There is a psychological tendency to equate Americana/folk music with a dusty image of cropland with a plow in the foreground. One strongly expects lyrics about redemption in the face of weakness or about a car heading west.
Leave it someone like Drew Peterson (of Minneapolis's 40 Watt Bulb) to muddy those waters. With a classic Springsteen-ish voice, spare-but-clever arrangements, and a wry awareness of the modern condition, he turns the acoustic guitar into a go-between for folksy simplicity and the complexity of today's human relationships. It's clear that he's also having a lot fun doing it, allowing him to follow easily in the footsteps of Bob Schneider or Josh Ritter, even rivaling their considerable songwriting talents. Listen for yourself on the 40 Watt Bulb MySpace page.
Drew, along with part of the 40WB crew, will be our guest Thursday night in the HoDo Lounge. The show starts at 9:00 p.m. No cover, 21+.
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