Eugene Mirman’s iPod playlist Jun 26, 2009
Considering his gig on Flight of the Conchords and his tours with Modest Mouse and John Wesley Harding, it s not surprising that Mirman s 32G iPod Touch is packed with cool, eclectic music like the Soft Boys, the Elevator Drops, and a soon-to-be-released album from indie singer-songwriter Alina Simone. What surprises Mirman when he shuffles for us is what doesn t come up. (Boston Globe)
Eels, 'Hombre Lobo: 12 Songs of Desire' Jun 1, 2009
Even so, if "In My Dreams," "My Timing Is Off," and "All the Beautiful Things" (which sounds like a commercial for a family health plan) don't budge an inch from where they begin, neither did the songs on Bob Dylan's "John Wesley Harding." (Out tomorrow) MARC HIRSH. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Newt Gingrich wants your tea bag Apr 15, 2009
Rabbit Bites: Interview (and a song) with John Wesley Harding. A interview with novelist, singer and variety show creater John Wesley Harding. (Salon)
Devoted music fans pay top dollar for deluxe sets Mar 28, 2009
The singer-songwriter John Wesley Harding is also offering some unusual extras to fans who buy his new album, "Who Was Changed and Who Was Dead." The least expensive edition includes a CD, a digital download and a bonus live disc for 15. 98; the "superfancy" package contains the CD, download and bonus live disc, plus a DVD, T-shirt and signed art for 79. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
A night of Wonders Mar 27, 2009
John Wesley Harding and Tanya Donelly prepare for the Cabinet of Wonders show last night at the Brattle ... Eugene Mirman and John Wesley Harding - a.k.a. Wes & Eugene's Cabinet of Wonders - performed their variety show at the Brattle Theatre last night. (Boston Globe)
John Wesley Hardings's wonder of wonders Mar 26, 2009
"Flight of the Conchords" fans should be out in numbers tonight for Wes e's Cabinet of Wonders, a variety show that features "Conchords" cast member Eugene Mirman and his musician-writer pal John Wesley Harding (also known as Wesley Stace). The creative cohorts have hosted this "Cabinet" cabaret show in New York with special guests such as Rosanne Cash and Josh Ritter. (Boston Globe)
John Wesley Harding and Eugene Mirman's plan night of anything-goes Wonders Mar 20, 2009
John Wesley Harding (left) and Eugene Mirman will be joined by special guests in their variety show-like Cabinet of Wonders. (Matt grady). (Boston Globe)
Three of a perfect pair Jan 25, 2008
The resulting Brooklyn Bridge, which was completed after Cunningham s death with the help of members of The Decemberists, John Wesley Harding and Erin McKeown, not to mention his own band, The Norway Rats, marks yet another departure for Neill. While past albums have ranged wildly from style to style, Brooklyn Bridge shows an artist with the songwriting chops of Bob Dylan, a voice like a young Bruce Springsteen and the consistency of both artists early outputs. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Sound advice on box sets Nov 23, 2007
Among the offerings representing 1482-1860 are Native American musician Earl Bullhead's powerful rendition of "Lakota Dream Song" and a stately "God Save the King" from John Wesley Harding. On the disc covering 1861-1945, rock band Marah is armed with dulcimers and banjos for "John Brown's Body," while ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro radically recasts "Stars & Stripes Forever." Such modern topical offerings as "What's Going On?" and Grandmaster Flash's "The Message" highlight disc three, which... (Boston Globe)
Today In History - October 22, 2007 Oct 22, 2007
Singer-songwriter John Wesley Harding is 42. Actress Valeria Golino is 41. (CBS2.com, CA)
LitQuake Calendar Oct 2, 2007
Opium magazine's Literary Death Match, with Gary Kamiya, Daniel Handler, Wesley "John Wesley Harding" Stace and Evany Thomas; judges Shaun Landry, Chronicle Book Editor Oscar Villalon and Ben Greenman. $15. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
DUMMY UP A TALE OF TWO GEORGES Sep 2, 2007
In addition to writing, Stace has a successful music career, playing and writing songs under the name John Wesley Harding. Was there a ventriloquist's dummy like George who was awarded a medal during WWII, or was that purely an invention. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Perpetual Groove Aug 31, 2007
Published on: 08/30/2007. Influential blues guitarist Buddy Guy plays the Tabernacle on Wednesday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Stace cozies up to Gershwin Aug 19, 2007
Her brother also plays folk-rock under the name John Wesley Harding. But show business clearly runs in the Stace blood. (San Francisco Chronicle)
It ain't me babe but I like how it sounds Aug 16, 2007
Dylan had suffered his career-defining motorcycle crash when he released the low-key album John Wesley Harding in 1967 ... Linda Ronstadt, Rita Coolidge, Emmy Lou Harris and Norah Jones have all recorded this honky tonk song which first appeared on Dylan's John Wesley Harding album in 1967. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Fergie, John Legend, BRMC Complete Bumbershoot Bill... Jul 10, 2007
Also new to the schedule of cultural events is a comprehensive Nick Drake exhibit, "A Place To Be," encompassing rare photographs, a screening of the Drake film "A Skin To Few" and a special performance of his songs by artists such as Gomez's Ian Ball, Damien Jurado and John Wesley Harding. Additionally, Bumbershoot will feature the Flatstock poster art fair, readings from writers Miranda July and "This American Life" contributor Davy Rothbart, visual arts exhibitions, dance and theatre... (Billboard.com)
Reign Of Terror Jun 3, 2007
SIMMERING SUMMER READING / OLD-TIMERS, NEWCOMERS HAVE GOT SOMETHING FOR EVERY TASTE -- LAZY BEACH READS TO BITS OF BRAIN FOOD (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Adventurous summer flings May 26, 2007
"During our three days, we listened to jazz (Charlie Hunter and Bill Friesel), R&B (Mavis Staples), world music, industrial glam rock (Garbage), 70's glam rock (New York Dolls), Girly Glam Rock (the Donnas), a performance of a folk rock concept album (John Wesley Harding); watched a few chilling documentaries; ate Thai, Greek, Indian, Japanese and Italian food in abundance; and wandered around enjoying the weather and the "feel good hippie" vibe. It was a delight." -- Seattle: Bumbershoot, Food,... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Bob Dylan comes back to play guitar May 24, 2007
It had been 27 years since Dylan, 66, debuted at No. 1 in Australia with 1979's Slow Train Coming, and almost 40 years since his first chart topper, John Wesley Harding in 1968. His latest shows mix new tracks, such as Thunder on the Mountain, with reinterpretations of classics such as All along the Watchtower, Like a Rolling Stone, Don't Think Twice and A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall. (The Age)
Answer blowing in the wind Mar 4, 2007
Their drab sleeves - the John Wesley Harding LP was remarkably unremarkable - confirmed I was correct in this. Then in 1973, Ferry - whose Roxy album covers for some reason tended to make more of an impact on a teenage lad - released 'A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall' as his first solo single. (Scotsman)
Smoltz: Schilling stance is 'stupid' Mar 2, 2007
The Bionic Artist shall abide for a while and go listen to Dylan s John Wesley Harding. I just got a remastered copy the other day. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
