“Gruff, Hobo Folker” Hand-Picked By Devandra Banhart Conquers U.K., Sets U.S. Appearances Two months ahead of his long awaited Anti- Records debut, I Stand Alone, American folk icon Ramblin’ Jack Elliott has already captured the heart of U.K. folk aficionados. On the strength of his recent, stellar performance at All …
Elliott's a ramblin' man, and his fans are much better for it: Ramblin' Jack Elliott isn't just a folk icon who's been around since Woody Guthrie and inspired five decades of fellow musicians. At nearly 75, he's the coolest grandfather you never had. Consider: Jack went hang gliding the other …
Ramblin' Jack Elliott + Jack Staggers + The Velvet Roots Recommended - Fri May 19, Borderline This gruff, hobo folker – whom Mama Cass once declared the sexiest man alive – has one hell of a story. He left home at 14 to join the rodeo, where he learnt to …