MUSIC NEWS - Steve Earle, today, has released his much anticipated follow-up to his 2007 Grammy Award-winning album Washington Square Serenade. Called TOWNES, and out on New West Records, it's a 15-song set that's comprised of songs written by Earle's friend and mentor, the late singer-songwriter, Townes Van Zandt. When speaking about Townes, Earle stated, "This may be one of
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What if the US government stopped funding a war in Iraq and gave contriutions to music sites, like Mog? Well, perhaps this concept seems like a long shot for the American constitution but elsewhere its happening.According to digital media wire gave the Scottish governement gave a £230,000 grant ($406,000) to independent UK magazine Clash. First published in 2004, Clash plans on throwing this ..
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Steve Earle will release his new album Washington Square Serenade on September 25th. The album will be Earle's first on the New West label.Production credits for Washington Square Serenade go to the Dust Brothers' John King. Earle covers the Tom Waits track "Way Down in the Hole," the theme song from his HBO series The Wire and his wife, Alison Moorer, sings on the track "Days Aren't Long Enoug...
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The following veteran artists have posted new touring dates (number of new shows in parenthesis):Wanda Jackson (3)Chris Isaak (4)Cliff Richard (11)Bellamy Brothers (4)Gipsy Kings (5)Steve Earle (6)
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Late Texas singer-songwriter Townes Van Zandt was both a friend to Steve Earle also a massive influence on his artistic development. Fourteen years ago Earle said, "Van Zandt is the best songwriter...
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Steve Earle has announced a new album - covers of songs written by Earle’s friend and mentor, the late singer-songwriter, Townes Van Zandt. Download link for a taster track inside!
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MP3: Steve Earle - "To Live Is to Fly" (Townes Van Zandt cover) from Townes, out May 12 on New West. Here's a live version of Townes singing it himself: Steve Earle: iTunes, Amazon, Insound, wiki Townes Van Zandt: iTunes,...
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photo: Ted BarronWhen an acclaimed singer-songwriter decides to devote an entire album to the songs of one of his peers, the question is: why? Well, because the singer wants to make sure that the songs will be heard by a new generation of americana alt-country lovers. Steve Earle recorded his favorite Townes Van Zandt songs and put fifteen of them on his new album. Townes is a worthy tribute t...
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Honorary Irishman Steve Earle returns to these shores in November in support of new album Townes, a collection of songs by the late American songwriter Townes Van Zandt.Nov 09 – Galway, Town Hall – €40.00 ~ Tel: 091-569777 / www.tht.ieNov 10 – Galway, Town Hall – €40.00 ~ Tel: 091-569777 / www.tht.ieNov 11 – Cork, [...]
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