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Jason Ringenberg of Jason and the Scorchers has released a new solo album, Stand Tall. The album, which includes a tribute to the Ramones called “God Bless The Ramones,” reminds us that in these crazy times we need Ringenberg’s music now more than ever. “God Bless The Ramones” has some basis in Ringenberg’s memory, as … Continue reading “Jason Ringenberg: “Stand Tall” (Album Review)”
We hope everyone has a safe Super Bowl Sunday. There are not a lot of songs about football, but Chimesfreedom favorite Marty Brown wrote a love song that begins with a football story. The song, “At My Weakest Moment,” was inspired by Tony Romo’s fumble in the Wild Card playoff game against Seattle in 2006. … Continue reading “Football Song: “At My Weakest Moment””
On September 25, 1960, Clyde Kennard was arrested in Mississippi and charged with stealing $25 worth of chicken feed. An all-white jury then convicted the black man of the crime. And he was sentenced to seven years of hard labor at the Mississippi State Penitentiary, otherwise known as “Parchman Farm.” Kennard eventually would be released … Continue reading “The Tragic Civil Rights Hero Clyde Kennard”