Rhythm &
Brews, 2nd & Market (or Inside Big River Grille)
Shelby Lynne
Monday, September 13 @ 8PM
Twenty years into her career -- and 10 beyond her oddly timed
Grammy for "Best New Artist" -- Lynne seems to be getting only more
honed and headstrong. The story behind her riveting new album
proves the point. Originally, Lynne recorded "Tears, Lies &
Alibis" for the prestigious Lost Highway label. But when she
delivered the early demos, the company insisted she bring in a big-
name producer to give the music the right commercial gloss. Guess
how that went over. Lynne kept the final production and
arrangements as spare and sharp as her singing. It's a sound as
unwavering as a stare. If that makes the album sound difficult, or
wanting for pleasure, neither proves to be the case. Lynne has
written some of the most graceful and aching melodies of her
career. More, the stripped accompaniment communicates focus and
taste, rather than meagerness or withholding. Doors at 7 show at 8
no smoking, CHARLIE MARS is opening.
Infamous Stringdusters with the New Familiars
Wednesday, September 15 @ 9PM
Non-smoking show
Bluegrass
The Infamous Stringdusters are the new vanguard of acoustic music.
Well crafted songs, vivid arrangements, instrumental virtuosity,
stunning improvisation, unique individuality and complete
harmony... Bluegrass, Rock, Country, Blues, Folk, and Jazz, the
"IS" is American Acoustic Music. When The Infamous Stringdusters
comes out June 10 on Sugar Hill Records, some may assume from the
title that it’s a debut recording. Those already aware of the
Stringdusters phenomenon will know differently: that 2007’s
Fork in the Road was the album that boldly introduced this daring,
disciplined band to the world of bluegrass and a wider world of
music enthusiasts who heard it and decided: ‘if that’s
bluegrass, then I love bluegrass.’ Fork in the Road was named
Album of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association.
Its title track was named Song of the Year, and the band itself
earned the honor of best emerging artist in a competitive field. It
was a stunning cap to an amazing 2007. Yet The Infamous
Stringdusters feels like an introduction of a sort. Whereas Fork in
the Road was made during their first potent months together, the
new CD represents all the band has become during two years of
intense touring, meticulous woodshedding and brotherly jamming.
Nine band originals supplemented by a few carefully chosen tunes
from colleagues in the acoustic music community, The Infamous
Stringdusters is a cross-section of a band finding it's common
ground and it's legs, staying near it's roots but continually
exploring new territory. In their breakout year of 2007, the
Infamous Stringdusters played over 150 dates, including the biggest
festivals in acoustic music, jammed on major stages with their
heroes, and landed a development deal for motion picture music with
Lions Gate Entertainment. With the release of The Infamous
Stringdusters, 2008 promises more roads and more new fans in
bluegrass and beyond.
Dave Dykes and the Greatful Hearts
Thursday, September 16 @ 9PM
Born to hard-working, hard-loving Tennesseans, Dave Dykes cut his
teeth on folk and mountain music. As an only child Dave found music
to be his outlet- his kind sibling. His blood runs thick with
memories of North East Tennessee, and his songs speak of its
heartache and simplicity. Death, Life, Love and Resentment flow
from his songs like a wound that just won’t heal. His guitar
and voice weld together to forge harmony that drives its way into
the space between heart and mind, soul and spirit. The years have
been kind to this songwriter/storyteller. Not so long ago, he left
the hills of NE Tennessee for the valley of Chattanooga. His love
for his bride and his longing for her joy made it an easy move.
After years chasing faith, hope, & love, Dave feels like
he’s found it all. His music will force its way past your
defenses and seize you in the night. Dave’s acoustic guitar
and voice are given strength by the Grateful Hearts- a collection
of his most intimate friends. Justin Allen (drums), Chris Reich
(guitar), Ken Jackson (bass) and Jon Meek (organ/Rhodes) fill every
gap and mend every wound that these songs leave behind. The onstage
chemistry boils over like the Cripple Creek after a week’s
worth of April showers. Dave Dykes & the Grateful Hearts aim to
make nothing less than beautiful music that means something. Some
would call it Alt-Country, others frame is as Electric Folk, but
they just call it true and honest.
Breakfast Club
Friday, September 17 @ 10:15
80's Retro and Dance
With an estimated audience now well in excess of a million, the
'boys' would like to say a huge thank you to all of the dedicated
fans who've supported the band over the years, and who continue to
turn up in such amazing numbers at the shows - you know who you
are!
For those who've not heard the band for a while, come along to a
show soon and we think that you'll agree with other fans, agents
and club owners all over the country that this present
'international' lineup is, without a doubt, the best the band has
ever sounded.
Mid Town Music
Hall
