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Justin Townes Earl: The Saint of Lost Causes

by Krista Stevens February 11, 2021October 19, 2022

Fellow singer-songwriter Jessica Lea Mayfield, who frequently toured with Earle, described his gift more simply: “He was able to explain trouble better than most.”

Posted inFeatured, Highlight, Profiles & Interviews, Quote Posts, Quotes

“Different Days” for Jason Isbell

by Krista Stevens April 27, 2020October 19, 2022

“I’m grateful that I was a drunk. I’m grateful that I know what all those things are like, what those feelings are like, how bad it can hurt, how great it can feel.”

Posted inArts & Culture, Featured, Highlight, Quote Posts, Quotes

“All The Best”: Rest Easy, John Prine

by Krista Stevens April 17, 2020October 19, 2022

I wish you love / And happiness / I guess I wish you / All the best

Posted inArts & Culture, Featured, Highlight, Profiles & Interviews, Quote Posts, Quotes

Can Sinéad O’Connor Find Peace?

by Krista Stevens March 27, 2020October 19, 2022

“She can be shy and insecure. And yet she didn’t hesitate to stare down the cameras on American television to call out one of the most powerful men in the world.”

Posted inArts & Culture, Story

“I miss my body when it was ferocious” The Transfiguration of Paul Curreri

by Brendan Fitzgerald March 12, 2020December 16, 2022

For years, singer-songwriter Paul Curreri was a shouter of singular beauty. Then he went quiet — slowly, at first, then all of a sudden.

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