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Bruce Cockburn’s latest a worldly mix of music and lyrical adventure

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“I’m good at catching rainbows/ not so good at catching trout,” is such a classic Bruce Cockburn line that it almost goes unnoticed in the fast-paced opening track from “Small Source of Comfort,” Cockburn’s latest release. “My name was Richard … Continue reading

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No lack of inspiration for Hobo Jim, Alaska’s State Balladeer

Alaska has inspired Hobo Jim musically for decades. Anyone who has been in Alaska for at least a few years knows of Hobo Jim. He’s the official Alaska State Balladeer, as decreed by the Alaska Legislature in 1994, and he … Continue reading

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Solas, Hering Auditorium, Fairbanks Feb. 19, 2011

Somewhere between a yawn and a sneeze might be the best way to describe the Solas concert at Hering Auditorium tonight. While the band certainly had many fine moments — the musical inerplay was top-notch throughout — too many of … Continue reading

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Tim Easton at The Blue Loon, Feb. 17, 2011

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Walking into The Blue Loon and seeing nothing but a drum kit and guitar on stage had me wondering if Tim Easton would be channeling his primal inner blues. No, he didn’t, though in many aspect of his three-plus hour … Continue reading

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The String Cheese Incident: Rhythm of the Road

String Cheese Incident goes back to 2000 and releases seminal show with numerous cover songs and guest artists. Continue reading

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