Townes Van Zandt

The edgiest Folk/Alt-Country cowboy Singer/Songwriter.

Hard-core fans of Townes Van Zandt have seen some of this footage before. For new fans, friends of hard-core fans, or people who are just curious about the life of a singer/songwriter, this is an incredible introduction to a man and his music. The die-hards will be impressed with the rare footage they haven't seen. And everyone will leave the theatre feeling sad and lonely.

I snowed all day in Seattle, but none of it stuck to the ground. Somehow, that seemed to fit into the fact that there was a slue of local singer/songwriters hitting the stage that night to pay tribute to the late, great Townes Van Zandt.

Check out this quick look at some of Townes Van Zandt's best songs, with introductory info about where they came from and a downloadable MP3.

We're looking to hear from the folk music community - what are your favorite Townes Van Zandt songs, and why? Share your vote here...