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Artist: Marc Olsen

Waxed - Record Review from Issue #47 Sept-Oct 2003

Marc Olsen – Brighter When

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The title of Marc Olsen’s third solo album, Brighter When, might just as easily be a question, as in, when will we turn the corner, when will we be on the upswing? “Haunting” is the adjective you’ll find used most frequently in describing Olson’s music, and there’s an underlying moodiness that permeates everything, even when [...]

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Waxed - Record Review from Issue #22 July-Aug 1999

Marc Olsen – Didn’t Ever…Hasn’t Since…

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Formerly the guitarist for Seattle trio Sage, Marc Olsen recently earned notoriety for his work with Mark Lanegan on the Screaming Trees singer’s 1998 solo tour. Olsen’s second solo album reveals him as something of a kindred spirit to Lanegan, with songs of intimacy and drama that feel like confessionals. But whereas Lanegan’s voice is [...]

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Waxed - Record Review from Issue #10 July-Aug 1997

Marc Olsen – Tunnel Songs

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First of all, don’t confuse this Marc Olsen with the ex-Jayhawk of similar appellation. While both gentlemen are very talented singer-songwriters, their professional likeness ends right about there. This Marc Olsen used to play guitar with the pseudo-psychedelic, prog-rocking Sky Cries Mary and subsequently became a key member of another Northwest trio called Sage. On [...]

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From the Blogs

  • Hearth Music Guide to Northwest Folklife Festival 2013
    We're back again with our annual guide to the hugely humongous Northwest Folklife Festival, this Memorial Day Weekend, May 24-27, 2013. This is the largest community music festival in the nation, with (last I checked) 800+ bands, 25+ stages, and so much music and dance that it's physically impossible to see even a small fraction of the things you […]
  • CD Reissue Review: Swamp Dogg - Gag a Maggott (Stone Dogg/Alive, 1973/2013)
    Funky soul from 1973, with two bonus tracks After his innovative 1970 debut, Total Destruction to Your Mind, Swamp Dogg (born Jerry Williams, Jr.) continued to cut fine soul albums, despite a lack of big label distribution, chart action or major sales. His deep… […]
  • Americana Music Association Honors and Award Nominations-A Rundown
    There is a subtle difference in the nominating categories for the Americana Honors & Award Nominations from the rest of the awards in the music industry. Most give a ranking, which usually begins with ‘best.’  No where in the nominations… […]
  • CD Review - Stacie Collins and the Al-Mighty Band "Shinin' LIVE!"
    SHININ’ LIVE is the DVD and the ass-kickin', hip-grinding and smile making soundtrack CD of the concert at Bootleggers Bar in Kendal, England is included as a free Extra. I can remember the night, as if it was yesterday, when I was standing in front of a packed crowd who had come from all over the UK to see this special gig in a Bar that appeared to hav […]
  • Interview: Kurt Marschke of Deadstring Brothers on "Cannery Row"
    In the spring of 2012, two years since his move to Nashville from Detroit, Kurt Marschke connected with another Motor City transplant, JD Mack (formerly of Whitey Morgan & the 78s). After searching for new musical blood to make a new record with, Kurt and JD partnered up with Brad Pemberton (Ryan Adams & The Cardinals), Mike Webb (Poco), Pete Finney […]
  • Wakarusa 2013: Just a Week Away!
    As you can imagine, I am getting very excited for Wakarusa. I would like to say thank you again to No Depression for making this adventure possible. I cannot wait to share my experiences with all of you. As the final countdown begins, I am hard at work researching and preparing so I can bring you the best coverage of the event. Through this process, I have s […]

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