This week in Americana
Lucinda Williams remains in the top spot in the Americana Music Association airplay chart with Down Where the Spirit Meets the Bone, followed by Paul Thorn’s Too Blessed to Be Stressed. Dropping to third is Justin Townes Earle’s Single Mothers, with new albums by Ryan Adams and John Hiatt rounding out the top five.
In Nashville:
It’s another great week for live shows in Nashville. We’re particularly enthusiastic about the Lake Street Dive show at the Cannery Ballroom on 10/25. Their Bad Self Portraits is one of our favorite albums of 2014, a smart and engaging pop showcase.
Jason Isbell, the hottest artist in Americana music, has a three-night run at the Ryman Auditorium beginning 10/24.
Wilco 10/21 and 10/22 at the Ryman Auditorium
Mac Wiseman at the Franklin Theatre 10/21
Los Lobos 10/22 at City Winery
Music City Roots, featuring Caleb Klauder, James McMurtry, Del Barber, Caroline Rose and John Oates at the Factory in Franklin
Beausoleil Avec Michael Doucet 10/25 at 3rd and Lindsley
New this week:
The Earls of Leicester, a celebration of Flatt and Scruggs, from Jerry Douglas, Tim O’Brien, Shawn Camp, Charlie Cushman and Barry Bales.
In the news:
The Bonnaroo Music Festival announced its 2015 dates: June 11-14 in Manchester, TN.
Hard Working Americans will release The First Waltz, a live album and documentary on Oct. 28.
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