Brian Dewan's Peculiar Patriotism

I first discovered the joys of Brian Dewan during the week of the election, when I kept seeing this strange show on Manhattan public access. It featured a musician in a red K-Mart jacket singing old political songs while alternating playing the music on the accordion and a zither (?). That I didn't even know what instrument he was playing intrigued me. And then there were these nutty watercolor backgrounds superimposed behind him. And always a stone-face, even when he sang a song about electing Alfred E. Newman for president. Eventually I got out a VHS and recorded half the show, which I have split into songs for your listening pleasure. If you like these, Mr. Dewan has two albums out there that I completely recommend, with total awe. (click each photo for videos)

Yankee Doodle Dandy

Buckle Down with Nixon

Charlie on the MTA

Jimmy Carter Says Yes

Vote for Newman