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Steve Earle (born January 17, 1955) is a singer-songwriter best known for his country music and rock 'n roll tinged "alt-country." He is also a published writer, a keen political activist (particularly in protesting against the death penalty in the U.S., as in his song "Ellis Unit One" from the movie Dead Man Walking), and has written and directed a play. Steve also had a small role as a recovering addict on the HBO television show "The Wire". |
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Latest News in english
about Steve Earle
Gig review: Steve Earle Date: 08 Dec 2009
The Scotsman -
ROYAL CONCERT HALL, GLASGOW ***
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Local stars get Grammy nods Date: 04 Dec 2009
Poughkeepsie Journal -
Hudson Valley musicians Jimmy Sturr, Daryl Hall, Levon Helm and Steve Earle have been nominated for 2009 Grammys.
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Heavy Trash Date: 19 Nov 2009
East Bay Express -
Midnight Soul Serenade by Mark Keresman When it comes to amalgamations of American roots music — mid-1950s rock 'n' roll, country, rockabilly, and assorted styles of blues, R&B/soul, etc. — most bands usually take one of two tacks. Some are earnest and respectful (Scott Miller & the Commonwealth, Steve Earle), while some are over-the-top irreverent (the Cramps, Billy Childish). Heavy Trash, the ...
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Justin Townes Earle watches 'Movies' on headlining trek Date: 16 Nov 2009
LiveDaily -
Singer/songwriter Justin Townes Earle [ tickets ] has set up an early 2010 headlining trek as he continues to tour in support of his sophomore studio set, "Midnight at the Movies." Earle--son of country-rock stalwart Steve Earle and namesake of the late singer/songwriter Townes Van Zandt-- kicks off the outing Jan. 26 in Indianapolis. The trek, which runs through a March 7 show in Alexandria, VA ...
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Steve Earle books winter headlining shows Date: 12 Nov 2009
LiveDaily -
Singer/songwriter Steve Earle [ tickets ] has lined up a small batch of North American headlining appearances over the early weeks of 2010 that are scattered from coast to coast. The veteran country/rock troubadour kicks off the mini-outing January 19 and 20 in Portland, OR, followed by shows in Seattle (1/22) and Vancouver, British Columbia (1/23). After a Feb. 2 show in Boulder, CO, Earle ...
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Calgary singer stacks up Date: 10 Nov 2009
Parksville Qualicum Beach News -
PARKSVILLE — Inspired by song writing heroes that include John Prine and Steve Earle, Mike Stack unabashedly says “music, it’s my life, my heart, my soul, my passion.”
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Brett Dennen and Forro in the Dark Team for New Recording Date: 05 Nov 2009
Jambands.com -
Singer/songwriter Brett Dennen and New York based Brazilian fusionists Forro in the Dark have released a new studio recording. The collaborative Live Session EP features new Brazilian-flavored versions of songs off Dennen’s 2007 album Hope for the Hopeless , as well as a new track called “Joan of Arc.” Forro in the Dark has previously recorded with Steve Earle, David Byrne, The Brazilian Girls ...
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Text your news or pictures (plus 'SLNEWS' or 'SLPICS') to 80360 (Wandsworth Guardian)
Date: 24 Oct 2009
The dusty highway of country music is littered with the bones of promising writers and musicians who spent far too long on the wrong side of the tracks and once upon-a-time Steve Earle seemed destined to self-destruct and join them.
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