LOCATION: Canal Street Tavern, Dayton, OH
LINEUP: Karin, Linford
REVIEW BY: Various Listees:
I don't have the set list from Saturday night (Holly, are you out there?), but I can tell you that it was another great evening of music with the dynamic duo. It was probably the most fun I've had at an OtR show. There were lots of humorous remarks from Karin and Linford throughout the performance. Linford wore some cowboy boots that Karin had given him for Christmas, so she had a few "it must be the boots" comments during the evening. Then there was the story about Linford's vintage dresses... The NEW 21 song double album will be released on August 19th. It will be 2 CD's and should also be out on vinyl. There is still no name for the record yet. Linford threw out a few ideas and asked for audience feedback. One was "Wine Me, Dine Me, Over the Rhine Me." Another was simply "Ohio." Karin said that Paul Mahern, the producer, had suggested something along the lines of "Sweaty Hickey Party." If you have any excellent suggestions, you can e-mail them to Linford. As for new songs, "Only God Can Save Us Now" was a tongue in cheek account of their recent nursing home experiences. Linford said they are keeping the new material somewhat guarded. We will get to hear more of it when they do the upcoming band tour. They did not say which musicians will be joining them, but Karin said afterwards that Jack will not be on this tour. He remains in Scotland for the time being. It was my first time at the Canal Street Tavern. When I walked in the door, the first person I saw was the diminutive, delightful Kylie Jo Wilkerson. KJ was working the merchandise table. The opener was Cameron Martin Cochran, a Cincinnati singer-songwriter described by Karin as "a tall drink of water." I liked his music well enough to pick up his 5 song EP, which was a mere $7. I enjoyed the intimate atmosphere of the venue and thought the sound was very good. Mick Montgomery is the man! I had been trying to line up Joel Henderson as the opener for one of the Dayton concerts, but had no luck in reaching Linford. Interestingly enough, while they were incommunicado, I found out during the show that they had been only a freaking hour away from me doing studio work in Bloomington, IN! After they left the Hoosier state, they went to Florida for a couple of shows and actually took two days off to hang out on the beach. As for the aforementioned Joel, check out http://www.joelhenderson.com/music.html to hear four songs produced by Ric Hordinski. I know, it's too much information for some of you and not enough for others. Sorry I couldn't give you a detailed set list. I know at least one person out there who actually has it! You know who you are! : )
Hello everyone. I am new to the list. I've enjoyed the music of OTR for about 7 years but saw them for the first time this weekend at Canal Street. It was such a great experience! Karins voice is beautiful and listening to her voice on CD does it no justice. I loved the intimacy of the venue and really enjoyed hearing Karin and Linfords stories and comments. I went Friday and had such a great time that I decided to catch the Saturday show too. I wish I had written down the set list. I remember Lucy, Bothered, Gillian Welch's Orphan Girl (excellent!), Summertime, My love is a fever, When I go, Jesus in New Orleans.
A little more variation in the setlists than we sometimes see at back-to-back Canal Street shows, but I'd still like to see more variation, and more really old stuff. Still, both were very good shows. Karin temporarily got lost in the middle of the new song about redemption on Saturday night, but it did come back to her. Friday Spinning Forgiveness (Jesus & Mary) Bothered Little Blue River Anything At All Seahorse Summertime My Love Is A Fever Fever new song (Redemption?) Ohio (Karin solo) - --break— If Nothing Else Jesus In New Orleans Orphan Girl Lucy & the Rev When I Go - -- encore – Only God Can Save Us Now (unrecorded & not expected to be on the new album) Saturday Cast Me Away Forgiveness (Jesus & Mary) Bothered Little Blue River Anything At All Seahorse Summertime My Love Is A Fever Fever new song (Redemption?) Lucy (no Rev) - -- break – (the order between here & When I Go may not be exact, but these songs were played) The World Can Wait Jesus In New Orleans Orphan Girl Faithfully Dangerous (a request taken during the break) When I Go - -- encore – Only God Can Save Us NowNathan Swartzendruber
Friday, OTR, Canal Street Karin & Linford Karin plays guitar, Little Circular Shakey Thing(tm) Linford plays keyboard and guitar Also, Karin sings Set1: Spinning Jesus & Mary Bothered Little Blue River Anything at All The Seahorse which sidles into Summertime (and the Living is Easy) My Love is a Fever (Linford on guitar) Fever (Linford on guitar, well, still) Ohio (Karin) Set2: If Nothing Else Jesus in New Orleans Orphan Girl Lucy (add the Reverend Al Green) When I Go Encore: Only God Can Save Us Now (with the full backstory as intro) Friday night at Canal Street was a deep breath outside again. As Jeff said about Saturday, lots of good-humoured talked from K&L. They're obviously very excited about the new project (Linford: "I think there are 12 songs that have never seen the light of day.") and, as they put it, a little punch-drunk from so much time in the studio. Certainly the most conversational I've seen them to be on-stage. Fun on stage, fun in the seats. Karin expresses her love for all movies Christopher Guest (her character in Guffman is Parker Posey, "I wanna make Cokes"). All his stuff hits a little too close to home, she says. Collected stories from the road. Extensive props given to Kylie for working merch both nights. Other possible album titles: "Only God Can Save Us Now," "Cruel and Pretty," "A Little Kick-Ass Beauty Before We Die." Stories of Linford's happy ownership of dresses and purses. An "unnerving number," according to Karin. "Purses absolutely rock," says Linford. Songs I hadn't heard: Jesus & Mary. This one hits hard. Lots of strange thoughts for me coming "home" to loud, empty smiles and towns. Strange new regrets for old mistakes. The word "ocean" means more than it did do. Fever. Linford just grooves on the guitar with this one. Such a simple arrangement, great setting for Karin's voice. His lock on rhythm is still good across instruments. Unfair. Changes Come. I was sold when Linford came in on keys. One of those songs that's just gonna make you sit down and look at doors like you're sad. Been singing the snatches I can remember all week. Only God Can Save Us Now. Karin's story about this song lasts for several minutes. Would be a humorous song if heard cold, but the story adds so much dimension and humanness. Maybe can get a transcript up. A friend of mine did tape the show. It'll take him a bit to slice it into tracks and such. May host the show online as MP3s, I may start a tree to spread the love. When it's ready, I'll post. Glad to share, but there's no reason to push. Pole pole (pronounced po-lay po-lay), means slowly slowly. Blame the wait on culture shock. Which is no small thing, by the way. Great show, thanks everyone. Special thanks to Jesse Callahan for waiting so patiently in line, Kylie for working merch (of course), and Karin for the Guffman reference. "Gather 'round, for I have news." Actually, nope, that's it.