There is nothing glamourous or pretentious about Jon Dee Graham's life. Like a great many of us he lives in a quiet residential neighbourhood with his wife, two children and his dog and probably worries about how he's going to stretch his money to cover the rising cost of everything.
Yet there is also something incredibly special about Jon Dee Graham, and the way he looks at the world and is able to communicate that viewpoint to us through his music. Swept Away gives us the opportunity to meet a very special individual, and realize once again what it means to be an artist.
Swept Away goes on sale May 20th 2008, and can be purchased through Freedom Records. You can also purchase the soundtrack to the movie on CD from Freedom Records that features recordings of the tracks performed in the movie at the Continental Club, Mercury Hall, and Top Hat Studios.
Either one would be a great addition to anyone's library, but I'd buy both of them if I were you. There aren't many people like Jon Dee Graham out there.
Article comments
1 - Joe McCune
At the American Music Festival in Berwyn, IL a few years back, I told Jon that he was the "Charles Bukowski of rock and roll." He responded by saying "That's the best compliment I've ever gotten." It's true.
2 - Richard Marcus
Joe
I never would have made that connection on my own, but thinking about it I think you've hit the nail on the head with that comment. Thank you very much.
Richard Marcus