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Back Home Again – 50 Years of John Denver’s Iconic Album & Hits with Special Guests
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of John Denvers award-winning album Back Home Again and hits from throughout his career, with Special Guests.
AMERICANAFEST Presents Cassandra Lewis
ABOUTCASSANDRA LEWIS
Cassandra Lewis knows how to tell a story. She could go into detail about a childhood in constant motion, moving in a montage from Germany through Florida, Texas, and, eventually, Idaho among her family of “high mountain desert folk.” She shares memories of escaping loneliness and insecurity in front of the television set or tasting her first bit of fanfare as “a little yodeling cowgirl” at the towns lone Walmart or retirement homes. There were moments of houselessness, working in countless restaurants, sleeping in a shared tent at a refugee camp, and selling joints “out of the back of a Subaru” that she lived out of with her rescue dog and cat after a wildfire burned down her farm in Mendocino. She found community in the Bay Area and if not for the integration of psilocybin and psychedelic medicine, she may have succumbed to the pitfalls of life instead of moving forward and using her pain to heal and forgive. She says she holds a deep gratitude for these dualities. “You cant appreciate the light without living and breathing the dark.” She inhaled inspiration from cut-and-dry classic country and rock n roll, smoked-out soulful psychedelia, and exhaled a shadowy signature soundeasily likened to a fever dream between Marty Robbins and Joni Mitchell. This is a new kind of cosmic Americana. She slung her songs for anyone who would listen only for a proverbial “last shot” to pay off by landing a deal with Low Country Sound/Elektra Records circa the Pandemic. Now, shes taking this foundation and paving her own yellow brick road on her 2024 full-length album, Lost in a Dream.
AMERICANAFEST Presents Kade Hoffman
ABOUT KADE HOFFMAN
From the plains of Colorado, Kade Hoffman brings a new voice to the contemporary Western lifestyle. His songs are rich in both tradition and the youthful adventure that is growing up on the range.
AMERICANAFEST Presents Jobi Riccio
ABOUT JOBI RICCIO
Born and raised in Morrison, Colorado, a tourist town in the foothills outside of Denver that’s home to Red Rocks Amphitheater. Jobi Riccio grew up surrounded by music and found inspiration in artists ranging from Sheryl Crow to Joni Mitchell.
AMERICANAFEST Presents T Bone Burnett
ABOUT T BONE BURNETT
Joseph Henry “T Bone” Burnett III is an American record producer, guitarist, and songwriter. He was a guitarist in Bob Dylan’s band during the 1970s. Burnett has won several Grammy Awards for his work on film soundtracks, namely O Brother, Where Art Thou?, Cold Mountain, Walk the Line, and Crazy Heart.
BMI Acoustic Lounge: Weirdo Happy Hour
Join us for Acoustic Lounge presented by BMI featuring Louis York, Kim Nicky, The Shindellas, and Gramps Morgan!
AMERICANAFEST Presents Shannon McNally
ABOUT SHANNON MCNALLY
Thom Jurek at All Music said it best, “Only Gram Parsons‘ term “Cosmic American Music” begins to touch her mercurial, changeling roots aesthetic, … McNallyis a Zen-like, post-Beat song poet. For those who have followed McNallys nearly twenty-year career the thing that most sticks with the listener about her, is the timeless effortlessness that she brings to all she does. With a long catalog and a longer list of peers with whom she has written, recorded, and toured, McNally continues to turn out great music that defies blatant genre-fication.
At home across the American (Americana) music spectrum, the Grammy nominee whose live music career began on the jam band circuit of the 1990s with bands like Robert Randolph and Derek Trucks writes as well as she interprets the songs of others, has a top tier musicality to her craft, a soul-stirring voice that immediately grabs one by the heartstrings and a troubadours wanderlust, not to mention as it turns out, she is also an excellent electric guitar player.
Like her anti-hero heroes J.J. Cale, Tom Waits, Bob Dylan, Dr. John, and Jim Dickinson, McNally knows who she serves. She serves the song. Her quiet but steady plodding through the many layers of the business of music hasnt ever been rewarded with massive fame and fortune but in time that slow burn has become the treasure in and of itself.
The part of McNallys narrative that is often missed is that not only has she self-managed herself for nearly all of her career but that she has also been a stout warrior-like-artist who often went toe-to-toe with label heads and A&R to defend and fight for her visions. She left the major label world after ten years at Capital/EMI to fend for herself on various smaller labels and self-release paradigms. Perhaps the business of music is finally catching up with her independent spirit. We shall see.
AMERICANAFEST Presents Kim Richey
ABOUT KIM RICHEY
Kim Richey is an American singer and songwriter.
Richey entered music in the 1990s and secured her first recording contract with Mercury Nashville at the age of 37. She spent the next few years promoting her albums and touring with Wynonna Judd and others.
Her songs have been recorded by Trisha Yearwood (“Believe Me Baby (I Lied)“), Radney Foster (“Nobody Wins“), and Brooks & Dunn (“Every River“).
