Preview: Sturgill Simpson w/ Tyler Childers @ The Anthem, 3/15 + 3/16/20

Posted on 03/09/2020 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged country, Kentucky, outlaw country, Sturgill Simpson, The Anthem.

Sturgill Simpson (Photo courtesy Elektra Records)

Sturgill Simpson released Sound & Fury, his fourth studio album, through Elektra Records in 2019. The album was accompanied by an original Netflix anime film that he wrote and produced with Japanese director Junpei Mizusaki.

Now, Sturgill is on his Good Look’n Tour with Tyler Childers, and the show stops at The Anthem for two nights on Sunday, March 15, and Monday, March 16. The first night is sold out but limited tickets remain for the second show!

Live Review: Ray Wylie Hubbard @ City Winery — 9/19/19

Posted on 09/23/2019 by Mark Engleson in Live Review and tagged Americana, City Winery, country, Dallas, outlaw country, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Texas.

Ray Wylie Hubbard (Photo courtesy Red 11 Music)

You can call it country-rock, outlaw country, progressive country, or Americana. Whatever you call it, Ray Wylie Hubbard, who’s “been doing this a long time,” and calls himself “an acquired taste,” found a receptive, appreciative audience in a sold-out house at City Winery recently. The legendary Texas troubadour, feted lately with a tribute album and a book about his life and music, gave patrons a special live experience, punctuating his songs with conversational asides and injecting good-natured humor throughout his show.

Preview: Chris Stapleton @ Merriweather Post Pavilion, 8/11/19

Posted on 08/06/2019 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged bluegrass, Chris Stapleton, country, Merriweather Post Pavilion, Nashville, outlaw country, Tennessee.

Chris Stapleton (Photo by Andy Barron)

Country artist Chris Stapleton has been everywhere lately! The singer recently released “The Ballad of the Lonesome Cowboy,” a single he contributed to the movie Toy Story 4. Prior to that, he appeared on albums by Pink and Justin Timberlake. Now, he roams to Merriweather Post Pavilion on Sunday, Aug. 11 with his All American Roadshow.

Preview: Willie Nelson and Alison Krauss @ Merriweather Post Pavilion, 6/19/19

Posted on 06/16/2019 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged Alison Krauss, Americana, country, Merriweather Post Pavilion, outlaw country, Willie Nelson.

Willie Nelson and Alison Krauss (Photo courtesy IMP)

Country stars Willie Nelson and Alison Kruass announced a 13-date co-headlining tour earlier this year, and now that tour arrives at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, June 19.

Lawn seats are still available!

Live Review: Junior Brown @ The Birchmere — 6/8/19

Posted on 06/10/2019 by Mark Engleson in Live Review and tagged alt-country, Americana, Junior Brown, outlaw country, Texas, The Birchmere.

Junior Brown (Photo courtesy the artist)

Bakersfield met the beach at The Birchmere on Saturday. Dubbed “Ernest Tubb on acid,” alternative country godfather and master guitarist Junior Brown turned out wild honky tonk that met Hendrix-tinged surf rock on his custom “guit-steel.”

Snapshots: Tanya Tucker @ The Birchmere — 8/23/18

Posted on 08/30/2018 by Chester Simpson in Live Review and tagged country, outlaw country, Tanya Tucker, Texas, The Birchmere.

Thu. Aug. 23: TANYA TUCKER with Emily Earle

Tanya Tucker performs at The Birchmere on Aug. 23, 2018. (Photo by Chester Simpson)

Country star Tanya Tucker is a defining voice of country music and a modern day legend. She brought her legendary style to The Birchmere recently for a show, and I took these pictures!

Music Park: Alejandro Escovedo and Joe Ely @ City Winery — 8/21/18

Posted on 08/28/2018 by Chester Simpson in Live Review and tagged Alejandro Escovedo, alt-country, Americana, Chester Simpson, City Winery, country, heartland rock, Joe Ely, outlaw country, punk.

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Joe Ely and Alejandro Escovedo perform at City Winery in DC on Aug. 21, 2018. (Photo by Chester Simpson)

I had a personal reason for attending and photographing the show of Alejandro Escovedo and Joe Ely recently at the City Winery in Washington, DC, I knew them in the ole days of the ’70s.

Music Park: Shooter Jennings @ City Winery — 8/22/18

Posted on 08/27/2018 by Mark Engleson in Live Review and tagged alt-country, City Winery, country, hard rock, Nashville, outlaw country, Shooter Jennings.

Shooter Jennings performs at Pappy and Harriett’s in Pioneertown, California, on Aug. 9, 2018. (Photo by Harmony Gerber)

Shooter Jennings brought his raucous brand of outlaw country music to DC on Wednesday, rocking the house at City Winery.

He’s spitting image of his daddy, the legendary Waylon Jennings, right down to the prominent proboscis, albeit carrying a more slender figure. Touring behind his new album, Shooter, he’s picking up the torch his father carried, turning his back on Nashville and Hollywood, making music his way, as he expressed in the song “Solid Country Gold/The Outsider.”

Don’t Miss: Shooter Jennings @ City Winery DC, 8/22/18

Posted on 08/17/2018 by Miyun Park in Live Review and tagged alt-country, City Winery, country, Nashville, outlaw country, Shooter Jennings.

Shooter Jennings (Photo courtesy Big Hassle)

Shooter, singer-songwriter Waylon Albright “Shooter” Jennings’ eponymous album, arrived at music retailers and streaming services via Low Country Sound and Elektra Records on Aug. 10. Shooter Jennings will bring his Bound Ta Git Down Tour to the City Winery on Wednesday, Aug. 22.