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Song of the Week: "Tender Years"

Dusty Wright — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 23:36:16 +0000

Song of the Week: "Tender Years" Dusty Wright February 13, 2023 - 18:36

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The clever word play that is the Brisbane-based singer/songwriter Robert Forster, once upon a time the co-head cobra of The G0-Betweens, has graced the world with his 8th solo album. On display is a very stripped down, mature, cathartic and thoughtful exercise in looking at life, albeit from his near-tragic vantage -- one born from the sobering news that his wife Karin was dealing with ovarian cancer. Brave times for both, confronting the reality of this insidious disease. This wise and thoughtful song could only be written by someone who has observed life from every angle -- both maudlin and joyful. One could say that with maturity comes wisdom. Karin sings and plays xylophone, their daughter Loretta plays electric guitar, son Louis plays guitar, bass and percussion, and Robert "strum(s) an acoustic guitar fiercely and sing(s)." The song is from his album The Candle and the Flame (Tapete Records). A must-own record. Tour dates begin in late March.

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Song of the Week: "Fair Weather"

Dusty Wright — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 02:08:24 +0000

Song of the Week: "Fair Weather" Dusty Wright April 6, 2016 - 22:08

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One may surmise that NYC-based guitar maestro Gary Lucas has the magic touch when it comes to collaborating with profound artists. He has found yet another formidable vocal foil in singer/songwriter Jann Klose. As you may or may not remember, Mr. Lucas was responsible for igniting Jeff Buckley's vocal prowess in their band Gods & Monsters and co-writing the two best tracks on Mr. Buckley's solo debut. It should come as no surprise that Mr. Klose handled vocals in the Buckley bio pic Greetings from Tim Buckley and has appeared at numerous Buckley tributes and multiple stage appearances with Mr. Lucas. "Fair Weather" is from their excellent stripped-down simple Americana-centric album Stereopticon (Cosmic Trigger Records). It's my favorite track from said album. Klose's smooth vocals perfectily compliment Mr. Lucas' acoustic guitar majesty. The video was directed by DeAngela Napier.

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Dusty Wright — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 19:54:55 +0000

Dusty Wright: If We Never Dusty Wright August 15, 2012 - 15:54

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