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Jackson Browne Performs Free Show In Freedom Plaza

HuffingtonPost.com | Hayley Miller | Posted 12.05.2011

Read More: Occupy Washington DC, Video, Warren Zevon, District of Columbia, Occupy Wall Street, Protest, Dc Around Town, Stop the Machine, Jackson Browne, Kevin Zeese, Freedom Plaza, Musicians, Occupy Dc, Music, DC News

WASHINGTON -- Musician and political activist Jackson Browne gave a free performance at Occupy Washington DC in Freedom Plaza on Monday, just four day...

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From "The Book of Josie" and Beyond: Chatting with Tim Robbins Plus His New EPK

Mike Ragogna | Posted 09.14.2011

Read More: Elaine Pagels, The Gaslight, Dead Man Walking, Bob Roberts, Johnny Cash, The Highwaymen, Pete Seeger, Sister Helen Prejean, Gilbert Robbins, Bob Dylan, Robbie Robertson, Tim Robbins, Tom Waits, Warren Zevon, The Gnostic Gospels, Hal Willner, Cradle Will Rock, Bruce Springsteen, Entertainment News
Mike Ragogna

Tuesday, July 19th, marks Tim Robbins' debut on Savoy's 429 Records with his brand new solo album.

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Collapse Into Now: A Conversation with R.E.M.'s Mike Mills

Mike Ragogna | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Big Star, Ptere Buck, Bill Rieflin, Scott McCaughey, Warren Zevon, Hindu Love Gods, Mike Mills, Chris Stamey, The Baseball Project, R.E.M., Michael Stipe, Entertainment News
Mike Ragogna

To me, all R.E.M. albums feel like concept albums because they are so rich and well thought out. Here, R.E.M.'s Mike Mills discusses the band's creative process.

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Dog Ears Music: Born in January Playlist

Phil Ramone and Danielle Evin | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: John McLaughlin, Django Reinhardt, Etta James, Robby Krieger (the Doors), Josef Suk, George Martin, Max Roach (With Clifford Brown), Danielle Evin, Music, John Lydon (the Sex Pistols), Elvis Presley, Janis Joplin, mp3s, Warren Zevon, Brian Hugh Warner (Marilyn Manson), Donald Fagen (Steely Dan), Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin), Phil Ramone, Telly Savalas, David Bowie, Pat Benatar, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Rod Stewart (Faces), Dog Ears, Allen Toussaint, Entertainment News
Phil Ramone and Danielle Evin

This week, we feature music by Elvis Presley, David Bowie, Pat Benatar, Etta James, and more.

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Manifest Destiny and the Art of the Political Thriller

Don McNay | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Seven Days in May, Fletcher Knebel, Warren Zevon, Rick Robinson, Manifest Destiny Book, Rick Robinson Author, Books News
Don McNay

Manifest Destiny is unquestionably Robinson's best book. He weaves a lot of "inside the beltway" background into a thriller along the lines of a Tom Clancy novel.

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"Money Talks": A Playlist For The Financial Reform Debate

David Wild | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Van Morrison, The O'Jays, The Psychedelic Furs, Kanye West, Funkadelic, Sir Mix-a-Lot, Financial Reform, Jamie Foxx, Spoon, The Beatles, The Who, Warren Zevon, Abba, Cyndi Lauper, T-Pain, Rush, Steve Miller Band, Pet Shop Boys, Wham!, Lil' Wayne, Todd Rundgren, Patti Smith, Robbie Robertson, AC/DC, Smog, Notorious B.I.G., Spinal Tap, Jet, Flo Rida, Lyle Lovett, Dire Straits, Randy Newman, Pink Floyd, Lady GaGa, Walter Becker, Ray Charles, Brad Paisley, Bruce Springsteen, Jay-Z, Onara, Entertainment News
David Wild

Right now is the time for real financial reform. Come to think of it, right now is actually way too late for real financial reform. Still, better now than not now, right?

