Post by Walker, Texas Ranger on Jun 3, 2009 13:09:18 GMT -5
• Willie Nelson
Riverbend, June 6
During the early ‘70s, Willie aligned himself with Waylon Jennings and the burgeoning outlaw country movement that made him into a star in 1975. Following the crossover success of that year’s The Red Headed Stranger and “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain,” Nelson was a genuine star, as recognizable in pop circles as he was to the country audience.
• B-52’s
Riverbend, June 11
In 1979, they issued their self-titled debut album, a collection of manic, bizarre, and eminently danceable songs, which scored an underground club, hit with a reworked version of “Rock Lobster.” In 1989, the B-52’s released Cosmic Thing, their most commercially successful effort to date, including the party smash “Love Shack,” “Roam,” and “Deadbeat Club.”
• Alejandro Escovedo
Riverbend, June 12
Alejandro Escovedo’s family tree includes former Santana percussionist Pete Escovedo and Pete’s daughter Sheila E (also Prince’s former drummer and later a pop star). He’s fused country-rock and tasteful ballads that move across many genres of music.
• Two Man Gentlemen Band
JJ’s Bohemia, June 23
Contemporary folk duo the Two Man Gentlemen Band’s combination of classic American musical styles with witty lyrics about history, mathematics, and relationships was a hit, and they soon took their act from the street to the stage.
• Dexter Romweber Duo
JJ’s Bohemia, June 25
Best known as the former frontman of Flat Duo Jets, Dexter Romweber’s affinity for rockabilly, surf, punk, and lounge has inspired his career for the better part of two decades.
• Dan Baird & Homemade Sin
Nightfall, July 10
Having had a top-ten hit in the ’80s with “Keep Your Hands To Yourself,” ex-Georgia Satellite singer/guitarist Dan Baird has a little “change in his pocket going jing-aling-aling” with his new band Homemade Sin.
• Rocco DeLuca and the Burden
Nightfall, August 14
In 2006, DeLuca and his band toured the world to promote their debut album, I Trust You To Kill Me, along with their behind-the-scenes TV documentary by the same name.
• Carlene Carter
Nightfall, September 11
Her music has always infused roots music—whether country or rock & roll—with a nervy, edgy energy.
• Dr. Dog
Nightfall, September 18
Philadelphia indie-pop act Dr. Dog is part of a long tradition of D.I.Y. pop oddballs who blend unapologetic ’60s pop worship with lo-fi recording techniques and a complete disregard of current trends.
chattanoogapulse.com/music/music-feature/the-best-of-summer-music/
Riverbend, June 6
During the early ‘70s, Willie aligned himself with Waylon Jennings and the burgeoning outlaw country movement that made him into a star in 1975. Following the crossover success of that year’s The Red Headed Stranger and “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain,” Nelson was a genuine star, as recognizable in pop circles as he was to the country audience.
• B-52’s
Riverbend, June 11
In 1979, they issued their self-titled debut album, a collection of manic, bizarre, and eminently danceable songs, which scored an underground club, hit with a reworked version of “Rock Lobster.” In 1989, the B-52’s released Cosmic Thing, their most commercially successful effort to date, including the party smash “Love Shack,” “Roam,” and “Deadbeat Club.”
• Alejandro Escovedo
Riverbend, June 12
Alejandro Escovedo’s family tree includes former Santana percussionist Pete Escovedo and Pete’s daughter Sheila E (also Prince’s former drummer and later a pop star). He’s fused country-rock and tasteful ballads that move across many genres of music.
• Two Man Gentlemen Band
JJ’s Bohemia, June 23
Contemporary folk duo the Two Man Gentlemen Band’s combination of classic American musical styles with witty lyrics about history, mathematics, and relationships was a hit, and they soon took their act from the street to the stage.
• Dexter Romweber Duo
JJ’s Bohemia, June 25
Best known as the former frontman of Flat Duo Jets, Dexter Romweber’s affinity for rockabilly, surf, punk, and lounge has inspired his career for the better part of two decades.
• Dan Baird & Homemade Sin
Nightfall, July 10
Having had a top-ten hit in the ’80s with “Keep Your Hands To Yourself,” ex-Georgia Satellite singer/guitarist Dan Baird has a little “change in his pocket going jing-aling-aling” with his new band Homemade Sin.
• Rocco DeLuca and the Burden
Nightfall, August 14
In 2006, DeLuca and his band toured the world to promote their debut album, I Trust You To Kill Me, along with their behind-the-scenes TV documentary by the same name.
• Carlene Carter
Nightfall, September 11
Her music has always infused roots music—whether country or rock & roll—with a nervy, edgy energy.
• Dr. Dog
Nightfall, September 18
Philadelphia indie-pop act Dr. Dog is part of a long tradition of D.I.Y. pop oddballs who blend unapologetic ’60s pop worship with lo-fi recording techniques and a complete disregard of current trends.
chattanoogapulse.com/music/music-feature/the-best-of-summer-music/