Folksinger/activist Ani DiFranco was in New Orleans, working on her next record when Katrina hit. She tells Alternet the story here.

A little something from way back in 1993 that still amuses - Matt Groening’s “Binky’s Guide to Our Musical Roots”. Musical Roots

Here’s a post-print concert listing of interest to lots of folks - Ladysmith Black Mambazo will present a concert at the Louisville Science Center on Sunday, July 16. For tickets, contact the Center at 502-561-6100, ext 6111. (The press release didn’t include any ticket costs.)

The July print and online editions of Louisville Music News are now available. As it is the 4th of July weekend and holiday, however, there might be a few places on the street in Louisville where it is not yet displayed. The Lexington, KY copies will not be available there until after Friday, July 7.