• Rock

    Steve Earle. Letterman. Friday.

    Hey Steve Earle fans, watch Letterman tomorrow night (Friday, Sept. 5th). Steve will perform a Warren Zevon tune, “Reconsider Me”, in tribute to the late great Zevon who passed away 5 years ago (Sept. 7th, 2003).

    I didn’t know it until tonight, but Earle recorded the song (hear it on YouTube) with Texas band Reckless Kelly for a 2004 tribute album, ‘Enjoy Every Sandwich: The Songs of Warren Zevon’…

    I haven’t posted this one since the first couple months of this blog. It’s only my favorite Steve Earle live track everrr!

    Steve Earle – Halo ‘Round the Moon (mp3)  – live in Sweden I believe?

  • Rock n' Folk,  Video

    Steve Earle performs City of Immigrants on Letterman

    We’ll see how long this stays online, but in the meantime, here’s Steve with his Wire look. Any Wire watchers out there? Have Steve’s episodes began yet? And can anyone tell me if the backup singer on the right is Allison Moorer (Steve’s wife)?

    Update: Um, yeah – judging by the kiss after the song, yeah, that’s Allison (I didn’t catch that the first couple times).

    Check out Steve on  Steve Earle

  • Country

    Steve Earle Album Cover and Letterman Appearance

    A week before the Boss drops his Magic on us, Steve Earle’s new album, Washington Square Serenade, will be released (Sept. 25th).

    Steve will be appearing on Letterman Thursday night (Aug. 23rd) to perform “City of Immigrants” from the new record. Look for some YouTube action here soon after. [UPDATE: Video is here.]

    Preorder Washington Square Serenade.

    You can hear “City of Immigrants” over on Steve’s new MySpace page.

  • Acoustic,  World

    Rodrigo y Gabriela

    Did anyone catch this on Letterman the other night? A mind-blowing display of guitar prowess. They’re a pair originally from Mexico City, but have been street entertainers in Dublin, Ireland, and Denmark and Spain.

    Watch Gabriela’s finger fly, and watch them win over a crowd with “Diablo Rojo.”.

    Check out their new album on Amazon.

    Official Web Site | MySpace

  • Rock n' Folk

    Sunday Video: M. Ward on Letterman

    I was flipping channels the other night, and came across a Letterman repeat from August. A verry cool tune caught my ear. I watched. I listened. I liked. I found out that it was M. Ward. I went to eMusic and downloaded his latest album, Post-War. I am really enjoying the sound. Figures that M. Ward just stopped through my town about 3 weeks ago. Ah well. Check ’em out.