We are giving away a pair of tickets to Bruce Cockburn @ Aladdin Theater on March 5. To win, comment below on this post why you’d like to attend. Winner will be drawn and emailed February 24.
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March 5, 2025
7pm doors, 8pm show | $43.73 – 67.34 | All Ages
Purchase Tickets: etix.com
Aladdin Theater
3017 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland, OR 97202
Bruce Cockburn’s latest studio album, O Sun O Moon, is a testament to his enduring artistry, even as he nears his 78th birthday. Known for his poetic lyrics and exceptional guitar work, Cockburn continues to explore themes of politics, human rights, the environment, and spirituality. His new release, a collection of 12 new songs, reflects a shift toward more spiritual introspection as he looks back on his life. “I think it’s a product of age and seeing the approaching horizon,” Cockburn explains, lightening the tone by calling them “the kind of songs an old guy writes.”
Produced by Colin Linden and recorded in Nashville, O Sun O Moon boasts a newfound simplicity and clarity. Cockburn opens the album with “On a Roll,” where his resonator guitar drives the song with the same vigor as his blues heroes. On “To Keep the World We Know,” a duet with Inuk singer Susan Aglukark, Cockburn tackles global warming, while most other tracks take on gentler, more contemplative tones. Songs like “Push Come to Shove,” “Into the Now,” and “Us All” show his range from jazz to folk, while “Colin Went Down to the Water” reflects on a friend’s tragic drowning.
The album features stellar musicianship, with contributions from Viktor Krauss, Jenny Scheinman, and Jeff Taylor, along with guest vocalists like Shawn Colvin, Buddy Miller, Allison Russell, and the McCrary sisters. The title track, “O Sun By Day O Moon By Night,” stands out, with the McCrary sisters’ gospel harmonies enhancing Cockburn’s dreamlike narrative of a journey to heaven.