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Charting: Amos Lee, Elliott Brood, Punch Brothers, Chuck Mead and Dunwells
They don’t make elections this close: The top 3 slots on this week’s Americana Music radio airplay chart include the Little Willies’ For the Good Times with 389 spins, Darrell Scott’s Long Ride Home, also with 389 spins, This One’s For Him, the Guy Clark tribute with 388.
New to the chart this week: Amos Lee’s As the Crow Flies at #28, Elliott Brood’s Days Into Years at #31, the Punch Brothers’ Who’s Feeling Young Now? at #35, Chuck Mead and the Grassy Knoll Boys’ Back at the Quonset Hut at #37 and the Dunwells’ Blind Sighted Faith at #39.
Chuck Mead told us about the Quonset Hut project in December.
You’ll find the audio interview here.
Chuck Mead goes “Back to the Quonset Hut”
One of the coolest sites in Nashville is rarely seen by the public. The legendary Quonset Hut was once the most prominent studio on Music Row, the home of such recordings as “King of the Road,” “Crazy” and “I Fall to Pieces.”
In the ‘80s, it was converted into office space, a disturbing fate for what was once a magical space. Thanks, though, to funding by Mike Curb, the studio has been refurbished and is now used to teach production skills to Belmont University students.
Chuck Mead, a solo artist and former member of BR5-49, revisits the studio’s storied past with his upcoming album Back at the Quonset Hut, due in early 2012. It’s a collection of classic country music with great musicians of multiple eras.
The line-up includes Quonset Hut studio veterans Harold Bradley, Hargus “Pig” Robbins, Bob Moore and Buddy Spicher, plus guest appearances by Bobby Bare, Old Crow Medicine Show and Elizabeth Cook.
Chuck Mead took a few minutes recently to talk about the project, which includes the album and documentary:
Americana party: Chuck Mead, Garland Jeffreys, Nikki Lane, Amy Speace
Thirty Tigers threw a closing night party at the Americana Music Festival in Nashville, showcasing a remarkable line-up.
After a strong opening set by Amy Speace, Nikki Lane, a retro country singer with a rock edge, followed, previewing songs from her new “Walk of Shame” album. You just know Lee Hazelwood would have loved to produce her.
Then came the highlight for the record geeks in the audience (and I am one.) In the mid-’70s, Garland Jeffreys was a fresh new voice, and his “Wild in the Streets” was as big a radio hit as you could get without actually having a hit. Over the years, he’s released smart and topical records, but the commerical breakthrough never came. I’ve been waiting 30 years to hear him play “Wild in the Streets” and 35 Millimeter Dreams.” I was not disappointed. His new album is “King of In Between.”
Raul Malo was up next, but cut his set to two songs because of loud conversations in the bar. Shelby Lynne is the only other performer I’ve ever seen do that.The Malo fans were not happy.
Chuck Mead then closed the show with an entergetic and entertaining set, including his salute to engagments, “She Got the Ring, I Got the Finger.” The show was just three blocks from where Mead and BR5-49 first rocked lower Broadway, and a reminder of just how dynamic a performer he has always been.
John Prine’s “Bruised Orange” from his friends in Nashville
Here’s a terrific tribute to John Prine from a great group of Nashville musicians, all friends and colleagues of John’s.
Performing the album in its entirety:
Bill Lloyd , Beth Nielsen Chapman. Radney Foster, Stacey and Don Schlitz,Chuck Mead, Shawn Camp, Will Kimbrough,Garry Tallent, Kim Richey and Dan Baird.
Bravo!
Mountain Tough concert to help Gatlinburg
Americana Music News – We’re proud that our friends and colleagues at WMOT and Music City Roots are playing major roles in this Saturday’s “Mountain Tough” fund-raising concert in the wake of the devastating fires in Gatlinburg. The official announcement:
All week, artists and radio stations have been signing on to support Mountain Tough, an all-day, free musical celebration and fund-raiser in Gatlinburg on Saturday, Dec. 17 from 10:00 am until approximately 9 pm. The event is being produced by Yee-Haw Brewing Co., Ole Smoky Moonshine, Music City Roots and the Gatlinburg TN Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Donations are all going to the Sevier County Community Fund.