AMERICANAFEST Presents Tim Easton
ABOUT TIM EASTON
American songwriter Tim Easton was born on the Canadian border in upstate New York and spent his formative years living in Tokyo, Japan, and Akron, Ohio. Traveling early and often, he learned the ways of the road and rails and spent 7 years as a bonafide troubadour, making his way around Europe, playing the streets and clubs, living in Paris, London, Madrid, Prague, Dublin, and wherever he laid his hat. It was during this period that he developed his songwriting style – folk-based storytelling and personal traveling tales, often peppered with bold confessions or “tell it as it is” reality. Rolling Stone Magazine praised him as “having a novelist’s sense of humanity.”
Returning to his roots in North America, moving to New York City and then Los Angeles, he signed with New West Records and released five critically acclaimed solo albums starting with 2001’s “The Truth About Us,” which featured three-fourths of WILCO as the backing band. Invitations to be a support act from mentors Lucinda Williams and John Hiatt arrived. Easton settled in the burgeoning art and music scene of Joshua Tree, California between worldwide tours. After becoming a Father and relocating to Nashville, Easton recorded an album for THIRTY TIGERS (“NOT COOL” 2013), which accented the stripped-down Memphis & Sun Studios sound of the Tennessee Three. His next album 2016’s “AMERICAN FORK,” was a grand departure from his previous efforts, featuring a fully flushed-out backing band with elaborate song arrangements. Next came “Paco & The Melodic Polaroids,” a stripped-down, direct-to-lacquer LP of love songs to his beloved Gibson J-45 named “Paco.” That was followed up with 2020’s full band recording “You Don’t Really Know Me,” beginning a new relationship with Oklahoma-based Black Mesa Records, which will re-release “Not Cool” and Easton’s solo debut “Special 20” on vinyl in 2023. In between composing songs for his next original album and the re-issue projects to be released, a twenty-song interim project called “NORTH AMERICAN SONGWRITER” will arrive early in 2023. This double LP–the first two volumes in a series–will feature acoustic recordings of favorite songs from his vast catalog of original material. Worldwide tour dates are a constant addition to the Tour page of TimEaston.com.
Easton reached the milestone of having 100 Published original songs which he celebrated by releasing 100 solo performance videos on 100 consecutive days, all posted on his personal YouTube channel.
AMERICANAFEST Presents Ruthie Foster
ABOUT RUTHIE FOSTER
Ruthie Cecelia Foster is an American singer-songwriter of blues and folk music. She mixes a wide palette of American song forms, from gospel and blues to jazz, folk and soul. She has often been compared to Bonnie Raitt and Aretha Franklin.
AMERICANAFEST Presents Wood Box Heroes
ABOUT WOOD BOX HEROES
Wood Box Heroes, the American acoustic super-group, is hardly anything like the bluegrass music you used to find in the cassette player of your grandads old Chevy pickup truck. Deeply rooted in tradition while melding together an eclectic array of sounds from the country, bluegrass, blues, jazz, rock, and classical varieties, paired with crafty and authentic songwriting, the band delivers a piercing listening experience that plunges deep into the caverns of the soul.
Bringing together some of the worlds most highly lauded musicians in Matt Menefee (banjo-Mumford & Sons, Cadillac Sky, Warren Haynes), and Barry Bales (bass-Alison Krauss & Union Station) backing up the vocal magic of Jenee Fleenor (fiddle-Blake Shelton, Larry Cordle) and Josh Martin (singer/songwriter/guitarist), this unit has over a century of musical seasoning between them. Yet, it is quite astonishing that the years spent on separate roads, accompanying a spectrum of incredible artists and receiving some of the most sought-after honors and awards in the business, has led to this enigmatic musical intersection.
AMERICANAFEST Presents Harper O’Neill
ABOUT HARPER O’NEILL
Maybe it’s the wrong glass ceiling to break, but I’m telling stories about the whole human experience of being a woman.
Thats Harper ONeill, sharing insight into the creation of her debut project, Dark Bar Daisy. Its a gutsy assertion. But then again, ONeill is an artist whos always favored her intuition over trends. The Dallas-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter with the powerhouse voice and versatile musical chops found her way onto Music Rows radar by trusting her gut and letting her considerable talent guide her, an increasingly rare path to success in a field crowded with hopefuls trying to recreate the sound of the moment.
I like to operate on gut instincts a lot, ONeill says. I can’t always explain why I do the things that I do, but I can tell you if it feels right.
Dark Bar Daisy is a bold, brassy statement from ONeill, with an unusually singular vision for a debut project. Produced by Jake Gear (Hailey Whitters), Dark Bar Daisy is, at its heart, a country record, but one that explores and celebrates the genres intersection points with rock, pop, soul, and even indie music. Replete with complex, larger-than-life arrangements, Dark Bar Daisy is a striking statement from one of country musics most exciting new voices.
