Joe Ely, storied West Texas rocker, played at The Cedar on Oct. 23rd, 2012, a beautiful autumn evening that would have been perfect had the concert been at an outdoor bonfire. Minnesota's own Paul Metsa opened for his pal Ely, ending his heartfelt, bluesy set with a fitting tribute to the late Senator Wellstone. I've been watching Metsa play since about, oh, 1980. His stance, his strumming and his raspy voice continue to achingly reinforce his adoration of his music and the lifestyle that comes with it—interesting and soulful to say the least.
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