Top Ten Things I Love About Liberals
Contrary to popular belief, and some of my earlier writings, I love liberals for oh so many reasons. Here's a start
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  • Leftover Salmon is breaking up or taking a break?
    Leftover Salmon after 15 yrs says no more.. a hiatus or good-bye for good? read more..

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  • Leftover Salmon is breaking up or taking a break?
    Leftover Salmon after 15 yrs says no more.. a hiatus or good-bye for good? read more..

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  • Mark Karan interview - 4/21/01
    Mark Karan interview

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  • Railroad Earth
    With nearly 400 shows and tens of thousands of road miles now behind them, Railroad Earth has become a staple on the national touring and festival scene, and built a huge following of loyal fans that document and trade every note they play, and often join them on the road for multiple nights. These fans call themselves “Hobos,” and the band considers them to be the fuel that keeps this engine chugging along. Railroad Earth’s next album is planned for release in Spring 2004. Till then the band will continue to bring their music to the stage from East to West. So keep an ear to the ground and listen for Railroad Earth, because they'll be rolling through your town very soon.

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  • ten2nine
    "I hate to break the news to you, but you guy's may have finally put all the pieces together. This new ep is the best work I've heard from you ever! The writing, lyrics and music is superb, the performance is top notch and [Jim Leguilloux's] production gives it a true professional gloss." - Ron Gilmour, Power 104 Kelowna, BC

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  • Metharia
    The debut on the band was on 18th January 2000, when Metharia won the festival "Le Quattro Notti Rock." In June 2003 they are one of the three winners of the "NMC festival,' in Marcerta winning the award for the best live performance.

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  • Signal Path
    Armed with new jungle juice, they are warming up and ready to play. They opened up with a latenight show in Atlanta and continued on to Mountain View Jam Festival in North Carolina. Coast to coast, they'll be working their way to SummerCamp, Wakarusa, and High Sierra Music Festival.

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  • T-Band
    Jim Dooney plays guitar and does most of the lead vocals. He is great at getting everyone involved in the fun by taking requests or choosing the perfect song for any situation. Amy Anderson plays the stand up bass and sings harmony. Amy is the musical backbone of the band. Her playing punch and solid timing keeps us all together in our all acoustic environment. Robert Griffith plays banjo and sings harmony. Rob drives the band with lightning fast fingers and great improvising skills. Rich Egan plays mandolin and does some vocals. Rich keeps your feet tapping and your fingers snapping with his rhythm chops and is great at playing tasteful solos."

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  • Shanti Groove (September 2003)
    Shanti's groove moves along acoustical and electrical lines, combining the voice of jazz and rock with back porch bluegrass and funktified percussion. Bringing their unique sound to venues nationwide, the band provides a musical celebration of the 'groove' kind.

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  • Kelly's running column
    In this column I want to talk to you about Ghent. Ghent is the capital of the province East-Flanders in Belgium, a small country in Europe, and has about 225, 000 inhabitants.

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  • Kelly's running column
    In this column I want to talk to you about Ghent. Ghent is the capital of the province East-Flanders in Belgium, a small country in Europe, and has about 225, 000 inhabitants.

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  • Curious Yellow (August 2003)
    After fronting a couple bands in the mid 90s in California and spending the next several years developing his musical and songwriting talents in Japan and Minneapolis, Adam Lancaster landed in Denver in 2000 and founded the band. The band took on many formations and seemingly endless lineup changes for about a year until the perfect complimentary additions of Gregg Rosenthal (drums), Josh Eckhoff (guitar), and Matt Novack (bass, vocals) created a sound and style beyond what Adam could have hoped for. This new talented group immediately began writing songs and reworking old songs to create music and a performance that attracts and engages every listening audience. The personal and musical bond between each member deepened quickly and the dedication from everyone to develop the band to its fullest possibilities is evident.

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  • New Monsoon (June 2003)
    Utilizing congas, timbales, tabla, banjo, bongos, Dobro, ghatham, Didgeridoo, electric and acoustic guitars, bass, drum kit and keys, the band offers a plethora of textures, rhythms, ideas and moods. New Monsoon absorbs elements of sound indigenous to world culture and incorporates them into a variety of colorful and original rhythmic compositions.

