Solidarity w/ STANDING ROCK

Solidarity w/ STANDING ROCK

"After a visit to Sacred Stone Camp at the vertex of the protests, pipeline construction, and the Standing Rock Reservation our friend Lee, of Sacramento band Lee Bob & The Truth, got in touch with an album comprised of roots music from indigenous people he’s met in his career." ~ Sean Jewel - American Standard Time 

Link to full interviews with Keely Dorran (Tiskamogi), sister of of the late Brianna Lea Pruett (Tiskamogi), and artists Marca Cassity (Osage), and Goodshield Aguilar (Oglala Lakota & Pasqua Yoeme).

A River, A Bible & A Broken Heart [from The Singer-Songwriter Handbook]

A River, A Bible & A Broken Heart [from The Singer-Songwriter Handbook]

There are 3 things a songwriter needs: a river, a bible and a broken heart. A river gives you a sense of time and place. A bible is a keeper of language and history. I will speak briefly about the river and the bible. You will find your way to a broken heart well enough on your own.

           First, the river calls, "Come … come and listen." The river has existed since before the dawn of time. The river doesn't know your name; doesn't much care who you think you are or where you think you are going. "Drop everything," the river says, "I have plans for you."

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NPR Music

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NPR Music

Lee Bob Watson first tasted popularity with his California rock band Jackpot before winning fans with his punk-gospel outfit, Santa Cruz Gospel Choir. Most recently, Watson has launched a solo career after 10 years in the music industry.

Created in 10 days with minimal overdubbing, his solo debut (Aficionado) is built around a lively, natural sound. According to Watson, "The songs on Aficionado grapple with the quest for authenticity in a culture that is based on recycled themes and sounds." ~ David Dye, NPR World Cafe

NorCal, USA

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