Bob Weir....”Bringing it all Back Home”

 Nov. 08, 2018

Nashville, TN

Story By Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

Photos By Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

And with a lil help from my friends.....

Julia Nichols, Deseare Iwin-Gnann, Karen Dismukes-Cooper, and more

The Wolf Brothers (Bob Weir, Jay Lane, Don Was) stopped in at the Ryman Auditorium to pay homage at the “Mother Church” of Americana. Ever since receiving the 2016 Americana Lifetime achievement award Nashville seems to be a special spot for Bob. As Bob said then in his acceptance speech....”You take musical traditions from England, Ireland, Scotland, Spain a little bit, a little bit from France, and blend them together with a rich variety of African musical traditions, and stir it up. You let is simmer for 200 to 300 years and see what happens. This could only happen in a new land. Physically, culturally, and spiritually. That place was and is America.” It was very appropriate to have some special guests that are prominent artists in the Americana genre, Margo Price, John Oates, and Buddy Miller to join in to make it a very special evening.

Sweetheart of the Rodeo returns to the Ryman

Oct.11, 2018

Nashville, TN

Story By Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

Photos By Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

Fifty years ago the Byrds were in Nashville recording “Sweetheart of the Rodeo”, having been influenced by the country roots of Gram Parsons who joined after the departure of David Crosby.

Country Rock's birth happened and although it took decades this album is now considered one of the most influential for the “Americana” genre today. To celebrate it's 50^th anniversary Roger McGuinn and Chris Hillman joined forces with Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives (“cousin” Kenny Vaughn, “handsome” Harry Stinson, and Chris Scruggs) to perform not just the songs from album but also legendary songs from the Byrds catalog of hits along with a special nod to Tom Petty with whom all had collaborated.

A Slice of Americanafest Rooftop Style

Sept. 15, 2018

Nashville, TN

Story By Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

Photos By Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

Americanafest comes once a year where Artists, industry movers and shakers, dedicated fans, and media come together in Music City USA to celebrate and showcase American music. This year other commitments curtailed your correspondents ability to take advantage of the cornucopia of music offered. But the chance to see out of town friends at the Concord Music group party on the patio of the Capstar building could not be ignored. And after that a rooftop showcase at the new Bobby hotel beckoned.

Emi Sunshine Releases new CD "Ragged Dreams"

August 19, 2017

Nashville, TN

Story By Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

Photos By Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

Emi Sunshine marks a new milestone this week with the release of her new CD “Ragged Dreams”. She performed twice at 3^rd and Lindsley to celebrate, once in a WMOT “Roots” radio special and another in a special CD release show. This recording is her best yet, revealing the increased sophistication she shows in her musical journey.

JD & The Straight Shot

By Michael Yanko 

for Concert Photos Magazine

Live at the Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, FL 1-24-17

When you are selected to be the opening act for a sold out Don Henley concert you have to be doing something right!

The band represents a combination of blues, rock, Americana, country, and bluegrass.

The acoustic set by JD & The Straight Shot was very entertaining and they did a great job warming up the crowd.  JD (James Dolan, yes, THAT James Dolan) was very personable, and what little he may have lacked in vocal skills he more than made up for through rapport with the crowd and an excellent supporting band.  JD wonderfully explained the history and/or meaning of each song and the crowd really seemed to be very responsive to his banter. The band has recorded 6 albums and performed a nice mix of a few older originals and songs off their new album “Ballyhoo.” 

Star Trifecta at City Wineries Bonaparte's benefit

Jan. 25, 2017

Nashville, TN

Story By Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

Photos By Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

When news hit that the Nashville City Winery was hosting a Bonaparte's Retreat benefit featuring EmmyLou Harris and John Prine it was an instant sell out. Two of Music City's biggest stars together up close and personal...how much better can you get? Well, you could have Sheryl Crow come out and sit in for most of the show, that's how much better you can get.

Jack Pearson starts off the New Year right

Jan. 8, 2017

Nashville, TN

Story By Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

Photos By Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo and Bob Seaman

On a cold night in early January the Jack Pearson Trio performed their first show of the new year at Nashville's iconic Station Inn. The first of 3 sets featured Jack solo/acoustic, warming up the crowd for the electric trio sets.

Tommy Emmanuel Christmas Show at the Franklin Theater

Dec. 31, 2016

Nashville, TN

Story By Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

Photos By Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

The Franklin Theater was the scene for the final show of the Tommy Emmanuel and friends “Christmas Memories” tour. Tommy Emmanuel, along with fellow “CGP” John Knowles, Pat Bergeson, and Annie Sellick had completed their 2^nd holiday tour, celebrating their “Christmas Memories” recording.

Bob Weir brings the Campfire tour to the home of Americana

Oct. 24, 2016

Nashville, TN

Story By Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

Photos By Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

 Returning to the “Mother Church” of Americana where he had just received a Lifetime Achievement award the month before, Bob performed his “Campfire Tour” show to a sold out show of fans. 

This was the culmination of Bob's 2 day visit to Nashville. Night one was what will be for ever known as a legendary sit in with his “50^th Fare Thee Well” band mate Trey at the Phish show. The next day Bob shopped at Carter Vintage Guitars and picked up a Gretsch “Chet Atkins” model #6120. He also stopped in at the famous “clothier” to the stars, Manuel's, shop and picked out a custom blue cowboy shirt, both of which made an appearance at his Ryman Auditorium show that night.

