The reality is that the shows kind of disconnect from the songs a little bit. You're playing the songs, but they take on a life of their own.
Craig FinnI don't have a problem rhyming "bar" with "car" - I do it all the time - but sometimes it doesn't feel right.
Craig FinnThe Catholic influence just comes from being raised Catholic, going to church every Sunday, being confirmed, going to church on holy days. So it's coming from where I am. It serves the purpose of having people who have a base or foundation where they know what's right.
Craig FinnI use a lot of specific places in my songs - traditionally, a lot from Minneapolis and St. Paul, where I grew up. Most people, especially when you get into international touring, have not been there. So you say, "Well, isn't it risky to talk about the corner of Franklin Avenue and Lyndale?" If you do it right, someone should say, "God, I know a corner like that." Offering specific details to describe something universal.
Craig Finn