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August 2010:

  • FREE MP3 for August: new "The Sound of the Cicadas" remix by Mark LaForest.
    Twin Cities guitar hero Mark LaForest has arranged and produced his own version of Jonathan's song "The Sound of the Cicadas."

    Download it at the Audio page!

    Check out Mark LaForest's acoustic-prog band Flincho, here at MySpace.

    Iowa songwriter Richard Bruxvoort-Colligan has also created a remix of "Cicadas." Details at Jonathan's BLOG.
  • Jonathan joins new instrumental Finnish folk band KAIVAMA and wins audience award, tours MN, etc.!

    		Jonathan has teamed up with virtuoso fiddler Sara Pajunen and formed an acoustic duo to perform Nordic folk music.

    Kaivama will tour Northern Minnesota in August, performing at the Washington Auditorium in Ely and Kaleva Hall in Virginia, returning to Minneapolis to play for the Walker Art Center's Open Field event! Details at the Tour Dates page!

    Kaivama performed at the August show of Sample Night Live at the History Theater in St. Paul and WON the audience favorite award!

    That means that Jonathan & Sara are invited to play for December's Best of the year show! Stay tuned for show details!

    View a YouTube video of Kaivama performing "Røros" at Sample Night live! Check it out HERE.

    Listen to audio and view photos at the Kaivama MySpace page and become a fan and interact with the band on Facebook!

  • Jonathan to perform in Lutheran Songs Today all-star concert at Luther Seminary on August 20th!
    Jonathan will join Lutheran songwriters Eric Wefald, Peder Eide, Cathy Pino, Dakota Road, Richard Bruxvoort-Colligan, and Agape for a performance in celebration of the Lutheran Songs Today CD and songbook series.

    Concert details HERE.

July 2010:

  • Jonathan's song "Smart Girls" featured on the Local Music Spotlight at Target Field during the July 15th Minnesota Twins game!
    The song was played a few minutes before the first pitch, with Jonathan's name on the JumboTron screen, and AGAIN before the 3rd inning! Thanks to the Twins for supporting Minnesota music!
  • FREE MP3 for July: "Forgiveness Waltz" duet, live in concert by Beki Hemingway & Jonathan Rundman.
    As Jonathan and Beki prepare a new album of Tennesota duets for 2011, we're pleased to present this previously unreleased concert recording, from their 2004 performance at the Paste Magazine Stage at Cornerstone Festival.

    Visit the audio page to download the free MP3!

    ALSO, see Jonathan & Beki perform this month at the DuPage County Fair in Chicagoland, as well as a special show in Wisconsin. Details at the Tour Dates page!
  • Jonathan joins new instrumental Finnish folk band KAIVAMA and makes a grand debut last month!

    Jonathan has teamed up with virtuoso fiddler Sara Pajunen and formed an acoustic duo to perform Nordic folk music.

    Kaivama headlined the Finn Fest in Frederick, SD, in June, and returned to Minneapolis to play at The Beat in Uptown.

    CLICK HERE to read an article about the band from the Aberdeen, SD, newspaper.

    KAIVAMA VIDEO! See the live performance clip of "Polska Bromarvista" on YouTube!

    Kaivama performed live on the air on Aberdeen radio station KABD 107.7 FM. View a YouTube video of their radio appearance here.

    Kaivama were featured on South Dakota Public Broadcasting's "On The Record" program on June 19th, along with Bob Dylan and Paul McCartney! Listen to the program here!

    Listen to audio and view photos at the Kaivama MySpace page and become a fan and interact with the band on Facebook!

  • Jonathan's SOUND THEOLOGY album turns 10!
    That's right, it was way back in July of 2000 when Jonathan's epic 52-song double-CD was released! This is the album that introduced Jonathan to a national audience. If you haven't plumbed the depths of this giant album, order yours HERE. This album is nearly out-of-print, so get a copy before they're gone!

June 2010:

Spring 2010:

  • New promotional posters for 2010!
    Download 11X17 and 8.5X11 sizes at Jonathan's Press Kit page.
  • Jonathan works with Beki Hemingway on new TENNESOTA album!
    Beki and Jonathan have been writing brand new songs for a new album as Tennesota. The duo has performed a few shows in Colorado in recent months, and continues to collaborate on new music.

    Become a FAN on Facebook!

    This month Beki came to Minnesota to record tracks for their upcoming new album.

