Over the Rhine

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My Review(s) of Over the Rhine's "The Trumpet Child"

Earlier, I had indicated that my review of Over the Rhine's The Trumpet Child, which arrived in stores on August 21, would be in "the next issue of Christianity Today." Apparently I misunderstood. I've just received the new issue, and the music page focuses

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Over the Rhine in the Netherlands

Here's a new review of The Trumpet Child from The Corner Table. Here's video from their August 18 performance at the Flevo Festival in the Netherlands. It's a live performance of "Latter Days" on the festival's main stage before close

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Stereo Subversion's Over the Rhine Interview

Stereo Subversion has a new interview with Linford Detweiler of Over the Rhine...

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Over the Rhine, Reviewed by Thom Jurek

Here's  Thom Jurek's review of Over the Rhine's The Trumpet Child. Jurek, like Andy Whitman, is one of the music critics whose reflections always challenge, inform, and inspire me... even when I disagree. His review of The Trumpet Child is sharp and full of

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This Week's Soundtrack

Oh how I want the Looking Closer music page to be more lively than it is. But too much is happening in my life right now, and I'm left singing along with great new albums while I work, wishing I had time to write in-depth reviews of

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First Impressions of "The Trumpet Child"

"I don't want to waste your time with music you don't need," sing Karin Bergquist at the beginning of Over the Rhine's new album The Trumpet Child. No worries, Karin. We need this kind of glory, passion, and delight in the world.

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Over the Rhine's Free "Trumpet Child" Webcast

Sunday, July 8 - 8:00pm EST... Hear The Trumpet Child in its entirety for the first time, all around the world. Sunday July 8th at 8:00pm, gather the family around the computer and turn the lights down low, or invite some friends over, and open a bottle of wine.

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Over the Rhine's "Trumpet Child" Tour Kickoff

From the Over the Rhine MySpace page: Beginning this Saturday, June 2nd at Midnight Eastern Time (that's either Friday Night or Saturday morning - depending on your preference), you'll be able to buy tickets for the 8/31 Coney Island show exclusively at OvertheRhine.com. At the

On Movies & Media

Over the Rhine's "Failed Christian" and Great Songs of Doubt

I've heard a few grumblings and some speculation about a song called "Failed Christian" on the new Over the Rhine collection Live from Nowhere, Vol. 2. Seems to me that whenever an artist sings about struggle or doubt, many Christian listeners get nervous that this means

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Over the Rhine Fires Up Old Favorites on "Discount Fireworks"

It's not exactly a "best-of." Rather, Over the Rhine's new album Discount Fireworks is a collection of some of the highlights and memorable excursions along their 15-year journey. If you haven't discovered American music's best-kept secret, well,

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Over the Rhine in New York Press

I bring you tidings of great joy which shall be for all the music lovers: The New York Press has an article about the new Over the Rhine Christmas album! And the writer calls it: ...a recording whose charm is exceeded only by its musical dexterity. Karin Bergquist, Detweiler’s

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Smashing! "Live from Nowhere" is Over the Rhine at their live best.

Isn't it wonderful when a live audience knows how to be quiet? It doesn't happen much anymore -- musicians casting such a spell over the audience that they can put down their instruments mid-song and let the vocalist's voice resonate without any violating whistles

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The New Issue of Response is Here!

I have three new articles in the latest issue of SPU' s Response Magazine: By the Book For an alumni couple living above a bookstore in La Conner, Washington, “The Next Chapter” is the best one yet. Soundtrack to Saving a Marriage The singer-songwriter, husband-and-wife team

The Innocence Mission

Innocence Mission / Over the Rhine updates

[CORRECTION: Seems I was duped by a rumor about Sufjan Stevens remastering the Innocence Mission album. Truth is, he just really really loves it, and there's a quote on the packaging of him raving about it.] Two of the most beautiful voices in music. Two married couples. Two

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Preview of Over the Rhine's new album

Courtesy of Over the Rhine's Web site, you can now listen to two tracks from their new live album: Live from Nowhere. Lookin' Forward and Moondance Apparently, there's still time to order your signed copy of this special Limited Edition CD. And if you'

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Over the Rhine to tour West Coast in May?

Linford Detweiler has just sent out his latest update on Over the Rhine. It's full of good stuff: The Olympics, New Zealand, an update on the new live album, and upcoming tour plans. Oh, and according to Linford, spring is coming. I've just wrapped up a

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Did Over the Rhine Put On a Good Christmas Show?

Did Over the Rhine put on a good Christmas show? Are you kidding? Of course they did. (Photos courtesy of Paul Armstrong at Wiseacre Design.)

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Writer/Director Scott Derrickson's pick for "Most Disappointing Movie of 2005"

Look who showed up in the comments on the Disappointing Movies thread! Jeffrey, I've been reading your blog pretty regularly -- it's great. Because of you I've been listening to "Ohio" by Over the Rhine for the last six weeks. Wim Wenders stayed

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Holiday Sentiments from Over the Rhine

A few words from Over the Rhine: Dear reader, we'll try to be brief. (Please don't hesitate to pass this info along to teachers, students, pets, friends, girlfriends, cousins, fledgling painters, sultry singers, young hitch-hikers off to unravel the world, listless little sisters, nursing mothers

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Christmas surprise from Over the Rhine

Wine me, dine me, Over the Rhine me!! I've just ordered my copy of a Limited Edition LIVE CD packed with highlights from this year's upcoming Taft Theater concert here. It's an Overstreet tradition: To officially begin the holiday season, we put on Over

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Looking Elsewhere: November 20, 2005

Sunday's specials: SATAN WILL BE "WHATEVER YOU WANT HER TO BE" Thanks to Chattaway for catching this alarming quote from Tilda Swinton, who plays the White Witch in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: But when the issue of religion surfaced at Thursday's

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Looking Elsewhere: November 9, 2005

Wednesday's specials: YOURS, MINE, OUR FAITH Huh. Peter T. Chattaway mentioned today that, lo and behold, Dennis Quaid's a Christian, and now I wish I'd had a different list of questions when I attended the film junket for In Good Company. He grew up

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Over the Rhine: Grammy time?

If you love Over the Rhine (and how could you not?)... and if you believe in justice... well, then do what you can to bring them the honor they deserve. The Grammies are not known for being awarded to the artists that deserve them, but once in a while something

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A Loss for Over the Rhine

Today, Linford Detweiler posted some thoughts, with his usual eloquence, about a painful loss for him and for Karin Bergquist. Anyone who's ever loved a pet will understand and sympathize.

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Time for another "Drunkard's Prayer"

It just came to my attention that there's an alternate version of Over the Rhine's song "Drunkard's Prayer" available for download on their site... free! The page says: It's always a challenge to figure out what to put on a