April 16, 2022 - Bismarck, ND

We had a far less treacherous journey today, with only about thirty miles of dirt roads. The hilly terrain through North Dakota is gorgeous. We made our way into Bismarck and Rhythm Records, found food down the block, and made our way back to the shop for an excellent four-act bill. Shea Lea, Waters and Zion, and Richard Loewan all played with delicateness and power. We played The Human You Were as a cello and piano song.

At Rhythm Records and Music Cafe, Bismarck, North Dakota

Waters and Zion at Rhythm Records and Music Cafe, Bismarck, North Dakota

Richard Loewan at Rhythm Records and Music Cafe, Bismarck, North Dakota

Setlist:
Baltimore Broommaker
To Have and to Hold
The Castaway
Between a Niche and a Ditch
Auburn Aumbry
A House After a Hurricane
Sewn Hands
Pinhole Camera
Yellow Walls
The Human You Were
The Microphone Died
Paper Lanterns

Road music: Lucinda Williams

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