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  • One Way Rider (May 2003)
    "One Way Rider has taken Nashville by storm! It was an honor to have them perform on the Interstate Radio Network a network of over twenty stations that broadcast from Music City and airs nationwide and in Canada. Locally in Nashville, the IRN broadcast on WSM 650 AM, the home of the Grand Ole Opry. The response was great! We cant wait to have them come back on the air and play for us again. It was so good to be with folks that live and love the bluegrass way, truly a blessed family. David and Valerie are a great example of what a family can accomplish together."

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  • Smokestack (January 2003)
    “The quality of playing blew me away. All four guys were stars, but that keyboard player is a superstar. Very Hornsby in his writing and singing, very Medeski with his jams. I have had the CD for a few months, and being a little familiar with the songs impressed me even more.” CanJam News Toronto, Canada

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  • The Miltones (December 2002)
    Formed in the summer of 2000, the Miltones have already performed over 350 shows in under 28 months. Their high volume of gigs has enabled the band to mature and explore a range of musical directions that make them a formidable artistic act. Simultaneously their music seems to embrace a level of healing and celebration that make them both accessible and fortunate for the audiences they have attracted.

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  • Ripple (November 2002)
    When Ripple started out in an Old Tappan, NJ basement during early 1978, none of us thought we would be discussing the possibilities of playing together for 25 years. But that’s exactly what happened. From the early day’s of playing friends parties (usually when the Parent’s were away) to all the great nightclubs and other interesting venues we’ve performed at during the years, we’ve met some amazing people and formed life long friendships that will long out live the Band.

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  • Ray Charles died today at 73.
    Ray Charles dead at 73

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  • Fair To Midland (September 2002)
    Brett Stowers and Nathin Seals offer a rhythmic passion that leads the humble gentlemen in their avant-garde sound. The unearthed discord and unconventional cries of frontman Andrew Sudderth infused with guitarist Cliff Campbell's melodic fury tumble into a captivating creation of sonics, cultures, and confusion. Combined with the subtle offering of Matt Langley on keys, FTM glides past the expected boundries and gracefully throws their intense rock harmonies to the flame.

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  • The Few (July 2002)
    "We did it in chunks, whenever he was available," says Burnside. "Living there, and playing in the clubs, it raises your game." The result, an explosive, hooky collection that echoes Burnside's love of the Replacements and fascination with the Cure, is startling from a 22-year-old who took up guitar only three years ago.

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  • One Cat Left (May 2002)
    Pete’s former association with TOM MARSHALL of PHISH led to the band AMFIBIAN. It was here in this situation that Pete found his voice and his motivation..

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  • Mt. Kilimanjaro!
    In one scene we saw a hippo in the river, a croccodile laying on the bank just beside it, and a waterbuck stanking near in the grass!

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  • Grateful Web Interview with Madison House and SCI Ticketing
    SCI interview

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  • Leftover will be calling it quits at years end.
    Leftover Salmon are saying goodbye..

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  • AN ANNOUNCEMENT FROM TREY 05.25.04
    Phish is coming to end..

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  • Sativa Gumbo (April 2002)
    Sativa Gumbo

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  • Pamela's stories from Africa
    This month I'll continue teaching English at the school, organize a second beekeeping seminar, begin making fuel-efficient stoves, and track down another place to buy modern breed roosters.

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  • Yamagata update
    Yamagata

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  • Yamagata (June 2001)
    Yamagata

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  • JSwine (October 2000)
    JSwine

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  • Mark Karan (August 2000)
    Mark Karan

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  • Moses Guest (September 2000)
    Moses Guest

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  • Uncle Sammy (July 2001)
    Uncle Sammy

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  • Solomon Grundy (April 2001)
    Solomon Grundy

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  • Tonal Vision (May 2001)
    Tonal Vision

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  • Slogging Toward Freedom
    Studying Arab violence against Israel on a daily basis is a grim enterprise: rockets from Lebanon, mortars in Gaza, snipers on a hill, a pregnant mother and four kids shot to death point-blank, a mentally challenged teenager duped into wearing a bomb vest, random stabbings, roadside bombs, car bombs, a donkey bomb. We must not forget these outrageous examples of inhumanity: the terrorists actually strapped a powerful bomb on a donkey and blew it up next to an Israeli bus. PETA really gave ‘em heck for killing that donkey.

