Jon Langford of the Mekons reads from Nashville Radio June 24, 2006

Along with his work as a musician (Mekons, Waco Brothers, Pine Valley Cosmonauts and solo), Jon Langford has a thriving career as a visual artist: he's a regular Renaissance man. Nashville Radio collects his "song-paintings," etchings, lyrics, autobiographical writings and includes an exclusive 18-track CD. Langford fuses publicity-shot portraiture and folk art imagery with his sharp, sardonic wit. His completely distinctive style expresses a deep regard for his musical heroes--American giants such as Bob Wills, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash--while delivering an incisive commentary on the culture of his adopted homeland. Langford will sign copies of Nashville Radio, talk about his paintings, read from the book and play a few songs. We'll also have his latest solo CD, Gold Brick, on hand. All ages welcome. Don't miss this! Info: 301-779-9300

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