The Bad Penny (beta)

If you watch only one installment among the 112 we’ve published so far in this series about artists responding to fascism, make sure it’s this one featuring Low Cut Connie. The rock musician’s impressive intelligence, history of engaging in protests and fearless bravery in speaking truth to power raise him to oracle status. Most Americans are confused, afraid and paralyzed by the federal government’s unconscionable, vicious and deadly assaults by a paramilitary force that answers only to Donald Trump. Low Cut Connie is calm, focused and clear-eyed about fighting fascism with unflinching strength and unwavering compassion simultaneously.

Low Cut Connie’s new protest album, Livin in the USA, comes out July 3 via Contender Records. He will tour heavily this year not only to support his record but to spread the message he elucidates in our conversation, which took place yesterday. Read more about Low Cut Connie’s strong and sensible convictions in a lengthy statement/manifesto published on his website.

(Note: I apologize for my severe stuttering during this critical conversation. Please try to overlook it and focus on the priceless knowledge and advice that Low Cut Connie imparts. You will learn a great deal, particularly on how to not only navigate through this horrific era in American history but how to be part of the solution.)

Low Cut Connie Tour Dates:
2/11 – Dallas, TX – Jambaloo
3/3 – Chicago, IL – City Winery *
3/5 – Ann Arbor, MI – The Ark *
3/6 – Davenport, IA – Raccoon Motel *
3/7 – St. Paul, MN – Turf Club *
3/12 – St. Louis, MO – City Winery *
3/13 – Nashville, TN – City Winery *
3/20 – Pittsburgh, PA – City Winery *
3/21 – Elkton, MD – Elkton Music Hall *
3/27 – Northampton, MA – Back Porch Music Festival
4/3-7 – Little Steven’s Underground Garage Cruise
4/10 – Plymouth, MA – Spire Center for the Arts *
4/11 – Portsmouth, NH – The Press Room *
4/12 – New York, NY – City Winery *
4/17 – Lancaster, PA – West Art *
4/18 – Atlantic City, NJ – Anchor Rock Club *
4/30 – Baltimore, MD – Third Space @ Shaarei Tfiloh 

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