JONATHAN RUNDMAN NEWS ARCHIVES
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February 2009:
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Ben Durbin, a native of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, and leader of Americana band Ben Durbin's Modern Antiques has released a new album called Sweet Precious Time. The CD features a rocking cover version of Jonathan's song "This July" with incredible banjo picking! ORDER IT! |
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Acoustic folk duo Richard and Trish Bruxvoort-Colligan have released a new CD of their favorite cover tunes including great songs by Julie Miller, David Wilcox, Paul Simon, Patty Griffin, and yes, Jonathan Rundman! ORDER THE ALBUM HERE! |
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This bluesy Minneapolis rock group has released their debut album, and they've recorded a smokin' full-band version of Jonathan's song! ORDER THE ALBUM HERE or download the song at the iTunes music store! |
June 2008:
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Jonathan will perform at LiFest in OshKosh, WI, and FinnFest in Duluth, MN in July! Check the tour dates page for Jonathan's complete concert schedule for the Summer and Fall. |
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Jonathan is finishing up the artwork and audio for his first CD of all new music since 2004's acclaimed Public Library album! |
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The album came out and found a small, devoted following, but the band vanished from the public eye without ever playing a show.
In honor of the album's anniversary, Jonathan and Dave convened in Wisconsin to assemble the first new Muckrakers song since 1998, based around one of Todd's thundering guitar riffs. Hear the new song "Idea One" at the Muckrakers MySpace page. |
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The ALL MUSIC GUIDE calls this album "gloriously raw...crafted in the true rock and roll spirit!"
BUY this CD, and all other Jonathan Rundman albums at the order page! |
May 2008:
| Jonathan's song is called "bright, catchy indie-pop" and shares the list with songs by Over The Rhine, Larry Norman, and Bob Dylan! |
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New York based journalist Daniel Radosh has written Rapture Ready!: Adventures in the Parallel Universe of Christian Pop Culture.
The author examines the complete weirdness of Contemporary Christian media, music, and marketing, also explored in Jonathan's song "Xian Bookstore." |
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Jonathan joins other artists such as Jens Lekman, Mindy Smith, and Jars of Clay on this invitiation-only CD sampler!
Check your local newstand in the next week or so! |
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A variety of Finnish artists will perform. CLICK HERE for ticket and schedule information. In other Finnish news, Jonathan is also scheduled to appear at Finn-Fest 2008 in Duluth, MN! |
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Jonathan joins long-time musical pals Dakota Road, Amalia Vagts, Agape, and Richard Bruxvoort-Colligan, PLUS bigtime national acts like Indigo Girls and Carrie Newcomer on this album project. Proceeds from the CD sales will help raise awareness and funds to support people of all sexual orientation and gender identities in the life and ministry of the Lutheran church. Song details and purchasing info HERE. |
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The album features tasty remastered and remixed early classics like "Tape," "Armyman," "Janesville," and "This July" as well as some previously unreleased gems! All this PLUS an additional twenty-song BONUS CD called MYOPIA featuring super rare and rocking 4-track demos from the 1990s! CLICK here for full details. |
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The May 2007 issue of The Lutheran magazine featured a review of the album, comparing Jonathan to Matthew Sweet, Ben Kweller, and Garrison Keillor!
PLUS, the online mag Phantom Tollbooth rated the album 4-out-of-5, and had some nice things to say! |
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Svea and her Mommy are happy and healthy, and so are Daddy and big brother Paavo. Welcome lovely Svea! |
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Visit Jonathan's PRESS KIT page and scroll down to the bottom to choose between three different promotional posters, available for free download in .pdf form! Print 'em out on 11 X 17 or 8.5 X 11 paper and help promote a local Jonathan concert, OR use as a background for a dartboard! |
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The Salt Lady Records co-founder has released a special 10-song acoustic album featuring some excellent new songs, stripped-down versions of old faves, and a few choice cover tunes. Cousin Jonathan Rundman co-wrote the included songs "Out The Back," "Continental Divide," "Picture Day," and "Beige Slacks." Click HERE to purchase. |
August 2006:
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A previously unreleased live recording of "Librarian" appears on the new compilation CD Haiti Mission Project. Recorded at the Acadia Cafe in Minneapolis with Jonathan's full band, the track offers a especially rocking version of this song. The CD is released by Calvary Lutheran Church in Golden Valley, MN, and features songs by other bands like Lost And Found, Agape, and Echelon. All proceeds go to help provide aid and school supplies for children in Haiti. Click HERE for info. |
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The Minneapolis monthy music magazine RIFT has published a very detailed travel journal from Jonathan's last tour to Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Read the online version here, or pick up a copy (eventually) of the March issue of RIFT at these locations. |
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Yes, once again this song from Sound Theology has been discovered by the global media. This time, it's been licensed for use in a British documentary film called "Specky" about the challenges of wearing corrective lenses! Stay tuned for more info about the film's release! |
Fall 2005 Mid-sabbatical update:
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| In October Jonathan's music was featured on the Ellen Degeneres Show! "The Glasses Song" (from Sound Theology) was used as thematic music for a comedy skit called "Ellen Goes to Lenscrafters." |
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