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  • They should have hid the document in their pants
    Doug Feith and his boss Paul Wolfowitz are two favorite bogeymen of the left. These two policymakers are partially responsible for a radical neoconservative agenda: 1) vigorously fight terrorists and the states that support them, 2) provide unflinching support for Israel and their daily struggle against terrorism; and 3) promote freedom, pluralism, and democracy throughout the Middle East.

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  • They should have hid the document in their pants
    Doug Feith and his boss Paul Wolfowitz are two favorite bogeymen of the left. These two policymakers are partially responsible for a radical neoconservative agenda: 1) vigorously fight terrorists and the states that support them, 2) provide unflinching support for Israel and their daily struggle against terrorism; and 3) promote freedom, pluralism, and democracy throughout the Middle East.

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  • They should have hid the document in their pants
    Doug Feith and his boss Paul Wolfowitz are two favorite bogeymen of the left. These two policymakers are partially responsible for a radical neoconservative agenda: 1) vigorously fight terrorists and the states that support them, 2) provide unflinching support for Israel and their daily struggle against terrorism; and 3) promote freedom, pluralism, and democracy throughout the Middle East.

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  • It's all the same war
    View Palestinian childrens' indoctrination. There is no excuse for terrorism--no justification for warping these children's minds towards death and destruction.

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  • Why Do They Hate Us?
    It’s disturbing to read the words of misinformed critics of the United States. They claim that somehow the U.S. is responsible for the viciousness of our enemies: if only we changed our policies, somehow peace would sprout up and everyone would love us.

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  • Why Do They Hate Us?
    It’s disturbing to read the words of misinformed critics of the United States. They claim that somehow the U.S. is responsible for the viciousness of our enemies: if only we changed our policies, somehow peace would sprout up and everyone would love us.

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  • Why Do They Hate Us?
    It’s disturbing to read the words of misinformed critics of the United States. They claim that somehow the U.S. is responsible for the viciousness of our enemies: if only we changed our policies, somehow peace would sprout up and everyone would love us.

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  • Palestinian random terrorism kills innocent woman
    What would you do if mortar shells and rockets exploded daily in your neighborhood? View the random terrorism which killed an innocent young woman sitting in her home.

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  • Zawahiri Threatens All of Us
    Barbarians at the Gate--better take it seriously. Hint: the U.N. won't help. "The war waged on the Palestinians is a religious war, and Zionists need to be targeted in the United States, and other nations who provide Israel with means of survival,"

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  • Sesame Street for Palestinians
    Kids love to play, and the Palestinian Authority teaches their kids to play for keeps.

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  • Let The Healing Begin
    Now that W has a clear and unequivocal mandate, my advice to liberals: don't worry, be happy.

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  • Let The Healing Begin
    Now that W has a clear and unequivocal mandate, my advice to liberals: don't worry, be happy.

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  • Look out infidels!
    Theo Van Gogh, who produced a film which criticized Muslim treatment of women, was brutally murdered in Amsterdam.

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  • Look out infidels!
    Theo Van Gogh, who produced a film which criticized Muslim treatment of women, was brutally murdered in Amsterdam.

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  • Syrian Protestors Hire U.S. Interpreter
    Syrian protestors hired an American to translate their signs for them, so instead of "Death to America" and the usual bilge, this is what they got!

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  • Syrian Protestors Hire U.S. Interpreter
    Syrian protestors hired an American to translate their signs for them, so instead of "Death to America" and the usual bilge, this is what they got!

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  • Tsunami Aid from the USA and Israel
    The United States is the most generous nation on the planet, but did you know that tiny Israel donates vital supplies and medical help?

