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King of Americana
Being the King of Americana might mean nobody knows your name: except for the local bartenders who still serve you just the same, while you’re sitting on the mike for three hours, singing songs that nobody knows, wearing out strings … Continue reading
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Tagged alt.country, Americana, live music, music, music business, open mics, radio
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Why is a Cat Like a Sidewalk?
OK, there’s a joke that runs something like this: Q: If a hen and a half can lay an egg and a half in a day and a half, why is a cat like a sidewalk? A: Because neither one … Continue reading
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Tagged alt.country, Americana, country music, hypocrisy, reality, reviews, roots music
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The Underground
So I guess it would be something complex, with a different perspective and view, more than just a reaction or reflex, some knee-jerk response that simply brings you back to the same old emotional edge, feeding on yesterday’s angst and … Continue reading