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September 16, 2019

the kingdom choir in ames

September 16, 2019/ Evan Olson
the kingdom choir in ames

The choir that performed at the Royal Wedding is headed to Ames this month!

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September 16, 2019/ Evan Olson/
Des Moines
thekingdomchoir, music
June 28, 2019

moonlight tour

June 28, 2019/ Evan Olson
moonlight tour

Just a quick note regarding one of our very favorite bands…

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June 28, 2019/ Evan Olson/
Des Moines
johnnyswim, music
June 18, 2019

switchfoot performing in des moines

June 18, 2019/ Evan Olson
switchfoot performing in des moines

Remember Switchfoot? Their album, the Beautiful Letdown, played a major role in my musical coming of age…

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June 18, 2019/ Evan Olson/
Des Moines
music, concert
September 14, 2018

chatting with maidsen ward + the mama bear

September 14, 2018/ Evan Olson
chatting with maidsen ward + the mama bear

Last week I had a chance to speak with the up-and-coming musical duo, Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear. I love their sound and admire how it’s a mother and son creating the sound together. You don’t hear that everyday!

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September 14, 2018/ Evan Olson/
Des Moines
madisenwardmamabear, music, woolys
February 22, 2017

Talking with Johnnyswim

February 22, 2017/ Evan Olson
Talking with Johnnyswim

Yesterday I received a phone call I had been waiting for all week. Guess who was on the other line? JOHNNY-FREAKIN-SWIM! It was the best phone call ever. 

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February 22, 2017/ Evan Olson/
Conversations
johnnyswim, music, woolysdsm, georgicapond
October 31, 2016

Johnnyswim Coming to Des Moines

October 31, 2016/ Evan Olson
Johnnyswim Coming to Des Moines

I know that talking about 2017 just makes this year feel like it's already done, but I had to tell you about a particular band coming to town in March....of 2017. Don't hate me, though! This is something you need to plan to attend. Tickets are only $18!

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October 31, 2016/ Evan Olson/
Des Moines
johnnyswim, music, woolysdsm
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what the popup dinners taught me
September 11, 2019
what the popup dinners taught me
September 11, 2019

Sometimes I write stuff for you, the reader, and other times I write for myself as a sort of “digital record”. Today I write for the latter…

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September 11, 2019
Using the Internet To Create Offline Experiences
April 23, 2019
Using the Internet To Create Offline Experiences
April 23, 2019

Below is a summary of the talk I’ll be giving at Pinterest next month. After editing it several times, I’m beginning to wonder if there’s a book lurking between the lines. Something about the necessity of offline community in the digital age, maybe? More to come.

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April 23, 2019

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