The full show will be carried all day by flagship broadcaster WMOT / Roots Radio, 89.5 FM serving Middle Tennessee from the College of Media and Entertainment at Middle Tennessee State University. Other stations committed to broadcast or stream Mountain Tough include: Knoxville country powerhouse WIVK, Knoxville indie/Americana station WDVX, Nashville public radio station WPLN, University of Tennessee stations KUTK and WUOT and Chattanooga’s WUTC.
In addition, NPR Music affiliated World Café and the VuHaus digital music video service will host the video stream of the show produced and served by Music City Roots of Nashville.
Most importantly, the talent lineup continues to take shape. Nationally renowned duo The Secret Sisters signed on in the last 48 hours. Other artists committed include: Sam Bush, Jason D. Williams, Derek St. Holmes, Jim Lauderdale, Chuck Mead, Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley, Shannon Whitworth & Barrett Smith, Sarah Potenza, Firewater Junction, Greg Reish, Chelle Rose, Carl Anderson, R.B. Morris and Mo Pitney. Zac Brown Band will take the stage last at about 7:50 pm.
New releases: BR5-49, Paul Kelly, Neil Finn
By Ken Paulson
New and recent releases:
BR5-49 – One Long Saturday Night – Bear Family Productions – Long before Nashville became the “It City,” BR5-49 was Nashville’s “It Band.” The young country band brought an energy to Music City’s Lower Broad that had been missing for a couple of decades. Suddenly, locals packed Robert’s Western Wear, foreshadowing today’s dynamic music scene. One Long Saturday Night is a recording of BR5-49 on German television in 1996, and the band’s Chuck Mead attests that it’s a classic setlist from the group’s earliest years. It’s Hank Williams, Webb Pierce, Harlan Howard, Carl Perkins and a sampling of cool originals played with spirit. History to dance to.
Neil Finn and Paul Kelly – Goin’ Your Way – Omnivore Recordings – Great songs and tight harmonies distinguish this double-CD collection capturing Neil Finn and Paul Kelly in concert in 2013 at the Sydney Opera House. Finn is the better known to American audiences, largely as a member of Split Enz. His “Don’t Dream It’s Over” is included here, but the album is deep in well-crafted compositions. They’re both talented solo artists, but work really well as a duo.
And three more from Nashville:
Brandy Zdan – Brandy Zdan – Who would have guessed we’d find one of the freshest rock albums of the year in our own backyard? Brandy Zdan is a Canadian artist, now relocated to Nashville, and her self-titled album is bold and smart. “Back on You” and “Running for a Song” sound like classic singles you’ve never heard.
Dave Zobl – Simplify – Warm and carefully crafted album produced by Will Kimbrough and recorded in Muscle Shoals. “Colorado Girl” and “John Prine Sunday Morning” are among the best tracks.
Kyle Frederick – Eventide – Vandermont Music – This new album from Kyle Frederick is ambitious and engaging, with wide-ranging music that draws on pop/rock, folk and country. Highlights include “Be Kind to Yourself,” an affirming co-write with Kim Richey, and the hook-packed “The Wishing Tree” and “Karma Lola.” Emmylou Harris joins Frederick on the title track.
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Americana Festival announces 2014 line-up
Americana Music News – The ever-growing American Music Association announced today that its annual Nashville festival will feature an outdoor concert on the city’s riverfront on Sept. 20 with the Avett Brothers as headliners.
The concert will anchor the Americana Music Festival and Conference, scheduled to take place Sept. 12-21. Tickets go on sale June 27 for the riverfront concert. Admission is free to conference registrants.
