L.A. Times - Entertainment — Thousands of songs have been set in Los Angeles over the decades, and the most famous among them have become anthems: Tom Petty’s “Free Fallin’,” Dr. Dre’s “Nuthin’ But a G Thang,” the Mamas & the P... more info

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Brooklyn Vegan — Plus: Hilary Clinton added to Ozy Fest, Sinkane plays the Carnegie Hall Citywide series in Bryant Park and more tickets on sale, AND enter to win a pair of VIP passes to Louis Armstrong's Wonderful World Festival with Action Bronson and The Lond... more info

Topix — Full lineup for veteran Cincinnati band's Memorial Day weekend event includes Mary Gauthier, Loudon Wainwright III, Birds of Chicago, David Wax Museum and more The Cincinnati natives in The National moved to Brooklyn to launch their hugely popula... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Salman Rushdie talked to All Things Considered about his new novel The Golden House. The Oxford American shared an excerpt from Loudon Wainwright III's memoir Liner Notes. NPR Music streamed a recent performance by the National. Electric Literature r... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Family. It’s humanity’s foundational social unit, one that encompasses myriad rich and complex dealings, which makes it somewhat surprising that more musicians haven’t devoted more attention to examining the myriad interpersonal ... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — It’s more a natural segue than a sharp career shift that veteran singer-songwriter Loudon Wainwright III has come up with in his one-man show, “Surviving Twin.” The production received its West Coast premiere over the weekend at th... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — It’s more a natural segue than a sharp career shift that veteran singer-songwriter Loudon Wainwright III has come up with in his one-man show, “Surviving Twin.” The production received its West Coast premiere over the weekend at th... more info

Uncut — These are his first UK shows since 2013 These are his first UK shows since 2013 The post Loudon Wainwright III announces tour dates appeared first on Uncut. more info

LargeHeartedBoy — The New York Times and Chicago Tribune recommended books for summer reading. Loudon Wainwright III shared a new song that imagines a Donald Trump presidency. May is Largehearted Boy's first fundraising month. All donations will go toward creating new... more info