Dave Alvin and the Guilty Ones. I just saw them with my oldest son in Grants Pass, Oregon. The band was tight and Dave was at the top of his game. What a show! I've…"
Ed Francis commented on First Spin's blog post 'ND First Spin: Kelly Willis & Bruce Robison - 'Cheaters Game''
"Like all my favorite acts,in a just world these two would be household names. As a Dave Alvin fan, my vote goes to the Border Radio cover.
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Ed Francis replied to TwangNation.com's discussion 'Top 10 Country / Roots Guitarists'
"David Bromberg, Jesse Taylor, Dave Alvin, James McMurtry."
Ed Francis shared Craig Young's video on Facebook
Ed Francis replied to Lucky Mud's discussion 'Who is the absolute best you've ever seen live?'
"1. David Bromberg Band circa 1970's.
2. Dave Alvin & The Guilty Men.
3. Joe Ely"
Ed Francis shared Ryan Mifflin's blog post on Facebook
Ed Francis shared TwangNation.com's blog post on Facebook
Ed Francis replied to Joanne Hurley's discussion 'Musical Influences and the Journey to Discovery'
"My dad played in a C & W band in the 1950's and 60's, covering a lot of Hank Williams, Bob Wills, Lefty Frizell, etc., and also had a great collection of 78 RPM records of many of the same artists. Of course I thought, at the…"
Ed Francis replied to Gillian Turnbull's discussion 'Best Country Duet?'
"I'm in total agreement with you on Dave Alvin/Syd Straw "What Am I Worth." What a fun song! Also love Steve Earle/Lucinda Williams' "You're Still Standing There.""
Ed Francis replied to Joshua Sanders's discussion 'What geographic area of the country has produced the greatest acoustic musicians?'
"There's a great roots music movement taking place in Eugene, Oregon. Bands like The Alder Street All-Stars are bringing back the twang and mixing it with a jam band sensibility."
Ed Francis replied to russ's discussion 'What was the first gig you ever went to?'
"Grateful Dead, and New Riders of the Purple Sage at the Sprinfield (Or.) Creamery, Summer 1970."
Ed Francis replied to Randy Brown's discussion 'You Are Given Your Own Radio Show; What Are The First Ten Songs You Would Play?'
"Steve Earle - Devil's Right Hand"
Ed Francis replied to Randy Brown's discussion 'You Are Given Your Own Radio Show; What Are The First Ten Songs You Would Play?'
"Guitars, Cadillacs, etc. - Dwight Yoakum"
Ed Francis replied to Randy Brown's discussion 'You Are Given Your Own Radio Show; What Are The First Ten Songs You Would Play?'
"Dave Alvin's Long, White Cadillac?"
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- At 2:13am on March 16, 2011,
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