“So that’s what that last song was; that was my contribution.  I kinda infused it with my own special brand of hopelessness, because the person is never going to get out…”  Part of an explanation about one of her songs, and her sometimes  facetious and self-deprecating view of the unwritten rules of being a part of the singer-songwriter world.  Shawn Colvin provides a lot of thought-provoking entertainment during her concerts, including a few bits of dark humor and perspective here and there, in contrast to the “bright and cheery” impression that the delivery of her music might leave on someone who listens to her music without learning the meanings and ideas behind the words.  Shawn Colvin really puts her heart and soul into her music, and in a live music setting, holds nothing back.  [Read more…]