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Blessed are the Strongnew
For much-acclaimed singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams, true love travels on a gravel road.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Lynne Margolis |
05-10-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Vic Chesnutt, Lucinda Williams
Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers: Unida Cantinanew
Roger Clyne has a long-nurtured fascination with Mexico, singing plenty about the low-key party life found beachside, and peppering his Southwest rock with Spanish -- and an open invitation to join him in the escape.
Tucson Weekly |
Eric Swedlund |
05-10-2011 |
Reviews
Freedom From Regulation?new
The Koch brothers pump money into a new University of Arizona center
Tucson Weekly |
Tim Vanderpool |
05-10-2011 |
Education
Steampunks by the Seanew
A San Diego subculture hits critical mass.
San Diego CityBeat |
Kinsee Morlan |
05-10-2011 |
Culture
Another Try to Legalize Medical Marijuana in Illinoisnew
Illinois residents tell their stories of need.
Illinois Times |
Holly Dillemuth |
05-10-2011 |
Drugs
Irreverent Creativity From The Pork Tortanew
Good news: The Pork Torta found some baby sitters, so they're all set for their record-release party.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
05-10-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Pork Torta
Hammer Timenew
'Thor' offers excellent action, charming humor and fine performances.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
05-10-2011 |
Reviews
Tags: Thor, Chris Hemsworth
Plain White T's Prove There's More to Life Than 'Delilah'new
Though the Chicago-born band Plain White T's seemingly came out of nowhere in 2007 with "Delilah," their success was hard-earned. They'd formed a decade earlier and had already released several albums. They returned last December with Wonders of the Younger.
Charleston City Paper |
Chris Parker |
05-10-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Plain White T's
Finding the Bottomnew
How low will home prices in Tucson go?
Tucson Weekly |
Dave Devine |
05-10-2011 |
Housing & Development
Tags: Housing Market, Home Prices
What If the U.S. Were a Nation of Laws?
President Obama murdered Osama bin Laden. I am surprised that the left has been so supportive—not of the end result, but of the way it was carried out.
Tags: Barack Obama, Osama Bin Laden
The Ballad of Red Dognew
"Red Dog" has been in prison since he was 17. He is now 60. This is his life story in graphic novel form.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Tom Ferrick Jr. and Jacob Lambert |
05-10-2011 |
Cartoons
Tags: Prisons, Haywood Fennell
Fleet Foxes: Helplessness Bluesnew
There are two readings of Fleet Foxes' genial sophomore album. First, it is slightly dull; innocuous folk rhythms jostle against Robin Pecknold's demotic lyrics and boys'-choir three-part harmonies. Second, it is a nice experiment; its halcyon melodies, occasionally restrained, are loose enough to allow for some intriguing gambles.
Tucson Weekly |
Michael Petitti |
05-10-2011 |
Reviews
Birds and Arrows: We're Gonna Runnew
Whereas their debut was a look at a new couple dealing lovingly with life, We're Gonna Run adds appropriate clouds to a once-honeymoon atmosphere.
Tags: Birds and Arrows
Battling the Bulliesnew
Despite some problems with the moral aspects, Oscar winner 'In a Better World' makes a big impact
Tucson Weekly |
Colin Boyd |
05-10-2011 |
Reviews
Tags: In a Better World
Hustle & Woenew
Aspiring rap mogul Shyan Selah stands accused of fleecing Jimi Hendrix's best friend and his associates.
Seattle Weekly |
Keegan Hamilton |
05-09-2011 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: Shyan Selah
