The Tallest Man On Earth with Gwenifer Raymond

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Music / Rock / Pop. Starts 8:00 PM. "Matsson has made some of the best and most-compelling folk songs of the 21st century." --- Paste , "rdquo" -> The Tallest Man on Earth has released some of the best modern folk music of this century. He writes elegant, homespun ballads that draw you in toward the proverbial campfire." - GQ Swedish singer-songwriter The Tallest Man On Earth aka Kristian Matsson is announcing a 2026 US fall tour today and the song , "rdquo" -> Colors", his first new music in nearly three years. Recorded by Matsson in his home studio, the song whirls and swirls with his violin, guitar playing and signature croon. Yearning for the verdant inspiration of summer, head below to listen and watch the song's new video featuring handheld camera footage from Kristian and his crew on a recent run of European shows. Watch/Listen to , "rdquo" -> Colors": https://thetallestmanonearth.ffm.to/colors The Tallest Man On Earth has captivated audiences using , "rdquo" -> every inch of his long guitar cord to roam the stage: darting around, crouching, stretching, hip-twitching, perching briefly and jittering away..." (The New York Times). His tour this fall begins October 15 in North Carolina and snakes through the East and West coasts, ending in Phoenix on November 15. Head below to check out all upcoming tour dates. Critics often draw comparisons between The Tallest Man on Earth and Bob Dylan, citing similarities in both songwriting and vocal style. Matsson himself has acknowledged Dylan's influence, revealing that he started listening to him at the age of fifteen. Fascinated by Dylan's covers, he delved into their origins, which gradually introduced him to early American folk artists like Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie. However, Matsson is quick to distance himself from being part of any specific tradition, stating, , "rdquo" -> I don't want to be part of a tradition. I just want to do what feels natural to me. This is how I play, and this is how I write songs." His

The Tallest Man On Earth with Gwenifer Raymond is a music event at Thalia Hall in the Chicago area, held on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Event Beast lists it with the date, venue and a link to the official page so you can decide whether it belongs in your plans.

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Event

The Tallest Man On Earth with Gwenifer Raymond

Date

Thursday, October 29, 2026

Venue

Thalia Hall

Area

Chicago

Category

Music

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