Bob Weir at the Country Music Hall of Fame Museum's Ford Theater

Oct. 3, 2016

Nashville, TN

Story By Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

Photos By Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

Bob had come to Nashville to receive the Lifetime Achievement award from the Americana Music Association and also participate in the awards show to honor Merle Haggard by performing “Mama Tried” with Buddy Miller and the Americana “all Star” band. As part of Bob's participation in “Americana” week, the next day Buddy Miller held a question and answer discussion event on “Blue Mountain”, Bob's first new solo album in 30 years, with Bob and Josh Kaufman, his co-producer, that included both playbacks from and live performances.

(see set list photo in photo gallery)

Americana Awards 2016...Bob Weir, George Strait, Dwight Yoakam, Jason Isbell, and many more

September 29th, 2016

Nashville, TN

Story By Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

Photos By Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

The 2016 Americana Awards show at the Ryman was a true tribute to the music of America. It honored those who have passed on, it honored those still here whose lifetime of music making made them a place among the honorees, and it recognized those rising stars continuing the tradition of making music, Americana Style. Bob Weir, Dwight Yoakam, John McEuen,The Nitty Gritty Dirtband, William Bell, Jason Isbell, Margo Price, George Strait, Jim Lauderdale, Shawn Colvin, Bonnie Raitt, Emmy Lou Harris, Buddy Miller, Steve Fishell and more contributed to the night's success.

Bobby Rush--Best of Americana Week (Butchie's pick)

September 26, 2016

Nashville, TN

Story By Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

Photos By Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

Americana week in Nashville showcases so many different artists that it is exceedingly hard to pick the “best”. This year even more so. From Dwight Yoakam to Bob Weir, or Margo Price, etc., how can one really choose? Well, the decision was made to go by the “bootie” barometer, that is, which artist made you want to get up and dance, ie. “shake your bootie”. Using that criteria the winner is unmistakably the legendary Bobby Rush. 

Dwight Yoakam, Americana at the Ford Theater

Sept. 23, 2016

Nashville, TN

Story By Katy Rogers and Butch Worrell

Photos By Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

Dwight Yoakam combined a live performance, interview, and recordings from his new bluegrass album with fans and friends at the Country Music Hall of Fame's Ford Theater. The honky tonk star was in town for the Americana Music Festival held in Nashville.

Amy Helm ROCKS Music City

Feb. 19, 2016

Music City USA (Nashville, TN)

Story By Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

Photos By Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

Amy Helm and the Handsome Strangers are on tour opening for Anders Osborne. The opening show was held at Nashville's City Winery. As soon as they hit the stage came the realization that this was a woman whose talent is going to take her far, very far.

SteelDrivers rock the Ryman!!

July 27, 2015

Story By Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

Photos By Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

The SteelDrivers took the stage at the Ryman Auditorium July 23^rd as part of the “Bluegrass Nights” series. Hot from the success of their new album “The Muscle Shoals Recordings” on Rounder records which debuted on the Billboard Bluegrass chart at #1 they are not your ordinary Bluegrass band.

  

Nashville”s own GD50 show, New Riders, Jessie McReynolds ,and Captain Midnight

July 2, 2015

Story By Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

Photos By Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo(with one exception)

Nashville City Winery was kind enough to host a GD50 show of their own before the main event featuring the New Riders of the Purple Sage.. Before headed up to Chicago to do their “psychedelic last supper” show the New Riders of the Purple Sage played a show in Nashville which featured 3 generations of Grateful Dead influenced musicians.

 David Nelson and Jesse McReynolds

Warren Haynes Grand Ole Opry Debut

June 28, 2015

Story By Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

Photos By Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

Warren Haynes and Railroad Earth made their Grand Ole Opry debut Saturday night. On tour promoting the new release “Ashes and Dust” they made the Opry, the home of Country/Americana Music, one of their stops.

"Angels Flying"...Emi Sunshine and Holly Williams at Nashville City Winery

2015-5-2

Nashville TN

Story by Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

Photos by Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

While interviewing Raelyn Nelson at Farm Aid 2014 she turned it around and asked me some questions. In particular what was my fav Willie song.  "Angels Flying to Close to the Ground" is the answer and......

Well that is what the audience experienced at the City Winery recently.  Two angels sang.

Holly Williams and Emi Sunshine.

Pokey LaFarge at the Mercy Lounge

Nashville, TN

April 30, 2015

Story by Susan Hubbard of "East of 8th"

Photos by Butch Worrell of "One Heart Photo"

Pokey LaFarge celebrated the release of his newest album Something In The Water at The Mercy Lounge recently with opening support from local artists Rachael Davis and Margo Price, and it was an absolute blast.

The Station Inn and BMI complete Emi Sunshine's Grand Slam of a Year!!

March 11, 2015

Nashville, TN.

Review and Photos by Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

Emi Sunshine has had quite a year. Her first appearance at the Ryman for Marty Stuart's Late Night Jam, her Grand Ole Opry Debut, and this last week saw her first appearance at Nashville's iconic Station Inn followed by a music industry showcase at BMI.