Varnaline was one of the most underappreciated bands of the mid to late 1990s. With singer/songwriter Anders Parker as its nucleus, the band blended folk, country and indie guitar rock with a truly “lived in” impassioned voice. Albums such as Man Of Sin and Sweet Life were some of the best albums of the decade and won accolades internationally, but after 2001’s Songs In A Northern Key (which was essentially a solo album in all but name) Parker retired the Varnaline moniker. After releasing Tell It To The Dust in 2004, he collaborated with tourmate Jay Faraar (Uncle Tupelo/Son Volt) under the name of Gob Iron, which raised his profile even higher. This past year has seen the release of his self titled second full length. Parker performs at Mohawk Place on Monday (August 27) at 8pm. Opening are Tracy Morrow, Jim Colby and Ellen West, who will all be performing short acoustic sets.