“I Feel like I’m Just Fixin’ to Die Rag”– Iran Version
GIMME AN F! This famous cheer launched by the late, great Country Joe McDonald at Woodstock sums up my sentiments about our so-called leader’s bungle into yet another pointless war. He followed up the cheer (at least in the film) with his “I Feel Like I’m Fixin’ to Die Rag”, which is just as relevant […]
Jingling For Democracy
Feeling so grateful that Chicago harmonica legend and overall musical icon Corky Siegel excerpted my song “Delicate Arch” as the first song on his new Jingles For Democracy Facebook and YouTube pages. His premise for Jingles For Democracy– which is aligned with the nationwide Common Cause movement– is to bring joy to the socio/political discourse […]
New Duggleby/Birsan Song: “Sunflowers (for Ukraine)”
Like about everyone, I’m shocked and disgusted at Putin’s brutal assault on the citizens of Ukraine. And when I get angry, I try to get writing. So here is “Sunflowers (for Ukraine)”, inspired by accounts of everyday heroes fighting for their country and their lives. It’s a co-write with my friend, collaborator, world-class tenor/pianist, and […]