ONeill grew up in Dallas, TX, where her parents ran a household brimming with music. ONeills mother shared her love of rock and pop acts like the Rolling Stones and James Taylor, while her father introduced her to a bevy of women songwriters, including Carole King, Susan Tedeschi, and Bonnie Raitt. The pairs tastes intersect when it comes to their mutual love for Texas country artists, as Hayes Carll, Robert Earl Keen, and Lyle Lovett. Both of her parents play the guitar and her sister sings choral music, while ONeill first came to music as part of her schools marching band, for which she played French horn and was part of the drumline.
My parents are children of the 60s and they love music, ONeill says. Music was always on in the house. We were always going to concerts. We were always going to songwriter festivals. I was just constantly surrounded by music and, in my opinion, good music. They loved good songwriters and storytellers. So, they were always really passionate about the art form.
Her parents bought ONeill her first guitar, a baby Taylor signed by none other than The Chicks. In her mid-teens, she began learning to play simple chords and songs, though at the time she only considered her musical ambitions as suited to high school talent shows or bedroom singalongs.
You don’t see a way forward in music unless you know someone that’s done it, she says. And I didn’t know anyone that had made a career of it. So, I had no idea how. I didn’t even think it was really possible. It seemed like kind of like a pipe dream.
Though ONeills family encouraged her interest in music, before pursuing a career as an artist she attended college at the University of Texas at Austin, earning a degree in communications. Upon graduation, ONeill moved back to Dallas and took a job working in financial services, which she describes as having been a blessing but also dreadfully boring. She knew she needed to make a change but wasnt sure which direction to take when she began to reflect on the weekends in Austin shed spend performing in 6th Street bars.
A brief detour for an internship in Chicago connected ONeill, by chance, with Richard Casper, the founder of the non-profit organization CreatiVets, which helps veterans process trauma through visual art and music. ONeill spent time working with Casper while in Chicago, and years later he called her out of the blue to suggest she move to Nashville to pursue music in earnest.
I was like, What? she says of the phone call. And he said, Come out. Stay with my wife and I for a few days I’ll show you around town. If you hate it, Ill leave you alone. I’ll never call you about it again. So, I came up here for five days in 2016, after I graduated. I was like, I’ve got to move there.
ONeill followed her gut and moved to Nashville in 2018, a decision she remains proud of to this day. I always call it listening to the universe, she says of trusting her intuition. You have to be open to that kind of stuff for it to happen. I had to take his call in order to be invited to come out. And sometimes I feel like that’s the hardest part, just letting yourself be open.
After putting down roots in Nashville, ONeill began finding ways into the local music scene, trying out co-writes and finding gigs to play around town. After posting a performance video to TikTok in 2022 far from being a regular TikToker, ONeill had only dabbled with the platform ONeill got a text claiming to be from Jody Williams, the renowned publishing executive and former head of BMI known for working with everyone from Maren Morris to Carrie Underwood. Williams texted ONeill on April 1st, so she couldnt help but think it was a prank. They arranged a meeting for the following week and Williams signed ONeill to his Jody Williams Songs on the spot.
While she had a stockpile of songs shed written over the years, ONeill didnt feel strongly enough about the material to use it for her first project, so she started from scratch. That decision led to the gradual birth of Dark Bar Daisy. While her demos veered more closely to traditional acoustic instrumentation, ONeill was adamant that she wanted horns on the record, which Gear made happen with the help of arranger Jordan Lehning. The addition of Lehnings arrangements helped ONeill fully realize the colorful, orchestral sonic vision she had for Dark Bar Daisy. I was really excited to paint with all the brushes in the studio musically, ONeill says. They’re really hip arrangements that Jordan did. We gave him tons of references, like Khraungbin, Silk Sonic, Lake Street Dive and some old soul references. That was the melting pot mix of sounds that I was that I was chasing.
Dark Bar Daisy opens with No Longer Mine, the sole song ONeill pulled from earlier material while making the LP. Instantly groovy thanks to a prominent, swaggering bass line, the track soon gives way to ONeills dusky vocal, which lands somewhere between Ashley McBryde and Amy Winehouse. The title track is a subtle nod to Miranda Lamberts Wildcard cut Dark Bars, with ONeills own unique take on time spent in dives.
Guilty finds ONeill co-writing with Jacob Bryant and John Davidson of the Brummies, a Nashville-based band she considers to be an inspiration to her own music. After meeting at Bonnaroo a couple of years earlier, the trio got together and found kindred spirits in one another, with Bryant and Davidson creating an open, inviting atmosphere in which ONeill could try out ideas.
A lot of people in town, if you don’t get something going in the first 30 or 45 minutes, people are like, Oh, we didn’t get one today, ONeill says. And they just kind of move on. But Jacob and John, they’re just hanging out. And they’re trying to write good songs.
