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Jim Jarmusch has been writing and directing intriguing, highly accomplished independent movies for a quarter of a century now and occasionally acting in those of fellow independents. Full Article at Guardian Unlimited
We have been warned. According to the strap line on a recent magazine cover, Camille O’Sullivan is “the wild cat who made cabaret cool again”. Full Article at Times Online
Pete Seeger, Steve Earle, Merle Haggard, Tom Waits, Andrew Bird, My Morning Jacket's Jim James, Jason Isbell and Paolo Nutini are only a handful of the acts that sat in with New Orleans' Preservation Hall Jazz Band over the past year. Full Article at Spinner.com
A new album by Tom Waits, “Glitter and Doom Live,” was recorded on his 2008 tour of the United States and Europe. The latest on the arts, coverage of live events, critical reviews, multimedia extravaganzas and much more. Join the discussion. Full Article at The New York Times
Seeing a Tom Waits live show is like watching a rare comet, you’ll be lucky enough to see it once during your life time. In 2008, Tom Waits picked out a bunch of US & Europe cities he hasn’t played in before, or in a long time. Full Article at Readjunk.com
The music of Norah Jones is often maligned by more discerning (or is that discriminating?) music critics: milquetoast pop jazz for the masses, they cry. With her latest album, 'The Fall', she tried to go in more interesting directions. Full Article at The Independent
Jones eases into the change with "Chasing Pirates", a charming mellow soul number. Quickly thereafter though, we do get some hints of exploration. Hints of reverb and dissonance can be heard clearly on "Even Though". Full Article at AndresonVision
I could not possibly make this up. Paste Magazine is reporting that singer-songwriter Tom Waits is possibly up for the lead in Peter Jackson’s and Guillermo del Toro’s recreation of The Hobbit. Full Article at OH NO THEY DIDN'T
Remember the first time you heard Tom Waits? Pretty surprising, yeah? Amusing even. He cant be serious. Ridiculous. Same with Kraftwerk we are the robots indeed. Hilarious. And dont even mention Daniel Johnston... Full Article at God is in the t.v.
Every once in a while, a beautiful (mostly) instrumental Christmas album is released. And then, every once in a while, a curveball is inserted smack into the middle of the tracklist. Observe! Full Article at Popdose.com
Grizzled veteran Tom Waits may be bringing his inimitable voice to bear not on a new album, but as part of the 'Lord of the Rings' prequels based on 'The Hobbit', due to begin filming in New Zealand soon. Full Article at Spinner.com
My LP fascination has once again blossomed, as it is wont to do every so often. Full Article at Collectors' Quest
It's the voice -- a sexy contralto that can bring you to tears in a single note. If you've heard chanteuse Ute Lemper, you cannot forget her. Full Article at Huffington Post
Tom Waits is rumoured to be involved in the forthcoming film adaptation of The Hobbit. According to Total Film, the singer-songwriter could play the voice of Smaug - the dragon Bilbo Baggins faces off with at the climax of the classic tale. Full Article at Digital Spy
Check out their interview with Mary Lucia... If you're a new subscriber to the Song Of The Day podcast you will also receive new music from Tom Waits, Nicholas "The Feelin" Mrozinski, Flight Of The Conchords and The Drums. Full Article at MPR | Minnesota Public Radio
WITH his broom-stiff shock of white hair, dark denim outfit and a little black book filled with names such as Jack White and Tom Waits, Jim Jarmusch is the epitome of hipster chic. Full Article at The Scotsman
Rumours are surfacing today that singer Tom Waits may be up for a role in Guillermo del Toro's The Hobbit. The singer-songwriter, best known for his gruff, raspy voice, is no stranger to films. Full Article at Total Film
Tom Waits ... already preparing for his rumoured role as Smaug the dragon. Photograph: Mike Segar/Reuters Will Tom Waits battle Bilbo Baggins? Full Article at Guardian Unlimited
Singer Tom Waits is set to star in the movie version of 'The Hobbit,' it has emerged. The film producers are reportedly considering the Downtown Train singer, who recently celebrated his 60th birthday. Full Article at Webindia123
Barry Courter: Barry: Tom Waits is known for his gravely voice and brilliant, if sometimes off-kilter, songwriting. Full Article at Chattanooga Times Free Press
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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 06: Actor Tom Waits attends the 'The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus' UK film premiere held at the Empire Leicester Square on October 6, 2009 in London, England.
View Photo »LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 06: **UK TABLOID ** L-R Tom Waits and Verne Troyer attend the UK premiere of The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus held at The Empire Leicester Square on October 6, 2009 in London, England.
View Photo »LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 06: **UK TABLOID ** L-R Tom Waits, Lily Cole, Verne Troyer, Terry Gilliam and Andrew Garfield attend the UK premiere of The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus held at The Empire Leicester Square on October 6, 2009 in London, England.
View Photo »LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 06: **UK TABLOID ** L-R Tom Waits, Lily Cole, Verne Troyer, Terry Gilliam and Andrew Garfield attend the UK premiere of The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus held at The Empire Leicester Square on October 6, 2009 in London, England.
View Photo »LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 06: **UK TABLOID ** Tom Waits attends the UK premiere of The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus held at The Empire Leicester Square on October 6, 2009 in London, England.
View Photo »LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 06: **UK TABLOID ** Tom Waits attends the UK premiere of The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus held at The Empire Leicester Square on October 6, 2009 in London, England.
View Photo »LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 06: **UK TABLOID ** Tom Waits attends the UK premiere of The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus held at The Empire Leicester Square on October 6, 2009 in London, England.
View Photo »U.S. singer La Toya Jackson arrives for the British Premiere of Terry Gilliam's film, 'The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus' in London's Leicester Square, on October 6, 2009.
View Photo »U.S. singer La Toya Jackson arrives for the British Premiere of Terry Gilliam's film, 'The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus' in London's Leicester Square, on October 6, 2009.
View Photo »U.S. singer La Toya Jackson arrives for the British Premiere of Terry Gilliam's film, 'The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus' in London's Leicester Square, on October 6, 2009.
View Photo »U.S. singer La Toya Jackson arrives for the British Premiere of Terry Gilliam's film, 'The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus' in London's Leicester Square, on October 6, 2009.
View Photo »U.S. singer La Toya Jackson arrives for the British Premiere of Terry Gilliam's film, 'The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus' in London's Leicester Square, on October 6, 2009.
View Photo »U.S. musician and cast member Tom Waits poses for photographs as she arrives at the gala premiere of the film "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus" at a cinema in London, Tuesday Oct. 6, 2009.
View Photo »LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 06: **UK TABLOID ** L-R Tom Waits and Verne Troyer attend the UK premiere of The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus held at The Empire Leicester Square on October 6, 2009 in London, England.
View Photo »I've always been a massive Tom Waits fan and when I began to look into some of his major musical influences, I stumbled onto this incredible hot bed of music that I would have never heard living in northern Wisconsin. I had heard about the legend of Preservation Hall before I even knew about the music, ...
The diversity of this singer-songwriter-actor-novelist-poet is almost unprecedented in the music industry. Dylan's memoirs were sparkling, Captain Beefheart can paint and Tom Waits is a wonderfully minimalist actor. But few performers spread themselves across so many media without spreading themselves t...
For her fourth LP, her liveliest, she rolls with producer Jacquire King (Tom Waits, Modest Mouse) and hires feisty session men, including guitarist Marc Ribot and drummer Joey Waronker ... The result is avant-roots music that rocks, albeit gently.
I always wanted a career like John Prine or Tom Waits, singers I really admired ... I just wanted a cult following. I never set out for anything more. But I got rich on my first album.
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