Is Aerosmith auditioning a singer? Nov 21, 2009
Starring the likes of Matt Damon, Josh Brolin, Marisa Tomei, Kerry Washington, Viggo Mortensen, Danny Glover, Lupe Fiasco, Q orianka Kilcher, Allison Moorer, and Mike O Malley, it debuts on the History Channel Dec. 13. Shout-out from Cruise. (Boston Globe)
Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 21-27 Jun 18, 2009
Country singer Allison Moorer is 37. Actress Juliette Lewis is 36. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Who Was Former Wilco Member Jay Bennett? May 27, 2009
" "I don't have to understand you all the time, it's OK," Tweedy says with exasperation as Bennett continues to push for more clarity and the tension in the room is ratcheted up. In a band that was often intense and perhaps sometimes overly serious, Bennett's infectious, eager-to-please charm and sometimes bizarre sartorial taste brought a bit of levity to the group's performances. Though his wide range of musical contributions and songwriting skills made him a key player in the band, it was... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Cover story: Steve Earle tribute to Townes Van Zandt May 21, 2009
Earle's wife, the wonderful singer Allison Moorer, also provides backing vocals on two songs. "I thought about putting a duet on the album," says Earle. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Fifteen Facts About Pete Seeger Apr 2, 2009
Bio, the Weavers, Politics, the Clearwater and his Impact on Music. Pete Seeger is one of the great patriarchs of American Music. (Suite101.com)
Steve Earl's new album "Townes" coming soon Mar 12, 2009
When speaking about Townes, Earle stated, "This may be one of the best records I've ever made." The album features such guests as Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine/The Nightwatchman, Steve's wife and acclaimed singer-songwriter Allison Moorer, Dennis Crouch, Tim O'Brien, Darrel Scott, Shad Cobb and Steve's son, Justin Townes Earle. Steve will be touring in support of Townes with tour dates announced shortly. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
