Storyhill

I saw Storyhill at the Cedar Cultural Center last night. The show was a benefit for Twin Cities Homeless Shelters. The proceeeds benefited Simpson Housing Services, Our Saviours Housing & St. Stephens.

The music was awesome. It's an acoustic duo starring Chris Cunningham and John Hermanson. The sounds they produced with their guitars blew me away. I had heard all of those sounds made by guitars, but never in such a rapid fire fashion. Their vocals were a great match for the strong bright chords and impressive finger picking. If you like acoustic folk style music you should listen to these guys. I was especially blown away by the song "Somewhere In Between".

"I've tried to get through to let you know
    how much of who I am I owe to you.  
But you won't let me and you turn
    and twist my words and make cracks for them to fall through.    
And I waste my time trying to be honest.  
Looking for words to bridge the gap between us. 
But you don't hear them, and I'm still talking.  
They're somewhere in between us.

I was sleeping, I don't know if we're in Iowa or Missouri.  
But it doesn't matter, 
    it all looks the same between the corn fields and snow flurries.  
And I'm just passing through on the way to somewhere.  
The destination's distant, but I don't care.  
I haven't yet arrived, but I'm I'm not just starting.  
I'm somewhere in between."

I love being able to support a worthy cause and have a great time doing it. You can bet I'll be going to their show the next time they are in town. Thanks for the invite Clay!