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  • Rosanne Cash to release The List – album ft Elvis Costello, Bruce Springsteen »

    Rosanne Cash

    Acclaimed singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash will release her 12th studio album, entitled ‘The List’, on Manhattan Records on October 6th, 2009 …


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    To Be Free: The Nina Simone Story DELUXE 4-disc box set (w/ DVD) + rare footage »

    To Be Free: The Nina Simone Story

    Truly one of of the greatest African-American female vocalists of the 20th century Nina Simone (1933-2003) holds a special position of honor for the fearless role she played as an uncompromising ambas­sador of cultural pride at the height of the Civil Rights and Black Power movements …


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    ‘Singer’ compilation features Annie Lennox, David Bowie, Bob Dylan, more »

    Singer

    Introducing the new compilation album which takes some of the best singer/songwriter tracks ever produced and brings decades of music together on one complete album. ‘Singer’ is the latest compilation from Sony BMG …


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    I’m Not There (inspired by Bob Dylan) DVD/movie review »

    I'm Not There - Bob Dylan

    I’m Not There, a daring and innovative film inspired by Bob Dylan and directed by Todd Haynes (Velvet Goldmine, Far From Heaven), takes various stages of Bob Dylan’s life and career and reinterprets them to the soundtrack of his music …


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    Bright Eyes upcoming UK shows »

    Bright Eyes is the musical offering of American singer/songwriter Conor Oberst who has been writing and recording since the early age of 14. Proclaimed by some as the ‘new Bob Dylan’, Conor Oberst has grown from strength to strength with each release and in 2005 took things to a new level by releasing two albums [...]


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    Composer Donald Rubinstein: Tangled Up in Bob Documentary Film Score and Acceptance »

    Two new CDs from composer and singer/songwriter Donald Rubinstein are due out from Rhombus Records on April 17, 2007.
    Tangled Up in Bob is Rubinstein’s score for the documentary film by Mary Feidt and detailing Natalie Goldberg’s quest for the “real” Bob Dylan in his hometown of Hibbing, Minnesota. Rubinstein composed and performs the 15 tracks [...]


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    Shasta releases No More Smoking! »

    Shasta is poet, guitar player, songwriter, and comedian all wrapped into one remarkable package. No More Smoking! Consist of 14 tracks chock full of poetic justice, tongue-in-cheek lyrics, rollicking acoustic guitar parts, and at times some biting electric riffs provided by select guests, that make your ears perk up and take notice.
    This artist will remind [...]


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    Lucky You soundtrack will feature Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan and Drew Barrymore »

    Upcoming movie release “Lucky You” will feature Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan and Drew Barrymore on the exciting new soundtrack. The poker themed movie starring Drew Barrymore as an aspiring singer is due March 6 via Columbia and in theaters March 16 according to Billboard.
    Other artists on the soundtrack include:

    “Lucky Town” Bruce Springsteen
    “The Fever” Bruce Springsteen
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    Hothouse Flowers Interviewed on KYOU Radio »

    I just listened to an excellent interview with Liam O’Maonlai & Fiachna O’Broainain from the Irish band Hothouse Flowers and Jon Russell over at KYOU radio.
    The Hothouse Flowers have an interesting sound and hearing the diverse selections of songs that Jon played during the interview gave me more of an insight into their musical style. [...]


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    The Raconteurs on Tour With Bob Dylan »

    The Raconteurs are set to go on tour with Bob Dylan. This announcement shouldn’t have come as too much of a surprise at all. As I’ve mentioned before, I am a fan of The Raconteurs and this pairing does make sense – have you seen their dress style?
    No seriously, two great musicians who have [...]


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