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LISTEN: Kandia Crazy Horse — “Cabin In The Pines”

An award-winning rock journalist unveils her engaging vocal ability. Who knew?

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Best of 2012: 15 Albums You Should’ve Heard, But Probably Missed

Every music site has a “Best of” list. Why should we be any different?

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VIDEO: Kamara Thomas and the Ghost Gamblers — “You Wreck Me”

@kamarathomasmusic previews the forthcoming release

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LISTEN: Martha Redbone — “I Rose Up At The Dawn Of The Day”

@martharedbone beautifully melds American roots music with the words of British Romantic poet William Blake

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TWO SHOWS LEFT: Kamara Thomas & The Ghost Gamblers @ Living Room

Earl Greyhound’s Kamara Thomas takes her chances with The Ghost Gamblers

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REVIEW: Earl Greyhound — "Suspicious Package"

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At first, you’re not sure you’re actually listening to an Earl Greyhound album. “Eyes of Cassandra (Part 1)” is so unlike the muscular, guitar-driven sound that characterized much of their previous album, Soft Targets.  And before the song transitions into Part 2, there’s this segue that reminds me of a Brazilian shuffle, all drums and [...]

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LISTENING POST: Earl Greyhound — "Ghost and the Witness" + "Shotgun"

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Earl Greyhound (l to r): Matt Whyte, Kamara Thomas, Ricc Sheridan Now that we’ve gotten through the anticipation leading up to the release of the new Sade album, it’s time to mark your calendars for April 13.  That’s when the new Earl Greyhound album, Suspicious Package, drops.  I’ll come back with a full album review [...]

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LISTENING POST: Ghost Gamblers–"Stranded in San Antone"

While we await the next Earl Greyhound album, here's a taste of bassist Kamara Thomas' country-rock project, Ghost Gamblers.  For those of you with a soft spot for Americana and southern rock, this should do just fine.  The song tells a great story, has propulsive energy, a hummable hook, and features Kamara on lead vox.  [...]

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Upcoming: Ghost Gamblers — Sunday, June 21

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Earl Greyhound's Kamara Thomas steps out with her country-rock project, Ghost Gamblers.  I haven't heard it, but it sounds interesting, based on this Village Voice clip: "This local country-rock outfit may appear to be a fledgling band, but it is certainly well seasoned, containing members of the Basement Band and Larune as it does. Brimming [...]

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Fear Of A Black President

Some excerpts from Ta-Nehisi Coates’s tour de force on Obama, race and the limits of integration.

GOOD READ: Hate Crimes Always Have A Logic: On The Oak Creek Gurudwara Shootings

A perspective on the Oak Creek, WI shootings from a member of the Sikh community

GOOD READ: Erykah Badu to Wayne Coyne: “Kiss my glittery ass!”

In case you missed it, Ms. Badu’s choice words to Mr. Coyne

GOOD READ: Jeff Chang On The Legacy of Chuck Brown

A worthwhile read on the go-go legend

GOOD READS: #TrayvonMartin Around The Web

So much conversation–and now maybe some justice–for this young man.

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