Late Nite Music Club with Dar Williams
So the Christians and the Pagans sat together at the table
Finding faith and common ground the best that they were able
And where does magic come from? I think magic's in the learning
Cause now when Christians sit with Pagans
Only pumpkin pies are burning.
The delightful Dar Williams wrote this instant holiday classic for her 1996 album, "Mortal City." How can you not love the story of lesbian pagans having Christmas dinner with Christian relatives? (There's an implied subtext that Amber is estranged from her family, which is why she's visiting her uncle instead of her father.)
Dar was raised in Chappaqua, NY, and spent 10 years living in Northampton, MA, where she began to make the rounds of the coffeehouse circuit. Joan Baez was an early fan. She took Dar on tour with her and recorded several of her songs.
Dar She Blows!
Diabolus est Deus Inversus
This is one of the Best Holiday Songs Ever. It actually makes me cry if I hear it in a tender mood.
There's always free cheddar in the mousetrap, baby. - Tom Waits
I react the same way.
A former award-winning journalist and lifelong class warrior, keeping a jaundiced eye on the Washington elite.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VKtnYMC8Rk
Agnostic Front - Crucified
Bite my shiny metal ass.
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"Bless me father for i have sinned. Those crimes that i committed, well, i did 'em again. Empty my soul to empower yours. Lead me blind down the path to salvation's doors."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjcHxl8NyrU&fe...
Flogging Molly-Float
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzHFXzum95w
sham 69 - hersham boys :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teYEgNTENHU
Jesus Was a Terrorist
Bite my shiny metal ass.
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"Bless me father for i have sinned. Those crimes that i committed, well, i did 'em again. Empty my soul to empower yours. Lead me blind down the path to salvation's doors."
Many thanks for this great tune. I have some pagan and christian friends that are going to love it as well.
"The Rebel Jesus" by Jackson Browne w/ The Chieftans.
We rock!
The Jim Carrol band.
What is your conceptual, continuity?
So perfect for the 'season too.
"Parachutes are allowed in checked or carry-on baggage, but may not be worn in flight."
---Southwest Airlines
Suicidal Tendencies.
What is your conceptual, continuity?
I am pretty sure it was Dar Williams (just confirmed it online) that I saw in concert with my wife a couple of years ago and to be really honest, it was very painful, after about five songs I couldn't take anymore and went out into the lobby. I found her songs to be really mediocre and average at best and this video just reinforced that memory. It is really hard to get up onstage with just an acoustic guitar and your voice with your original songs and hold an audience. For me, she just didn't do it at all.
If you don't like someone singing with just an acoustic guitar, chances are you aren't going to like Dar or any folk singer much. I saw her live and it was one of the best concerts ever. For one thing its nice to hear someone who can actually sing, hit notes in tune, but besides the basics I really love her songs.
It is really hard to get up onstage with just an acoustic guitar and your voice with your original songs and hold an audience.
.... Wha ? :-)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95lGXJjD-Fc&fe...
or:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mpfS9ITqQw&fe...
or:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkWxF85LqRE&fe...
or:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTprkqljVKk&fe...
I'm Boycotting NewsCorp! Heres what not to buy: http://www.cjr.org/resources/index.php?c=news...
I'll be home for Christmas, if only in my dreams
...so appropriate for the holidays, given all the Pagan symbolism that makes up most people's Christmas traditions.
Susie, why do you think Amber and Jane are lesbians? There's nothing in the lyrics to suggest that, and Dar has said she's straight, so I'm wondering why you think so.
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