Category Archives: Reviews

Library of Congress Award to Bucky Halker

Posted on 06/10/2011 by Bucky

May 11, 2011 News from the Library of Congress Archie Green Fellowship Recipients The American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress (AFC) has awarded its 2011 fellowships. Receiving Archie Green Fellowships, which are reserved for prominent scholars with a … Continue reading →

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Review: Wisconsin, 2-13-63, Vol. 2 at allmusic.com (2009)

Posted on 11/24/2010 by Bucky

Although Bucky Halker is probably more likely to be filed under the folk section than any other, much of the music on Wisconsin 2-13-63, Vol. 2 actually fits better into the folk-rock, roots rock, or Americana categories. On a set … Continue reading →

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Review: Wisconsin, 2-13-63, Vol. 1 at CDUniverse.com (2007)

Posted on 11/24/2010 by Bucky

Bucky Halker has nothing like the public profile of Roger McGuinn, Tom Petty, or Bob Dylan, but some fans of those artists will probably find much to enjoy in Wisconsin 2.13.63. Certainly his likably straining vocals can’t help but inspire … Continue reading →

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Ageless Northshore: Bucky Halker in Concert

Posted on 04/05/2010 by Bucky

On the town with Don and Peg:  Bucky Halker Ageless Northshore (November 4, 2009) Last Friday night we saw Bucky Halker at the Skokie Theatre – the program was the music of Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan. Now, … Continue reading →

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Review: Folksongs of Illinois, Vols. 1-3

Posted on 04/05/2010 by Bucky

Bucky Halker’s emotionally powerful performance of Woody Guthrie’s, “The Dying Miner,” commemorating the Centralia mine disaster of 1947, includes actual words that miners left behind on scraps of paper as their oxygen was running out; Halker’s rich voice portrays their plight in a compassionate interpretation that is realistic, avoiding maudlin excess. Continue reading →

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Skokie Theatre: Allan Curtis

Posted on 05/26/2009 by Bucky

Of all the artists I book here at the Skokie Theatre, Bucky Halker is my personal favorite.  His Tribute to Woody Guthrie is something I look forward to every year and Bucky captures Woody’s spirit better than anyone else.  Bucky’s … Continue reading →

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Review: Wisconsin Vol 2

Posted on 05/22/2009 by Bucky

Chi ha apprezzato il Volume 1, vada sul sicuro questo è anche meglio, per gli altri consiglio vivamente di procurarseli entrambi, Wisconsin 2 è un grande disco, in questo caso le US highways 2.13.63 rappresentano le strade che portano agli incroci del cuore.
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Wisconsin, 2-13-63, volume 2

Posted on 01/01/2009 by Bucky

BIG NEWS: Wisconsin, 2-13-63, volume 2 was released in late 2008-early 2009. To order volume 1 or 2 and Bucky’s other recordings, go to www.cdbaby.com For more info, just check out the reviews below or roam this website! OTHER IMPORTANT … Continue reading →

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Pioneer Press (Chicago) – 4/24/08

Posted on 04/26/2008 by Bucky

Woody’s legend lives Bucky Halker is too tall — and too healthy — to appear as Woody Guthrie while presenting his acclaimed touring tribute show. “I do the show as a musical tribute, I don’t do the first person thing. … Continue reading →

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NEW REVIEW, Mik Davis-WUSM, Hattiesburg, MS

Posted on 09/26/2007 by Bucky

September 26, 2007 The magic of the singer/songwriter is always the songs. On Wisconsin 2.13.63, Bucky Halker displays a penchant for not only writing great songs and hooks but using a myriad of different styles to compass the broad scope … Continue reading →

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