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  • Arafat's Gone
    "I've never before seen so much cleverness, blood and filth all together in one man."

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  • Arafat's Gone
    "I've never before seen so much cleverness, blood and filth all together in one man."

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  • Elections: Proof the System Works
    Elections, Democracy, Freedom: That's what I'm talking about.

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  • Elections: Proof the System Works
    Elections, Democracy, Freedom: That's what I'm talking about.

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  • Elections: Proof the System Works
    Elections, Democracy, Freedom: That's what I'm talking about.

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  • Bush spends your money wisely
    Dear Utopian Pacifists of the Left: Try not to get your panties in a knot. Nations must fight the good fight, or die. Deny Ward Churchill the satisfaction.

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  • Bush spends your money wisely
    Dear Utopian Pacifists of the Left: Try not to get your panties in a knot. Nations must fight the good fight, or die. Deny Ward Churchill the satisfaction.

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  • Bush spends your money wisely
    Dear Utopian Pacifists of the Left: Try not to get your panties in a knot. Nations must fight the good fight, or die. Deny Ward Churchill the satisfaction.

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  • Protestant Churches: Lay Off Israel
    Three protestant church organizations have introduced a policy to divest from companies affiliated with Israel. They should find a more productive use of their time.

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  • Protestant Churches: Lay Off Israel
    Three protestant church organizations have introduced a policy to divest from companies affiliated with Israel. They should find a more productive use of their time.

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  • Protestant Churches: Lay Off Israel
    Three protestant church organizations have introduced a policy to divest from companies affiliated with Israel. They should find a more productive use of their time.

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  • John Paul the Great
    One need not agree with every Papal utterance to know that his thoughts and efforts were clear and well-reasoned. He energized the world with humility, grace, and prayer.

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  • John Paul the Great
    One need not agree with every Papal utterance to know that his thoughts and efforts were clear and well-reasoned. He energized the world with humility, grace, and prayer.

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  • John Paul the Great
    One need not agree with every Papal utterance to know that his thoughts and efforts were clear and well-reasoned. He energized the world with humility, grace, and prayer.

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  • Jew + Jew + Jew = 4 Opinions
    The old joke: If you see three Jews having a discussion, you will hear at least four opinions...

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  • Jew + Jew + Jew = 4 Opinions
    The old joke: If you see three Jews having a discussion, you will hear at least four opinions...

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  • Cool War Rhetoric
    An American President welcomed and cheered by Eastern Europe: first time for everything.

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  • Cool War Rhetoric
    An American President welcomed and cheered by Eastern Europe: first time for everything.

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  • New(ish) Music Review: 'Year of the Crow' by State Radio
    A recent favorite in my personal palette of rebel rock is State Radio’s newest album, Year of the Crow. Although not a new record per say (it was released back in February of this year), it deserves to be acknowledged in what is possibly the most important election season of my time. Year of the Crow is a no-holds-barred criticism of everything to do with the current ruling administration, touching on such dare-not-speak-its-name issues as the torture of uncharged political prisoners at Guantanamo Bay, the CIA’s new “right” to spy on its own people, and the idea of America as an Imperial force, and not the gallant freedom fighter some politicians make us out to be. Some people would call such criticisms unpatriotic, but these things need to be said. Our government is only as evil as its people will allow it to be, and ignorance and complacency are the only real treasons in our fine country.

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  • New(ish) Music Review: 'Year of the Crow' by State Radio
    A recent favorite in my personal palette of rebel rock is State Radio’s newest album, Year of the Crow. Although not a new record per say (it was released back in February of this year), it deserves to be acknowledged in what is possibly the most important election season of my time. Year of the Crow is a no-holds-barred criticism of everything to do with the current ruling administration, touching on such dare-not-speak-its-name issues as the torture of uncharged political prisoners at Guantanamo Bay, the CIA’s new “right” to spy on its own people, and the idea of America as an Imperial force, and not the gallant freedom fighter some politicians make us out to be. Some people would call such criticisms unpatriotic, but these things need to be said. Our government is only as evil as its people will allow it to be, and ignorance and complacency are the only real treasons in our fine country.

