Vic Chesnutt

James Victor "Vic" Chesnutt (November 12, 1964 - December 25, 2009) was
an American singer-songwriter from Athens, Georgia. His first album, Little,
was released in 1990, but his breakthrough to commercial success didn't come
until 1996 with the release of Sweet Relief II: Gravity of the Situation, a
tribute album of mainstream artists covering his songs. Chesnutt ... read more

Kurt Wagner on Lambchop, Nashville – and being seen as a redneck

He is often portrayed as a southern hillbilly savant. But Lambchop's Kurt Wagner is a painter who never planned to be a musician – and is haunted by the death of hi...
Posted 10 February 2012 12.00am — Comment on this

Readers recommend: songs about toys – results

Bears, balloons, and dolls that look like Nick Cave. You were game for songs about toysHey, kids! Enjoy it while you can. Last week I asked you to nominate the best songs...
Posted 20 October 2011 1.00pm — Comment on this

Hail, Hail, Rock'n'Roll

When I think of bookishness in music, it's not of Katy Perry or will.i.am, but something more awkward, more earnest, the type of music that stays inside on a sunny dayI r...
Posted 9 June 2011 9.10pm — Comment on this

Cowboy Junkies: Demons, CD review

Haunting collection of songs by the late Vic Chesnutt. Rating: * * *
Posted 15 February 2011 5.52pm — Comment on this

thursday afternoon updates

jofel said...Mona Lisa : KraayeveldWhen You Smile : The Dream SyndicateSomebody Told Me : The Killershttp://pulsatta.blogspot.comjeffen said...Well one of the most...
Posted 3 February 2011 3.38pm — Comment on this

Desert Island Discs with Michael Timmins of Cowboy Junkies

We’re honored to have Cowboy Junkies guitarist Michael Timmins as our guest for today’s edition of Desert Island Discs. The Junkies are currently celebrating ...
Posted 26 January 2011 1.00pm — Comment on this

Cowboy Junkies / Vic Chesnutt Tribute

Legendary Canadian alt-country band Cowboy Junkies will release Demons, the second album in the four-volume Nomad Series via Proper Records on February 14th 2011. A colle...
Posted 12 January 2011 12.37am — Comment on this

Vic Chesnutt Lives On in the Music of Others One Year After His Death

Filed under: Between the NotesLucinda Williams' forthcoming album reportedly will feature a track called 'Seeing Black,' which was written for the late songwriter Vic ...
Posted 24 December 2010 4.58pm — Comment on this

Elf Power released an LP, on tour - Brooklyn tonight w/ Capstan Shafts, T5 w/ Broken Bells, other dates

"Elf Power" by Elf Power was released this week...Elf Power is dedicated to the memory of dear friend, mentor, and close collaborator Vic Chesnutt, who committed suicide ...
Posted 17 September 2010 7.25pm — Comment on this

Fugazi to release hundreds of live shows online

The most mosh-worthy punks of the 90s are launching an internet archive of 'almost every show' they have played, sparking hopes of a reunionFugazi have revealed plans to ...
Posted 20 July 2010 12.26pm — Comment on this

New Release: Elf Power: Elf Power

Artist: Elf Power Album: Elf PowerRelease Date: September 14Label: Orange TwinTracklist:01 The Taking Under 02 Wander Through 03 Stranger in the Window 04 Like a Cannon...
Posted 18 June 2010 3.00pm — Comment on this

Elf Power – “Stranger In The Window”

Elephant 6 elders Elf Power are releasing their self-titled 10th album this September. It follows 2008’s In A Cave and Dark Developments, a collaboration with the r...
Posted 11 June 2010 6.44pm — Comment on this

Vic Chesnutt :: About To Choke

The opening line of Vic Chesnutt’s About to Choke is about as apt a self description as one could ask for from a writer: “A funny pilgrim on a crazy crusade.&...
Posted 27 May 2010 3.15pm — Comment on this

David Bazan – “Flirted With You All My Life” (Vic Chestnutt Cover) Live Video

In 2009, when Vic Chestnutt was interviewed by Terry Gross on Fresh Air, he explained the sentiment lurking within “Flirted With You All My Life,” a heartbrea...
Posted 21 May 2010 9.50pm — Comment on this

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