The Americana Music Association also released this list of 2014 festival acts, with more to come:
Allison Moorer • Amy Ray • Angaleena Presley • The Barefoot Movement • Ben Miller Band • Billy Joe Shaver • Black Prairie • Brennen Leigh and Noel McKay • Buddy Miller • The Cactus Blossoms • Carlene Carter • Caroline Rose • Chatham County Line • Chuck Mead • Danny & The Champions of the World • The Deadly Gentlemen • Del Barber • The Deslondes • Doug Seegers • The Duhks • The Dustbowl Revival • Emily Barker & the Red Clay Halo • Ethan Johns • The Fairfield Four • The Grahams • Grant-Lee Phillips • Green River Ordinance • Greensky Bluegrass • Gregory Alan Isakov • Greyhounds • The Harpoonist & the Axe Murderer • Hayes Carll • Howlin’ Brothers • Immigrant Union • Israel Nash • Jamestown Revival • Jason Eady • J.D. Wilkes & the Dirt Daubers • Joe Henry • Joe Pug • Joe Purdy • John Moreland • Jonah Tolchin • Jonny Two Bags • Josh Ritter • Joshua James • Lake Street Dive • Lee Ann Womack • Leo “Bud” Welch • Lera Lynn • Marah Presents: Mountain Minstrelsy • Marty Stuart • Matthew Ryan • McCrary Sisters • Nathaniel Rateliff • New Country Rehab • Oh Susanna • Otis Gibbs • Parker Millsap • Paul Thorn • Pete Molinari • Quebe Sisters Band • Rhett Miller • Robbie Fulks • Robyn Hitchcock • Rodney Crowell • Ruthie Foster • Ryan Montbleau • Sam Outlaw • Sarah Jarosz • Sean Rowe • Shakey Graves • Suzy Bogguss • Todd Snider & Friends • Tom Freund • Tony Joe White • Trigger Hippy (featuring Jackie Greene, Joan Osborne, Steve Gorman, Tom Bukovac & Nick Govrik) • Whiskey Shivers • Willie Watson
Best bets: 2014 Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival
Tin Pan South, the world-class songwriters festival based in Nashville, begins this Tuesday in Nashville, and as usual, the line-up of talent is rich and diverse. It’s a particularly well-curated festival, so there are no lame rounds. That said, these shows caught our eye:
Tuesday, March 25
Brandy Clark, Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne at the at the Listening Room Café, 6 p.m.
Brandy Clark’s 12 Stories is one of the best albums of the past year, fueled by striking and down-to-earth songwriting. Her songs have been recorded by Band Perry, Kacey Musgraves and Miranda Lambert. Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne teamed with Musgraves for her hit “Merry Go ‘Round” and won a 2014 Grammy.
Critter Fuqua, Chance McCoy, Chuck Mead and Holly Williams at the Station Inn, 9 p.m.
BR5-49 veteran Chuck Mead has a terrific new album called Free State Serenade, Critter Fuqua and Chance McCoy are members of the Old Crow Medicine Show and Holly Williams is the very talented granddaughter of Hank Williams, who released the fine album The Highway last year.
Wednesday, March 26
Jessi Alexander, Josh Kear and Striking Matches at the Hard Rock Café, 6 p.m.
We admred Jessi Alexander as an artist, but she’s really hit her stride as a country songwriter, including the much-honored “I Drive Your Truck.’ Josh Kear has had similar success, including writing the monster Lady Antebellum hit “Need You Now, and Striking Matches is an engaging duo whose songs have shown up on the Nashville TV show.
Thursday, March 27
Jim Lauderdale and friends at the Station Inn, 6 p.m.
This minimalist listing is all you need to know. Lauderdale, an icon of Americana, works and plays with some of the best in the business.
Friday, March 28
Buzz Cason, Austin Cunningham, Alex Harvey and Dickey Lee at Douglas Corner, 6:30pm
There’s some pop and country history here, with Dickey Lee, who recorded “Patches,” Buzz Cason, who wrote “Soldier of Love,” Alex Harvey, who wrote “ Delta Dawn” and Austin Cunningham. And it’s not all oldies from the veterans. Cason has a brand-new new album called Troubadour Heart.
Later at the same club at 9:30 you’ll find 3-time Grammy winner Ashley Cleveland, Dave Coleman, Suzi Ragsdale and Bill Lloyd, power pop and country artist and songwriter, and occasional contributor to Sun209. We’ve had the privilege to work with all four, and they’ll deliver a great show.
Saturday, March 29
Sony Curtis, Mac Davis and Hugh Prestwood at the Bluebird Café at 6:30 p.m.
