 Politics and Popular Music
By Hank Davis
The July 29, 2008 Seattle Weekly published a pretty good review by Jennifer Maerz of Neil Young's film "CSNY: Déjà Vu" entitled "Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Rhetoric." In her review, she raised the question: "Who are the best leaders for a war protest? Soldiers with their battlefield experience, or famous singers with their public exposure?"
Dr. John had recently released a new album called "City That Care Forgot," his outlet for anger over Katrina. For his part, the good doctor wanted to remind us that "Nothing was did." "A lot of people here feel...a lot of things are unnoticed in the news." From the title track of that album:
Where music and laughter once filled the air
I saw the great vacant ghost of a politician's stare
In the city that care forgot
Today between the have and have-nots
Stand that same miles of red tape that let the bodies rot
In the city that care forgot
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Victory Open Mic in the News |
 We are pleased that the City Arts Magazine has chosen to run an article on one of Victory Music's Open Mics. The Victory Music Open Mic at the Antique Sandwich is the featured article in April 2009 edtion. Thanks again to all those wonderful folks who make this Open Mic possible. Follow this link to the City Arts Tacoma Article. |
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 Victory Music Open Mics
Victory Music has been a longtime supporter of encouraging musicians to perform in public. For over 40 years Victory Music has provided atleast one running open Mic venue to allow music to be shared. Today, Victory Music currently hosts four Open Mics every week in various locations around the Puget Sound Area. You'll find our friendly volunteers and acoustic music from fledgling to fantastic at each event. While each of our Open Mics develops a unique personality, they strive to create a supportive, listening atmosphere for both musician and music appreciator. Find our more… |
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