Towns and Country ; Steve Earle's Tribute to Legendary Texan Musician Townes Van Zandt Is Allowing Audiences to Reacquaint Themselves with a Forgotten Talent, As Dave Owens Discovers

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WHEN country rock star Steve Earle takes the stage at St David's Hall in Cardiff tomorrow evening, the figure of legendary Texan singer-songwriter Townes Van Zandt will be looming large.

Steve, who is famed for his rock and country music as well as his political views, will be airing songs from his latest album simply entitled Townes, which features 15 Van Zandt songs, plucked from all stages of the firebrand musician's career.

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Towns and Country ; Steve Earle's Tribute to Legendary Texan Musician Townes Van Zandt Is Allowing Audiences to Reacquaint Themselves with a Forgotten Talent, As Dave Owens Discovers

The now55-year-old troubadour has history with the singer which stretches back 38 years, when as a 17-year-old singer he first memorably encountered Van Zandt. The teenage performer was heckled by the lege...

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