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Seattle rockers the Supersuckers play the Rickshaw on Thursday on a bill with costumed McDonald's-themed Sabbath tribute band Mac Sabbath.

The Hangmen’s Bryan Small is done pawning guitars for drugs

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON SEPT. 4, 2003 By Steve Newton Here’s a happy little comeback story for ya. Back in 1989, singer-guitarist Bryan Small led a rowdy, punk-inspired L.A. rock act called the Hangmen that was hoping to establish itself beyond all the hair bands of the day. The group scored a deal with Capitol Records … Continue reading The Hangmen’s Bryan Small is done pawning guitars for drugs

Steve Earle says his midlife crisis took place when he was about 24

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON MARCH 5, 1998 By Steve Newton It’s pretty common for a recording artist to tout his latest work as his best ever. I’ve yet to hear one say, “Well, this new record’s okay, but it’s nothing like the one I did five years ago.” Sometimes you can tell whether a musician truly … Continue reading Steve Earle says his midlife crisis took place when he was about 24