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bill gifford commented on No Depression's blog post 'No Depression Annual Readers Poll: Calling all entries!'

1. The Avett Brothers- Live Volume 3 2. Black Crows-Crowology 3. Robert Plane- Band of Joy 4. Peter Wolf- Midnight Souvenirs 5. Mavis Staples- You Are Not Alone 6. Band of Horses- Infinite Arms 7. …

Dec 23, 2010

bill gifford replied to T Hanssen's discussion 'What is your favorite album this week?'

Revolver; The beatles

Sep 28, 2009

bill gifford commented on Jim Moulton's blog post '"Walk Thru The Fire" - Mark Karan - A Review'

I got to see Karan play with Ratdog and am just impressed with his skill with the ax ....

Sep 15, 2009

bill gifford replied to Terry Foldenauer's discussion '5 Most Overrated Bands or Singers'

Overrated 1. The Monkees 2. The Archies 3. The Partiridge Family 4. Josie and the Pussie Cats 5. Jimmie the Flute from HR Pufunstuff

Sep 15, 2009

bill gifford replied to Terry Foldenauer's discussion '5 Most Overrated Bands or Singers'

drive by truckers are huge, fueled by the piss, jiz, sweat, and beer they represent the second coming of all that is southern and rock!

Sep 15, 2009

bill gifford replied to Terry Foldenauer's discussion '5 Most Overrated Bands or Singers'

WTF: Why focus on the negative, what are your 5 top rated bands ..... there will always be the shite ...... mine are: 1. The Band 2. The Good Old Grateful Dead (because they lead me to so much other music) 3. Bob Dylan 4. Uncle Tupelo/Wilco/Son…

Sep 15, 2009

Blog posts by bill gifford Sep 7, 2009

bill gifford commented on SoundsCountry's blog post 'Levon Helm - Electric Dirt'

Tennessee Jed was good, especially in a rocking N'awlins way. However, I think Growing Trade was especially strong, a song that I keep going back to, in addition to a cohesive piece of work when you look at the entire album. 5 stars out of 5

Sep 7, 2009

bill gifford is now a member of No Depression Americana and Roots Music Jul 12, 2009

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Wilco Portland Maine (on the ocean) Summer 2009

This was the second time I saw Wilco. The first time was two years ago in Vermont w/Low outside under a full moon. This time Wilco played a stage on a wharf in Portland Maine with no tent, just under the fickle Maine weather!

This time after the new configuration of Bright Eyes left the stage, Wilco rocked the wharf! This was truly a rock and roll spectacle that kept everyone dancing for 2+ hours ..... Songs from the new album were mixed with older songs. For me the perfect concert is when… Continue

Posted on September 7, 2009 at 3:54pm

Ruthie Foster Strand Theater Rockland, Maine September 6, 2009

Ruthie last performed here in March of this year and she never lets her fans down. Her shows are stellar examples of showmanship, this time around she had a great story of Jesse Mae Hemphill.
Ruthie played many of her signature tunes but also broke out numbers from her new album.

Posted on September 7, 2009 at 3:30pm

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