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LA Times - Chris Gaffney

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2008-04-18 13:13:48 by takecountryback in Taking it Back to the Roots!
...music omnivore whose earthy aplomb and offhand mastery of many styles made him a quintessential Southern California bar musician but who also earned international regard for his heartfelt and witty songwriting has died. He was 57 Gaffney had been getting treatment for liver cancer that was diagnosed in February . His brother Greg said he died...
 
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RIP Chris Gaffney

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2008-04-18 00:14:35 by takecountryback in Taking it Back to the Roots!
...music. Chris music brought much love, light and energy into our lives and its our turn to give back by supporting his family I will keep youposted on opportunities to help support the family, as well as those that will celebrate the life and music of Chris Gaffney Please stay tuned to our wordpress blog for the latest as well as...
 
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The Good Life From Now On - Justin Townes Earle

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2008-03-27 04:00:27 by takecountryback in Taking it Back to the Roots!
...musician, Bobby Bare Jr. Ive basically met two kinds of people who are from Nashville, he says. They either come from a working-class family, or theyre musicians kids. Im both. My mother grew up Nashville blue-collar. My dads a musician His father is Steve Earle, a significant figure in Nashvilles music scene since the early 80s. Steves work...
 
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CHRIS GAFFNEY OF THE HACIENDA BROTHERS TAKEN ILL - HELPGAFF.COM INSTUTUTED TO AID MEDICAL EXPENDITURES

2008-03-26 22:32:40 by takecountryback in Taking it Back to the Roots!
 
...band is also scheduling several benefit concerts throughout the end of the year to help raise money and awareness for their ailing colleague, so please keep checking http://www.haciendabrothers.com for a complete list of shows A way for everyone to assist with raising money for Chris Gaffney is to pass along the website to any of your...
 
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Were still kickin

2008-03-16 04:58:29 by takecountryback in Taking it Back to the Roots!
 
Weve been down and out with the virus thats been making the rounds. Two weeks and counting.sigh.well be back soon Stay tuned - we havent gone anywhere
 
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No Depression to end publication with next issue

2008-02-27 20:26:15 by takecountryback in Taking it Back to the Roots!
 
...music since 1995, will bring to an end its print publication with its 75th issue in May-June 2008 Plans to expand the publications website ( www.nodepression.net ) with additional content will move forward, though it will in no way replace the print edition The magazines March-April issue, currently en route to subscribers and stores,...
 
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Was Townes Van Zandt better than Dylan?

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2008-02-26 16:47:46 by takecountryback in Taking it Back to the Roots!
...music/2008/02/was townes van zandt better th.html His own life often seemed like the saddest ballad, but the late songwriter was the true voice of American country music The best songwriter in the world? Townes Van Zandt. Photograph: Corbis By all accounts the life of Townes Van Zandt was high southern gothic made real. The briefest of...
 
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At the helm: The rebirth of a legend

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2008-02-17 21:32:42 by takecountryback in Taking it Back to the Roots!
...musician and singer was long overdue for his current work as well as earlier efforts I think hes at the top of his game right now, Samuels said, after the show. I think when people think of The Band, they think of Levon Neighbor Sam Magarelli called Helm a town treasure Of course he is known way beyond Woodstock, and not just for his music....
 
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Ten essential Willie Nelson songs

2008-02-17 17:00:24 by takecountryback in Taking it Back to the Roots!
 
...music/entries/2008/02/17/ten essential willie nelson so 1.html By Michael Corcoran | Sunday, February 17, 2008, 09:59 AM Blue Eyes Crying In the Rain (1975) Willies first number one single and the reason why The Red Headed Stranger is often considered his masterpiece Angel Flying Too Close To the Ground (1980) Perhaps the great ones greatest...
 
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