2007-03-23
Ry Cooder’s parable of “radical imagination.” The album details the life, rambles and education of “Buddy Red Cat.” Cooder brings guests to the table like Mike Seeger, his brother Pete, Roland White, Van Dyke Parks, Paddy Moloney, Flaco Jiminez, Sefon Harris, Joachim Cooder, and others. Each of 17 songs, most originals, are accompanied with a drawing from Vincent Valdez and a story/vignette written by Ry Cooder.CARSIE BLANTON
Idiot Heart
GREG TROOPER
INCIDENT ON WILLOW STREET
THE NIGHTWATCHMAN
One Man Revolution
ALELA DIANE
The Pirates' Gospel
Kenny George Band
Borrowed Trouble
Ray Wylie Hubbard
Delerium Tremelos
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