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Friday, May 27 2011

  • Gig Alert: Big Freedia May 27, 2011

    <p>Big Freedia, the preeminent personality of the NoLA hip-hop sissy bounce scene, plays Brooklyn Bowl on Saturday. Download her "Excuse" here.</p> (article)

  • Live on Soundcheck: Joan as Police Woman May 27, 2011

    The violinist, guitarist and singer songwriter Joan Wasser is the driving force behind the musical project Joan As Police Woman. She visited WNYC's Soundcheck studios with her band to... (article)

  • Gig Alert: Times New Viking May 27, 2011

    <p>This trio of art school grads from Columbus, Ohio makes gruff indie rock tunes littered with brash guitar riffs. Download "F^ck Her Tears from the band's first album recorded in studio here.</p> (article)

  • A Family Tradition May 27, 2011

    When he died at age 29, country music virtuoso Hank Williams left behind a legacy of troubled stardom. It was inherited by his son—and his grandson. Today: the story of three musica... (episode)

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  • Gig Alert: The Donkeys May 27, 2011

    <p>The San Diego quartet The Donkeys is currently on tour, playing fine American indie rock songs from the group's latest album, <em>Born with Stripes</em>. Download "I Like The Way You Walk" here.</p> (article)