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2004-08-17
Por Vida: A Tribute to the Songs of Alejandro Escovedo is a new double-disc benefit album for the Texas singer-songwriter who fell ill from Hepatitis C in April of 2003.The collection brings together an eclectic cast of Escovedo’s friends, family members and peers to record songs written throughout his career. Included are familiar names like Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle, Cowboy Junkies, Son Volt, Charlie Musselwhite, the Jayhawks and Escovedo himself mingling with up-and-coming acts like Los Lonely Boys, Calexico, M Ward, Tres Chicas and the Nicolas Tremulis Orchestra.
A portion of the proceeds from sales of this album will be donated to the Alejandro Escovedo Medical and Living Expense Fund.
ART GOMPEREZ BAND
A Different Story To Tell
SWEET TALK RADIO
My Hallelujah
Maggi, Pierce and E.J.
The Silver Album
JOAN ARTMATRADING
Starlight
Various Artists
Our Side of Town: A Red House Records 25th Anniversary Collection
Mike Doughty
Skittish / Rockity Roll
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