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New York Times: A five-disc archival collection of Joni Mitchell traces the beginnings of one of the most daring trajectories in popular music.

Head over to #OC today at 11 AM for an OUTDOORS, socially distanced "Bluegrass-ish Brunch" concert with The Storytellers, who will be debuting their new song "The Ballad of Bob Stane", soon to be released as a single. Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/events/728189478103072/

Arlo Guthrie, a folk singer whose epic-length "Alice's Restaurant" became a 1960s touchstone, says he's retired from performing. https://www.cnn.com//arlo-guthrie-retires-strok/index.html

Jerry Jeff Walker, the Mr. Bojangles songwriter and a pioneer of the cosmic cowboy sound that would evolve into outlaw country, died Friday after a long battle with throat cancer. He was 78.

Spencer Davis, a British guitarist and bandleader whose eponymous rock group had 1960s hits including "Gimme Some Lovin'" and "I'm a Man," has died. He was 81. https://www.spin.com//spencer-davis-gimme-some-lovin-guit/

Makes perfect sense.

#ThursdayThoughts from bluegrass music legend Ralph Stanley. Always stay true to what you do! #banjo #bluegrass #bluegrassmusic #banjoist StorytellersBand.com

This is something worth reading for sure. Beware, be wary! CoffeeGallery.com

Eddie Van Halen, a local Pasadena boy who made good has left the stage. https://www.latimes.com//20/eddie-van-halen-guitar-dies-65

Helen Reddy, singer of the 70's feminist anthem "I Am Woman," died Tuesday, according to a statement on her Facebook fan page. She was 78.

Ditto. Also anti-#fascism here. Share if you are.

A new film, Linda and the Mockingbirds, documents Linda Ronstadt’s 2019 journey to Mexico with Jackson Browne and a group of young students. Here's the trailer: