John Wesley Harding

The Decemberists Exclusive, Chatting With John Wesley Harding, Thomas Dolby and Stephen Kellogg, Plus Dancing With StevieMix

Mike Ragogna | Posted 12.27.2011

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All Things Considered: The Many Talents of Wesley Stace

David Coggins | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Wesley Stace, John Wesley Harding, William Boyd, Alex Ross, Katie Roiphe, HG Wells, Eugene Mirman, Rick Moody, Bob Dylan, Kate Bush, Rebecca West, The Cabinet of Wonders, Arts News
David Coggins

Wesley Stace's eclectic talents make him a hard man to pin down. For over 20 years he's recorded highly literate folk music under the name John Wesley Harding. We spoke recently in Manhattan.

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On the Culture Front: Battle of the Belgians and Bob Dylan Tribute at Le Poisson Rouge

Chris Kompanek | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Jimmy's No. 43, John Wesley Harding, Medeski Martin and Wood, David Johansen, Fiery Furnaces, Basement Tapes, Larry Campbell, New York Dolls, The Last Waltz, Steven Bernstein, Bob Dylan, The Band, Craft Beer, New York News
Chris Kompanek

Jimmy Carbone of Jimmy's No. 43 hosted the "Battle of the Belgians" at his cozy, subterranean East Village bar. This festive event pitted Belgian-style American beers against their authentic counterparts.

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Power-Pop Legends The Posies To Release "Blood/Candy," Their First New Album In Five Years

Tony Sachs | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: John Wesley Harding, Darius Minwalla, Jon Auer, The Disciplines, The Posies, Big Star, Alternative Rock, Matt Hiller, Bob Mould, Grunge, Ken Stringfellow, Alex Chilton, Rykodisc, R.E.M., Power-Pop, The Minus 5, Entertainment News
Tony Sachs

The Posies, who for more than two decades have staked their claim as one of the finest power-pop bands in the world, have announced the upcoming release of their first new album in five years.

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New Tunes On Monday: Little Walter, Prince, James Taylor, John Wesley Harding, Paul Carrack, and Matthew Barber

Mike Ragogna | Posted 05.25.2011

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Mike Ragogna

Blues harmonica player and singer Little Walter died over forty years ago, but his influences still can be heard in many blues-rock recordings that employ the instrument.

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