When You Love Me, which ONeill wrote by herself, is one of the records most striking moments, with soulful, almost jaunty production belying the heartbreak at the tracks core. With Im Not Her, ONeill was able to team up with two renowned Music Row writers, Jim Beavers (Dierks Bentley, Chris Stapleton) and Jason Nix (Lainey Wilson, Keb Mo).
Somebody will be relatable to anyone whos nursed a crush from afar, while You Dont Love Me, co-written with Melissa Fuller and Andy Skib, offers an answer to the previous tracks starry-eyed vision of idealizing romantic prospects. The album closes with the stunning I Was Always Yours, co-written with good friend and frequent collaborator Collin Nash, an emotional ballad told from the perspective of a woman leaving her lover.
I love hearing this perspective come from a woman, ONeill says. You’re not always the one who is left. Sometimes you’re the leaver, and sometimes you’re the one who hurts.
Dark Bar Daisy is an honest, clear-eyed expression of ONeills remarkable artistry and a testament to trusting the process, no matter how winding the journey. ONeill is an unapologetically fearless artist with the music to prove it.
AMERICANAFEST Presents Darin & Brooke Aldridge
ABOUT DARIN & BROOKE ALDRIDGE
Darin and Brooke Aldridge continue to ascend to new heights in the music industry while keeping their easy-going, down-to-earth connection with audiences everywhere. Brooke is a four-time winner of the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) award for Female Vocalist of the Year, while Darin, once a former member of The Country Gentlemen, is a former IBMA Mentor of the Year and a truly gifted singer and multi-instrumentalist. They have had numerous nominations over the years from the IBMA, the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America (SPBGMA), the Gospel Music Association (GMA Dove Awards), and the Inspirational Country Music Association. In April 2023, they were named Bluegrass Artists of the Year at the Absolutely Gospel Music Awards. Also in 2023, the IBMA nominated the smash hit Jordan, featuring Ricky Skaggs, Mo Pitney, and Mark Fain, in the Gospel Recording of the Year category while the GMA nominated the song for its Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year award.
AMERICANAFEST Presents Ashley Monroe
ABOUT ASHLEY MONROE
Ashley Lauren Monroe is an American country music singer-songwriter. Monroe has released two solo singles, “Satisfied” and “I Don’t Want To”, that reached the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart at #43 and #37, respectively.
Analog Soul featuring Will Davenport and The South
ABOUT WILL DAVENPORT
More than words on a page or notes to a melody- William Davenport has had an intimate relationship with music that dates back to his childhood in Atlanta, GA. A soulful spirit with gospel roots, he scribes music reminiscent of mature love in its truest form. From his beginning days, William has been lauded as a true balladeer and music prodigy skilled in piano, guitar, violin, and organ. While in college pursuing a degree in Engineering, William appeared in and won several high-profile talent shows including the Embassy Records National Talent Search, and the opportunity to be a singer/songwriter for Neyos recording label, Compound Entertainment. More recently, William has continued to be recognized as an independent artist, including being spotlighted in the BET Music Matters campaign.
No stranger to the stage, William has shared a stage with legends such as India Arie, Will Downing, Boney James, Laura Izibor, Mary Mary, and Kirk Whalum. A powerful voice in his own right, William continues to pen musical stories that genuinely reflect the heart songs of everyday love and sensuality while carving a career in the industry with his unique sound and undeniable talent.
ABOUT THE SOUTH
THE SOUTH is led by bassist Jermaine Butler, who previously drummed for Louisiana-based psych-rock band Moon Honey. After MH relocated from Baton Rouge to Los Angeles, Jermaine stayed behind to develop his aesthetic as a solo artist. Now based in Bloomington, Indiana, Jermaine leads a live band that evokes the feel of sample-based hip-hop in ways that would appeal to fans of J Dilla, Sidewalk Chalk, and Khruangbin. Jermaine and his band will tour this summer to showcase material from their upcoming debut album.
Twanguero ‘Panamerica’ Release Party
ABOUT TWANGUERO
Join us at Analog at the Hutton Hotel for exploratory guitarist Twangueros Panamerica Release Party on Wednesday, September 25th!
Twanguero is Spanish-born, Los Angeles-based guitarist Diego Garcia and his band. They’re bringing a unique blend of Latin rhythms, rock influences, and hints of Hawaiian, surf, and country music to Nashville for an unforgettable night. Check out his transportive new album and move your mind to another place. Its going to be a great time dont miss it!
School Night featuring Benjamin Joseph, Emyrson Flora, Birksie, and Blake Ruby
Discover the pulse of the music scene at School Night, a renowned showcase since 2010 where chart-toppers and Grammy winners first launched their careers. With monthly shows at Analog, feel the energy with live performances. Get ready to uncover the next big musical sensation!
