Mark Eitzel

Deaf Institute, Manchester, UK on March 9, 2017

Much as he’s sticking to the water this evening, it’s hardly an incongruous venue for Mark Eitzel though – so many of the characters in his songs inhabit a dusty, shadow- and often drink-filled world.

Thirty two years is a long time, and it wasn’t surprising that neither Mark Eitzel nor Howe Gelb played anything from their respective debut records, The Restless Stranger or Valley Of Rain (if you aren’t familiar, please check them out).

Bleach on March 4, 2017

Hey Mr Ferryman sees Mark at his most cutting, his exceptional lyrical content is inspiring and heart-breaking at the same time.

But if you want an example of how they can transform a project then look no further than Bernard Butler’s work on Mark Eitzel’s current offering Hey Mr Ferryman.

The last time Eitzel passed through Aarhus, he and his band seemed down on their pep. They were all recovering from the flu, the ...