4/30/2008 PATTI SMITH/KEVIN SHIELDS LIVE ALBUM DUE IN JULY Patti Smith's June 22, 2005, and Sept. 12, 2006, spoken-word performances of "The Coral Sea" in London, featuring guitar backing by My Bloody Valentine's Kevin Shields, will be released July 11 on the pair's PASK imprint.
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4/28/2008 EMMYLOU HARRIS TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM Emmylou Harris will on June 10 release a new album, "All I Intended To Be." The Nonesuch set is her first of newly recorded material since 2003's "Stumble Into Grace." Harris will also be inducted April 27 into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
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My other big brother, Chris Gaffney passed away Thursday morning, April 17, 2008.
I had another song prepared for this month's download but with the recent sudden and tragic passing of my best friend Chris Gaffney, it just seemed proper to re-release "Two Lucky Bums." Nothing could better express what Chris's friendship meant to me than this duet I wrote for the two of us.
This version is a bit different than the previously released one. Just a few days before Chris died, I added two old pals of ours to the track, David Jackson on the stand up bass and Don Heffington on the drums. Both musicians have played on various recordings and in various barrooms with Chris and I over the years so it made sense to fill out the track a little bit with their subtle but invaluable assistance. Our trusted engineer, Craig Parker Adams, did a beautiful re-mix that brought much more dynamics and color to the track while keeping its essential intimacy intact.
I really don't know what else to say right now, but I feel that I have to say something. First of all, I want to again thank everyone that sent messages to Chris and donated funds to his cause. It means more than you'll know to Chris, his family and me. We are still raising money at www.helpgaff.com to help with the existing medical bills and other various expenses including a forthcoming memorial service.
4/22/2008 WILLIE NELSON 75TH B-DAY BASH! On April 30th, Texas legend, American icon and fellow Austinite WILLIE NELSON turns 75! To celebrate, KGSR will welcome our city's finest musicians to our Music Lounge to perform a Willie song or two. Some of the participants will include Willie's daughter Paula Nelson, Patty Griffin, Bob Schneider, Alejandro Escovedo, Ray Benson, Ruthie Foster, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Fastball, Jimmy LaFave, The South Austin Jug Band, Future Clouds & Radar, Ian McLagan, The Resentments, The Band Of Heathens, Charlie Sexton, Bobby Whitlock & Coco Carmel, Carolyn Wonderland, Joe Ely, Kelly Willis and many more of Willie's friends! Since Mr. Nelson will be on tour in Amsterdam for his birthday, KGSR will have a bash for Willie here.
