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Mark Olson

Mark Olson Tour Dates and Upcoming Concerts

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Category Folk, Roots, Americana, Country
Concerts
Apr
06
Poppodium Iduna
Drachten
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Apr
10
Social Cultural Association Eureka
Zwolle
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Apr
12
Heartland Festival 2025
Hengelo
Tickets
Apr
22
Ole Bull Scene
Bergen
Tickets
Apr
23
Vangen Pling Plong
Haugesund
Tickets
Apr
24
Tungenes Fyr
Randaberg
Tickets
Apr
25
Vaktbua Storenes
Kristiansand
Tickets
Apr
26
Wrightegaarden restaurant
Langesund
Tickets
Apr
30
Byscenen in Trondheim
Trondheim
Tickets
May
01
Arnemoen Gard
Ringebu
Tickets
May
02
SALT Langhuset
Oslo
Tickets
May
03
Drammen kulturhus
Drammen
Tickets
About Mark Olson
Mark Olson surfaced as a songwriter of note when The Jayhawks emerged crossing post-punk with “new” country in a genre we now call ‘Americana’. Olson later formed the much loved Original Harmony Creekdippers along with a caravan of guests who were responsible for a series of truly remarkable albums including ‘My Own Jo Ellen’ and ‘Mystic Theatre’. It could be said Olson’s lo-fi approach spawned a new generation of songwriters such as Iron and Wine, Bon Iver and the like. Olson re-appears after a three year hiatus accompanied by his wife and musical collaborator Ingunn Ringvold to deliver ‘Spokeswoman of the Bright Sky’. The couple live in Joshua Tree, California and the album was written and recorded at their home. From the opening song ‘Dear Elisabeth’ in which the listener is greeted by Olson’s trademark wistful vocals and Ringvold’s harmonies the feeling is one of intimacy. Clearly a step up from Creekdipper recordings, Olson’s experience and confidence is obvious. ‘Dear Elisabeth’ immediately sets the scene. It is warm and gentle. Lewis Keller’s bass provides a subtle grounding and we get a first taste of Ringvold’s skills with string arrangements. Olson croons a rather yearning philosophical poem. ‘Time of Love’ has a lovely alt.country pace and unusual solo conjuring up images of sparse desert highways. The title track ‘Spokeswoman of the Bright Sky’ is epic. Haunting strings combine with a folky psychedelic panorama filled with strange images of “tear games” and “purple stones”. ‘Spokeswoman’ is a lyrical and poetic album. Filled with gently strummed guitars, dulcimer, bass and mellotron the ambience is spacious and reflective. The lyrics are peppered with unusual imagery, such as “pear blossom traffic lights” and ”tall buildings in Iowa” for instance. A harpsichord seems to feature in the very 60’s influenced ‘Seminole Valley Tea Sippers Society’, a song that flows along happily. The lyrics seem a little obscure but are in keeping with the nature of the composition. This new album finds Mark Olson in a seemingly philosophical frame of mind. The relaxed and contemplative feel of the record asks big questions. “Where am I going?” he wonders on ‘Gravity Lost’, which features a lovely flute laden fade-out. Ruminations over life’s journey on the superb ‘All My Days’. There is an economy about the album. Songs are short, uncomplicated yet inventive and without ever breaking sweat have that certain something that reflects the intimate and relaxed atmosphere in which they were recorded. The final cut on the album ‘Death Valley Soda Pop Cool Down Dream’ leaves you with the question “Where is Life”. This seems a rhetorical question as the gentle hazy psychedelic country flavor of these songs leave you with the feeling that Olson, despite his musings, has found what life is all about . Americana? This is the real deal.
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Genres
Folk, Roots, Americana, Country
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Mark Olson Tour Cities
Trondheim, Norway Drammen, Norway Ringebu, Norway Haugesund, Norway Randaberg, Norway Oslo, Norway Drachten, Netherlands Kristiansand, Norway Zwolle, Netherlands Hengelo, Netherlands Bergen, Norway

Frequently Asked Questions About Mark Olson

Concerts & Tour Date Information

Is Mark Olson on tour?

Yes, Mark Olson is currently on tour. If you’re interested in attending an upcoming Mark Olson concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The Mark Olson tour is scheduled for 12 dates across 11 cities. Get information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2025-2026 with Hypebot.

How many upcoming tour dates is Mark Olson scheduled to play?

Mark Olson is scheduled to play 12 shows between 2025-2026. Buy concert tickets to a nearby show through Hypebot.

When does the Mark Olson tour start?

Mark Olson’s tour starts Apr 06, 2025 and ends on May 03, 2025. They will play 11 cities; their most recent concert was held in Drachten at Poppodium Iduna and their next upcoming concert will be in Drammen at Drammen kulturhus.

What venues is Mark Olson performing at?

As part of the Mark Olson tour, Mark Olson is scheduled to play across the following venues and cities:

2025 Tour Dates:

Apr 06 - Drachten, Netherlands @ Poppodium Iduna
Apr 10 - Zwolle, Overste @ Social Cultural Association Eureka
Apr 12 - Hengelo, Netherlands @ Metropool Hengelo
Apr 22 - Bergen, Norway @ Ole Bull Scene
Apr 23 - Haugesund, Rogaland @ Vangen Pling Plong
Apr 24 - Randaberg, Rogaland @ Tungenes Fyr
Apr 25 - Kristiansand, Agder @ Vaktbua Storenes
Apr 26 - Langesund, Norway @ Wrightegaarden restaurant
Apr 30 - Trondheim, Norway @ Byscenen in Trondheim
May 01 - Ringebu, Innlandet @ Arnemoen Gard
May 02 - Oslo, Oslo @ SALT Langhuset
May 03 - Drammen, Viken @ Drammen kulturhus
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