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Tom Waits performs at Theatre le Palace in Paris, France. This was recorded for French television and broadcast on the program “Palace One” back in 1980. The first part here features the songs “Heartattack and Vine” and “‘Til the Money Runs Out.”  I will post the additional three segments shortly. Please enjoy.

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Just a reminder, there are still a few days left to bid on the Original Tom Waits‘ art at the Summerfield School Auction. Bidding closes on June 12th. This is an extremely rare, limited Tom Waits photographic set of two images, matted, framed and autographed by the artist. This is a collectible photo diptych that [...]

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It’s MOJO Magazine’s 200th issue and who better to celebrate this most auspicious occasion than eith the incomparable Tom Waits? So, from the mind of one of the planet’s true originals comes a special anniversary issue formed by the mind of the unique artist.
Along with the issue there is also a free CD featuring 15 [...]

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Dutch Theater Group Orkater will stage a production of Shakespeare’s Richard III with live music written by Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan in Amsterdam from Sept 22th to Oct 12th.
Renowned Dutch theater production company Orkater and Amsterdam’s main theater De Stadsschouwburg have announced the staging of Shakespeare’s Richard III. Orkater and De Stadsschouwburg adapted [...]

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Tom Waits and Kathleen Waits have donated an oil stain photographic diptych to their school’s online auction fundraiser. These are extremely rare, limited,  Tom Waits photographs, 6 3/4 inches by 4 1/2 inches, matted and autographed by the esteemed mister Waits. They are collectible and extremely rare works. The estimated value for this piece is [...]

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(pic by Simon Godley)
The idea of Tom Waits guesting on Bob Dylan’s “Theme Time Radio Hour” is almost too amazing to imagine for fans of good music and unique cultural commentary. But then it happened. Follow the link below to hear five tracks of the inimitable Mister Waits calling in to Dylan’s show, discussing a [...]

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Think of this as a mix tape, like one of those cassettes you sweated over in college to slip to that special someone in your Mass Communications class. That batch of songs that was uniquely you, that would open your murky soul to the broad light of day, and let all see how complex [...]

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Malcolm McLaren was a fascinating man who dramatically altered popular culture. He died today at 64. I was going to post something to do with The Sex Pistols or his own solo recordings, but the above interview really shows his intelligence and vivid awareness of history. “We made ugliness beautiful.” – Malcolm McLaren

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So all of you who are attending the raucous party known as The South By Southwest (SXSW) Festival in Austin can plan accordingly, below is an updated schedule of all the great Anti bands joining in the festivities…
Dr. Dog
Thursday, 3/18, Dickies Showcase, Lustre Pearl 97 Rainey Street Set Time: 11:45pm
Friday, 3/19 FILTER Day Party, Cedar [...]

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(Jean-Baptiste Mondino)
An exciting possible upcoming project is………..  Tom Waits once again teaming up with visionary director Robert Wilson for a fourth stage musical following The Black Rider, Alice in Wonderland, and Woyzeck. Contributing to this yet untitled project would also be play-write Martin McDonagh who is most known for writing and directing the 2008 [...]

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