The Song Show: Joe Syverson

Joe Syverson, formerly of Throw Me the Statue, delivers soft acoustic performances live at the Can Can during an early edition of The Song Show.

His performance included a number of songs off the This is Then/That Was Now album from Syverson's folk-rock band, the Final Spins. Syverson keeps it low-key with a simple melody, and his quiet croon is as soothing as his lyrics. A collection of musicians with a strong background in groups like Band of Horses and The Pica Beats, the Final Spins is making a name for itself in Seattle.

Mark Baumgarten sits down to talk with Syverson about his musical beginnings and growing up in the Maple Valley Area. With the Final Spins' music circulating the rich folk-rock music scene years later, it's clear Syverson has come a long way from playing bad Nirvana renditions in his neighbor's garage.