Simon Joyner

Simon Joyner was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, but he's lived in Omaha, Nebraska most of his life. The geography, mythology, and personal connection to both the South and the Midwest act as shadow characters throughout his large body of work–swallowing some characters, emboldening others, always reminding us that place is much more than mere scenery. Joyner's songs and stories focus on struggling or haunted characters who confirm their humanity during moments of strength and weakness, disappointment, failure, and, of course, love.

Renderers

A Dream of the Sea: "Album 4 finds the band at the top of their game. The Crook's lyrical vision is uncommonly dark, and their songs seethe with betrayal, heartbreak and horror.....but each tune enjoys an indelible hook and a memorably cathartic performance." Bill Meyer, Chicago... Ghosts of Our Vegas Lives: "A charred near mythical psychedelic wasteland sparsely populated by tortured souls and twisted creatures. Brian Crook (her husband) is the perfect foil for such surrealism-meets-rustic imagery, whether lathering melting feedback ontop of ghostly ballads or kicking up a slash and burn racket, captured with garage rock immediacy. .. ....a world where Hank Williams and Townes Van Zandt are revered as preciously as Sonic Youth, the Dead C and Can, to name but a few. A different kind of transcendance indeed.

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Simon Joyner with Renderers, Special Guests

Sunday, July 15 · Doors 6:30PM / Show 7:00PM at Bootleg Bar