The David Grisman Quintet - Ricochet (courtesy of Gary Lucas)

 Again from a Gary Lucas posting on Flackennahok . . . .

The David Grisman Quintet - Ricochet

No Depression: Roots Music Culture: RIP Glen Hansard

 

RIP Glen Hansard and Other Roots Music News

By Hilary Saunders

When inexplicable tragedy happens — like when Irish singer-songwriter, folk-rock band leader, actor, and community leader Glen Hansard passes away after a motorcycle accident ouside Dublin —  it’s like I revert to being a teenager sitting on my childhood bed, reading liner notes in tiny type in CD booklets, for the sake of the song, as a wise man once said. It’s a reminder of fandom, of believing in people because of believing in their songs.

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Bob Dylan - The Auld Triangle (again from the desktop of Gary Lucas)

 This one’s for Glen Hansard . . . . . and all that knew him

Hayley (Williams that is! Paramore) NEWPORT Folk Festival 2026

 I knew we liked her!

Hayley Williams and Joan Baez at the Newport Folk Festival 2026

The Soft Boys ( Robyn Hitchcock part deux ) via SIDE THREE! 2002

 THE ROBYN HITCHCOCK STORY (contd.)

The Soft Boys: Side Three 2002

Kostas says:

The Soft Boys came into my head in Cambridge, in the hot, dry summer of 1976 while punk was being conjured up by a small group of artists and villains in London. The title Side Three refers to the fact that five of the six songs on this EP were recorded by the reunited Soft Boys during the sessions for their 2002 "comeback" album, Nextdoorland, though "Side Two" might have been slightly more apt -- you could take these outtakes, drop them right into the middle of the album, and they would fit perfectly fine (and wouldn't even exceed the capacity of a compact disc). 

 

Oooh look who else is on the bill!

Chuck Prophet - First Came The Thunder (Live on KEXP) | TWILIGHTZONE [KEXP]

 Have we had this before? I mean I think we had the song but have we had this exact version? Don’t know . . . . . . and you know what?! 

I Don’t Care!

Chuck Prophet - First Came The Thunder (Live on KEXP)

it’s in the ZONE!

Chuck Prophet - Vocals, Electric & Acoustic Guitar

James DePrato - Vocals, Electric Guitar

Vicente Rodriguez - Vocals, Drums

Joaquin Zamudio Garcia - Bass, Guitar

Mario Cortez - Vocals, Percussion

Alejandro Gomez - Vocals, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar

Host: Kevin Cole

Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs

Mastering Engineer: Julian Martlew

Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen, Jonathan Jacobson & Luke Knecht

Editor: Jim Beckmann

KEXP

Van Morrison - 2005-08-05 - CASTLE PARK Neuhardenberg, Germany (FM) [FLAC] | So Many Roads

 Van Morrison - 2005-08-05 - Neuhardenberg, Germany (FM)

ANOTHER SPEEDY SPECIAL

Van Morrison

2005-08-05

The Park At Castle Neuhardenberg

Neuhardenberg, Germany

FM Broadcast

FLAC

01. Inarticulate Speech Of The Heart No.2 (instrumental)

02. This Love Of Mine

03. Whinin' Boy Moan

04. Days Like This

05. Fame

06. Evening Train

07. Celtic New Year

08. Moondance

09. Philosopher's Stone

10. Bright Side Of The Road

11. Stop Drinking

12. Magic Time

13. Talk Is Cheap

14. Ain't That Loving You Baby?

15. Real Real Gone

16. Muleskinner Blues

17. Baby Please Don't Go

18. Boogie Chillen

19. Precious Time

20. Help Me

21. Brown Eyed Girl

22. Gloria

Speedy says: 

"I've seen Van Morrison 7 times, across 3 decades - the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s - and each time has been unique. Van changes up the set list from tour to tour, and you never know what mood he'll be in for a concert. For example, his September 1990 show at the Garden State Art's Center was a contemplative, introspective performance. In contrast, his April 1992 concert at the Paramount in New York was an upbeat religious celebration. Then again, his 1989 show at The Beacon Theatre was a bluesy affair, with a guest appearance by John Lee Hooker. With Van, you never quite know what you'll be seeing or hearing, which is part of the fun. 

Today's post captures Van on tour in support of his 31st studio album, Magic Time, which was released on May 17, 2005. The disc debuted at #25 on the US Billboard charts and #3 in the UK. The title track deals with searching the past in order to capture a magic moment almost lost in memory. Many of the other tunes of the disc have the same nostalgic feel to them. For example, 2 tunes from Magic Time evoke memories of songs from the album St. Dominic’s Preview. The Lion This Time harkens back to Listen To The Lion, while Gypsy In My Soul echoes the song Gypsy. This FM broadcast finds Van in Germany on August 5, 2005, 21 years ago today, blending both past and present as he plays tunes from Magic Time as well as a host of earlier classics."

From the Album of that same year 21 years ago - 'Magic Time'

Van Morrison - Evening Train 2005 [Magic Time]

Richard Thompson on Five Leaves Left by Nick Drake

 

Richard Thompson on his favourite Nick Drake album 'Five Leaves Left’.

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Eddie Vedder, Markéta Irglová, Thomas Bartlett and The Frames perform at Glen Hansard's funeral

 

Eddie Vedder, Markéta Irglová, Thomas Bartlett and The Frames perform at Glen Hansard's funeral

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Glen Hansard Funeral 4th August 2026

 Glen Hansard’s funeral took place yesterday at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin and there were as was expected an enormous crowd of fans friends family and followers. Weeping, singing and a eulogy from his wonderful wife Maire

Mourners included Eddie Vedder, several former members of the Commitments and his band The Frames plus Imelda May, Cait O’Riordan, Damian Dempsey, Liam Ô Manila, Hozier, Lisa Hannigan, Bono, Steve Coogan, Chris O’Dowd and Marketa Irglova ( of course) and Bono played a recording of Patti Smith who sang a lullaby for Glen’s family. It was attended also by the Irish President and the Taoiseach.

“Come to me with beauty, 

I require it to stay alive. 

I'm not talking of precious gifts, 

nor do I want a dolled-up, dutiful 

and well-assessed array of tender words.”

"Hurl the clash of what you've pocketed from this day at my feet, 

and then be brave enough to look me in the eye.  

Push the boundary of two minds til it stretches, 

til there are two bodies in one embrace, 

and a moment of understanding or acceptance, 

or blind faith and a sense of the infinite jump and jibe”

Maire Saaritsa

For her husband Glen Hansard

Christy, Glen and Maire