Fifteen Times with Over the Rhine

Last night, I experienced Over the Rhine in concert for the 15th time; this one for "An Acoustic Christmas with Over the Rhine" at The Ark.

Rockin' to the Oldies

Last night, I saw one of my all-time favorite musical acts, Over the Rhine, at Calvin University. The show marked my 14th live experience with the band.  They focused on material from their earliest albums, with help from members of The Newbees, as a six-piece rock outfit.

A Look Back: OTR @ 12&P

As I continue to comb through my music collection, I continue to find mementos and keepsakes that I squirreled away over the years.  I believe I have yet to properly document the Over the Rhine show (pictured above) at 12th & Porter in Nashville, Tenn. on Oct. 19, 2003, literally two months after their two-disc opus Ohio was released.

A Look Back: Partnering with Over the Rhine

It has been my pleasure to partner with powerhouse singer/songwriter duo Over the Rhine over the course of the past 10 years or so, each time OtR offered the opportunity to help fund one of their last four albums.  My name -- along with a host of other patrons' -- literally appears in the liner notes of The Long Surrender, Meet Me at the Edge of the World, Blood Oranges in the Snow, and Love & Revelation.

Over the Rhine Valentine

My spouse and I donated toward Over the Rhine's 2021 Valentine's Concert Special and look forward to viewing it virtually today.  Wine me, dine me; Over the Rhine me!

A Look Back: Burlap to Cashmere & Steven Delopoulos in Concert

I saw folk singer/songwriter Steven Delopoulos open for Over the Rhine at Nashville (Tenn.)'s 12th & Porter on Oct. 19, 2003 (as documented above).  However, the first time I witnessed him in concert was at the Allegan County (Mich.) Fair as the frontman for his world music band Burlap to Cashmere.  The show took place in 1999 and, if memory serves me, they opened for Sixpence None the Richer.

A Very COVID Christmas

My spouse and I donated toward Over the Rhine's 2020 Christmas Special and enjoyed viewing it virtually tonight.  When life gives you a pandemic, you stream your holiday cheer.  Cheers to making it through December!  We're gonna pull through.

Top 10 Songs of 2019

My Favorite Songs of 2019:
~ in alphabetical order, by artist ~

  1. This Land - Gary Clark Jr.
  2. Pearl Cadillac - Gary Clark Jr.
  3.  Doin' Time - Lana Del Rey
  4. Stay High - Brittany Howard
  5. Superpower - Adam Lambert
  6. Good as Hell - Lizzo
  7. Given Road - Over the Rhine
  8. Love & Revelation - Over the Rhine
  9. Love Yourself - Billy Porter
10. Sunlight - Yuno

A Baker's Dozen OtR Shows

Last night, I saw Over the Rhine (OtR) in concert at Calvin (University's) Chapel.  It marked my thirteenth time attending an OtR show, and a return to a campus I hadn't been to in 20 years or more.

A Dozen Times with Over the Rhine

Last night, I saw one of my all-time favorite musical acts, Over the Rhine, in concert for the twelfth time; this time, for the first time at Bell's Eccentric Cafe.

Wine and Dine With Over the Rhine

Tonight, I will see one of my all-time favorite musical acts, Over the Rhine, in concert.  Although I've seen them perform many, many times before, this will mark my first experience at the City Winery.

Top 10 Songs of 2014

My Favorite Songs of 2014:
~ in alphabetical order, by artist ~

   1.  Magic – Coldplay
   2.  Strut – Lenny Kravitz
   3.  Body Love Part 2 – Mary Lambert
   4.  New Year's Song – Over the Rhine
   5.  Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars
   6.  Lay Me Down – Sam Smith
   7.  Shake It Off – Taylor Swift
   8.  All About That Bass – Meghan Trainor
   9.  Happy – Pharrell Williams    
 10.  No Ordinary Love – You + Me

Charmed by OtR

I saw Over the Rhine in concert on Saturday -- for the third time this year.  Consider me charmed.

Hot Pick: Out Today

Over the Rhine : Meet Me at the Edge of the World

 

Over the Rhine plays Nashville

I will see Over the Rhine in concert tonight.

Over the Rhine in My "Backyard"

Tonight, I will see one of my all-time favorite bands, Over the Rhine, in concert at the Franklin Theatre, along with opener Ben Sollee.  The show is sold out and will be taped!

Top 10 Songs of 2011

My Favorite Tracks of the Year:

~ in alphabetical order by artist ~

1. Rumour Has It - Adele

2. Run the World [Girls] - Beyonce

3. The Living Proof - Mary J. Blige

4. Perth - Bon Iver

5. Barton Hollow - The Civil Wars

6. Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall - Coldplay

7. Ships in the Night - Mat Kearney

8. Rock Star City Life - Lenny Kravitz

9. There's a Bluebird in My Heart - Over the Rhine

10. The Girl From Ipanema - Amy Winehouse

Best of 2011

BEST ALBUMS OF THE YEAR:
~ in alphabetical order, by artist ~
Bon Iver - Bon Iver (at right); Coldplay - Mylo Xyloto; Florence + the Machine - Ceremonials; Mat Kearney - Young Love; Mute Math - Odd Soul

BEST CONCERT: The Civil Wars, The Belcourt Theatre, Nashville, Tenn., Feb. 2

MOST MISSED CONCERT:
Adele, Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, Tenn., June 20 (rescheduled) and Oct. 10 (cancelled)

MOST MISSED: Amy Winehouse

BEST ALBUM ARTWORK/DESIGN: ~ four-way tie ~
Adele - 21; The Civil Wars - Barton Hollow; Mat Kearney - Young Love; Over the Rhine - The Long Surrender

Over the Toilet

I had tickets to see my beloved Over the Rhine last night. Unfortunately, Karin caught a severe stomach flu bug and the concert was cancelled. Thankfully, she survived what she dubbed on Facebook as "a contender for the suckiest 24 hours I ever spent." Looking forward to the rescheduled show.

Hot Pick: Out Today

Over the Rhine : The Long Surrender