So much to do today so get out and play at Caine's Arcade, learn about Woody Guthrie's legacy or check out a bunch of art openings in Chinatown. more ›

Singer-songwriter-musician Woody Guthrie will be honored today with his very own Downtown Los Angeles intersection at Fourth and Main Streets. The intersection will be known as Woody Guthrie Square. Councilwoman Jan Perry, Guthrie's relatives and Grammy Museum representatives will gather today at 10am for a dedication ceremony in connection with the city's eight-day centennial celebration of the late folk singer's birth. more ›

When a high school marching band from Wisconsin stopped in front of the Rose Parade grand stands where TV cameras were rolling last Monday, they began playing a tune that sounded familiar to Daily Kos contributor AnnieJo: it was the pro-union anthem "Union Maid" by Woody Guthrie. more ›

On her sixth solo studio album, The Works, Jonatha Brooke lends her unmistakable timbre and solid songwriting skills to lyrics penned by Woody Guthrie more than 50 years ago. With the blessing and assistance of Guthrie’s daughter, Nora, Brooke scoured the Guthrie archives to create one of the most intriguing albums of the year. Throughout the 13 tracks, Brooke’s style intertwines with Guthrie’s words to reveal a man who was at once passionate and flawed, frightened and brash. more ›

Whats the best and the worst thing about being Buck 65?
The best thing is getting to see the world and the worst thing is that it's pretty much impossible for me to have a girlfriend.

Where are your favorite cities to do shows, and where does LA rank?
LA ranks very highly actually. Vancouver is always amazing. Brighton is very good. Glasgow. Melbourne. Seattle. It would be hard to pick a number one.What happened with you and Anticon? Are you still tight with those homies?
I'm tighter with Anticon than most people realize. Those guys are still good friends and I'm sure there will be more work in the future.What non-hiphop influences do you draw upon?
My main non-hip hop influence is film. Especially French film. Musically I could throw around a few names like Woody Guthrie, Howlin' Wolf, Leonard Cohen, Erik Satie... And old-time music in general.How did you get the name Buck 65 anyways?
My dad gave me the name, but when I ask him why, he won't tell me...Which artists would you like to collaborate with (besides The obvious choice: Nelly Furtado)
I met Nelly a few times and thought she was sweet. I can think of literally hundreds of people I'd like to work with. I have a few very interesting collaborations in the works right now. But at the top of the wish list would probably be... hmmm... Zooey Deschanel. Can you help me get word to her on that?Sure, we'll tell her.
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In L.A., there's almost nothing as annoying as getting your car towed. So it's great to see the Police Commission approve a plan to take down bandit tow-truck drivers. Such truckers tow away cars under false pretenses, and charge exorbitant fees when drivers come to retrieve their vehicles. According to the Times, LAPD Captain Bradley Merritt told the commission that bandits get away with "thousands of vehicles" each year. more ›