    CLICK HERE to view an acoustic performance video of the new song "No More Old Times," and stay tuned until 1:50 when the video offers a sneak peek into the studio recording session for the song!

    If you've yet to purchase the first Tennesota album, which Beki & Jonathan released back in 2004, you'd better act soon. As of now, there are only 30 copies of this CD left in stock, with no plans to reorder. BUY IT HERE for $12.
  • Jonathan and Beki to perform at the DuPage County Fair in Chicagoland!
    Jonathan Rundman and Beki Hemingway have been booked to play solo and duo sets on July 22 and 23! Stay tuned for specific stage and time info!
  • AVAILABLE tour dates for 2010.
    Visit the Booking page to see where Jonathan is traveling in the coming year, and when it might work for him to play a concert in your area! States on the schedule so far include MN, WI, MI, ND, NE, CO, and KS.
  • FREE MP3 download of new version of "The Sound Of The Cicadas"!
    Iowa-based songwriter Richard Bruxvoort-Colligan has arranged and produced his own version of Jonathan's song "The Sound of the Cicadas" (featuring harmony vocals by Salt Lady Records cofounder Bruce Rundman).

    Download it at the Audio page!

    Are you a musician and/or a home recording enthusiast? You're invited to try arranging this song yourself! Download a drum track and a vocal track (in .wav format) of Jonathan's song, and then you can add your own instruments and mix it yourself! Details at Jonathan's BLOG.

  • Another YouTube video: "Ashes"
    This song from Jonathan's Sound Theology album was used as the basis for a cool seasonal music video by Eric from Nashville. Watch it HERE.
  • More recent press coverage: Jonathan got a shout-out in the March issue of Christian Century magazine for his song "Hey Hey Samuel." Click here to read the article, along with reviews of other bands like Kutless and Matthew Sweet!

January 2010:

  • Jonathan on tour in FINLAND this month, with a stop in London as well!
    This month Jonathan will travel to his ancestral homeland for concerts in the towns of Saarijärvi, Jyväskylä, and Helsinki. Then on the way back to the USA he'll stop in London to play selections from the Heartland Liturgy. Details at the Tour Dates page.
  • FREE MP3 download of "Lanka (The Thread)," Jonathan's first Finnish-language song. With music by Jonathan and lyrics by Carl-Kristian Rundman, this song is brilliantly sung by guest vocalists Elina, Elina, and Ulla of Minnesota-based vocal group Saana Ensemble. Download it at the Audio Page.
  • YouTube features Jonathan and band performing the King's X song "Mississippi Moon." This audience video was captured during Jonathan's November show at The Beat in Minneapolis. Watch it HERE.
  • Jonathan's song "Librarian" featured in British musical! Director Scott Tomkins included "Librarian" in his library drama "By The Book" performed in December at the Stanwix Studio Theatre at the University of Cumbria in Carlisle, England. Interview here.
  • Jonathan's song "I'm Alive And Sleep Deprived" in the Top Ten of the Top 100 Sleep Songs as rated by the National Sleep Foundation! Jonathan joins other bands like Eels, Mettalica, and Imogen Heap at the top of this list of sleep-related tunes! View the list and cast your vote for Jonathan!

December 2009:

  • Jonathan to perform at Finnish Christmas show in Minnesota. Jonathan will be a guest musician at the annual Kauneimmat Joululaulut (Service of Finnish Christmas Carols) at St. Michael's Lutheran Church in Roseville, MN, on December 19th.
  • YouTube features recent live performance of "No More Walls." This audience video was captured during Jonathan and band's November show at The Beat in Minneapolis. Watch it HERE.

November 2009:

  • YouTube features recent live performance of "Continental Divide." This audience video was captured during Jonathan and band's show at The Beat in Minneapolis in August. See it and read the details at Jonathan's blog.
  • FREE MP3 download: a new version of "German Flag."
    Jonathan has posted a new version of his geopolitical love song "German Flag" to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. The earliest version of the song appeared on the 1994 album Wherever. This new recording features excellent drumming by long-time Jonathan collaborator Lowell Michelson. Read song details and lyrics at Jonathan's blog, and download the MP3 at the Audio Page.
  • Jonathan's tour schedule includes some special stops!
    Upcoming locations for Jonathan concerts include the Washington DC area, Birmingham, Alabama, and the country of Finland! Details and links at the Tour Dates page.

