Setup as usual. Fifteen minutes early in anticipation of Graham Lindsey's arrival. Over the past month Jeff had been broadcasting an open invitation for Graham to sit in on a show. Today was the day. It was gonna be good.

I walked around the corner and he was quietly waiting with two guitars, a banjo, an old black lunch box and a most delightful lady. By the time I informed Jeff and Ukulele Loki he was unpacking and tuning up.

Through the first set Jeff, Loki and Graham talked music. In a flash commonality clicked. A fade burst brown Gibson J-45 rested on his lap. A harmonica hung from his neck. Punk roots derived in rural hollers spliced to a self-reliant Guthrie-like persona unveiled sound on the modernistic edge of the woods.

I was mesmerized by the elaborate tempo changes and intonations in "Old Rodger." Rootsy but Magnificent.

Graham confided, "My lyrics come from decisive moments that others may not see."

I visualized Lindsey leaning back a straight legged wood chair as he sketched somber thoughts into depression era duo-tone strings. A comforting retrospective.

Graham Lindsey, originally from Wisconsin, is now residing in Colorado and preparing for a March tour through Montana with Wayne Hancock. See Graham this Tuesday, the 28th, at Benders Tavern. Get more info about Graham at Myspace.

Thanks to Graham Lindsey for a great in studio performance, interview and Ben Weaver reference.

Post-show marg induced conversation confirmed the day's success. See ya next week.