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......last section of article Libertarian Picking over a plate of barbecue back at the Iron Works, Jimmie Vaughan reflects on the times we live in. September 11 was the date of his record release party and in-store appearance, both canceled even before the World Trade Center collapsed "out of respect," but also because of an innate sense of duty. That sense had him performing for George W. Bush's presidential campaign last year, and he refuses to be cowed by criticism of it. If there's anything more All-American to Vaughan than loving music, cars, and girls, it's the right to speak ...

Famed Blues guitarist Jimmie Vaughan tells about his involvement in the movement to restore our constitutional republic. Guitar Player magazine called Jimmie Vaughan "a living legend." He's one of the most respected guitarists in the world of popular music. He started playing guitar when he was 13, and his mother said of his immediate adeptness, "It was like he played it all his life." His fans aren't just "fans"; they include other guitarists and musicians of significant renown, including Muddy Waters, Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, and his brother, the late Stevie Ray Vaughan. He is that good. But...

Dean Cameron, Jimmie Vaughan set for LP Convention A popular Hollywood actor, an outspoken judge, and an incendiary talk show host have been confirmed as speakers at the 2004 Libertarian National Convention. In addition, a legendary blues musician (and self-declared Libertarian) will perform, said Convention Committee Chair Nancy Neale. "[We want] to offer the best possible speaker line-up to inform, educate, and inspire," she said. Speaking at the convention, which will be held May 27-31, 2004 at the Marriott Atlanta Marquis Hotel in Georgia, will be actor Dean Cameron, Superior Court Judge James Gray, and syndicated radio talk show host...