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201196 minGdocumentary

Troubadour Blues

201196 minGdocumentary

Forty live performances feature singer-songwriters like Peter Case, Mary Gauthier, and Chris Smither, alongside interviews about their craft and experiences.

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Forty live performances feature singer-songwriters like Peter Case, Mary Gauthier, and Chris Smither, alongside interviews about their craft and experiences.

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Tom Weberdirector

Dave Alvin

Slaid Cleavescast

Chris Smithercast

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Peter Case and Mary Gauthier appear in Troubadour Blues, a documentary from 2011. The film features live performances of 40 songs by various singer-songwriters, including Chris Smither, Dave Alvin, and Slaid Cleaves. Interviews with the artists provide insights into songwriting, the music business, and their experiences with audiences. The documentary runs for 96 minutes and captures informal moments alongside powerful music.

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