Slaid Cleaves finds poetry in humanity, one struggling soul at a time. Accompanied by “Scrappy” Jud Newcomb on guitar, he shared his story songs at a Rhythm and Roots concert on Aug. 28. C. Elliott’s photos follow. Find out more about Cleaves and his music in Gene Armstrong’s Tucson Weekly feature, Songs and Stories.

- C. Elliott
- Slaid Cleaves, right, with “Scrappy” Jud Newcomb

- C. Elliott
- Slaid Cleaves, Rhythm and Roots, Aug. 28, 2013

- C. Elliott
- Slaid Cleaves, Rhythm and Roots, Aug. 28, 2013
This article appears in Aug 29 – Sep 4, 2013.
