Jordan Dziekan
On Friday and Saturday nights, the Mavericks and a huge lineup of Americana stars danced the night away, playing songs in tribute to the band's founder and lead singer Raul Malo. As he faced down late stage cancer from a hospital room, the community rallied to send a message of love, appreciation and gratitude. Guest writer John Walker of Music City roots sent this report from night two at the Ryman Auditorium. (Update: Raul Malo died at home just before 9 pm on Monday. A full appreciation is forthcoming.)
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Sons of the East are this week's guests for Words & Music, where we invite artists to discuss and perform stripped-down versions of their latest projects. The trio performed "It's Alright", "Wish I Knew", "Time Will Tell", and "Pour the Wine" from their record 'SONS'.
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