Filed under: News , R.I.P. Myspace Jennifer Miro, best known as the keyboardist/vocalist in '70s San Francisco punk group the Nuns alongside Alejandro Escovedo , died last month in New York following a bout with cancer. She was 54. According to a Jan. 4 story in San Francisco Weekly , Miro -- born Jennifer Anderson -- was suffering from liver and breast cancer and lived her remaining [...]
Before the weekend workout, stretch your party muscles with these Best Bets. Tonight: Alejandro Escovedo, with the Cody Wyoming Deal , at 1911 Main Centro-Matic, Polica at Record Bar North Mississippi Allstars, Buffalo Killers at Knuckleheads Children of Nova, Existem, Kiss and Tell, I am Nation at the Riot Room Dark Time with Jay Maus at the Bottleneck Shitty/Awesome, Up The Academy at Replay Lounge The Atlantic, Harrison Hudson, Scouts, Bears & Co at Czar Bar [...]

The band heads home Follow Owl and Bear on Facebook and Twitter for contests, MP3s, and links that don't make it onto the blog.

The band meets the Mayberry police Follow Owl and Bear on Facebook and Twitter for contests, MP3s, and links that don't make it onto the blog.

The band bucks up Follow Owl and Bear on Facebook and Twitter for contests, MP3s, and links that don't make it onto the blog.

Things get weird on the way to Cleveland Follow Owl and Bear on Facebook and Twitter for contests, MP3s, and links that don't make it onto the blog.
We celebrate Mick Jagger's 68th birthday with a collection of covers of some of his lesser known songs.
Tales of life on the road Follow Owl and Bear on Facebook and Twitter for contests, MP3s, and links that don't make it onto the blog.

I recently read this excellent book written by Garth Cartwright that I thoroughly recommend, you can read an extract here , in short a musical road trip through the US in which the author meets some lesser known musical heroes and heroines, well lesser known to me that is and that's really what prompted this post. As much as I liked to think I have a decent grounding in popular music history in truth my knowledge only scratches the surface, so reading the book I came across a few names that were new to me or as [...]
Every day, Daily Downloads offers 10 free and legal mp3 downloads, plus free and legal live sets from around the internet. Today's free and legal mp3 downloads: Alejandro Escovedo : 2011-07-12, Austin [mp3,ogg,flac] Alejandro Escovedo: "My Name Is Horizontal" [mp3] search for more Alejandro Escovedo posts at Largehearted Boy The Black Angels : 2006-11-05, Washington [mp3,ogg,flac] [...]
Maren makes friends in New Haven Follow Owl and Bear on Facebook and Twitter for contests, MP3s, and links that don't make it onto the blog.

The San Diego songwriter and her band get South of the Border Follow Owl and Bear on Facebook and Twitter for contests, MP3s, and links that don't make it onto the blog.

The San Diego songwriter and her band stop in Austin Follow Owl and Bear on Facebook and Twitter for contests, MP3s, and links that don't make it onto the blog.

The San Diego songwriter and her band stop in Austin Follow Owl and Bear on Facebook and Twitter for contests, MP3s, and links that don't make it onto the blog.

The San Diego songwriter and her band stop in Austin Follow Owl and Bear on Facebook and Twitter for contests, MP3s, and links that don't make it onto the blog.
The San Diego songwriter and her band hit the road Follow Owl and Bear on Facebook and Twitter for contests, MP3s, and links that don't make it onto the blog.

I don't do this often. Maybe I don't do it often enough. It seems to be a stand-by for some others out there who I visit and enjoy quite a bit so there's real reason why I shouldn't do it myself, right?. All that said, we've been fans of Alejandro Escovedo around here for some time. That hasn't diminished even if his latest studio effort won't make our short list of his favorite work. He is unparalleled on stage and this recording from early this year at this well established Chapel Hill [...]
Happy Birthday to underrated songwriter and former Mott The Hoople front man Ian Hunter - featuring cover versions from everyone from Barry Manilow to Great White.
ALEJANDRO ESCOVEDO myspace the facebook last.fm Castanets [mp3] This track comes from the compilation No One Got Hurt: Bloodshot's 15th Anniversary @ The Hideout Block Party. "Escovedo pays further homage to Bloodshot's proud heritage with his signature tune, 'Castanets,' mentioning he always dedicates it to Joe Strummer (punk's patron saint), 'but tonight it'll go [...]
Every day, Daily Downloads offers 10 free and legal mp3 downloads, plus free and legal live sets from around the internet. Today's free and legal mp3 downloads: Alejandro Escovedo : "Castanets" [mp3] from No One Got Hurt: Bloodshot's 15th Anniversary @ The Hideout Block Party search for more Alejandro Escovedo posts at Largehearted Boy Candidate [...]