Below: "For Banjo Lisa Wherever She Is" (with Gretchen Seichrist of Patches and Gretchen)
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"The Mad Ripple, `Sink and/or Swim.' After a hiatus of about 20 years, City Pages columnist and ex-rock critic Jim Walsh has returned to musicmaking. He wears his influences on his sleeve, writing some wonderful songs in the spirit of Paul Westerberg, John Prine and Loudon Wainwright III. The record is like Walsh's newspaper work: smart, sincere, occasionally corny and often funny." (Jon Bream, Minneapolis Star Tribune, June 25, 2006) "The one music critic in town whom musicians actually like, Jim Walsh puts his friendships to good use on his fun and freewheelin' new CD, "Sink and/or Swim," which comes out Tuesday on Eclectone under the pseudonym the Mad Ripple. Guest ripplers include Jim and Dave Boquist, Marc Perlman, Jeaneen Gauthier and DJ Woody McBride." (Chris Riemenschneider, Minneapolis Star Tribune, June 31, 2006). "...a collection of raw, vulnerable songs; songs full of delicate vocal meanderings and resounding lyrics... a good portion of the songs reflect on heavier subjects, such as the emptiness of depression and the loneliness of lost love. `A Question For Pat Dwyer at Grumpy's in NE Minneapolis' and `Obit Desk' are perfect snapshots from the complicated mind of a fierce intellect." (Andrea Meyers, Pulse Of The Twin Cities, July 19, 2006). "...a ramshackle gem... These are the moments that explain why I do this." (8 out of 10; David Cowley, americana-uk.com)
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The Mad Ripple is the singing/songwriting/recording alias of Jim Walsh, longtime Minneapolis writer/music lover/former lead singer of Laughing Stock/REMs (1979-1986).
The Ripple's debut CD "Sink and/or Swim" (Eclectone) is available on iTunes, CD Baby, and other fine Internet locations, as well as smart and discerning independent music stores across the land, such as The Electric Fetus, Treehouse Records, Roadrunner Records, and Cheapo's.
Below: "Learning Curve" with Gretchen Seichrist of Patches and Gretchen.
Blood Root Mother will be playing at Trocaderos in Minneapolis on Friday, June 26th. I cannot stress enough how awesome this show will be!! We're playing with three of the sweetest local rock bands: Claret, Niobium and Casanatra. If you haven't heard these guys, check them out immediately! Please come to this show!!
I recommend stopping by during happy hour for two for one drinks along with free buffet, which is delicious. We'll be hanging out at Trocs all night, so come by and chill/party with us :)
Again, here's the event info:
Friday, June 26th Trocaderos 107 3rd Ave N Minneapolis, MN 18+ // $6 // 8pm
Please come out and support some great local music!! Music starts at 9:30pm, we should go on around midnight. Invite your friends, pile into a car (or a party bus), and together we will make this one of the highlights of the summer :)
Hey Jim--had a great time hooting with you once again, and it was great to meet Slim. I've got a show this Sunday at the Downtime in Dinkytown with Gabe Barnett and Jack Klatt if you want to check it out! I know Jack (and maybe Gabe too) are Hooting soon! Let me know when you need a guy...
I'm playing at Trocaderos tomorrow night (March 25th) in the Singer-Songwriter Spotlight Competition semifinals. It's a breast cancer benefit. 7pm, $5 cover. Maybe I'll see you there; otherwise, I look forward to hooting with you again soon!
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