sweetonmusic Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Mark Olson is another great alt-country artist. I didn't find out until about 2 weeks ago when I saw an article about him in the paper, but Mark Olson from The Jayhawks is on tour - he has a new album out (The Salvation Blues). I picked it up the other day, and it's good. Like REALLY GOOD. People keep saying that it's the best thing he's done since The Jayhawks, and I completely agree - it's a really beautiful album, just really well arranged...and his songwriting is as good as its' ever been. There's even a Jayhawks holdover song on there - "Poor Michael's Boat." On a whim, I decided to go see him at 400 Bar (Minneapolis - hometown!) this past weekend and it was amazing. Even besides the fact that we got a real surprise when Gary got on stage with him for a few songs, it was just a really great show. His band is top-notch - the violin player and Mark were so in sync with one another, it was uncanny - I don't think I've ever seen Mark so happy on stage. The woman singing harmony (and playing a bunch of different instruments) with him was WONDERFUL. AND they played some old Jayhawks favorites - something I don't think Mark has done since leaving the band!!! All in all, a really great experience. I'm glad that I caught that article in time to go to the show. His Myspace page (http://myspace.com/markolsonmusic) shows him on tour through September, so I highly highly highly advise you catch his live show (and grab the CD if you don't already have it - they put a lot of effort into the packaging and it just adds to the CD). Long live Mark Olson! -Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Fuck off. Seriously. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plasticeyeball Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 How can you talk to sean that way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 If you like pina coladas.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
embiggen Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 yes I like pina colonics! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
deepseacatfish Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 I do like mustard, yes I do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
street spirit Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 the best part about this is that there's already a Mark Olson related thread down there. i always wonder how all these clueless PR labels maintain clients... and then i remember that most record labels are also clueless. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PigSooie Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Woah. youtube is working at work today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Yea, come over and join the other thread...we already have one going and could use some reinforcements, just like Mark could have used more fans for his two dates in Chicago.... LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tweedling Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 "I don't get it." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 If Crazy by Gnarls Barkley was the song of last summer, this was the song of this summer...it was everywhere..... Let's just hope these guys save their money...... LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Let's just hope these guys save their money......No kidding... I have a couple of their albums, and I can't figure out what the big deal is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 No kidding... I have a couple of their albums, and I can't figure out what the big deal is.A couple?? I had no idea....actualy I like the single. Every time I hear it I think they are saying..."I don't care about the Aunschluss....." LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Duck-Billed Catechist Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 If you like pina coladas....That was my thought. I'm tempted to delete this thread. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tweedling Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 sean seems like a really nice guy, I even added him as a friend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PigSooie Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 sean seems like a really nice guy, I even added him as a friend. Tom is jealous. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
So Long Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Fuck off. Seriously. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
augurus Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 The sooner this thread sinks, the faster we accomplish our goal in educating bad PR. Plus, less people will see this eyesore. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
embiggen Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 DENTAL PLAN! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Serak_the_Preparer Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 DENTAL PLAN! LISA NEEDS BRACES!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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