September 1994

by Kenneth Morton

OVER THE RHINE
LUNA PARK
AUG 30 1994

Over the Rhine have a new album out entitled Eve and were in town to perform songs from this new release and their other two recordings.

The ambience of Luna Park was perfect for Over the Rhine. The lighting was dim and exotic and the band added to the overall effect by placing several lit blue candles on stage. But the show is what it's all about, and musically Over the Rhine presented the crowd with their abstract tales of life and the world we live in.

Lead vocalist Karin Bergquist has a sweet sounding voice reminiscent of Judy Collins and Joni Mitchell. Bergquist also played guitar and keyboards and always projected the image of friendliness and sophistication. Ric Hordinski on guitar played well, exhibiting a good deal of creativity. Linford Detweiler on bass and Brian Kelley on drums made a brilliant, powerful yet subtle rhythm section.

The band opened with three of their very best: the mysterious Within Without, the well written two part How Does It Feel To Be On My Mind, and their introspective single Happy With Myself?. Bergquist was at her sultriest when performing My Love Is A Fever--yes guys, she's a babe!

Other ultracool tunes which helped to make the evening memorable were Like A Radio from their first album, Conjectures Of A Guilty Bystander, and especially the haunting Jacksie.

It won't be long until this Cincinnati, Ohio based band are known all over the world. Buy their new IRS album, attend their shows, do what you must to get Over the Rhine!