Michelle Shocked Stages Sit-In Protest at Canceled Santa Cruz Show
The musician staged a sit-in near the entrance to Moe's Alley wearing a white disposable safety suit. Shocked also covered her mouth with duct tape decorated with the message "Silenced by Fear." read more
Found in: Music, NewsTweets of the Week
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Found in: Culture, FeaturesAudio Recording of Controversial Michelle Shocked Performance Released
In the aftermath of Michelle Shocked's controversial performance on Sunday, there have been concert cancellations, a petition against the folk musician and an official statement from Shocked herself. And now, the audio from the second set of that concert has been released on Soundcloud. read more
Found in: Music, NewsMichelle Shocked Releases Statement on Controversial Concert Speech
A folk musician's anti-gay speech has sparked a movement, but not in the way she may have hoped. read more
Found in: Music, NewsMichelle Shocked: Soul of My Soul
“Love’s song lingered on the lips of other singers,” Michelle Shocked sings... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsCurrent Events: When Pirates Attack - Paste counts down the Top 20 Best Pirate Songs not appearing in a Disney movie or theme-park ride
You can't turn on the news or pick up a paper these days without noticing a rather strange but kinda awesome (from dry land, at least) new phenomenon: the return of pirates to the high seas! OK, I know what you're gonna say—this isn't some kiddie movie starring Johnny Depp as a Keith Richards-impersonating swashbuckler; this stuff is for real! Even so, you gotta admire the moxie of those Somali scallywags. I mean, it takes some pretty big balls—even for a crew of buccaneers—to knock off a Saudi oil tanker carrying $100 million in crude. Now that's some 21st-century-style booty!... read more
Found in: Blogs, Ctrl-VMichelle Shocked
The West Angeles Cathedral Church of God in Christ—one of L.A.’s largest African-American congregations—is home to its share of Tinseltown celebrities... read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesMichelle Shocked Plans Trilogy of New Albums
Michelle Shocked will release a new trilogy of albums in June on her own Mighty Sound label. Shocked will present the “JAMS Project,” a series of producer collaborations, which continues the "American Trilogy" concept of her first three Mercury albums. The three new albums—Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, The Memphis Minnies and Baby Mine— chronicle a tumultuous time of life, including Shocked's recent divorce. The first of these albums, Don't Ask, Don't Tell, is a rock album produced by Dusty Wakeman (Dwight Yoakam, Anne McCue). The second album, The Memphis Minnies was inspired by Shocked’s fondness of ‘30s and ’40s country... read more
Found in: Music, NewsMichelle Shocked Invites Fans to Jam Onstage
Singer/songwriter Michelle Shocked has invited her fans to jam with her onstage during her upcoming East Coast tour. Those interested can check out the set list for the shows at www.michelleshocked.com/setlists.htm Shocked has included the music so people can listen to the songs and practice. Then, if they feel confident enough to play along, they'll be permitted to bring their musical instrument with them to the show and join the performance. ... read more
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