LOCATION: Fine Line Music Cafe, Minneapolis, MN
LINEUP: Karin, Linford
REVIEW BY: Troy Miller, RoAnn
You know, it occurs to me that aren't very many performers who, when their fans realize that the show isn't a full band show, but just two out of five, start feeling all exciting in anticipation of what's in store for them. Man, I can't say enough how thankful I am that Karin and Linford found each other and decided to spend their lives doing what they do. Last night's concert was just simply amazing. Very rarely have I seen two people who can do so very much with so very little. I know, I'm sounding like a gushing fanboy - but at least I should be in good company. ;) My soon-to-be-fiancee and I got Linford's book last night. Haven't read it yet, as we're saving it to read together. Karin was even gracious enough to sign it (after asking her husband's permission, of course! ;). I don't if the "special instrument" that Karin played has been talked about yet - if not, I'll refrain from mentioning it to keep up the surprise - but I thought that was a hoot. And it was a great treat for me to see Linford on the guitar - I'd not seen that live before. The cover of "Fever" was good too - I don't know if I can think of another singer who can be as... what would be a good word? Tantalizing? Sultry? Sexy? as Karin can. Made me glad I was sitting next to my girlfriend. ;) Anyway, kudos to K&L for such a treat last night. The residuals are helping me get through the typical dreary Monday quite nicely.RoAnn
The show was great, by the way. I finally got my boyfriend Isaiah to like Over the Rhine. I knew if I could just get him to a show he'd change his mind. I was right. I also really liked that new song they played about abuse, WOW. Very, very good stuff. This was my first time at a show with just Karin and Linford, and I really enjoyed it quite a bit. At the end of the show Karin said 'see you sometime around Christmas' so I hope that means that they're coming back to Minneapolis in December.