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Sweet Words for the Sweet Science

Jan Herman | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Muhammad Ali, Tom Paxton, Warren Zevon, George Kimball, Ishmael Reed, Paul Simon, Boxing, John Schulian, Ted Berrigan, Books News
Jan Herman

Here's one for the books -- an attractively designed boxing anthology with heart, The Fighter Still Remains. Profits will go to benefit Project Medishare for Haitian earthquake relief.

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Just Like Jesse James: A Little Playlist for A Big Schmuck

David Wild | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Scarface, Mason Profitt, Madonna, Jessie James, Janis Ian, Joshua Kadison, Sandra Bullock, Rex Smith. Russell Smith, Woody Guthrie, The Pogues, Joan Baez, Ry Cooder, John Lee Hooker, Warren Zevon, Melle Mel, Cher, Carly Simon, Grandmaster Flash, John Denver, Stephanie Mills, Clay Walker, Rick Springfied, Bruce Springsteen, Entertainment News
David Wild

I interviewed Sandra Bullock once, and she seemed lovely in every way. I've never met Jesse James, but he increasingly seems like one big schmuck in the worst possible way.

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Kentucky's Ultimate Watchdog Journalist

Don McNay | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Mark Hebert, Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues, Al Cross, .Com, Cincinnati Reds, Big Money, Kentucky Republican Party, Media, Verbal Kent, Kentucky Educational Television, Rural Journalism, Gannett, Society of Professional Journalists, Warren Zevon, Ket, Kentucky Democratic Party, Richmond Ky, Cincinnati, Johnny Bench, Los Angeles Times, Rudy Abramson, Al Smith, Investigative Journalism, University of Louisville, American College, Western Kentucky University, Lexington, Comment on Kentucky, McNay Settlement Group, Msfs, Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame, Keyser Soze, Institute for Rural Journalism, Chfc, Wearwolves of London, Kentucky, Knight Ridder, Don McNay, The Usual Suspects, Clu, Kevin Spacey, Michael Jordan, Louisville, Vanderbilt University, Louisville Courier Journal, Kentucky Guardianship Administators, Million Dollar Round Table, Son of a Son of a Gambler, Eastern Kentucky University, University of Kentucky, Cssc, Whas-Tv, Donmcnay, Wave-Tv, Media News
Don McNay

In April, Al Cross is being inducted in the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame. No one worked harder or longer to gather all the nuances of a story than Al Cross.

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Songs About Colorado: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly (VIDEO, VOTE)

Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Slidepoll, Jimmy Buffett, Warren Zevon, Emmylou Harris, Townes Van Zandt, Paper Bird, Devotchka, Railroad Earth, Flying Burrito Brothers, Steve Earle, John Denver, Colorado, Bob Dylan, Denver, Colorado Songs, Songs About Colorado, Denver News

Colorado's scenery and culture has been inspiring artists for centuries, many of whom have immortalized their impressions of the state in song for all...

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"Beauty Is Only Skin Deep": A Very Pretty Playlist for Carrie Prejean

David Wild | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Miss USA, Jason Mraz, Carrie Prejean, The Heptones, The Beach Boys, Joe Firstman, General Public, Tlc, The Smiths, Bo Diddley, Warren Zevon, The Temptations, Miss California, David Bowie, The Stranglers, Styx, David Guetta, Glee, Entertainment News
David Wild

Seeing Ms. Prejean attempt to manhandle the "media" or Larry King the other night reminded me of a lesson I learned long, long ago.

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Three Reasons You May Be Uneasy With Health Reform

Richard (RJ) Eskow | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Robust Public Option, Warren Zevon, Cadillac Tax, Public Option, Level Playing Field, House Committee on Health and Labor, Excise Tax, Health Reform, Baucus Tax, Politics News
Richard (RJ) Eskow

If the end product is an imperfect health care reform bill, one that takes too much from the middle class in order to help those even less fortunate, that won't be what some people wanted. But it will be be an improvement.

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"The World Is Full of Crashing Bores": A Party Playlist for Tareq and Michaele Salahi

David Wild | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: White House, Miley Cyrus, Santana, The Today Show, The Donnas, Of Montreal, Alanis Morissette, Tareq and Michaele Salahi, Ben Harper, Leslie Gore, Radiohead, 50 Cent, Beck, Pete Townshend, Gwen Stefani, The Beatles, Warren Zevon, Lyle Lovett, Elton John, Fall Out Boy, David Bowie, Morrissey, Billy Mumy, B.B. King, Entertainment News
David Wild

Here's a playlist for America's latest fun couple to be used at the very next party they crash together.

