Cows with guns

We will fight for bovine freedom
And hold our large heads high

Dana Lyons, famous singer, songwriter and subtle activist is here in Riverton for a few days, meeting the locals and singing his thoughtful, provocative songs - generally having a good time and making friends. 

His concert last night was most excellent - funny, thought-provoking and up-lifting. 

Threaded through his songs were messages of individual responsibility, some drilled by his grandmother into the soft but widely-opened mind of a 4 year old Dana - messages like, 'you're only two steps away from fascism' and 'if you want to be heard, talk loud!'. He's translated these into quirky songs that capture the imagination and embed themselves into the minds of those alert enough to listen to the lyrics - Cows with Guns being the most readily recalled by most people but certainly not the only Lyon's song with an important message wrapped in humorous imagery and a great tune.

There was a good turnout for the concert at the hall at Aparima Highschool and as they left, people said, as they always seem to do, 'those who didn't make the effort to come really missed out on something special'.

And that's true, they did.

Here's the homepage for Dana's website. There's tunes on there, and stuff.

His tour is 'Three legged Coyote' and he says he's on the sixth leg.