Mark Olson

The Profile

American singer-songwriter; co-founder of The Jayhawks; known for solo work including The Salvation Blues and collaborations with Gary Louris.

Co-founder of The Jayhawks; collaborated with Gary Louris on the 2008 release Ready For The Flood; solo album The Salvation Blues is discussed in contemporary reviews as a tender, acoustic record (released in the late 2000s).

Reviews praise Mark Olson's intimate, acoustic, Americana-tinged songwriting and his reunion with Gary Louris on Ready For The Flood. The Salvation Blues is described as tender, restorative and quietly melodic. Overall reception in the provided reviews is appreciative and favorable.