R.I.P. Mark Linkous; the rebirth of the Texas Tornados

Posted: March 9th, 2010
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Mark Linkous, 1992 (photo by Osmund Geier)

Videos and reflections on the passing of Sparklehorse’s Mark Linkous and news about the re-formation of an old Tex-Mex band, featuring the late lead singer’s son on vocals. Continue reading »

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Feature presentation: "The St. Croix: A Northwoods Journey"

Posted: January 6th, 2010
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I have made available online for the first time the National Park Service’s film about the St. Croix River. Continue reading »

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“Smack against my ear”

Posted: September 19th, 2009
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There is a wonderful poem about Levon Helm in this week’s New Yorker.

And if, unfortunately, you don’t know who Levon Helm is, I suggest you watch these two videos:

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The Men Who Stare At Goats

Posted: September 3rd, 2009
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Seriously, this isn’t Coen brothers?

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