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James McMurtry tells stories of real people, losers and outcasts, inhabiting the characters from whose point of view he sings with empathy seldom seen anywhere else. His deadpan delivery is perfect for his storytelling and dry wit, and his social commentary is right on the mark. Yeah, he’s from Texas and his daddy is Larry [...]

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September 19-25: The Kennedys
Pete and Maura Kennedy are the total package. Pete plays a dynamic acoustic and electric guitar, having backed both Nanci Griffith and Mary-Chapin Carpenter. Maura is a fine singer and songwriter with a dynamic personality and stage presence. Together, they tour the country playing groovy jangle pop and hitting thrift stores for [...]

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I just got this via e-mail from Eddie From Ohio and thought it important enough to pass along via the blog:
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE BAND
We’re sad to report that within the last two weeks, our own Julie MurphyWells has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Because of the aggressivenature of treatment necessary (surgery and therapy), we [...]

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I had the pleasure of seeing Baka Beyond perform live several times recently at the Dublin (Ohio) Irish Festival and they are not to be missed if they perform near you. Baka Beyond began when guitarist Martin Cradick and his wife, singer Su Hart, lived with the Baka people of the rainforests of [...]

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Singer/songwriter Kate Campbell is known primarily for writing compelling, literate songs about life in the Southern United States. On her new CD, to be released today (September 6), she explores the power of the blues in our lives, and the importance of blues as both expression and catharsis. Called Blues and Lamentations, this [...]

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