Mark Olson co-founded the Jayhawks , considered by many to be one of the most influential bands of the 1980s and beyond. Bands like Uncle Tupelo , the Gear Daddies and the Honeydogs found inspiration in the Jayhawks' roots/country rock sound. Olson continues to make music, just releasing his 17th album, this one a duet with his wife Ingunn Ringvold called Spokeswoman of The Bright Sun . Olson talked about songwriting and his upcoming U.S. tour supporting the album on a recent episode of