Roadworks 2010: 'American Idle' was an incredible experience. I've rallied together my Top Ten “Idles”; songs heard around the country from fellow songwriters doing a brilliant job of putting a face and giving a voice to folks caught in the cogs of the ever-grinding engine of global capital. They've graciously allowed me to post their songs on my website, and we're discussing possibly publishing the compilation on iTunes and sending it around to  community radio stations, perhaps to benefit our favorite community organizations. So a very special thanks to Andy Sharkey for her uncanny Simon Cowell-esque abilities, and an all-star American Idle cast including Johanna Divine, Ron Bankley, Jon Shain, Marc Haney, Dianne Karelovich, John Clark, John Lynch, Paul Kenny, Zach Peterson and Joe Renner. Their work speaks for itself, so please take the time to listen to:
 
1. Johanna Divine - The Big Grab - Visit Johanna's website
2. Ron Bankley - Break Even - Visit Ron's website
3. Jon Shain - Dyehouse Blues - Visit Jon's website
4. Marc Haney - Franklin Co. Kansas
5. Dianne Karelovich - There Goes the Neighborhood
6. John Clark - Hope in Hard Times
7. John Lynch - What About Mainstreet
8. Paul Kenny - Better Days - Visit Paul's website
9. Zach Peterson - S.N.A.F.U - Visit Zach's website
10. Joe Renner - Mobsters, Gangsters & Banksters

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Got Song?
Roadworks presents ‘American Idle’; a celebration of our ‘jobless recovery.’ Michelle Shocked is looking for a few good songs to add to the repertoire in her touring adventure across the US this year. If you’ve written a song, or know a song that articulates the Zeitgeist; 1-in-10 unemployed, 1-in-6 uninsured, long term partners denied marriage equality, home foreclosures  or mortgages underwater, political gridlock, bankruptcy or bailout…well, kid, this talent search is for you! Everyone knows ‘the money’s in the publishing,’ so let wannabe-superstar suckers wail for other people’s royalty checks, we want to hear what YOU have to say! Serve it to us plain or overproduced, we’re listening to what the song has to say, not the party dress it wears.  For further details, please contact Andy Sharkey at Campfire Girl Publishing  asharkey@sbcglobal.net

ROADWORKS TOUR v.1 American Idle. New tour dates announced for 2010.  More info.

A HUNDRED AND TWENTY BABIES limited edition songbook. Single sheet downloads available. Order here.

SOUL OF MY SOUL released 3-26-09. A new studio album and limited edition vinyl. More info and to order.