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Under the name, john wesley harding, he has released 15 albums, ranging from traditional folk to full on pop music. Nov 04, 2007 wesley stace s engrossing second novel tells the story of two boys called george fisher, one of whom is not a boy but a boy, the name ventriloquists are said to prefer for their inanimate. Listen to and buy john wesley harding music on cd baby. He has performed on stage with artists such as rosanne cash and bruce springsteen, and his songs have been featured in major motion pictures, including high fidelity. Charles jessold, considered as a murderer by wesley stace. June 25, 2005 wesley stace s first novel, misfortune, started its life as a song. He also oversees the cabinet of wonders, a downtown variety show featuring a roster of accomplished musicians, writers, comedians, and the odd ventriloquist.
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