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  • Everest announces fall tour dates w/ Neil Young, Wilco & Death Cab for Cutie
    Everest will open for Neil dates with Death Cab for Cutie from October 14 through November 5 on the West Coast and East Coast with Wilco from November 29 through the tour's conclusion at Madison Square Garden on December 15th.

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  • Everest announces fall tour dates w/ Neil Young, Wilco & Death Cab for Cutie
    Everest will open for Neil dates with Death Cab for Cutie from October 14 through November 5 on the West Coast and East Coast with Wilco from November 29 through the tour's conclusion at Madison Square Garden on December 15th.

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  • All Points West Music & Arts Festival
    Opportunity – This is the reason why many of our ancestors came to the United States. When they arrived here, more than likely they came through Ellis Island. Trey Anastasio touched upon this in his set on the final day of the festival, while explaining how his grandfather made this pilgrimage in 1910 from Italy before playing “Drifting.” Nicole Atkins also remarked about the beautiful location of this festival with clear views of the Statue of Liberty and the New York City skyline. She said, “Look at the view. It’s cool because we’re from New Jersey, and we’re pointing at Lady Liberty’s ass.” The festival’s name originates from the fact that immigrants who came to Ellis Island would go to the Central Railroad of New Jersey terminal, which is located on Liberty State Park, and then hop upon trains labeled “all points west.”

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  • All Points West Music & Arts Festival
    Opportunity – This is the reason why many of our ancestors came to the United States. When they arrived here, more than likely they came through Ellis Island. Trey Anastasio touched upon this in his set on the final day of the festival, while explaining how his grandfather made this pilgrimage in 1910 from Italy before playing “Drifting.” Nicole Atkins also remarked about the beautiful location of this festival with clear views of the Statue of Liberty and the New York City skyline. She said, “Look at the view. It’s cool because we’re from New Jersey, and we’re pointing at Lady Liberty’s ass.” The festival’s name originates from the fact that immigrants who came to Ellis Island would go to the Central Railroad of New Jersey terminal, which is located on Liberty State Park, and then hop upon trains labeled “all points west.”

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  • Ben Harper Returns to Brazil This Fall
    Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals will play the eco-friendly About Us Festival in Manaus on September 26th and Săo Paulo on the 28th. Then they'll hit the Pepsi On Stage festival in Porto Alegre on Tuesday, September 30th. Tickets go on sale for all shows on August 22nd.

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  • Ben Harper Returns to Brazil This Fall
    Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals will play the eco-friendly About Us Festival in Manaus on September 26th and Săo Paulo on the 28th. Then they'll hit the Pepsi On Stage festival in Porto Alegre on Tuesday, September 30th. Tickets go on sale for all shows on August 22nd.

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  • Clare & The Reasons Release Song For Obama
    As the world enjoys the last days of summer, Clare & the Reasons are headed back to the UK for a tour that is still adding dates. The tour includes stops at landmark UK festivals, such as Fringe, Connect and End of the Road. The group will join up with My Brightest Diamond halfway through for a co-headlining European leg.

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  • Clare & The Reasons Release Song For Obama
    As the world enjoys the last days of summer, Clare & the Reasons are headed back to the UK for a tour that is still adding dates. The tour includes stops at landmark UK festivals, such as Fringe, Connect and End of the Road. The group will join up with My Brightest Diamond halfway through for a co-headlining European leg.

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  • Jazz Museum Events: August 26-29, 2008
    Last week instructor Greg Thomas continued the month-long tribute to Dr. Taylor with a focus on trio configurations throughout his career, from the 50s ‘til this century. Tempos ballad to brisk, and styles from straight-ahead swing to spiritual solemnity to dance-groove funk to a classically-tinged composition featuring his trio with a symphony orchestra, were appreciated by the attendees at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem’s Visitors Center.