October 2009:

  • FREE MP3 for download: the live duet with Beki Hemingway "Easy Chair."
    Recorded at Cornerstone Festival in 2004 in support of Beki & Jonathan's duet album Tennesota! Hear it at the Audio Page!
  • BEKI HEMINGWAY and Jonathan Rundman to perform concerts together! Minnesota residents can check out dates here.
  • YouTube features recent live performance of "Librarian." This audience video was captured during Jonathan and band's show at The Beat in Minneapolis last month. See it here!
  • "Librarian" featured on Wisconsin Public Radio!
    Jonathan's bibliotechnical anthem was featured on the October 2nd WPR morning show, during a discussion of the Wisconsin Book Festival.
  • Jonathan is guest musician on the new album from Nate Houge!
    Fellow Twin Cities-based liturgist Nate Houge has just released his newest album Becoming Liturgy! This excellent collection of new acoustic churchmusic features musical guests Rachel Kurtz, Micah Taylor, and Justin Rimbo. Jonathan Rundman contributes accordion, melodica, and background vocals. ORDER THE ALBUM HERE!
  • Jonathan's song "Minneapolis" featured on television broadcast of PGA Tour!
    As Tiger Woods and company swung their clubs in Minnesota for August's PGA Tour, the TV broadcast used Jonathan's song "Minneapolis" as transition music!

    The song appears on Jonathan's album Sound Theology, which can be ordered here.

August 2009:

  • FREE MP3 for download: Jonathan's version of the Styx classic "Come Sail Away."
    Courtesy of the awesome music blog Cover Lay Down, specializing in acoustic cover tunes. Available for a limited time! More details at Jonathan's blog.
  • Lutheran media highlights the Rundmans. The current issue of Lutheran Partners magazine features an article by Dr. Dawn Rundman, and the current issue of national newspaper Seeds For The Parish mentions Jonathan in a piece on Lutheran bloggers! Details and links at Jonathan's blog.
  • Jonathan appears on Upper Michigan radio station!
    WFXD radio in Marquette, MI featured Jonathan as in-studio guest for the July 15th local music show. In addition to the on-air interview, Jonathan served as a judge for the Colgate Country Showdown singing competition, sponsored by the radio station. Look out Simon Cowell! Read details at Jonathan's blog.
  • Jonathan's song "Librarian" featured in new book The Librarian's Book Of Quotes!
    Jonathan's appearances in literature continue this month!

    This insightful new book includes the lyrics to Jonathan's acclaimed song "Librarian," as well as other quotes about the library from notable folks like Ray Bradbury, William Shakespeare, Carl Sagan, Victor Hugo, Mark Twain and Bill Moyers.

    CLICK HERE to order the book for the library lover in your life!
  • Jonathan to perform in Finland in 2010!
    Jonathan will return to his ancestral homeland in January to perform at the parish worker's convention for the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland. Stay tuned for other dates/venues in Finland, and perhaps Sweden as well! Visit Jonathan's contact/booking page to set up a concert in the Nordic countries, or anywhere else in Europe.
  • ELCA Churchwide events feature Jonathan.
    Last month Jonathan performed at the Lutheran Youth Gathering in New Orleans, and this month Jonathan will play at the Goodsoil Celebration during the Churchwide Assembly in Minneapolis. For more details, and additional concert dates around the country, visit the tour page.

June 2009:

  • FREE MP3 for download: the live duet with Beki Hemingway "You Never Last Where You Land."
    Recorded at Cornerstone Festival in 2004 in support of Beki & Jonathan's duet album Tennesota! Hear it at the Audio Page!
  • YouTube features vintage live performance of "The Princess Wants to Spend Her Time With Me." This fan favorite was performed by Jonathan in 1999. See it here!
  • Jonathan's Insomniaccomplishments CD reviewed in recent issue of CHRISTIAN CENTURY magazine!
    Jonathan's newest CD received a great review in this respected theology magazine, along with the new releases by U2 and Billy Bragg. Special props are given to the songs "If You Have A Question" and "I Thought You Were Mine." CLICK HERE to read the review!
  • July performances scheduled in Michigan's Upper Peninsula!
    Jonathan was born in Hancock, MI, and raised in Ishpeming, MI, and this July he'll be performing in both towns! Details at the Tour Dates page.

