It’s been a while since the husky vocals and commanding pop/rock melodies of the Wallflowers have dominated the airwaves. But with the release of the CD Collected: 1996-2005, and a three-month tour, the lyrics of “One Headlight” and “Three Marlenas” will once again be running through the collective unconscious (hopefully on repeat).

America was first introduced to the Wallflowers in the late ’80s, but the band didn’t really take off until the release of its second album, 1996’s Bringing Down the Horse. Since the band’s inception as the Apples, frontman Jakob Dylan has been the rock—or perennial flower—of the L.A.-based ensemble. Now the only original member left, Dylan’s distinctive chords have become a staple of the Wallflower sound. No surprise there—he’s the son of music legend Bob Dylan.

Band members Greg Richling and Fred Eltringham, along with longtime add-on guitarist Stuart Mathis and keyboardist Bill Appleberry, will join Dylan onstage to perform songs from (Breach), Red Letter Days and the recent Rebel, Sweetheart. It promises to be an evening of soulful sing-along for all.

By Casino Connection Staff