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The Time Tony Bennett Stole $65 from Todd Snider
Nashville musician Todd Snider may be as well known for his storytelling as he is for his songs. In this tale, he recalls one Tony Bennett nicking $65 from him.
Elephant Exes Still Agree: Diana Ross is a Babe
Internet musichounds fell in love with the dreamy pop tunes of UK duo Elephant. But the duo fell out of love with each other, just in time for the release of their debut album. Even so, they've reunited to tour the record... and to give us a party playlist.
A Battle of Instruments in Hawaii
Ukulele might seem like a lock for official state instrument of Hawaii - but a group of steel guitar enthusiasts beg to differ.
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Slint’s Trail from Obscure to Essential
In 1991, Slint released their second record - and then almost immediately disappeared. The band never reached mainstream success, but their swan song influenced a generation of musicians and remains an underground classic. Rico talks with drummer Britt Walford and with filmmaker Lance Bangs, whose Slint documentary is in theaters (and a new box set) now.
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How a Father’s Compassion Led to ‘Lavender Country’
Early gay rights activist and country music pioneer Patrick Haggerty gives credit to his loving father, who taught him to be proud of his identity in a place and time when that was an unusual act.
tUnE-yArDs, “Water Fountain”
The music Merril Garbus makes as tUnE-yArDs has always been innovative, globe-trotting, and rewarding. For her new record, she learned to dance.
A Country Music Victory for Gay Rights in ‘Lavender Country’
As a young activist in the earliest days of the American gay rights movement, Patrick Haggerty recorded the first openly gay country music.