Tickets for School Night in Nashville
Standard 18+ Admission – includes entry to the experience
Highlights
Immerse yourself in an iconic showcase where many chart-toppers and Grammy winners got their start
Experience the electrifying atmosphere created by unforgettable live performances
Discover the future of music at the monthly Analog shows
General Info
Dates: select your date directly in the ticket selector
Time:6 p.m. late (doors open at 6 p.m. and live music starts at 6:30 p.m.)
Duration: 4 hours and 30 minutes
Location: Analog – 1808 West End Ave 2nd Floor, Nashville, TN 37203
Age requirement: This is an 18+ event.
Accessibility: the venue is ADA compliant
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Description
Step into the heartbeat of the music scene at School Night, a respected showcase since 2010 where chart-toppers and Grammy winners first took the stage. Feel the energy with live performances. This monthly show at Analog is your ticket to uncovering the next big musical sensation. School Night is where music dreams come alive so dont miss out and get your tickets for School Night in Nashville!
2’Live Bre – Human Butterfly Tour
ABOUT 2LIVE BRE
2Live Bre, whose real name is Breion Dixon, is an American rapper, actor, and songwriter from Nashville, TN. Crossing genres between rap, pop, and hip-hop, 2Live Bre has become one of the premiere musical acts in Nashville. During his career, he has collaborated with Duke Deuce, Young Buck, Bubba Sparxxx, and many more. His music has been featured on ABC, VH1, and Netflix. Bre is known as one of the most unique performing artists out of Nashville. He has shared stages with Lil Baby, Young Thug, Jelly Roll, DaBaby, and more. Bre has toured the United States with his previous Human Butterfly tour and won many awards for his talents. 2Live Bre hopes to sell out in his hometown again at the Analog. Dont miss out.
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Cody Belew Album Release Show
ABOUT CODY BELEW
I come from a place in Arkansas thats uniquely positioned. Its right in the middle of the origins of Southern American music. Youve got St. Louis blues to the north, Memphis/delta blues to the east, New Orleans creole and jazz to the south, and Texas swing to the southwest. And then, closer to home, theres the mountain bluegrass and gospel music everywhere you look. So for me to say that Im Southern Glam Rock is the ultimate truth. If it shines and sparkles then I want to wear it, and if its a blend of all of those aforementioned sounds then I want to sing it. I truly am a product of my raising as they say down here.”
Hailed by Consequence as one of the freshest voices coming out of Nashville, Southern glam rock artist Cody Belews music reflects his soulful roots through authentic storytelling and commanding vocals. Reflecting on his upbringing in rural Beebe, Arkansas, what sticks with him most is the one-room church where he learned to sing when he was just a toddler. Blending raw emotion with Southern stomp, Codys material moves far beyond his contemporaries with a unique point of view on faith and love that he approaches with fearless honesty. Cody made his way to Nashville to pursue a music career, where he made ends meet working with fashion, furniture restoration, and music. It wasnt long before his talents were recognized, earning him an appearance on NBCs THE VOICE. After finishing the show as a Top 8 finalist, Cody was asked to open for Delta Rae, Florida Georgia Line, Rascal Flatts, and more, and started writing with GRAMMY Award-winning Deana Carter and Mike Reid, ACM Award winner Tia Sellers, and ascending recording artists like Hailey Whitters, Rick Brantley, and Waylon Payne.
Assembling a mix of candid originals and well-loved classics by artists who inspired him, Cody released his self-titled debut EP in early 2022. The lead single, Rodeo, premiered in Times Square and quickly found regular rotation on CMT. His take on the Dolly Parton classic Here You Come Again was a welcome reinvention, with Robert Oermann from Music Row Magazine saying he completely reinterprets this 1977 Dolly hit, transforming it from a bouncy ditty into a cry of romantic anguish. His only accompaniment is a pianist, but his dramatic performance is so gripping that it needs nothing else. Cody also received praise for his reimagining of the Brooks & Dunn classic Neon Moon (a collaboration with GRAMMY Award-winning producer Dave Aud), which topped a variety of popular Spotify playlists and recently surpassed three million streams on the platform
Belew recently landed a coveted spot in CMTs lauded Listen Up class (which counts Kacey Musgraves, Kelsea Ballerini, Thomas Rhett, and Maren Morris as alumni) leading into the release of his poignant single Charlene, in which the former Southern Baptist questioned the marriage of religion and politics in America. Striking a chord with fans, the accompanying powerful video racked up over one million views on YouTube. As a rising voice in the LGBTQIA+ community, he also attended Vice President Harris star-studded Pride Event last June. Belew released the title track I Did It For Love” from his forthcoming debut album of the same name last Fall. Grimy Goods called the single meteoric and captivating… One inspired by the arresting magnetism of Freddie Mercury though he also echoes Orville Pecks enigmatic allure and a talent for crafting country pop hooks like Kacey Musgraves. In May he released the albums second single Horseshoes & Hand Grenades which saw its inspiration from the country music of the 1970s, primarily due to the heavy influence of disco during that time. The accompanying videos for both singles are presently in full rotation on CMT, presenting Cody at his most bold and bedazzled.
