Amoeba Music

By Audra Wolfmann

            Preceding the alt-country trend by several years, The Jayhawks formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1985 with their roots rock sound firmly in place. Culling inspiration from Americana heroes such as The Byrds, the Louvin Brothers, Gram Parsons, and the Flying Burrito Brothers, The Jayhawks were an instantaneous local favorite in the clubs of the Twin Cities.

             Although originally envisioned as a solo project by singer, songwriter, and guitarist Mark Olson, The Jayhawks successful recipe for down-home rock comes from the chiming interplay of... Read More

Genre:

Rock, Alternative/Indie, Country Rock, Americana

City Of Origin:

Minneapolis, ,Minnesota United States

Formed Date:

1985