One of our favorite past Tin Pan South shows featured former Cricket Sonny Curtis, Mac Davis. Jim Weatherly and Bobby Braddock. This year’s round looks just as promising, with Hugh Prestwood joining David and Curtis.
Curtis is one of our favorites, a rock pioneer who grew up with Buddy Holly, and went on to write songs ranging from “I Fought the Law” to “Love is All Around,” the theme to the Mary Tyler Moore show. I don’t think anyone else can claim they’ve been covered by the Everly Brothers, the Clash and Joan Jett.
Of course, this is all just a start. This is a festival that also features Amy Grant, Vince Gill, Marcus Hummon, Leigh Nash, Kevin Welch, Kim Richey, Bob DiPiero, Shannon Wright, Gary Talley, Dave Barnes, John Oates, Craig Carothers, Larry Weiss, Phillip Coleman, Tony Arata, T. Graham Brown, Brett James, Rivers Rutherford, Jeffrey Steele, Tom Douglas, Eric Brace, Peter Cooper, Tim Easton, Bill Anderson, Steve Bogard, the Stellas, Amy Speace, Jason White, Leslie Satcher, Larry Gatlin, Tommy Lee James, Erin Enderlin, Jack Sundrud, Karen Staley, Luke Laird, Lee Roy Parnell, Sarah Buxton, Kate York, Sherrie Austin, James Otto, the Kinleys and many more.
Full details can be found at Tin Pan South’s website.
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The Long Players celebrate “The Band”
Long before it became a staple of touring bands, Nashville’s Long Players mastered the art of performing great LPs live in their entirety. Tonight they revisit The Band, the second album from the group that arguably founded what we now call Americana Music.
Guests tonight include Matraca Berg, Chuck Mead, Pat Buchanan,Gary Nicholson, Jim Photoglo, James Rubin, Webb Wilder, Jeff Finlin, Danny Flowers, Jeff Hanna and Colin Linden. The core band is led by Bill Lloyd and includes Steve Allen. he E-Street Band’s Garry Tallent, Steve Ebe, Jen Gunderman, John Deaderick, Peter Hyrka and Jim Hoke.
Showtime: 8 p.m. at 3rd and Lindsley in Nashville.
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Americana Music Festival: Friday line-up
Americana Music News — The Friday night showcases at the Americana Music Festival feature plenty of new talent, but also a chance to re-visit old favorites.
Among the artists who were Americana before we had a name for it are Darrell Scott, John Hiatt, Chuck Mead, the McCrary Sisters and the BoDeans.
The World Famous Headliners, who play the Rutledge at 10 p.m. are a new band with veteran members: Al Anderson (formerly of NRBQ), Shawn Camp, Pat McLaughlin, Michael Rhodes and Greg Morrow on drums.
The line-up for Friday, Sept. 14:
THE BASEMENT
8:00 Caitlin Harnett
9:00 American Aquarium
10:00 Cory Branan
11:00 Chuck Mead and His Grassy Knoll Boys
12:00 Buxton
THE STATION INN
8:00 Red June
9:00 Della Mae
10:00 McCrary Sisters
11:00 Steep Canyon Rangers
12:00 Humming House
THE RUTLEDGE
8:00 Mandolin Orange
9:00 Mindy Smith
10:00 The World Famous Headliners
11:00 Belle Starr
12:00 BoDeans
MERCY LOUNGE
8:00 Jimbo Mathus & The Tri-State Coalition
9:00 Holy Ghost Tent Revival
10:00 Dylan LeBlanc
11:00 Darrell Scott
12:00 Reckless Kelly
THE HIGH WATT
8:30 Max Gomez
9:30 Two Gallants
10:30 Sons of Bill
11:30 Andrew Combs
CANNERY BALLROOM
8:00 Shelly Colvin
9:00 Amanda Shires
10:00 Robert Ellis
11:00 John Hiatt
12:15 Jason D. Williams
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Americana Music Festival 2012 line-up
Americana Music News — The Americana Music Festival returns to Nashville this week. It’s a world-class music festival at a very economical price. For $50, you have access to shows by an amazing array of artists over four nights. Details here.
