Posts by Jason Gonulsen

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Smiling and having a grand time on stage, Linford Detweiler and Karin Bergquist looked like newlyweds as they treated fans at Blueberry Hill

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Retrospective reminds us once again of how powerful a songwriter Jay Farrar really is and how great a band could sound in the studio. Have one listen to

Appearing with his new band The Cardinals, Ryand Adams gives us a natural, sporadic effort

Originality is what fuels Patty Griffin and her live performance. What her shows lack in quantity (she only played about 80 minutes), she delivers in quality: each note that comes from her lungs, if not perfect, strives for a uniqueness that no one can attempt to cover. Mostly performing tunes from her 2004 release Impossible Dream, Griffin was productive for every second, even when she talked about how bad the St. Louis Cardinals played in the 2004 World Series.

Throughout Steve Earle’s two-hour performance, which began with a stomping version of

The 9-year period of 1966 to 1974 is significant for any Bob Dylan fan. During that time, Dylan managed to alienate his fans to the greatest degree

Drunkard

Linford Detweiler and Karin Bergquist, who make up the husband and wife duo of Over the Rhine, have endured their share of heartache. Drunkard’s Prayer, is a back to basics effort, recorded after the band’s mini-break to energize their souls.