Category:Steve Durr House Concert
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Pre-Show Information
Who: Steve Durr - "...These bears were not harmed but they missed breakfast..."
Date: Saturday, June 28th, 2008 - 7PM
Time: doors open all day - music starts at 7PM - entire concert is webcast live
Suggested in-house donation: $10 honor system - 100% of all proceeds generated go directly to the performer.
Where: The Whole Wheat Radio Palace in Talkeetna, Alaska. Click here for driving directions to Whole Wheat Radio in Talkeetna
Food: Some munchies are provided but if you'd like to bring desserts or other munchies either for yourself or to share, feel free.
Drink: Coffee, tea, non-alcoholic drinks provided. Otherwise, bring your own beer or wine. Please drink responsibly.
Kids: Should be okay for this one but if you want kid-care, the parents will have to make it happen for downstairs.
Contact: Jim Kloss at 733-2452
More Info: More general information about our cabin concerts can be found by clicking on this link If you cannot attend, remember that all of our cabin concerts are webcast live. Just click on the Listen (lo-fi) or Listen (med-fi) or Listen (hi-fi) links on the left-hand menu. In addition, if you can't make the concert, they are recorded and if the artist is happy and gives permission, the complete recording will be posted on this page within a few days of the show.
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Steve Durr Biography
Take a touch of Americana, A touch of Debussey, Give a nod to the music of the Orient, Weave them all together in a poetic tapestry, And what you get is Steve Durr's Susitna Summer.
"I don't write for 'markets.' I write about where I live, and the people and times I've known these last thirty-seven years in Alaska."
Steve Durr's songwriting career has its roots in 1960's Greenwich Village where he performed in some of the famous clubs of that era such as the Bitter End, The Cafe Wha?, The Cafe Bizarre, The Night Owl, The Gaslight and more. How he ended up in Alaska before the decade was over is a long story, but fortunately one that is now in print. "The Coldman Cometh" (St Martin's Press, 2004. Also see "Down in Bristol Bay" by Bob Durr, St Martin's, 2001) is the saga of how the Durr family left their secure existence in upstate New york in 1968 for a new life of adventure (and misadventure) in the Alaskan wilderness.
Thirty some years later Steve is a central figure in the Alaskan folk scene. His songs are known for their poetic perception, humorous, as well as soulful insights, and the unique guitar and vocal stylings that he brings to his music. "Susitna Summer" was recorded in his log cabin twelve miles from the nearest road. During the short Alaskan summer Steve comes down from the hills, so to speak, and sets up camp (as in: a tent) on the banks of the Talkeetna River closer to the tiny village of Talkeetna. This is his base of operations for what he calls his "river gig." Working with the local raft company, Talkeetna River Guides, Steve performs his original Alaskan songs three times a day on the riverbank to the surprise and delight of the people going by. Though the site is not more than a mile from the town, it is still roadless and wild and Steve may be the only musician in the world who has to look out for bears as he takes the stage.
Besides his club gigs and his "river gig," Steve has opened up for, or performed with Arlo Guthrie, Rambling Jack Elliott, John Gorka, Cheryl Wheeler, Doug Geeting, Peter Yarrow, Larry Zarella, Jon Durr, Little Feat, Karen Savoka & Pete Heitzman, Bruce Tetley, Don Paul Way, Bill Morrisey, Bill Staines, Brian Bowers, Johny Cunningham, The Toyes and more.
Others Say
Have enjoyed Susitna Summer and the memories of last summers float trip and Talkeetna all through this beautiful Alaskan winter. Plan to be there again this summer for more great unique Alaskan music!! ~ Annie Brock
Steve's music has been a joy to listen to for decades. Susitna Summer is a classic tale set in Alaska but could be anywhere and about many we know. If you don't start singing these songs you missed the message. Keep up the good work brother! ~ Tom Lane
Susitna Summer is wonderful collection of personal highs and lows, environmental concerns, animal husbandry, and softball. What more could you ask for? Steve Durr's music is unique in it's melodies, arrangements, and lyrical profundity. I have been inspired by him and his music for nearly 40 years. Great stuff! Keep it coming! ~ Bruce Tetley
Slideshow
External Links
Buy Stuff
Thanks to everyone who helped support Steve by purchasing CDs and contributing to the tip jar!
Live chat
Click here to go to the live chat recorded during the show.
Photos taken during the show
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