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Ball of Wax 42 Songs: Rob Anderson – The Meaning of Life

You might not know it from the full sound of this delightfully orchestrated recording, but this is actually a solo track from Rob Anderson, most known around these parts for his work leading the kitchen-sink indie-folk-rock outfit Day Laborers and … Continue reading

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Ball of Wax 34 Songs: Day Laborers and Petty Intellectuals – “Irene, Goodnight”

I’m not sure what exactly possessed Rob Anderson of Day Laborers and Petty Intellectuals to meld a lightly mocking self-portrait of nostalgic hipster culture with an old folk song first recorded by Lead Belly, but it was an inspired move. … Continue reading

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Ball of Wax 34: November 30th at Conor Byrne

Ball of Wax Volume 34 Release Show Day Laborers & Petty Intellectuals, Levi Fuller & the Library, GreenhornBluehorn, Colin J Nelson, Virgin of the Birds, Whole Halves Saturday, November 30, 8:30pm Conor Byrne Pub, 5140 Ballard Ave NW 21+ / … Continue reading

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