A long-time Nashville resident, Cody recently completed a yearlong, sold-out residency at the citys famed Lipstick Lounge, a showcase at Soho House, and a set at the OG Basement. He has a slew of other live shows on the horizon for a fan base hes built with his impassioned vocals, authentic storytelling, and undeniable stage presence. Belew is spending the summer releasing new music as he makes his way towards the September release of his debut record, I Did It For Love, in which hell traverse between his deep-seated love of Southern music and his obligation to activism.
The Sound Exchange featuring Rob Cureton
ABOUT ROB CURETON
Nashvilles very own (by way of Detroit) Rob Cureton, a highly in-demand bassist/band leader brings his all-star group of talented musicians to Analog for what he calls Tuesday Night Sound Therapy. These shows culminate Curetons years of experience working with some of the biggest entertainers in the music industry.
Known for his work in the house band for the CMT Awards, the TV show Nashville, as well as numerous touring artists, Cureton curates this night of music featuring guest musicians and vocalists that he says, if you havent heard, you should hear about.
Come sit back, relax, enjoy good vibes, and listen to great music.
Genres: Funk, Soul, Jazz, Pop and R&B
Lexie Hayden
ABOUT LEXIE HAYDEN
Drawing inspiration from all corners of country music, ranging from royalty like Dolly Parton and The Dixie Chicks to younger trailblazers such as Maren Morris, Kacey Musgraves, and Brothers Osborne, Virginia-born singer-songwriter Lexie Hayden has always sought to tap one particular attribute that these influences embody to her: honesty.
Between both Apple Music and Spotify, Hayden’s music has garnered over three and a half million total streams. Her songs have been showcased on various playlists, including “New Music Nashville,” “New Music Friday Country,” “Fresh Finds,” “New Boots,” “Country Risers” “New in Country” and “CMT Next Women of Country.”
As an independent artist, Hayden has had seven songs (and counting) featured on national radio via the Women of iHeartCountry show that airs on all 150+ iHeartCountry stations. Hayden was also named the National Spotlight Artist of the Week twice on the Top 30 Countdown with Bobby Bones. Besides being an artist, Hayden prides herself on being a songwriter as well. She co-wrote Priscilla Block’s single, “My Bar,” which went to country radio and broke the top 25 in 2022. Hayden’s songs have been featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show, The Tamron Hall Show, The CMT Awards, The Yara Shahidi Show, and ESPN.
Hayden was on the first ever season of “Becoming A Popstar” in 2022; a brand new show put on by MTV, TikTok, and Pepsi. Following the show, Hayden was selected to be a part of the Pepsi Music Lab; a program put on by Pepsi and United Masters designed to “shine a spotlight on the next generation of superstars.”
Hayden’s debut full-length album “Countin’ Rainbows” will be released later this Fall. The first two singles “Both Yours” and “Fingertips” are already available everywhere. The record will be a blend of a few genres, paying a nod to the 70s/80s, while still channeling the country music that is coming out of Nashville today.
Analog Soul featuring Will Davenport, Jon “DJ Smoke” Lucas, and Joslyn & The Sweet Compression
ABOUT WILL DAVENPORT
More than words on a page or notes to a melody- William Davenport has had an intimate relationship with music that dates back to his childhood in Atlanta, GA. A soulful spirit with gospel roots, he scribes music reminiscent of mature love in its truest form. From his beginning days, William has been lauded as a true balladeer and music prodigy skilled in piano, guitar, violin, and organ. While in college pursuing a degree in Engineering, William appeared in and won several high-profile talent shows including the Embassy Records National Talent Search, and the opportunity to be a singer/songwriter for Neyos recording label, Compound Entertainment. More recently, William has continued to be recognized as an independent artist, including being spotlighted in the BET Music Matters campaign.
No stranger to the stage, William has shared a stage with legends such as India Arie, Will Downing, Boney James, Laura Izibor, Mary Mary, and Kirk Whalum. A powerful voice in his own right, William continues to pen musical stories that genuinely reflect the heart songs of everyday love and sensuality while carving a career in the industry with his unique sound and undeniable talent.
ABOUT JON “DJ SMOKE” LUCAS
Jon “Smoke” Lucas, a musician since age 8, is a Nashville native, multi-instrumentalist & GRAMMY Award-winning musician with a passion for curating immersive live music experiences.
Lucas is a highly sought-after drummer and DJ within the local Music City scene. He has toured the US, Canada & Europe playing various genres including Country, Soul/R&B, Funk, Rock, Gospel, and Hip-Hop/Rap. Lucas has shared a stage with artists such as Billy Ray Cyrus, Robert Randolph, Gramps Morgan, Indie Arie, Chris Janson, James Otto, Bas, Mr. Talkbox, Shannon Sanders, John Oates, Bob Weir, Meghan Linsey, CeCe Winans & more.
