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Gillian, David, Letterpress and Coffee

As if they are not ground-breakingly cool enough as it is, Gillian Welch and David Rawlings raised the bar on their latest release, The Harrow & the Harvest by having the covers letterpressed on 100% cotton paper that is so thick that it has to be inserted into the jewel cases by hand; just another [...]

Rock Steady Y’all

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Red Clay Halo

Just in case you don’t already know the music of Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, here’s a little demonstration of their talents. Pay close attention to the guitar lines that David plays; he is clever, quick and oh-so-talented. Related Posts Overheard at the Record Store – Part 18 Records Made From Chocolate Humans and Music [...]

Spotlight On: Neko Case

I know what a uniquely talented artist Neko Case is. Maybe you do too. But, just in case you don’t, here are a few little tidbits to dip your ears and eyes in her musical waters. Her website isn’t the best, but check out the Neko Case wikipedia page if you want to learn more. [...]

K’Naan and the World Cup

At this point, if you’ve been watching anything soccer related, you’ve probably heard the song, “Waving Flag” by K’Naan, but before it was the anthem for the World Cup, it was, in its original form, part of Troubadour, an outstanding album by the Somalia-born rapper who has made an enormous impact on those of us [...]

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