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MUSIC / Texas : The Big Squeeze

Click for larger image.Accordian Dudes: It’s a Squeeze-Off! See Video Below. AUSTIN — Texas Folklife and Hohner, Inc. have announced the third annual Big Squeeze accordion contest for up-and-coming musicians in Texas and Louisiana. The contest was started in 2007 … Continue reading

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Doug Zachary on the Passing of Folk Legend Utah Phillips

Reflections on Utah PhillipsBy Doug Zachary / The Rag Blog / May 27, 2008 [Singer, songwriter, labor organizer, Korean war vet and man of peace Utah Phillips died of congestive heart failure on May 23 at his home in Nevada … Continue reading

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Austin Vets for Peace Fete Folk Legend Utah Philips

Utah Philips performs in Milwaukee on May Day, 2006.Austin salutes ailing folk great and freedom fighter Utah PhilipsBy Doug Zachary / The Rag Blog Austin Vets For Peace is raising money for our fellow Peace veteran and VFP member, the … Continue reading

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