Other Voices May 30, 2008
And in 1967, Dylan produced what some called the first "biblical rock album," John Wesley Harding. In five years, Dylan had undergone a remarkable transformation, from humble folksinger to topical songwriter to one of rock's first shaman figures, only to culminate in a mysterious writer of biblical-inspired parables. (Missouri Valley Times News, IA)
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)
New Dylan DVD documents his creative heyday Sep 14, 2006
The DVD mainly focuses on the many albums Dylan released during this time period, including "Blonde on Blonde," "John Wesley Harding," "Self Portrait," "Planet Waves" and "Desire." Although some were rejected, others were said to be some of the greatest albums ever made. The commentators for the documentary have extensive knowledge about Dylan's life and works. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
A public flogging Sep 6, 2006
The first was in March 1968 for one week (John Wesley Harding), and his next two were in the 1970s with Desire (1976) and Slow Train Coming (1979). The latest result brings Bob into second place behind Santana as the biggest gap between No. 1 albums: 26 years to Santana's 29. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Literary scene turns new leaf Sep 3, 2006
Scheduled events include appearances by Southern foodies Nathalie Dupree and Virginia Willis, authors Melissa Fay Greene and Ferrol Sams, and performances by Tom Kimmel and John Wesley Harding. (See details and a schedule at www. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
What about Bob?Famous fans explain legend's appeal as new album released Aug 30, 2006
In a British Library survey of MPs, David Chaytor named Dylan's John Wesley Harding (1967) as his favourite album. But the Bury North MP admits his wife submitted that answer, and that he would choose 1976's Desire. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
• Racine is famous for more than just kringle Aug 27, 2006
In addition to his work with the Violent Femmes - a Milwaukee-bred band that he helped found and make nationally famous - DeLorenzo has had an acting career, including performances in the Obie Award-winning New York production of "A Fierce Longing" with Milwaukee's experimental theater company, Theatre X. He also played the role of the sheriff in the cult horror film "The Unearthling," which was screened at the Sundance Film Festival, and, in 1986, DeLorenzo started his own recording studio,... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Bob Dylan remains rock music's ultimate enigma Aug 22, 2006
But it has happened again in all manners of ways since then, like when he turned Shelter From the Storm into a weird disco-fied jam onstage during the late 70s or when Drifter's Escape went from the acoustic John Wesley Harding reverie into a raw, electric rampage in 2003. But for all the eccentricities he seems to radiate even today, Dylan is a crafty bird who reveals little about his music and even less of himself. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Dylan's debt to Scottish music Jul 23, 2006
According to Gray, I Pity the Poor Immigrant, from the 1967 album John Wesley Harding, owes its melody, structure and subject matter to Come All Ye Tramps and Hawkers, a traditional song performed by Jimmy MacBeath, one of Dylan s contemporaries. Gray has also traced the roots of Girl of the North Country, on 1963 s The Freewheelin Bob Dylan to the Scottish tune Cambric Shirt. (The Sunday Times)
Classics Reward Dylan's Fans May 12, 2006
"Dylan's vocals on the original recording of "Lay, Lady, Lay" are among the most crisp in his canon. And he may have been cognizant of that on Wednesday's vibrant rendition early in the set (in which he also raised the inflection at the end of each verse).An upbeat take on "Stuck Inside of Mobile With the Memphis Blues Again" followed, complete with a punctuating guitar hook not heard on the original.But it was a three-song segment in the middle of Wednesday's show that gave it an edgy jolt,... (The Ledger)
Award-winning historian also knows his Dylan Mar 25, 2006
I know him as a Dylan writer, says musician and ASCAP judge John Wesley Harding, who praised Wilentzs writing for its balance of scholarship and passion. Doesnt remember meeting DylanWilentz has spent more than 20 years at Princeton, but his roots arent so far from Dylans. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
Dylan: unpredictable creative maverick Jan 30, 2006
Dylan's John Wesley Harding album, recorded in Nashville, is a precursor to what becomes known as country rock. It is followed by 1969's Nashville Skyline, which features liner notes by Johnny Cash. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Wit and a little less whimsy than usual Jan 30, 2006
Over the course of an entertaining 90 minutes, Meloy sang pretty Decemberists songs such as "Grace Cathedral Hill" (which he merged with Red House Painters' "Grace Cathedral Park") and covered the Pogues, Cheap Trick, and British folk artist Shirley Collins (the latter with the help of surprise guest John Wesley Harding). Laura Veirs opened with a solo set of precise, imagistic songs about spelunking and riptides that made her seem a bit like a geology-obsessed Suzanne Vega. (Philly.com -- Entertainment)
Redundant Dogville Sequel Dilutes the Vitriol Jan 25, 2006
Dogville was an allegory as elemental and slippery as the songs of John Wesley Harding. Manderlay is far less ambiguous. (Village Voice)
For The Record: Quick News On Obie Trice, Ciara, Travis And Shanna, Hawthorne Heights, Will Smith & More Jan 1, 2006
" ... Pennywise will ring in 2006 with a 14-date tour, and have tapped No Use for a Name to handle opening duties. The punks will get things started in Los Angeles with three shows set for January 11, 12 and 13 and will wrap things up January 29 in San Francisco. ... On February 28, Victory Records will release a live CD and DVD by recently reunited Chicago punk-pessimists the Smoking Popes. Just last month, the Popes thrilled fans with a set at Chicago rock club the Metro during the Flower 15... (MTV -- News)
