Like everyone, The Jayhawks were shocked to hear the news about Matthew Sweet’s recent health crisis. Our ties with Matthew go back over 30 years and we first toured with him in the fall of 1992. A Go Fund Me link has been established to help address his considerable medical expenses and the loss of his primary source of income for the foreseeable future. Thanks everyone and send Matthew some positive vibes so we can see him back in action soon.
The Jayhawks and their rootsy sound were definitely swimming against the tide when they emerged from a crowded Minnesota music scene in 1985. Over the course of almost 4 decades, 11 albums, countless memorable live shows, and enough personal drama to fill a couple of Behind the Music episodes, this beloved band soared to heights few ever achieve while winning the hearts and minds of numerous critics, fans and peers in the process.
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