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The BoDeans Liven Up The Holidays At The Dakota Jazz Club

They certainly have a dedicated fan base here, and not just among the economic, political and lactose-intolerant refugees from out easterly neighbor.

Their longevity – and the reasons for it – were on clear display at their recent show at Seattle’s gorgeous Triple Door.

Genres exist as marketing tools, and they often reflect the audience more than the artists themselves. Tyler Mahan Coe once explained that “heartland rock,” which includes a number of bands and artists who are not from that region, is defined by its appeal to liberals from the Midwest who listen to NPR

Taking the stage as a trio, lead singer/guitarist Kurt Neumann explained that when the band saw the grand piano on the stage, they wanted to take full advantage of the setting.

BoDeans Live In Concert In the USA

Sam Hawksley, Kurt Neumann, Kenny Aronoff and Eric Holden of the BoDeans during last’s night’s rain-abbreviated set at Christ the King Oktoberfest. Herald-Leader staff photo by Rich Copley. “I’m all for rockin’,” remarked Kurt Neumann as the BoDeans’ performance at the Christ the King Oktoberfest was halted