Tribes of the recovering community

September 8, 2013February 28, 2022 ~ Jason Schwartz

The Raucous Caucus Recovery Choir: “The idea is not just to help people recover, but also to reintegrate them in family life – so many relationships are distorted due to drug and alcohol abuse – as they change, become sober and move on. And to help the families affected by it. “The choir meets every … Continue reading Tribes of the recovering community

Songs of Addiction and Recovery

March 5, 2013February 28, 2022 ~ Jason Schwartz

Frank Turner's latest:

Slippin’ and slidin’

October 11, 2012February 28, 2022 ~ Jason Schwartz

From a WSJ article that discusses the song: Though artists have certainly written good songs while in recovery, writing songs about the recovery process itself is a trickier matter. "They get very cheesy very fast. With that language you're dealing with a bunch of clichés," says singer-songwriter Justin Townes Earle, 29. A few years ago, … Continue reading Slippin’ and slidin’

Songs of addiction and recovery

July 20, 2012February 28, 2022 ~ Jason Schwartz

The drugs don't work: "There's a new track I've just written," he says, nervously avoiding eye contact. "It goes the drugs don't work, they just make me worse, and I know I'll see your face again'. That's how I'm feeling at the moment. They make me worse, man. But I still take 'em. Out of … Continue reading Songs of addiction and recovery

Goodbye

July 6, 2012February 28, 2022 ~ Jason Schwartz ~ 2 Comments

Steve Earle introduces this song by sharing the 1 minute version of his story and referring to the song as "kind of a 9th step in the key of C": [Thanks for the tip Bart!]

Songs of addiction and recovery

March 4, 2012February 28, 2022 ~ Jason Schwartz ~ 4 Comments

Gene Ween (Real name is Aaron Freeman.) will be releasing a new album next month. He talks about the album, his recovery and why the timing of this album of covers fits well with his early recovery.