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John Train w/Rosie McNamara-Jones
March 10, 2020
Rehearsal recording Zoom H4n

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Woody Guthrie

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from Rehearsal with Rosie 3​.​10​.​2020, released March 10, 2020
Deportee: I couldn't resist learning this incredible Woody Guthrie song back when 45's main obsession was building a wall. I guess that's still his main obsession as his entire presidency is premised on the subjugation and exclusion of otherness for the benefit of capital. Anyway, I actually heard this song first on the Byrd's Ballad of Easy Rider lp. John Train's version is actually copped directly from the late great Jimmy Lafave. Listen to it here: www.youtubecom/watch?v=hFKb_4E5n5I And here's Jimmy singing it at Woodyfest in Okemah (Woody's hometown): www.youtubecom/watch?v=tGD1qanImq4 I have a real soft spot for Lafave: most importantly, he is possibly the greatest Dylan interpreter of all time but also because when I lived in Austin he ran an open mic at the Chicago House and not only tolerated but actually seemed to appreciate when I got up on the stage and played Woody's Tom Joad in its entirety ... all 24 verses ... and caused many to leave the room. I was getting walking ovations even back then! - JH

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John Train Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

It's a band, not a person. Country-folk-roots sextet led by Philadelphia singer-songwriter Jon Houlon.

Jon Houlon - vocal, acoustic guitar
Mike Brenner - steel guitar, dobro
Mike Frank - bass
Bill Fergusson - mandolin, bouzouki
Mark Tucker - lap steel,various guitars, piano
Mark Schreiber - drums, shaky things
Steve Demarest - Bass (1997-2013)
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