HOME: Music City, U.S.A.

AGE: Old as Hank, young as R.E.M.

PROFESSION: Cosmic Cowboys.

HOBBIES: Burnin’ those hot nights in Georgia, listening to old Gram Parsons records, walking both sides of the line, jamming with R.E.M., shining on harvest moon, celebrating American music.

LAST BOOK READ: Back In The Saddle Again by Hoss Cartwright.

LAST ACCOMPLISHMENT: Helping youngsters understand that Bob Dylan actually wrote GREAT songs once upon a time.

QUOTE: “If you ever come down to Nashville, I’ll get you the best $25 hooker that money can buy.”—Jason Ringenberg.

PROFILE: Jason & the (formerly Nashville) Scorchers released their Reckless Country Soul EP to positive reviews and patchy distribution, followed it up with Fervor on an indy label, got rave reviews from some important critics, re-released the EP on EMI (after adding a terrific cover of Dylan’s “Absolutely Sweet Marie”), and are currently on their way to big success with their blend of American music styles.

BEER: Boy Howdy!