ABOUT JOSLYN & THE SWEET COMPRESSION
After growing up singing in the church choir, and cultivating her dynamic voice and performance skills in cover bands and stage plays, Joslyn Hampton teamed with her stepfather, Marty Charters (a touring guitarist and songwriter who has shared the stage with legends such as Junior Wells and Van Morrison), to compose a captivating set of tunes and assemble an ace band. Joslyn & The Sweet Compression (including Steve Holloman – on keyboards, Smith Donaldson – on bass, Rashawn Fleming – on drums, Trevin Little – on saxophone, and Chase Fleming – on trombone and trumpet ) combine to deliver a hook-filled mix of funk and soul on their self-titled debut album, released in 2019.
Southern Rounds
Country Musics top songwriters live from Analog at The Hutton Hotel!
Join us live in Nashville for a show that highlights why Southern Rounds consistently brings the heat as the premiere songwriter round in Nashville. Hear country musics biggest hit songs, performed by the songwriters who wrote them. Featuring hit songs from Luke Combs, Zac Brown Band, Rascal Flatts, Miranda Lambert, Johnny Cash, Luke Bryan, Tim McGraw, and many, many more!
Anthony Nunziata
ABOUT ANTHONY NUNZIATA
Take singer & songwriter Anthony Nunziatas soulful crossover tenor voice, add the soaring melodies of romantic classics, Italian arias, and his timeless original songs, and then mix in a whole lot of off-the-cuff fun – you’ve got a ticket to see Anthony Nunziata Live in Concert. Backed by some of Nashvilles finest musicians, Nunziatas tour-de-force concert includes his indelible takes on classics like The Prayer, O Sole Mio, Ave Maria, Can’t Help Falling in Love, as well as his timeless original songs including I Found a Home, That’s God Talking, Will You Be My Everyday, Just One Prayer Away and many more. Anthony Nunziata’s music – and his heart – will stay with you long after you experience him live in concert.
The Brooklyn-born, Nashville-based Nunziata has performed sold-out shows at venues including the legendary Carnegie Hall with The New York Pops Orchestra and Caf Carlyle in New York City. He has performed over 400 concerts over the past eight years headlining major performing arts centers, theaters, symphony concert halls, jazz clubs, and private events across the country and around the world. His songwriting collaborations include songs written with Jim Brickman, Victoria Shaw, Blessing Offor, Tommy Karlas, and Gian Stone. Nunziata is dubbed America’s new romantic singing sensation,(Broadwayworld), a world-class pop singer,(The Wall Street Journal), and the next great pop-crossover star,(On the Aisle with Tom Alvarez, Indianapolis Star)with a gift that goes far beyond his soaring voice…he’s a captivating storyteller and holds the stage that very few artists can. His concert is truly transforming,(Jeff Whiting, Broadway director and producer.)
Follow Nunziata on instagram and tiktok @anthonynunziata_official and join his VIP mailing list and learn more at AnthonyNunziata.com.
Analog Soul
Get ready to elevate your week with Analog Soul, the ultimate show where the heartbeat of local and regional talent vibe on the Analog stage. Whether you’re a connoisseur of smooth grooves or a new fan of soulful melodies, our weekly show promises a rich tapestry of sound that will keep you coming back for more.
Discover emerging artists who are redefining soul with their unique twist. From heartfelt ballads to foot-tapping anthems, we bring you the freshest sounds from one of the most unique venues in Nashville!
Don’t miss out on your weekly dose of soulful magic. Join us for Analog Soul and let the music move you!
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Colt Classic Presents Red Leather
Analog Soul
Get ready to elevate your week with Analog Soul, the ultimate show where the heartbeat of local and regional talent vibe on the Analog stage. Whether you’re a connoisseur of smooth grooves or a new fan of soulful melodies, our weekly show promises a rich tapestry of sound that will keep you coming back for more.
Discover emerging artists who are redefining soul with their unique twist. From heartfelt ballads to foot-tapping anthems, we bring you the freshest sounds from one of the most unique venues in Nashville!
Don’t miss out on your weekly dose of soulful magic. Join us for Analog Soul and let the music move you!
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Cassandra Lewis
Cassandra Lewis knows how to tell a story. She could go into detail about a childhood in constant motion, moving in a montage from Germany through Florida, Texas, and, eventually, Idaho among her family of high mountain desert folk. She shares memories of escaping loneliness and insecurity in front of the television set or tasting her first bit of fanfare as a little yodeling cowgirl at the towns lone Walmart or retirement homes. There were moments of houselessness, working in countless restaurants, sleeping in a shared tent at a refugee camp, and selling joints out of the back of a Subaru that she lived out of with her rescue dog and cat after a wildfire burned down her farm in Mendocino. She found community in the Bay Area and if not for the integration of psilocybin and psychedelic medicine, she may have succumbed to the pitfalls of life instead of moving forward and using her pain to heal and forgive. She says she holds a deep gratitude for these dualities. You cant appreciate the light without living and breathing the dark. She inhaled inspiration from cut-and-dry classic country and rock n roll, smoked-out soulful psychedelia, and exhaled a shadowy signature soundeasily likened to a fever dream between Marty Robbins and Joni Mitchell. This is a new kind of cosmic Americana. Now, shes taking this foundation and paving her own yellow brick road on her 2024 full-length album, Lost in a Dream.
