Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week talks about Willie Nelson.
Willie Nelson will be the featured performer for the 8th Annual Country in the Rockies event at Club Med Crested Butte, Colorado January 29 through February 3, 2002. Nelson’s legend as a songwriter is matched only by his reputation for opening his heart to help raise funds where there is need. Proceeds from this annual event help fund research efforts at the Frances Williams Preston Laboratories at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville, a division of the T.J. Martell Foundation. A highlight of the fundraising and fun each year is the fabulous auction that takes place during the week. This year,… Read more »
Bryan Nelson (The Ataris) is back on The Mike Herrera Hour this week! @AmericanBryan Travel, John Moreland, Willie Nelson, Los Angeles, Race Debate, Police State, Media Monster Thanks for listening! Join the conversation: #MikeHerreraHour @mikeherreraTD Questions, comments, and good stories can all be sent to [email protected]. The Mike Herrera Hour – every Friday & Sunday, 8pm ET/ 5pm PT here on Idobi.com. Visit mikeherrera.net and be sure to keep an eye out for upcoming shows in your area!
In the most important election of our country’s history, the Democratic and Republican Parties are neck and neck in fierce competition for the White House. The name of the game is getting voters to vote like their lives depend on it. And in reality, some lives may very well depend on who supersedes President Biden this winter. In times like this, it’s worth knowing who’s on your side and who you can count on. From Oprah Winfrey to Bill Nye, here’s a list of celebrities who’ve endorsed and contributed to the mission of electing current Vice President Kamala Harris and… Read more »
Your favorite touring artists and bands have a lot of expenses on the road. From merch cuts to van expenses, gas, and food—it can be challenging for up-and-coming acts to sustain themselves on longer treks due to financial strains. Now, Live Nation hopes to mitigate these struggles with its “On The Road Again” program. Named after the iconic Willie Nelson song, Live Nation’s new program aims to support bands and their crews by eliminating merch cuts, offering travel stipends to bands playing Live Nation venues, and bonuses to local tour promoters and behind-the-scenes staff who make the show happen. The… Read more »
Country singer Jason Aldean barely concealed his bigotry with the “Try That In A Small Town” single. It’s reassuring to know that these violently evil views are not the norm. Not in music, not in country music, not anywhere.
In this episode of Punk Goes Pride, Tate hangs out with the ever so talented Pure XTC. Pure XTC has toured as a drummer, shared a stage with Dashboard Confessional, and even written and played all of the instruments on her solo music. They chat about merch designs, hanging out with Willie Nelson, and finding the perfect producer. Check it out!
This week, Basslines and Protest Signs looks at the reaction to this year’s inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, iand why every one of them is valid and deserved.
Rage Against The Machine are being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2023, and that is a very good reason to celebrate.
What better way to kick off a weekend than with new music? Featuring new tracks from Yungblud, Mayday Parade,The Maine x The Knocks, and more.
