as many of you know, i'm a huge fan of modern day folk singer john wesley harding, or, "wes" as he is known to people "in the know". i've seen him perform more than any other one performer. by a long shot. sadly, he has not played in the minneapolis area since march 31st of 2001 and since he does have a new album out (adam's apple) i'm thinking he is over due to visit this area. well, i recently sent him an email inquiring as to his plans to visit here and this is his response.

Well, I would like to play mnpls some time soon and I keep suggesting
this to my agent - unfortunately I'm not hooked in to the folkscene
there at all, otherwise I'd be making it a more regular sighting on the
itinerary. And also though many radio stations have been playing
Negative love - none are in mnpls or indeed Minnesotsa even, so there's
no excuse there. But I shall try and squeeze it in in July, when I hope
to be doing a little Midwest jaunt - in fact I WILL be doing a little
midwest jaunt - I hope Mnpls is on the bill
very best wishes and glad you're enjoying Adam's Apple
jwh

sounds like there is hope?!

you can learn more about wes at his recently over-hauled website, www.johnwesleyharding.com