© Andrea Canter
I know New York-based guitarist Paul Bollenback has been to the Twin
Cities a number of times. I have missed him a number of times. Seems he comes
when I am most likely to be out of town. I almost missed him again. But I
returned with a day to spare, and spent my first night back at the Artists
Quarter. I hope I don’t miss him again. His balladry reminded me of Joe Pass
but his sound came from some where else. Like from everyone I’ve ever heard on
guitar and yet not from anyone I’ve ever heard. He does something unique with
his pick so you don’t even notice it. Then he does something unique with his
harmonies so that you forget whatever he is doing technically, because it doesn’t
matter. You just want to listen all night.
Photo: Paul Bollenback at the Artists Quarter, June 15, 2012. Photo by Andrea Canter.
