My introduction to Pete Seeger
Seeing the (banned on YouTube) video of Pete Seeger singing on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial Sunday made me think about how I first heard about him. It’s a …
Come gather 'round, people
No one knows how many people are in Washington for the inauguration (or even how to count them) but let’s just say, MANY. The pundits, a cynical lot, are tripping …
This land belongs to you and me, but the Inaugural concert belongs to HBO
A video of folk legend Pete Seeger and Bruce Springsteen singing Woody Guthrie’s socialist-tinged “The Land is Your Land,” was removed by the Google-owned service after HBO complained about its …
UC Men's octet walk '500 Miles'
Great song that is beloved enough to be parodied by half the planet — I just watched a bunch on YouTube. This is not the old Peter, Paul and Mary …
Flaming Lips Mega-Deluxe Christmas on Mars Package
First 1000 packages will be signed by band members, and 10 of those 1000 will have special tix to the Flaming Lips’ New Years Eve show in OKC. Only available …
Hang tight, Rock Hard
I’ve been out of commission for a few days with a major head cold, and before that a few days of my mother needing all my attention. But I’m feeling …
Activist news report from Emma's Revolution, progressive troubadours
While in Crawford, I was introduced to an amazing musical duo, Pat Humphries and Sandy O, otherwise known as Emma’s Revolution. Their music is totally amazing, a blend of folk, …
The 5 Browns come to Oklahoma
There was an article in Sunday’s Oklahoman about this family of five brothers and sisters who play piano and are reportedly making classical music cool for kids. The 5 Browns …
Activist-singer Miriam Makeba passes away
In 1963 (a year after Nelson Mandela was imprisoned), she testified before the UN and asked them to intervene, give black South Africans rights in their own country, release political …