
Here is some info for a pretty interesting exhibit I am involved with over at the Shelf . If you remember Joy Divisions, its like that but different: The Delusion of Eating Shelf Gallery | 57 E. Gay Street, Columbus Ohio October 7 through November 27, 2010 Opening Reception: Thursday, October 7 | 6 to 9pm Lecture with the Curators: Thursday November 11 | 7 to 8pm Delusion of Eating Performances: Friday, November 26 | 9 to 11pm The Delusion of Eating exhibit presents a national [...]

Somewhere in the early morning haze between the Shipping Forecast and Farming Today, Radio 4 told the nation that today is the anniversary of Billy the Kid's death. That was just the prompt I needed post this belter from Luke Powers - a slice of steel-drenched and sand scorched Texassee to see us on our way. Luke Powers - Billy the Kid Rides Again (Buy) And whilst we're on the subject, here are some other Billy-related treats: Nic Jones - Billy Don't You Weep [...]

"Somewhere between Spicewood TX and Franklin TN lies the mythical state of Texasee " proclaims Luke Powers. Musically, Texasee lies somewhere between Austin and Nashville, down some dusty road. Once again Luke Powers has crafted a CD of story songs meant to provoke thought and wonder at alternative possibilities. Those alternative possibilities are central to the unique vision of our world as seen by Luke Powers. Of Luke's previous release, Picture Book , I wrote: "During the day, Luke Powers is an English Professor at Tennessee State University with [...]

"Not only was it recorded in a train-car, but it features a song in tribute to John Hartford." That's how Luke Powers introduced me to his new, semi-autobiographical CD, appropriately entitled Picture Book . With Picture Book , Luke Powers offers glimpses into coming of age and living in the South. As a songwriter, Luke Powers has that rare ability to draw the listener into the story, whether it's a song of adolescent first kisses in the graveyard, lifelong friendships, or the yearning to return to a childhood home. During the day, Luke [...]