Tim O’Brien Continually Lives the Dream Tim O’Brien intended for Paper Flowers to be a lighthearted record, a pleasant distraction from worldly strife, following a period of more serious songwriting. Onstage, he playfully embraces the material’s cheerful tone. “This album and these songs just create a good time,” said O’Brien. “I think we were looking […]
Music Reviews: Gene and Eunice, J.M. Kearns, Tim O’Brien & Jan Fabricius, Michael Arbenz & Andy Sheppard, and Comet Gain Gene and Eunice, From Ko Ko Mo to Poco Loco: The Singles Collection 1954–62. If Gene and Eunice and the songs referenced in this anthology’s title ring no bells for you, you’re not alone. Gene […]
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Tim O’Brien & Jan Fabricius – Paper Flowers From the start, the recording boasts pristine sound, & the voice mix of Grammy-winner Tim O’Brien, who teams with his wife Jan Fabricius (vocal/mandolin), displays a homegrown-sounding collection. Their picking is excellent. The opener “Atchison” is a historical overview of the place, playfully played & enthusiastic. The […]
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