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Graveface Records has announced a benefit compilation honoring the late Jason Molina, all proceeds from which will help his family with medical and funeral costs. The CD comp, which will feature artists covering Molina’s songs, includes Mark Kozelek, Phil Elverum, Will Oldham, Allo Darlin’, Scout Niblett, John Vanderslice, Jeffrey Lewis, Will Johnson, Damien Jurado, Shearwater’s Jonathan Meiburg, Hospital Ships, Wave Pictures, Herman Dune, and more. It’s titled Weary Engine Blues after an artwork by Molina.

You can order Weary Engine Blues here.

This great print from Molina’s friend William Schaff is also available: (more…)

We’ve always been fans of Jason Molina here at FREEwilliamsburg. From Songs: Ohia to Magnolia Electric Co he made beautiful and heartfelt music. We had the pleasure of meeting him when he was on tour with Magnolia Electric Co. a few years back and today are very sad to hear this tragic news. Rest in peace, Jason. We’re sorry to see you go.

UPDATE: A memorial from his band’s Tumblr:

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RIP Doc and Earl! It’s been a tough year for bluegrass!