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Most overrated singer of the 20th Century

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Tom commented on Jason Lent's blog post 'Live Review: Cyndi Lauper Sings The Blues'

My wife and I have seen her numerous times since 1993's Hat Full Of Stars. She has an incredible voice, and her live performances are always accentuated with crack musicians. The current blues songs are a great vehicle for her talent. It disappoints…

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Tom commented on Easy Ed's blog post 'iDidn't iBuy an iPad...but I listened to the new iDylan...iJakob'

@Jeff... The Wallflowers were one of the best live acts I've ever seen. I enjoy all their albums. Jakob's new work is just an extension of the wonderful talent that he has. On NPR yesterday: Op-Ed: Apple's iPad Unnecessary, But Awesome - http://www.…

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Tom commented on SoundsCountry's group 'Texas based ND readers'

Gonna get Kinky tonight at the Mucky Duck!

February 23

Tom commented on No Depression's blog post 'Johnny Cash trivia contest'

"Tennessee Stud" without a doubt. 'Cause there never was a "hoss" like J.C.

February 23

Tom commented on SoundsCountry's group 'Texas based ND readers'

I always thought Steve Earle made that album more for the people who didn't already know about Townes. When I went to his music store in-house performance, he told wonderful stories and did some songs not on the album. Kind of reminded me of Ramblin…

February 2

Tom commented on Kim Ruehl's blog post '2010 Americana/roots/whatever Grammy winners'

@Grant Yes we would still listen to it, and we'd be happier to find it more places.

February 2

Tom commented on SoundsCountry's group 'Texas based ND readers'

If Steve Earle is overrated, then a lot of other musicians are too. Your reasoning would lead me to believe that you think John Prine is overrated, or Lucinda Williams. I could go on. The term overrated is much easier to define when you look at comm…

February 2

Tom commented on Michael Bialas's blog post 'Concert Review: The Band of Heathens, Bluebird Theater, Denver, 1/07/10'

In Texas, they always play an encore. Or else!

January 21

Tom commented on SoundsCountry's blog post 'Throwback Thursday - Jerry Jeff Walker - Ridin' High'

I always thought JJ was best known for Mr. Bojangles. David Bromberg's version of it tells where JJ got the inspiration for the song.

October 1, 2009

Tom commented on Kim Ruehl's blog post 'Interview with Brandi Carlile'

Last year before a Penn State football game, they played a video of Joe Paterno (Penn State's famous coach for those nonsports fans out there) and the background music was Brandi's song The Story. My wife and I were almost moved to tears, and we pic…

September 22, 2009

Tom commented on SoundsCountry's group 'Texas based ND readers'

Yes, someone posted a video of one of the songs from the first show that I went to: http://www.nodepression.com/video/ashgrove-by-dave-alvin-the

September 22, 2009

Tom commented on SoundsCountry's group 'Texas based ND readers'

Dave Alvin & the Gulity Women just swung through Texas. I caught their show Saturday in Houston. Anyone else out there blown away by this All-Star Band?

September 22, 2009

Tom commented on Jack Wallingford's blog post 'levon helm, electric dirt farmer'

I love Electric Dirt, and cherish everything I have with Levon on it. When I hear his voice, a wonderful calm overtakes me, and I think about all my friends and family with all their imperfections and how much I love them no matter how they act/soun…

September 15, 2009

Tom replied to Jim Clinton's discussion 'Most overrated singer of the 20th Century'

I don't agree with Jim, but I'm not going to argue. I'll just post a response that comes to mind when trying to understand his comment. Rod Stewart, the voice of one of the greatest rock'n'roll bands ever. Living proof that it's not just about havi…

September 15, 2009

Tom commented on Grant Alden's blog post 'A brief tribute to tributes'

In case you aren't aware: How I Love Them Old Songs: Ronny Cox sings Mickey Newbury http://www.ronnycox.com/cdhowilove.html This tribute CD is to one of Ronny's friends and accomplished song writer/performer, the late Mickey Newbury. Produced by an…

September 1, 2009

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Beerbo The Beer Hobbit attempts to blog to win the “Telluride Contest”

Although we hobbits are technology challenged, I'm going to try and blog my way to Telluride.

Why?

Well my lovely wife and I have talked and fantasized of going to Telluride since we first heard of this magical place back in the 80s. We've been to many a folk and/or bluegrass festival in our days, and we are Kerrville supporters and attendees, where many people we talk with tell us of their special moments in Telluride. But alas, we still only dream of going to Telluride one day.

With 2 teena… Continue

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