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submitted by Nick Aug 2nd 2007 11:50 am (www.punknews.org)

Legendary folk/punk Billy Bragg has announced some US dates this fall. Though Billy has not released a new album since 2002's England, Half English, he remains actively involved in a number of causes. The latest project is his charity, Jail Guitar Doors, which aims to provide musical instruments for rehabilitation work in British prisons. Clash guitarist and "Jail Guitar Doors" songwriter Mick Jones joined Bragg in dropping off the first five acoustic guitars to Wormwood Scrubs prison in West London earlier this month.

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The Velvet Underground: Watch Courtney Barnett & Billy Bragg Cover The On RocKwiz

submitted by Nick May 13th 2014 05:00 pm (stereogum.com)

Here’s something Wikipedia just taught me: “RocKwiz is an Australian television quiz show series, focused on rock music and featuring different guest artist musicians who perform live in each episode.” That sounds like a great show! I wish we had it over here! A recent episode featured the team of one actual Austral...

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Billy Bragg: to launch new 'radio show' on Spotify

submitted by Nick Feb 10th 2014 03:00 pm (www.nme.com)

The singer will host a monthly series on the music streaming service    

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Billy Bragg: and Tom Morello lead tributes to Pete Seeger

submitted by Nick Jan 28th 2014 02:00 pm (www.nme.com)

Figures from the world of music show their respects to the late protest singer    