Texas Flood Stevie Ray Vaughan

October 1, 2019

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The Station Inn, Nashville, TN

Alan Paul and Andy Aledort have written the definitive biography on the life of Stevie Ray Vaughan. They recently held a book release event/book talk/Q+A session at Nashville's iconic Station Inn followed by a musical celebration of SRV featuring Jack Pearson, Greg Martin, Scott Sharrad, Seth Walker, JD Simo, Guthrie Trapp and themselves. The event was sponsored and presented by Laurie Gregory of Roots Radio WMOT. Copies of the book were available for purchase and signed by the authors.

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

 Nov. 08, 2018

Nashville, TN

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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

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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

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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.

VIVA NashVegas...Assignment Carter Family

June 10, 2018

Nashville, TN

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The assignment was to photograph Lorrie Davis Bennett (Daughter of Anita Carter) at the annual “Sons and Daughters of Country Legends” show. Lorrie has been singing with and representing the Carter Family all of her life, most recently on the Marty Stuart show as well as frequent appearances at the “Carter Fold” in Maces Springs, VA.

 

Photographer Les Leverett's Opry Debut at 91

May 12, 2018

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After a lifetime of photographing the artists on stage at the Ryman Auditorium Les Leverett took the stage to make his Opry debut singing with Marty Stuart and his Superlatives. It was Opry Country Classics night which was very appropriate because Les himself is a classic.

  

Merle Travis' 100th Birthday Celebration

April 19, 2018

Music City/Guitar Town USA (Nashville, TN)

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Merle Travis was, a guitar player that influenced Chet Atkins and many others, a songwriter of classics such as “16 Tons” and “Dark as a Dungeon”, an actor (Sal Anderson in “From Here to Eternity”) and 15 other movies, and elder statesman of the country music industry in his later years, had his life celebrated at Nashville City Winery by some of the worlds great guitar players.

Hot Tuna kicks off 2018 Tour at City Winery Nashville

January 12, 2018

Nashville, TN

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Hot Tuna kicked off their 2018 tour to a sold out crowd at Nashville's City Winery last night. Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady have been performing together as Hot Tuna ever since 1969 in both acoustic and electric modes.

Emi Sunshine Releases new CD "Ragged Dreams"

August 19, 2017

Nashville, TN

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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.

A Tribute to Gregg Allman by the Midnight Riders and Channel Cats

July 4th, 2017

Nashville, TN

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Gregg Allman will always be one of the Giants of American Music. His passing leaves a hole in our Music and our hearts. Yet in paying tribute to him by performing his music we keep his memory alive. Recently the Midnight Riders and the Channel Cats performed to a sold out show at Nashville's 3^rd and Lindsley in memoriam to Gregg.

Jack Pearson's Birthday Bash

June 20, 2017

Nashville, TN

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Jack Pearson's Birthday Bash at 3^rd and Lindsley this year was perhaps the best ever. Jack loves to play (a waitress remarked “he would play all night if we let him”) and nothing makes him happier when his friends turn out to jam with him. This year's friends included Tommy Emmanuel, Shaun Murphy, Moe Denham, Dave Duncan, Ruth Ann Conley (“Sister Ruth”), Tim Gonzales, Lydia Bain as well as his regulars Charles Treadway on the Hammond and Joshua Hunt on drums.

“Dedicated to Gregg Allman” Jack Pearson May 30th Show

May 31, 2017

Nashville, TN

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As is befitting to someone who's contribution to the world of music is so great, there will surely be many “tribute Shows” to Gregg Allman in the near future. Jack Pearson turned his regularly scheduled monthly show at 3^rd and Lindsley into one when he stepped up to the microphone and dedicated his show to Gregg. The first song, very appropriately, was Jack's “My Old Friend”.

Nashville Jazz Orchestra with Annie Sellick

March 28, 2017

Nashville City Winery

Nashville, TN

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One of the great things about Nashville City Winery is the way they showcase all musical genres. In this case the Nashville Jazz Orchestra led by Jim Williamson with the incomparable Annie Sellick on vocals.

 

Tribute to Tom Shinness

March 21, 2017

3^rd and Lindsley

Music City USA (Nashville, TN)

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Nashville's music community cares. When one of their own falls ill/passes away, always expect an outpouring of support. This was the case when Tom Shinness recently passed away. Organized by John Haring and Rusty Russell this celebration of life featured performances by Ginger Shinness, Ginger Shinness, Keb Mo, Jack Pearson, Phil Keaggy, Annie Sellick/Pat Bergeson, New North (Damien Horne/Krista Marie), Beth Garner, and supporting musicians such as Roy “Futureman” Wooten, Jim Hoke, Sarah Clanton, Katie Blomarz, Michael Morton Flute, Rusty Russell, and more.

When the benefit was first planned Tom was still living and wanted to perform. However he did not make it but was well represented by Ginger Shinness, Heather Shinness, and Jasmine Cheri Shinness.

Nashville's Tribute to Butch Trucks

March 11, 2017

Music City USA (Nashville, TN)

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In a city full of exceptional musicians you would expect nothing less than a tribute/cover band to be the best. With Nashville's own “Midnight Rider's” that proves to be the case. They proved it Saturday night at 3^rd and Lindsley where they held a show in Memory of Butch Trucks. Sitting in were guitar virtuoso's Lee Roy Parnell and former Allman Brother Jack Pearson. Also there were guest appearances by Chris Sartin (Owner of Soulshine Pizza who delivered vocals on Ain't Wasting Time) ) and Tim Horn on Harmonica.

“A Song for You”...Tedeschi Trucks start 3 nights at the Ryman

March 4, 2017

Nashville, TN

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The Tedeschi Trucks Band opened the first night of their March weekend Ryman run by showcasing Jorma Kaukonen as their opening act. Leon Russell was to be but his passing necessitated the change.

Carrying the torch, Tedeschi Trucks and Jack Pearson

Jan. 29, 2017

Nashville, TN

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With the passing of Butch Trucks another link to the music of the Allman Brothers band is gone. Yet the music does live on as was shown recently at the Tivoli Theater in Chattanooga. There the Tedeschi Trucks band and the Jack Pearson Trio delivered a show that demonstrated that the torch has been passed to very capable hands.

 

Butch Trucks, a freight train rolling down the Tracks

Jan. 26, 2017

Nashville, TN

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It was just about a year ago when Butch Trucks brought his “Freight Train” to Nashville City Winery. One of the top Rock drummers ever, Butch was happiest driving the beat. An original Allman brother, his skill and passion on the drums helped make the ABB what it was. When they finally closed down Butch just had to keep going. And just one band was not enough.

Star Trifecta at City Wineries Bonaparte's benefit

Jan. 25, 2017

Nashville, TN

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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.

Joe Russo's Almost Dead at the Ryman

Jan. 14, 2017

Nashville, TN

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Joe Russo's Almost Dead (or JRAD) made their first visit to the Ryman Auditorium and proceeded to”tear this old building down” in true deadhead fashion. JRAD, a self confessed “Dead” cover band, consists of Joe Russo , Marco Benevento, Dave Dreiwitz, Scott Metzger, and Tom Hamilton and were joined by Nashville's own Nicole Atkins on vocals.