Townes Van Zandt
John Townes Van Zandt (March 7, 1944 – January 1, 1997), better known as Townes Van Zandt, was a critically acclaimed American singer-songwriter. Much of Van Zandt’s musical canon--songs such as "Pancho and Lefty", "For the Sake of the Song", "Tecumseh Valley", "Rex's Blues", and "To Live is to Fly"--are widely considered masterpieces of American folk music. His musical style is often described as melancholy in sound and delivery with rich and poetic lyrics.
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Townes Van Zandt
John Townes Van Zandt (March 7, 1944 – January 1, 1997), better known as Townes Van Zandt, was a critically acclaimed American singer-songwriter. Much of Van Zandt’s musical canon--songs such as "Pancho and Lefty", "For the Sake of the Song", "Tecumseh Valley", "Rex's Blues", and "To Live is to Fly"--are widely considered masterpieces of American folk music. His musical style is often described as melancholy in sound and delivery with rich and poetic lyrics.
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Barstool Hymns
Regret is a bottomless glass, forever brimming with the weight of what can never be undone.more
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Ashes in the Wind
This is a very personal track and I hope it resonates with people. It was drawn from the darkness that weighs on each of us from time to time, and more and more as we get older.more
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Australia Fair
I've waited until Australia Day (January 26) to post this. The title of Australia's national anthem is "Advance Australia Fair". There are some noble sentiments expressed in it and politicians love to spruik it. But Australia is not fair now and it never really was. Economic inequity has always existed, young people struggle to buy a home and the social contract is under immense strain. I will, however, always advocate for fairness and equity even if it requires a small personal sacrifice. more
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