April 2009:

  • In-depth interview, and record review online:
    One of Jonathan's most extensive and personal interviews has been published by the interfaith online magazine Killing the Buddha...check it out here! Also, Jonathan's new CD received a nice review at DAGGER, an online music 'zine. Click here and scroll down to read.
  • FREE MP3 for download: the BRAND NEW song "Flying On A Plane."
    Steaming hot and fresh from Jonathan's brain, this 3-track demo was written and recorded just days ago! Hear this rockin' song about technology at the Audio Page!
  • YouTube features vintage live performance of "Johnny Horton." Another song about Ishpeming, MI, this version of "581" was performed by Jonathan in 1999. See it here!
  • Jonathan appears on nationally syndicated radio show GRACE MATTERS!
    Jonathan was interviewed by host Peter Marty and some of Jonathan's songs were featured! Previous guests on this show include best selling author Jim Wallis, CBS News' Charles Osgood, and Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls! The show aired in March but is now available for free download: CLICK HERE for show info.
  • Out-of-print copies of Jonathan's RECITAL album available while supplies last!
    A recent trip to the Salt Lady Records archives in Upper Michigan have uncovered 10 copies of Jonathan's 1997 album Recital! This album has been out-of-print an unavailable since 2001! Here's your chance to order this lost classic. Email saltlady@saltlady.com to reserve one of these CDs for $15. First come, first served.

March 2009:

  • More good press for INSOMNIACCOMPLISHMENTS:
    Jonathan's new CD received a nice review at the music blog PowerPopaholic...CLICK TO READ IT HERE. It's good to be associated with Neil Young, Marshall Crenshaw, and Nick Lowe!
  • FREE MP3 for download: the BRAND NEW song "Robert Traver Blues."
    For the very first time, the Audio Page features a NEW song that has not yet appeared on album! This song was written and recorded in Ishpeming, MI on December 27, 2008, and its lyrics describe author Robert Traver and other natives of Ishpeming who have had significant impact on American culture. 2009 is the 50th anniversary of the film "Anatomy of a Murder," shot on location in Ishpeming, and based on the novel by Robert Traver.
  • YouTube features vintage live performance of "581." Another song about Ishpeming, MI, this version of "581" was performed by Jonathan and his band in 1999. This is never-before-seen, newly unearthed video footage! Check out the YouTube video and read details here!
  • Jonathan's song "Meeting Nixon" included in new book REINVENTING RICHARD NIXON!
    Author Daniel Frick has recently released this book, subtitled "A Cultural History of an American obsession."
    A section of the book called "Nixon in Music and Comedy," features Jonathan and his song "Meeting Nixon" along with some legendary rock recordings that also mention Tricky Dick, including "Ohio" by Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young; "Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynyrd Skynyrd; "Gimme Some Truth" by John Lennon; and "We Didn't Start The Fire" by Billy Joel.
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  • Jonathan to perform at LIFEST in OshKosh, WI in July!
    The Lifest Music Festival in OshKosh, WI has been one of Jonathan's favorite annual events for the past 10 years. In July of 2009 Jonathan will perform again at Lifest, along with other artists like Peder Eide, David Crowder, and Toby Mac.

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Jonathan's latest CD

BEST OF THE 20th CENTURY
20 songs from Jonathan's early days including hits like "Ask Me in Nebraska" and "Front Row at the Fashion Show"

Jonathan's latest CD

PUBLIC LIBRARY Jonathan's 2004 release produced by Walter Salas-Humara and featuring The Silos

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PROTESTANT
ROCK ETHIC
a huge double-CD, 42-song compilation featuring Jonathan's Heartland Liturgy

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Jonathan was a contributing writer for this theology / comedy manual, available from Augsburg Fortress

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the iTunes Music Store features Jonathan's albums for downloading!
$0.99 per song!

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TENNESOTA
The first full-length duet CD by Jonathan Rundman and Beki Hemingway

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Eleven Years and
28 Days in the Yellow Room: Jonathan's 1992 debut reissued on CD with 14 bonus tracks

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Sound Theology
Jonathan’s double-CD 52-song rock & roll masterpiece

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Ten previously unreleased recordings from Jonathan, plus other highlights from the entire Salt Lady Records catalog

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Jonathan was the executive producer for this compilation CD, featuring 13 different bands reinterpreting their favorite Styx songs. Hear Jonathan sing “Come Sail Away!”