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  • Jazz Museum Events: August 26-29, 2008
    Last week instructor Greg Thomas continued the month-long tribute to Dr. Taylor with a focus on trio configurations throughout his career, from the 50s ‘til this century. Tempos ballad to brisk, and styles from straight-ahead swing to spiritual solemnity to dance-groove funk to a classically-tinged composition featuring his trio with a symphony orchestra, were appreciated by the attendees at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem’s Visitors Center.

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  • Jackson Hole Music Festival Photos!
    The Grateful Web's Sam Holloway trekked up to Jackson Hole last weekend to cover the inaugural Jackson Hole Music Festival. Sam is working on his write-up now, but in the interim we invite you to check out his photos from the weekend. Jackson Hole is one of the loveliest places in the lower 48 and we cannot think of a more pretty setting for a music festival. Thanks to the folks who put on the event for their hospitality. Please be sure to check back soon for Sam's review.

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  • Jackson Hole Music Festival Photos!
    The Grateful Web's Sam Holloway trekked up to Jackson Hole last weekend to cover the inaugural Jackson Hole Music Festival. Sam is working on his write-up now, but in the interim we invite you to check out his photos from the weekend. Jackson Hole is one of the loveliest places in the lower 48 and we cannot think of a more pretty setting for a music festival. Thanks to the folks who put on the event for their hospitality. Please be sure to check back soon for Sam's review.

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  • Rothbury: The Journey There & First Impressions
    We veered off to the left and found ourselves at the Tripolee Domes. You know those big half-circle, old-school jungle gyms? Think three of those on steroids with pieces of fabric stretched amoeba-shaped between them in front of a small stage. An intimate, small-venue experience with the cool artsy atmosphere of rest of the fest perfect for morning yoga and late, late night partying.

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  • Rothbury: The Journey There & First Impressions
    We veered off to the left and found ourselves at the Tripolee Domes. You know those big half-circle, old-school jungle gyms? Think three of those on steroids with pieces of fabric stretched amoeba-shaped between them in front of a small stage. An intimate, small-venue experience with the cool artsy atmosphere of rest of the fest perfect for morning yoga and late, late night partying.

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  • Jackson Hole: A Little Festival with Big Acts & A Lotta Heart
    Summer seems to be coming quickly to a close, and the end of festival season is in sight. This summer was somewhat special, as I was able to witness the birth of two new music festivals onto the scene. In July it was the mega-sized Mile High Music Festival, and on August 16th and 17th the smaller, cozier Jackson Hole Music Festival. Set in Teton Village, at the foot of the Jackson Hole ski resort, and only a stone’s throw away from Grand Teton National Park, I can’t imagine a more beautiful location for a musical weekend. Over the course of two days, ten bands shared a single stage, playing to a crowd of only a few thousand people who danced, drank local Wyoming beer, ate organic pizza, and basked in the fantastic vistas and warm, clear skies.

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  • Jackson Hole: A Little Festival with Big Acts & A Lotta Heart
    Summer seems to be coming quickly to a close, and the end of festival season is in sight. This summer was somewhat special, as I was able to witness the birth of two new music festivals onto the scene. In July it was the mega-sized Mile High Music Festival, and on August 16th and 17th the smaller, cozier Jackson Hole Music Festival. Set in Teton Village, at the foot of the Jackson Hole ski resort, and only a stone’s throw away from Grand Teton National Park, I can’t imagine a more beautiful location for a musical weekend. Over the course of two days, ten bands shared a single stage, playing to a crowd of only a few thousand people who danced, drank local Wyoming beer, ate organic pizza, and basked in the fantastic vistas and warm, clear skies.

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  • Crossroads - the World of Hasil Atkins and Cuzn Wildweed
    But Hasil Atkins was anything but an average person, as a new documentary about him by film-maker, musician and painter Ron Smith, (aka Cuzn Wildweed), reflects. I recently had the opportunity to speak with Smith about Hasil, their music and the film, “My Blue Star”. It was just screened at the Deep Blues Festival in Minnesota, where it won in the Trailers category and the Don't Knock the Rock Festival in Hollywood.