The 2012 Americana Music Festival line-up:
WEDNESDAY SEPT. 12
THE BASEMENT
10:00 Sallie Ford & the Sound Outside
11:00 Blue Mountain
12:00 Shovels and Rope
THE STATION INN
10:30 The Carper Family
11:30 Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson
THE RUTLEDGE
10:00 Gretchen Peters
11:00 Bearfoot
12:00 Delta Rae
MERCY LOUNGE
10:00 Corb Lund
11:00 This Wheel’s On Fire: A Tribute to Levon Helm
THE HIGH WATT
10:30 Whitehorse
11:30 Chris Stamey
CANNERY BALLROOM
10:00 Star Anna
11:00 Brandi Carlile
THURSDAY SEPT. 13
THE BASEMENT
8:00 Lydia Loveless
9:00 Angel Snow
10:00 Sons of Fathers
11:00 The Deep Dark Woods
12:00 The Black Lillies
THE STATION INN
8:00 The Amy Helm Band
8:45 Teresa Williams and Larry Campbell
9:20 The Dirt Farmers
10:00 Mary Gauthier
11:00 Richard Thompson
THE RUTLEDGE
The Music of Memphis
8:00 Star and Micey
9:00 Luther Dickinson
10:00 Jim Lauderdale and the North Mississippi Allstars
11:00 The Bo-Keys
12:00 Songs of Big Star
MERCY LOUNGE
8:00 Turnpike Troubadours
9:00 Billy Joe Shaver
10:00 Steve Forbert
11:00 John Fullbright
12:00 Jason Boland & The Stragglers
THE HIGH WATT
8:30 The Mastersons
9:30 Nicki Bluhm & The Gramblers
10:30 Eilen Jewell
11:30 Julie Lee & The Baby Daddies
CANNERY BALLROOM
8:00 Blue Highway
9:00 Sara Watkins
10:00 Paul Thorn
11:00 Punch Brothers
LIVE ON THE GREEN
6:30 The Dunwells
7:15 Delta Spirit
9:00 The Wallflowers
FRIDAY SEPT. 14
THE BASEMENT
8:00 Caitlin Harnett
9:00 American Aquarium
10:00 Cory Branan
11:00 Chuck Mead and His Grassy Knoll Boys
12:00 Buxton
THE STATION INN
8:00 Red June
9:00 Della Mae
10:00 McCrary Sisters
11:00 Steep Canyon Rangers
12:00 Humming House
THE RUTLEDGE
8:00 Mandolin Orange
9:00 Mindy Smith
10:00 The World Famous Headliners
11:00 Belle Starr
12:00 BoDeans
MERCY LOUNGE
8:00 Jimbo Mathus & The Tri-State Coalition
9:00 Holy Ghost Tent Revival
10:00 Dylan LeBlanc
11:00 Darrell Scott
12:00 Reckless Kelly
THE HIGH WATT
8:30 Max Gomez
9:30 Two Gallants
10:30 Sons of Bill
11:30 Andrew Combs
CANNERY BALLROOM
8:00 Shelly Colvin
9:00 Amanda Shires
10:00 Robert Ellis
11:00 John Hiatt
12:15 Jason D. Williams
SATURDAY SEPT. 15
THE BASEMENT
8:00 Anthony da Costa
9:00 Chastity Brown
10:00 Fort Frances
11:00 The Pines
12:00 Chris Scruggs
THE STATION INN
8:00 Brennen Leigh
9:00 Phoebe Hunt
10:00 Marvin Etzioni
11:00 Rodney Crowell
THE RUTLEDGE
8:00 Felicity Urquhart
9:00 The Wood Brothers
10:00 Kevin Gordon
11:00 Jordie Lane
12:00 The Trishas
MERCY LOUNGE
8:00 Lera Lynn
9:00 honeyhoney
10:00 Tift Merritt
11:00 Buddy Miller & Lee Ann Womack
THE HIGH WATT
8:00 Jill Andrews
9:00 Derek Hoke
10:00 Kasey Anderson and the Honkies
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2012 Americana Music Festival line-up announced
Americana Music News — The Americana Music Association issued its 2012 festival schedule today, bringing a great mix of long-established and emerging talent to Nashville in September:
WEDNESDAY SEPT. 12
THE BASEMENT
10:00 Sallie Ford & the Sound Outside
