Celebrity birthdays: Oct. 22 Oct 22, 2009
Singer-songwriter John Wesley Harding is 44. Comedian Carlos Mencia is 42. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Best of Bob Dylan Oct 14, 2009
"John Wesley Harding" (1968). A clear retreat from the psychedelic expectations raised by "Blonde on Blonde," these stripped-down morality tales find Dylan going un-electric on such understated new folk standards as "I Dreamed I Saw St. Augustine" and "All Along the Watchtower." And he signs off with one of his sweetest, most unguarded love ballads, "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight.". (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
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)
