The Black Rider Revival 2004

Opened: August 26, 2004
Closing: October 03, 2004

The Black Rider - 2004 - Regional (US) History , Info & More

Geary Theatre
San Francisco, CA

Text from William S. Burroughs

A re-imagining of a 19th century folk tale about a clerk who makes a Faustian pact with the devil, accepting magic bullets in order to win the hand of his beloved in a shooting contest.

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Willie Nelson's Revered Album 'Rainbow Connection' To Make Its Vinyl Debut
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Continuing the yearlong celebration of Willie Nelson’s 90th birthday, UMe has added two additional titles to its extensive vinyl campaign of the legend’s UMG catalog: on November 10 Willie’s beloved 2001 kid-friendly album, Rainbow Connection, will be released on vinyl for the first time ever and his acclaimed It Always Will Be.

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