11:00 Blue Mountain
12:00 Shovels and Rope
THE STATION INN
10:30 Carper Family Band
11:30 Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson
THE RUTLEDGE
10:00 Gretchen Peters
11:00 Bearfoot
12:00 Delta Rae
MERCY LOUNGE
10:00 Corb Lund
11:00 This Wheel’s On Fire: A Tribute to Levon Helm
THE HIGH WATT
10:30 Whitehorse
11:30 Chris Stamey
CANNERY BALLROOM
10:00 Star Anna
11:00 Brandi Carlile
THURSDAY SEPT. 13
THE BASEMENT
8:00 Lydia Loveless
9:00 Angel Snow
10:00 Sons of Fathers
11:00 The Deep Dark Woods
12:00 Black Lillies
THE STATION INN
8:00 The Amy Helm Band
8:45 Teresa Williams and Larry Campbell
9:20 The Dirt Farmers
10:00 Mary Gauthier
11:00 Richard Thompson
THE RUTLEDGE
The Music of Memphis
8:00 Star and Micey
9:00 Luther Dickinson Solo
10:00 Jim Lauderdale and the North Mississippi Allstars
11:00 The Bo-Keys
12:00 Songs of Big Star
MERCY LOUNGE
8:00 Turnpike Troubadours
9:00 Billy Joe Shaver
10:00 Steve Forbert
11:00 John Fullbright
12:00 Jason Boland & The Stragglers
THE HIGH WATT
8:30 The Mastersons
9:30 Nicki Bluhm & The Gramblers
10:30 Eilen Jewell
11:30 Julie Lee
CANNERY BALLROOM
8:00 Blue Highway
9:00 Sara Watkins
10:00 Paul Thorn
11:00 Punch Brothers
LIVE ON THE GREEN
6:30 The Dunwells
7:15 Delta Spirit
9:00 The Wallflowers
FRIDAY SEPT. 14
THE BASEMENT
8:00 Caitlin Harnett
9:00 American Aquarium
10:00 Cory Branan
11:00 Chuck Mead and His Grassy Knoll Boys
12:00 Buxton
THE STATION INN
8:00 Red June
9:00 Della Mae
10:00 McCrary Sisters
11:00 Steep Canyon Rangers
12:00 Humming House
THE RUTLEDGE
8:00 Mandolin Orange
9:00 Mindy Smith
10:00 The World Famous Headliners
11:00 Belle Starr
12:00 BoDeans
MERCY LOUNGE
8:00 Jimbo Mathus & The Tri-State Coalition
9:00 Holy Ghost Tent Revival
10:00 TBA
11:00 Darrell Scott
12:00 Reckless Kelly
THE HIGH WATT
8:30 Max Gomez
9:30 Two Gallants
10:30 Sons of Bill
11:30 Andrew Combs
CANNERY BALLROOM
8:00 TBA
9:00 TBA
10:00 Robert Ellis
11:00 John Hiatt
SATURDAY SEPT. 15
THE BASEMENT
8:00 Anthony da Costa
9:00 Chastity Brown
10:00 Fort Frances
11:00 The Pines
12:00 Chris Scruggs
THE STATION INN
8:00 Brennen Leigh
9:00 Phoebe Hunt
10:00 Marvin Etzioni
11:00 Rodney Crowell
THE RUTLEDGE
8:00 Felicity Urquhart
9:00 The Wood Brothers
10:00 Kevin Gordon
11:00 Jordie Lane
12:00 The Trishas
MERCY LOUNGE
8:00 Lera Lynn
9:00 honeyhoney
10:00 Tift Merritt
11:00 Buddy Miller & Lee Ann Womack
THE HIGH WATT
8:00 Jill Andrews
9:00 Derek Hoke
10:00 Kasey Anderson and the Honkies
Ticket information for the Nashville event is available here.
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Free Americana music shows at CMA Festival
Chuck Mead and his Grassy Knoll Boys, Kenny Vaughan and Trent Summar and the New Row Mob are among the Americana artists who will appear at the free BMI tailgate party during the CMA Music Festival June 7-10 in Nashville. Shows begin at 4:30. Mead is performing in support of his new album Back at the Quonset Hut, recorded at the legendary Nashville studio.