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  • Crossroads - the World of Hasil Atkins and Cuzn Wildweed
    But Hasil Atkins was anything but an average person, as a new documentary about him by film-maker, musician and painter Ron Smith, (aka Cuzn Wildweed), reflects. I recently had the opportunity to speak with Smith about Hasil, their music and the film, “My Blue Star”. It was just screened at the Deep Blues Festival in Minnesota, where it won in the Trailers category and the Don't Knock the Rock Festival in Hollywood.

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  • Crossroads - the World of Hasil Atkins and Cuzn Wildweed
    But Hasil Atkins was anything but an average person, as a new documentary about him by film-maker, musician and painter Ron Smith, (aka Cuzn Wildweed), reflects. I recently had the opportunity to speak with Smith about Hasil, their music and the film, “My Blue Star”. It was just screened at the Deep Blues Festival in Minnesota, where it won in the Trailers category and the Don't Knock the Rock Festival in Hollywood.

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  • Lotus Releases HAMMERSTRIKE and Announces Fall Tour
    This fall, Lotus releases their highly anticipated studio album, Hammerstrike, and steps out on their most ambitious tour yet. The months ahead will wrap up a huge year of growth for Lotus; a year that has positioned this instrumental post-rock outfit for a breakout 2009.

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  • Lotus Releases HAMMERSTRIKE and Announces Fall Tour
    This fall, Lotus releases their highly anticipated studio album, Hammerstrike, and steps out on their most ambitious tour yet. The months ahead will wrap up a huge year of growth for Lotus; a year that has positioned this instrumental post-rock outfit for a breakout 2009.

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  • Turbine Picking Up Speed In Colorado
    Turbine's new album Reward, released in 2007, brings their songwriting and musicianship to the next level. In it you can hear the many influences that have made them who they are today, from the songwriting of Bob Dylan to the futuristic sounds of Radiohead. But who are Turbine…

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  • Turbine Picking Up Speed In Colorado
    Turbine's new album Reward, released in 2007, brings their songwriting and musicianship to the next level. In it you can hear the many influences that have made them who they are today, from the songwriting of Bob Dylan to the futuristic sounds of Radiohead. But who are Turbine…

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  • "Live From Abbey Road" airs this Thursday
    Watch Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals perform in the legendary Abbey Road Studios this Thursday, August 28th on the Sundance Channel at 10PM ET/PT.

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  • "Live From Abbey Road" airs this Thursday
    Watch Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals perform in the legendary Abbey Road Studios this Thursday, August 28th on the Sundance Channel at 10PM ET/PT.

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  • Rothbury: Thursday with the Biscuits, EOTO, Lotus & Others
    The funky, jammy, L.A. based Underground Orchestra proved to be a good start to the music of the weekend before the chaos started. Anthony Rogers-Wright proved to be an entertaining bassist and just one component of this group. Sam Feldman plays the mandolin, which I love, so this group had an instant in. The rest of the guys obviously enjoyed their time @ the Domes together, but those two were my favs of this newly discovered group, both for me and lots of others from the sound of it. Not only did I talk to several people over the course of the weekend that mentioned that these guys were a great new find for them but their Myspace site boasts several comments from converts.

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  • Rothbury: Thursday with the Biscuits, EOTO, Lotus & Others
    The funky, jammy, L.A. based Underground Orchestra proved to be a good start to the music of the weekend before the chaos started. Anthony Rogers-Wright proved to be an entertaining bassist and just one component of this group. Sam Feldman plays the mandolin, which I love, so this group had an instant in. The rest of the guys obviously enjoyed their time @ the Domes together, but those two were my favs of this newly discovered group, both for me and lots of others from the sound of it. Not only did I talk to several people over the course of the weekend that mentioned that these guys were a great new find for them but their Myspace site boasts several comments from converts.

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  • Jackson Hole Festival Part II
    I woke up in Grand Teton National Park to the sounds of crazy mountain birds, and was glad not to have been eaten by bears or wolves during the night. The festival itself provides no camping but there is plenty to be found in the park and in the surrounding forests. On the drive to the festival grounds, I saw a moose, and nearly 30 people taking a picture of it. There was a lot to look forward to, and anyway I’ve seen moose before, so I didn’t stop until I hit Teton Village.

