Steve Earle: The Revolution Starts...Now

Subject: Steve Earle: The Revolution Starts...Now
From: GUEST,Steve Earle Devotee (but not relation)
Date: 12 Sep 04 - 12:31 AM

Not only is it the title of his new CD , but it is also the title of his new Air America Radio program, which airs Sunday nights at 10:00. He interviewed John Sayles about his new indie film "Silver City", which premiered in Colorado this weekend, for his opening program.

He also recently appeared with Dan Bern and others at the anti-RNC Artists Network of Refuse & Resist!'s "Unconventional Heroes" concert, and was keynote speaker no less at the 2nd Annual Howl Festival honoring Alan Ginsburg.

And the man also has feature articles about him: in Mother Jones, titled "Regime Change Rock", and in Rolling Stone, titled "Country Radical".

A busy guy. You can hear cuts from the new CD at his website here.

Subject: RE: Steve Earle: The Revolution Starts...Now
From: Leadfingers
Date: 12 Sep 04 - 11:20 AM

I know it has nothing at all to do with the Steve Earle thing ,but Alex Glasgow from Newcastle Tyneside area wrote a lovely song which
gets drunker and drunker as it staggers to is conclusion - 'As Soon As
This Pub Closes ,The Revolution Starts '

Subject: RE: Steve Earle: The Revolution Starts...Now
From: GUEST
Date: 12 Sep 04 - 04:18 PM

Steve Earle is indeed the man. We need more prominent roots musicians who aren't afraid to have a conscience - and use it.

Smokin' Bill's Digital Depot

Subject: RE: Steve Earle: The Revolution Starts...Now
From: GUEST,The Beast of Farlington
Date: 12 Sep 04 - 04:53 PM

Steve Earle rules!

Subject: RE: Steve Earle: The Revolution Starts...Now
From: GUEST,Peter A
Date: 13 Sep 04 - 03:39 AM

Yeah, he rules, but I find this particular CD disappointing. I had great expectations from what I read in the papers, but when I finally got my hands on the CD I felt tricked. Maybe it's my own fault, not understanding what it takes to make a revolution in the US, but the lyrics on "The Revolution Starts.. Now" didn't start anything for me. I am sorry. Steve Earle has written the most wonderful, thoughtful and sophisticated material over a decade, but I didn't fancy this last one. That's the way it is, some like it and some not. I wonder what makes the difference? Steve Earle has been one of my favourites for years, but I was not stunned by his last record. Anyway; I hope those who love this record will continue to love it and I hope SE will provide us all with his good music in the years to come.

Subject: RE: Steve Earle: The Revolution Starts...Now
From: Teresa
Date: 13 Sep 04 - 03:44 AM

Saw him live and appreciated his speaking out against the war in Iraq. love to hear him doing traditional and acoustic stuff.

T

Subject: RE: Steve Earle: The Revolution Starts...Now
From: Paco Rabanne
Date: 13 Sep 04 - 03:50 AM

Got a couple of his more recent CD's, saw him on BBC2 folk awards recently, and with his bald spot and those glasses, he now looks like my dad. weird.