Obscure Sound — When I read that the material of The Gentle Guest consisted of “hobo tales”, I had no clue what to think. Would I be entertained with ballads about scrounging for food or jams highlighting the intricate art of begging? As entertaining as that may... more info

Popdose — The first time I heard Tom Waits’ “Kentucky Avenue” was in my AP English class back in 1987. My teacher, a brilliant “Mr. Chips” type of character named Mr. Denman, transformed what could have been a yearlong excursion into ... more info

The Late Greats — Back in 2007, I posted these train songs. After three days of being around trains, I decided to repost those and add to them.Eliza Carthy ∞ Train SongVashti Bunyan ∞ Train SongMediski, Martin & Wood ∞ The Train SongEilen Jewell & Dan ... more info

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