News & Views

News …

Merle Haggard sues environmental group, saying it used his name and likeness without permission – The Washington Post / Associated Press

Searching for Mr. Zimmerman – “Bob Watch” Down Under – The Marlborough Express/stuff.co.nz

One night with The Purple One – Los Angeles Times / Pop & Hiss (registration may be required)

Stiffer copyright fees for venues make performing difficult for up-and-coming artists – Christian Science Monitor

Views …

Lady Antebellum in New York City – “A little bit country, a little bit soft ‘n’ roll” – The New York Times (registration may be required)

Sam Roberts in Victoria, British Columbia – “Roberts dutifully earned his applause last night, without coasting on his reputation. He is one of the greats of post-millennium Canadian rock, and true to form, delivered during his 90-minute set.” – Times Colonist

Girl Talk in St. Louis – “Gillis was having the most fun out of everyone, it seemed — he crowd-surfed several times, stood on top of his laptop table, headbanged and generally spazzed out like a giant nerd.” – Riverfront Times

Cherryholmes and the Oregon Symphony in Portland- “… they brought their self-proclaimed “hillbilly music” to the concert hall among whoops, whistles and cheers from the audience.” – The Oregonian