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Contest Tue Feb 15 2011
Contest: Bobby Long @ Schubas!
It's been written that Bobby Long picked up a Gibson J-200 because it's the guitar that Bob Dylan's holding on the Nashville Skyline album cover. Now, it's completely premature for a 24-year old Brit to make such comments public, lest he be compared to Dylan constantly. But it does make for a good story. And that's something Bobby Long can get away with because his music's filled with good storytelling. On his latest record, A Winter Tale, he exemplifies that with timeless tales and a spirited imagination. He borrows here and there from classic folky singer/songwriters, but he's well on his way toward developing a voice of his own.
Bobby Long headlines Schubas on Friday, the 18th. Local singer/songwriter Julia Klee opens at 10PM. The show's 18+ and $15. Schubas is at the corner of Southport & Belmont. Gapers Block is giving away a pair of tickets to this show! Write to contests@gapersblock.com with "Winter Tale" in the subject line for a chance to win. [Update: We have a winner. Congrats, Molly!]