Alejandro Escovedo

Anthony D'Amato: A Vivid Voice

Ruth Gerson | Posted 05.16.2012

Read More: Singer-Songwriter, Jesse Malin, Anthony D'Amato, Alejandro Escovedo, Peter Yorn, Crooked Still, Hank Williams, Brittany Haas, Paper Back Bones, Don McLean, Ben Kweller, Video, Arts News
Ruth Gerson

His songs are both classic and current, rooted in Americana and folk, the closest modern comparisons that come to mind are Jeff Tweedy and Rufus Wainwright, with echoes of Harry Nilsson, Bob Dylan and George Harrison.

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Carrie Rodriguez Reveals Her Love Connection With Our Country

Michael Bialas | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Americana, Romantica, Emmylou Harris, Alejandro Escovedo, Ben Kyle, Gram Parsons, Calexico, Cd, Austin, Carrie Rodriguez, Duet, Lucinda Williams, Ricky Fataar, The Rutles, Blues Traveler, Entertainment News
Michael Bialas

Carrie Rodriguez was cracking up at the very idea, realizing how preposterous this pairing on her most recent album might seem to a perfect stranger.

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"The Immigrant Song": A Playlist For Arizona Governor Jan Brewer

David Wild | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Governor Jan Brewer, Madonna, Robert Bradley's Blackwater Surprise, Squeeze, Aqualung, Iron & Wine, Led Zeppelin, Scottsdale, Arizona, Alice Cooper, Bob Dylan, Mark Lindsay, Glen Campbell, James McMurtry, Alejandro Escovedo, Jan Brewer, Robbie Williams, Judy Collins, Phoenix, Dire Straits, Elton John, Kings of Leon, Will Smith, Phoenix Suns, Terry Goddard, Ben E. King, Arizona Immigration Law, Karen Carpenter, Entertainment News
David Wild

After seeing some of Gov. Jan Brewer's mind-blowing meltdown performance during her debate with Terry Goddard, here's a playlist for a woman who lost her head, and a state that seems bent on doing the same.

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Play > Skip: New Music for June 29

Shawn Amos | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Alejandro Escovedo, Indigo Girls, Jimmy Webb, The-Dream, Scissor Sisters, Entertainment News
Shawn Amos

The Big Music Machine hits the shuffle button this week with a slate of random releases ready for 4th of July play.

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Alejandro Escovedo Talks About His New Album, Street Songs of Love

Holly Cara Price | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Ian Hunter, Continental Club, Hector Munoz, Street Songs of Love, Moody Blues, Faith, Paul McCartney, Down in the Bowery, Sensitive Boys, Tony Visconti, Stephen Bruton, Bobby Daniel, Alejandro Escovedo, Real Animal, Ian Ralfini, Hepatitis C, Austin Texas, David Bowie, Thin Lizzy, City Winery, Bruce Springsteen, David Pulkingham, Morrissey, Stranglers, Entertainment News
Holly Cara Price

The tenth solo album by Alejandro Escovedo, Street Songs of Love, will be released on Tuesday, June 29. The same night he'll stride on stage at the fi...

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Carrie Rodriguez Shows A Whole Lotta Love (and Circumstance)

Michael Bialas | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: David Rodriguez, Los Lonely Boys, Chip Taylor, Cd, Colorado, Texas, John Hiatt, South by Southwest, Alejandro Escovedo, Townes Van Zandt, Austin, Boulder, Carrie Rodriguez, Acoustic Brotherhood Tour, Hank Williams, Lucinda Williams, Romantica, Entertainment News
Michael Bialas

A tireless, gracious and versatile performer, this tenderhearted temptress from Texas is known for ably assisting other groups, whether she's opening or closing a show.

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Hollywood Swinging: Your Winning Oscar Party Playlist

David Wild | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Ryan Adams, Steely Dan, Matthew Hager, The Kinks, Best Song, Beck, Billy Joel, Counting Crows, Wyclef Jean, Julian Casablancas, Alejandro Escovedo, Supertramp, Chaka Khan, Kool & the Gang, The Thrills, Oscars, Roger McGuinn, The Academy Awards, R. Kelly, Chris Hillman, Eagles, Bob Seger, Gene Simmons, Buck Owens, Rick James, Rufus, The Sweet, Don Williams, Randy Newman, Gavin Glass & the Holy Shakers, Snoop Dogg, Boz Scaggs, Jay-Z, Bruce Springsteen, The Wallflowers, The Oscars, Entertainment News
David Wild

Here is your free Oscar Party playlist put together in order to make everyone feel like an Academy Award-winner -- or less of an Academy Award-loser -- on Sunday night.

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