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A flight attendant's smackdown with the wife of mega-preacher Joel Osteen inspires a whole new set of commandments.
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The Pitch
A country musician rescues Waylon Jennings' tour bus from the scrap heap.
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Village Voice
The provocateur who brought you "Piss Christ" pinches off a new concept.
By Lynn Yaeger
Cash Only VIII
Published on January 16, 2008
Through two memoirs, a cinematic biopic, a Broadway musical, and a Judd Apatow-penned comedic parody, the world has heard much about the life of the Man in Black. But from his early singles on the legendary Sun Records to his parting American Recordings series produced by Rick Rubin, the songs he created deserve the most attention. Fortunately, the Cabooze, the Twin Cities' go-to spot for musician tributes (having previously arranged homage to the likes of Prince, Luther Vandross, Phish, and the Band) has assembled a crack lineup of country, folk, and blues musicians to render those songs fresh over the course of this annual two-night dedicatory bash. Highlights are sure to include the classic-sounding roots rock of Ol' Yeller, the festival-friendly White Iron Band, and the always-engaging, honky-tonk hullabaloo deemed Trailer Trash.
Fridays, Saturdays, 8:30 p.m. Starts: Jan. 18. Continues through Jan. 19, 2008