Bruce Cockburn – The Blood of Others This is a beautiful album. Especially from a singer whose been around for years & is known for his own songwriting. Here, Bruce Cockburn honors the tunes that shaped the road toward his own success. 5-decades into that career he is Canada’s other epic singer-songwriter/guitarist (the other 3 […]
In a lengthy note that accompanies Rooming House, his poignant 20th album, roots musician Charlie Parr talks about the struggles of people who can’t afford to see a doctor and who say things like “at least it’s warmer in jail.” Adds the singer: “The safety net is laughable. A net with holes large enough to […]
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Top Picks of 2024: Dave Nowels Self-Indulgence When I first began writing this year-end wrap up, I wasn’t feeling exceptionally well, and found myself struggling to maintain a semblance of optimism about life in general, much less the state of music in 2024. I’d gotten sick the Saturday before, some type of chest and head […]
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Bruce Cockburn at Tower Theatre in OKC Bruce Cockburn brought himself, his poetry, wit and a whole slew of guitars to Oklahoma City’s Tower Theatre on Wednesday night for a memorable evening of songs. I’m not sure I can pinpoint to my first exposure to Cockburn’s music, but I do remember the first time hearing […]
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