Sixto Rodriguez (1942-2023)

 

RODRIGUEZ in VANCOUVER TONIGHT!!!

*Super sweet to see this book land on my doorstep yesterday all the way from Cape Town, SA, and only a day before today's sold-out Rodriguez gig at the Vogue Theatre (the first of two I should add)!!! It was such an honour to have helped to document/raise awareness about one of the most magical musical stories and musicians of our time alongside Light in the Attic Records. May his songs continue to play on... PEACE

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and in the D...

180 proof records

just wanted to send a VIN shout out to DJ amir, CEO and founder of NYC's 180 proof records, a new reissue record label who have launched their imprint w/ a crucial glimpse into the little-known history of detroit's strata records. the first release is an unreleased album by strata label boss kenny cox (clap clap! the joyful noise), some seriously deep jazz business. enjoy the links and keep your eyes peeled for 180 proof titles!@#$%!!! PEACE

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*singer-songwriter sixto rodriguez hits vancouver tonite!@#$!!! apparently the show is SOLD OUT (!!!), but heard there may be some tix at the door (???). here's a shot of rodriguez from 2008, kicking it in the D w/ yers truly while i picked his brain for the liner notes of LITA cold fact and coming from reality reissues. let me tell you this dear friends, detroit was hella c-o-l-d that winter!@#$%!!! and yes, it feels like van's getting a little chilly right about now too!@#$%!!! summer of 2012 RIP

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