Iowa's Wonderful Chicago Folk Recluse: Bonnie Koloc

Bonnie Koloc with two dogs

Bonnie Koloc was a major presence in music, especially folk music, on the Chicago scene in the early 1970's, along with John Prine and Steve Goodman, one of the big 3 folk musicians there. She was a constant presence on the stage in those years, churning out 4 albums in 4 years, singing not only folk but jazz and blues. Eventually she wondered away from Chicago, including stints with other forms of art, like musical theater and visual art. Her travels finally brought her back home to Iowa where she's had the happiest years of her life. Bonnie Koloc joins us from Decorah, Iowa.

Past/current religious/spiritual influences: Catholic, Gregorian Chant, Earth-Centered, Non-affiliated

All songs in this program are written & performed by Bonnie Koloc:

The Snake - from Here To Sing
Two Black Guitars - from Rediscovered
You Played Me Just Like a Piano - from With You On My Side
Slow Dancing to the Blues - from Here To Sing
I've Got to Believe - from Timeless

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SOS-000556

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Iowa's Wonderful Chicago Folk Recluse: Bonnie Koloc

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Full, Uncut Song of the Soul With Bonnie Koloc

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Bonnie Koloc

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Bonnie came to my little wedding reception at my folk's house outside Waterloo and sang IOWA for us - I will never ever forget her lovely presence.  Is there a recording of this song somewhere?  I want to post!

THANKS

Nancy Youngblut

blauhorse@gmail.com

 Bonnie’s voice sounds as great as she did in the late 60’s at the

University of Northern Iowa!

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