When it comes to intelligent, melodic american music there are few who compare to David Olney. Consider the following from the New York Times a few years back:
"Some say Mr. Olney is too literary: he writes songs about Barabbas, John Dillinger and John Barrymore, all in a dark, brooding style influenced by the Texas singer-songwriter Townes Van Zandt. But if Mr. Olney's tight, powerful, empathetic and highly literate writing make him an outsider here, they're also what make him an insider in less commercial songwriting circles, with six albums recorded for the folk label Philo/Rounder all worth seeking out. One of the finest songwriters of his time, Van Zandt, who died two years ago, was once asked to name his favorite composers. He listed Mozart, Bob Dylan, Lightnin' Hopkins and David Olney."
- New York Times
He performs this Sunday night at Bill's Blues Bar in Evanston.
Sunday, August 20, 2006
Bill's Blues Bar
1029 Davis Street
Evanston, IL
847.424.8400
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