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Disorder In The House: A Playlist For A Carolina Liar, Joe Wilson

David Wild | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: The Rolling Stones, The Smiths, Warren Zevon, Black Eyed Peas, Beyonce, Joe Wilson, Diane Birch, Fleetwood Mac, Congressman Joe Wilson, Nancy Sinatra, Representative-Joe-Wilson, Entertainment News
David Wild

A playlist for Joe Wilson -- if only to try and shut up this loudmouth for at least a little while.

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Bob Dylan Exclusive Interview: Reveals His Favorite Songwriters, Thoughts On His Own Cult Figure Status

Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Together Through Life, Jimmy Buffett, Neil Diamond, Bob Dylan Favorite Musicians, Bob Dylan Favorite Songwriters, Warren Zevon, Randy Newman, Bob Dylan Jimmy Buffett, Bob Dylan, Bob Dylan Interview, Bill Flanagan, Bob Dylan Album, Bob Dylan Randy Newman, Folk Music, John Prine, Robert Hunter, Entertainment News

In anticipation of the release of his 33rd album, Together Through Life, Bob Dylan sat down with rock critic and MTV producer Bill Flanagan for a rare...

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Bob Dylan Reveals His Favorite Songwriters (SLIDESHOW)

Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Jimmy Buffett, Slideshow, Warren Zevon, Bob Dylan Favorite Songwriters, Bob Dylan Favorite Musicians, Guy Clark, Randy Newman, Bob Dylan Randy Newman, Folk Music, Bob Dylan Jimmy Buffett, Bob Dylan, John Prine, Bob Dylan Interview, Bill Flanagan, Entertainment News

To read more of Bob Dylan's conversation with Bill Flanagan on which this slideshow is based, here....

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Deluxe of the Draw: R.E.M., Warren Zevon, Peter, Paul and Mary, and Juno

Mike Ragogna | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Carl Wilson, Bonnie Raitt, Linda Ronstadt, Greg Calbi, Paul Stookey, Christmas, Cd, Michael Cera, J.D. Souther, Apple, Peter Buck, Folk, Lindsey Buckigham, Capitol Records, Gregg Ogorzelec, John Stewart, Belle & Sebastian, Stevie Nicks, Arrested Development, The Bristols, Digital Download, Ellen Page, Mike Mills, Phil Everly, Mary Travers, Bill Berry, Cheryl Pawelski, Barnes & Noble, Punk, Jason Reitman, Carlos Grasso, Borders, Michael Stipe, Paul & Mary, Glenn Frey, David Lindley, Toronto, Buddy Holly, Dana G. Smart, Jay Boberg, Canada, Rock, Trio Los Panchos, Athens, Mitch Easter, I.R.S., Asylum Records, Warren Zevon, Southern California, Labor Day, Compact Disc, John David Souther, Don Dixon, Hindu Love Gods, Feist, Yo La Tengo, Don Henley, Kimya Dawson, Amazon, Peter Yarrow, 45s, Jim Croce, Texas, Juno, Best Buy, Jon Stewart, Georgia, John Denver, Jr. James & the Late Guitar, New West, Jackson Browne, Astrud Gilberto, Itunes, R.E.M., Peter, Ppm, Hib-Tone, Peter Paul, Entertainment News
Mike Ragogna

In case we didn't know the holiday season was fast approaching... a spate of CD box sets, hits compilations and expanded, Deluxe Editions of some of our favorite albums are usually tell-tale sign.

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And I Quote (Random Quotations for a Mediocre Time)

Richard Laermer | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Laermer.com, Marshall McLuhan, Thomas Jefferson, John Lennon, Warren Zevon, Edgar Allen Poe, Business News
Richard Laermer

I decided to think of every quote worthy to share. Here: ************ I don't know where, but she sends me there. -Brian Wilson [crazy mad genius] ...

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