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- New on Americana chart: @Amoslee, @Elliottbrood, @Punchbrothers, @Chuckmead22 and @Dunwells #
- Virtual tie atop Americana music chart, with Little Willies, @Darrellscott and Guy Clark tribute just one spin apart http://t.co/hkFOzu8D #
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Tin Pan South 2016 preview
By Ken Paulson
Tin Pan South, one of Nashville’s best -and most economical – music festivals begins Tuesday, April 9, the first of five nights of songwriter showcases.
This annual event brings together songwriting legends (Bobby Bare, Mac Davis, Bill Anderson) and songwriters dominating the charts today (Luke Laird, Barry Dean, Natalie Hemby, Lori McKenna, Jessi Alexander.) It features legacy artists (Dickie Lee, Buzz Cason) and current stars (Will Hoge, Kacey Musgraves.)
The songwriters rounds encompass a wide range of themes – “A Little Chick on Pick Action” anyone? – but the overall quality is always high. Some shows that we found particularly intriguing:
Tuesday, April 5, 6pm | $20 Bluebird Cafe
Bill Anderson, Bobby Bare, Buddy Cannon, special guests
Tuesday, April 5, 6pm | $20 The Country
Jessi Alexander, Cary Barlowe, Jonathan Singleton, Josh Thompson
Tuesday, April 5, 9pm | $15 Whiskey Rhythm Saloon
Keith Burns, Jim Peterik, Collin Raye, Joie Scott, special guest
Wednesday, April 6, 9pm | $15 Station Inn
Chuck Cannon, Lari White, Lee Roy Parnell
Wednesday, April 6, 9pm | $20 Bluebird Cafe
Mac Davis, Scotty Emerick, Leslie Satcher, Special Guest
Thursday, April 7, 6pm | $20 Listening Room
Barry Dean, Natalie Hemby, Luke Laird, Lori McKenna, Special Guest
Thursday, April 7, 6pm | $10 Station Inn
Buzz Cason, Wayland Holyfield, Dickey Lee
Thursday, April 7, 9pm | $15 Douglas Corner
Bekka Bramlett, Billy Burnette, Bruce Gaitsch, Dennis Morgan
Thursday, April 7, 6pm | $15 Bluebird Cafe
Pat Alger, Don Henry, Livingston Taylor, Jon Vezner
Friday, April 8, 6:30pm | $20 3rd and Lindsley
Granville Automatic (Elizabeth Elkins & Vanessa Olivarez),
Travis Meadows, Angaleena Presley
Friday, April 8, 6:30pm | $15 Listening Room
Jeff Cohen, James T. Slater, Kim Richey
Saturday, April 9, 6:30pm | $15 Station Inn
Marti Dodson, Will Hoge, Tony Lane, Jason Mizelle, Special Guest
Saturday, April 9, 6:30pm | $20 3rd and Lindsley
A Benefit for Bonaparte’s Retreat
Clare Bowen, Chris Carmack, Colin Linden, Brandon Young, special guest, hosted by Emmylou Harris
Saturday, April 9, 9:30pm | $25 3rd and Lindsley
Shane McAnally, Kacey Musgraves, Josh Osborne
The full schedule can be found on the Nashville Songwriters Association website.
Tom Waits, Nikki Lane enter Americana chart
Ok, we’re all disappointed that in this week’s Americana Music Chart Will Hoge’s “Number Seven” jumped right past number seven to land in the sixth slot. There goes a perfectly good lead.
Vaulting into the chart at #12 this week is Tom Waits’ “Bad As Me.” Other new entries include Nikki Lane (very impressive at the Thirty Tigers event at the Americana Music Festival) at #24 with “Walk of Shame,” Dale Watson and the Texas Two’s “The Sun Sessions” at #31 and the Indio Girls'”Beauty Queen Sister” at #35.
The top of the chart remained stable, with the Jayhawks, Robert Earl Keen, Ryan Adams, John Hiatt and Ry Cooder remaining in the top fve slots.