Loss, its myriad manifestations and emotional after-effects form the heart of the latest from veteran singer-songwriter-guitarist Dave Alvin, who’s experienced plenty firsthand in recent years. The premature deaths of close friends and musical cohorts Chris Gaffney and Amy Farris figure directly into the sinuous Bo Diddley beat-based “Run Conejo Run” and the hauntingly gorgeous ballad “Black Rose of Texas,” respectively. As usual with the ever-insightful Alvin, the specifics of his raw material are the means to broader truths rather than an end in themselves. Alvin’s more interested… read more
Loss, its myriad manifestations and emotional after-effects form the heart of the latest from veteran singer-songwriter-guitarist Dave Alvin, who’s e… read more
Loss, its myriad manifestations and emotional after-effects form the heart of the latest from veteran singer-songwriter-guitarist Dave Alvin, who’s experienced plenty firsthand in recent… read more
Dave Alvin (born November 11, 1955, in Downey, California), is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter. He has been one of the leading proponents of 'roots' or 'American' music, bringing together elements of rock-and-roll, blues, rural and tejano music. Alvin and his older brother Phil Alvin grew up loving Americana, country and blues. In 1979 they formed The Blasters with friends Bill Bateman and John Bazz. Shortly after leaving the Blasters, Alvin joined X as lead guitarist after the departure of Billy Zoom. Alvin amicably left the group to work on a solo … read more
Dave Alvin (born November 11, 1955, in Downey, California), is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter. He has been one of the leading proponents of 'roots' or 'American… read more
Dave Alvin (born November 11, 1955, in Downey, California), is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter. He has been one of the leading proponents of 'roots' or 'American' music, bringing together elements of ro… read more