Johnny Nash’s trip to Jamaica in 1968 led to one of the first U.S. reggae hits
Bob Marley
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David Medsker
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It’s been…time this show had a leprechaun dance moment. Can’t understand what I mean? You soon will.
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Ken Shane
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Following Jerry Butler’s departure the Impressions found their footing with their first single.
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Scott Malchus
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Bob Marley -the man- is the subject of Kevin MacDonald’s thoughtful new documentary.
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Popdose Staff
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Thus begins our journey into AM Gold: 1972. And hey, look, Three Dog Night is still hanging around!
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Denny Angelle/George Kovacik/Lily Angelle
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Austin’s SXSW festival has earned its unruly reputation for the five-day bacchanal of live music that ends this spring event each year. Many people who’ve come to town in past…
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Popdose Staff
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Singer/songwriter John Mark McMillan recently released his fourth studio album, Economy. Hailing from Charlotte, NC, McMillan’s music draws it’s inspiration from the music of many of today’s most highly regarded…
Ken Shane
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Like many Americans, my first encounter with reggae came via Eric Clapton’s cover of “I Shot the Sheriff,” which was on his 1974 album 461 Ocean Boulevard. Clapton deserves praise…
Robert Cass
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Two weeks ago Jeff Giles asked me to review Talk About, the new album from Mishka, the first — and so far only — artist signed to j.k. livin Records,…
Matt Wardlaw
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Six years ago I was fed up with the state of affairs in Bootleg City, but determined to do something about it. A small group of Bootleg City school board…
Robert Cass
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We did it! More specifically and much less modestly, I did it — I won Tuesday’s election! My victory even got some coverage from Associated Press national political writer Liz…
Robert Cass
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Wow! People are really fired up about this Tuesday’s election in Bootleg City! As mayor, it warms my heart to see such civic pride and faith in democracy. Don’t forget…
Robert Cass
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The mayoral election is only 11 days away, and if the endless online chatter here in Bootleg City is any indication, voter turnout is sure to break all kinds of…
Robert Cass
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I believe the children are our future. I also believe my future in politics would’ve been cut tragically short on November 3 if Jethro Tull frontman Ian Anderson hadn’t returned…
Robert Cass
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As election day approaches, it’s important for a political candidate like myself to line up celebrity endorsements. One of my opponents, David Byrne, has the support of famous people-slash-political activists…
Robert Cass
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It’s hard not to get paranoid when you’re an elected official. First there was the August catnapping that turned out not to be a catnapping. (Cats who take naps don’t…
Robert Cass
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I don’t know much about this Bob Marley character, but if his performance on the “Welcome to New York” bootleg is any indication, he was a real hack: a quarter…
Jack Feerick
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So IÁ¢€â„¢m eating pork rinds naked at my computer, idly wiping my greasy hands on my thighs while the dog slouches in a corner licking her chops, and I come…
Ben Wiser
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Now is the time of year when thoughts turn to the warmer days of spring and summer just ahead. It’s also the time of celebrations. Chinese New Year or Spring…
Matchup Monkey
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Welcome!Á‚ This week, in honor of the audacity of former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich (who was impeached last week by a somewhat lopsided vote of 114-1), the subject is False…
Jeff Giles
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One of the questions I am occasionally asked by readers, other than “Are you sure you’re straight?,” is “Why don’t you write more?” (This is also the question I am…
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