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  • Jackson Hole Festival Part II
    I woke up in Grand Teton National Park to the sounds of crazy mountain birds, and was glad not to have been eaten by bears or wolves during the night. The festival itself provides no camping but there is plenty to be found in the park and in the surrounding forests. On the drive to the festival grounds, I saw a moose, and nearly 30 people taking a picture of it. There was a lot to look forward to, and anyway I’ve seen moose before, so I didn’t stop until I hit Teton Village.

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  • My Morning Jacket Lands at Red Rocks
    On Thursday, August 21, My Morning Jacket played Red Rocks, supported by the Black Keys. Both bands have only recently garnered any mainstream attention, and what attention exists is fleeting, and each has yet to become a household name, but persistence and growth is a quality shared by both. Having worked their ways up from obscurity over a great many years, and churning out quality work in the studio along the way, both My Morning Jacket and the Black Keys have built large cult followings, and each seems primed to explode at any minute.

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  • My Morning Jacket Lands at Red Rocks
    On Thursday, August 21, My Morning Jacket played Red Rocks, supported by the Black Keys. Both bands have only recently garnered any mainstream attention, and what attention exists is fleeting, and each has yet to become a household name, but persistence and growth is a quality shared by both. Having worked their ways up from obscurity over a great many years, and churning out quality work in the studio along the way, both My Morning Jacket and the Black Keys have built large cult followings, and each seems primed to explode at any minute.

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  • YMSB to Perform at Obama's Acceptance Speech Today!
    Yonder Mountain String Band, hailing from Nederland, Colorado (forty miles northwest of Denver), is honored to perform at this year's Democratic National Convention held on Denver August 24-28. Yonder will take the stage on the final day of the convention - August 28th at INVESCO Field at Mile High Stadium - just prior to Barack Obama's highly anticipated acceptance speech for the Democratic nomination. Also scheduled to perform at the event are will.i.am, Stevie Wonder and Dave Matthews Band.

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  • YMSB to Perform at Obama's Acceptance Speech Today!
    Yonder Mountain String Band, hailing from Nederland, Colorado (forty miles northwest of Denver), is honored to perform at this year's Democratic National Convention held on Denver August 24-28. Yonder will take the stage on the final day of the convention - August 28th at INVESCO Field at Mile High Stadium - just prior to Barack Obama's highly anticipated acceptance speech for the Democratic nomination. Also scheduled to perform at the event are will.i.am, Stevie Wonder and Dave Matthews Band.

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Greetings to all Grateful Web devotees, and congratulations to all on the new site. Contrary to popular belief, and some of my earlier writings, I love liberals for oh so many reasons. Here's a start:

10) My favorite cities--New York, San Francisco, Chicago, St. Louis--are rife with liberals.

9) Most of my favorite actors and musicians are liberals.

8) Most Jews are liberals; heck, Israel was founded by hard-core socialists, and Kibbutzes are old-fashioned communes.

7) My favorite University professors, and I've had plenty, were liberals.

6) All but one of my ex-girlfriends were liberals. Bless your hearts.

5) Without liberalism, how could we conceive conservatism?

4) Classical Liberalism is Modern Conservatism! (Read "The Road to Serfdom" by Friedrich Hayek)

3) Freedom of speech is highly-touted by liberals, including the Grateful Web Creators. Thank you for the opportunity to speak!

2) John Kerry lied to congress about U.S. Troops committing widespread atrocities in Vietnam. He disgraced himself, his unit, and all veterans who served honorably.  Self-aggrandizing Kerry lied to boost his political stature as the anti-war candidate. Isn't freedom of speech great?

...and the number one reason I love liberals:

1) Even with an Islamo-fascist knife pressed against the jugular vein of all freedom-loving democracies, liberals think we shouldn't fight, and believe the United States is responsible for all the evils of the world. Destroying Bush has become more important than destroying the homicidal maniacs of militant Islam, whose stated goal is the annihilation of western civilization.

Donald Meissner

Editor,  The Grateful Right

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