(This article was published by Zocalo Magazine on Feb. 10, 2010.) “It’s pretty dark, but that’s the way it is sometimes,” Stefan scribed in a note that came with the CD. Sure enough, it opens with the folky, stark-realities-are-depressing Bad Year for Clowns. Though there are lyrical themes of a tough life throughout the 16 tracks, the bulk of the tunes are upbeat and catchy. And since its Stefan George, of course there is magnificent blues guitar playing on each track – six of them … [Read more...]