Analog Soul
Get ready to elevate your week with Analog Soul, the ultimate show where the heartbeat of local and regional talent vibe on the Analog stage. Whether you’re a connoisseur of smooth grooves or a new fan of soulful melodies, our weekly show promises a rich tapestry of sound that will keep you coming back for more.
Discover emerging artists who are redefining soul with their unique twist. From heartfelt ballads to foot-tapping anthems, we bring you the freshest sounds from one of the most unique venues in Nashville!
Don’t miss out on your weekly dose of soulful magic. Join us for Analog Soul and let the music move you!
Featured artists TBA!
Analog Soul
Get ready to elevate your week with Analog Soul, the ultimate show where the heartbeat of local and regional talent vibe on the Analog stage. Whether you’re a connoisseur of smooth grooves or a new fan of soulful melodies, our weekly show promises a rich tapestry of sound that will keep you coming back for more.
Discover emerging artists who are redefining soul with their unique twist. From heartfelt ballads to foot-tapping anthems, we bring you the freshest sounds from one of the most unique venues in Nashville!
Don’t miss out on your weekly dose of soulful magic. Join us for Analog Soul and let the music move you!
Featured artists TBA!
Analog Soul
Get ready to elevate your week with Analog Soul, the ultimate show where the heartbeat of local and regional talent vibe on the Analog stage. Whether you’re a connoisseur of smooth grooves or a new fan of soulful melodies, our weekly show promises a rich tapestry of sound that will keep you coming back for more.
Discover emerging artists who are redefining soul with their unique twist. From heartfelt ballads to foot-tapping anthems, we bring you the freshest sounds from one of the most unique venues in Nashville!
Don’t miss out on your weekly dose of soulful magic. Join us for Analog Soul and let the music move you!
Featured artists TBA!
Analog Soul
Get ready to elevate your week with Analog Soul, the ultimate show where the heartbeat of local and regional talent vibe on the Analog stage. Whether you’re a connoisseur of smooth grooves or a new fan of soulful melodies, our weekly show promises a rich tapestry of sound that will keep you coming back for more.
Discover emerging artists who are redefining soul with their unique twist. From heartfelt ballads to foot-tapping anthems, we bring you the freshest sounds from one of the most unique venues in Nashville!
Don’t miss out on your weekly dose of soulful magic. Join us for Analog Soul and let the music move you!
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Jason Broyles EP Release Show with special guest Rachel McIntyre
ABOUT JASON BROYLES
Not long after releasing 2019’s My Way Home a debut album rooted in folk, Americana, and heartland rock and roll Jason Broyles found himself in northwest Arkansas, attending a relative’s memorial service with his father. The two grabbed dinner together that evening, looking to reflect and reconnect. Nostalgia was in the air, and before long, Broyles’ dad was sharing stories about his own childhood spent on an Arkansas farm.
“He asked me if I’d heard about the time Bonnie and Clyde’s gang shot and killed a local lawman on my grandfather’s property,” Broyles remembers. “I didn’t know that story, but I looked it up and it’s true. It happened on Old Rudy Road, right on the edge of the farm.”
Stories like that one form the backbone of Old Rudy Road, an EP that shines new light on Broyles’ expansive vision of American roots music. It’s a richly detailed record, anchored by sharp songwriting and vivid, biographical storytelling. It also demonstrates just how wide his artistic reach can be. Filled with first-rate flat picking, theological metaphors, murder ballads, fiery barn-burners, and everything in between, Old Rudy Road finds Broyles exploring new territory, stretching his sound far beyond My Way Home. At the center of that earthy, eclectic sound is the songwriter himself: a roots music Renaissance Man who grew up in Oklahoma, spent years working as a teacher in Guatemala, moved to Nashville to study religion, and eventually ditched a corporate job to pursue music once again, returning his focus to the melodies and stories that first captured his interest as a boy.
For a musician who’s already traveled across much of the world, Old Rudy Road marks a thematic and geographic return to the American South. That landscape springs to life during the EP’s first track, “Strawberry Hill,” where Broyles sings about his family tree as well as the strawberry farm that provided a home for multiple generations of his Arkansas ancestors over a backdrop of fiddle, dobro, mandolin, upright bass, and acoustic guitar. Each track that follows adds new details to the story. In “Sons of Adams” and “Saturday Night Special,” Broyles recalls the troubled neighbors who lived nearby on Old Rudy Road, haunted by generations of trauma and substance abuse. In “Chopping Wood” and “The Ghost of Ozark Mountain,” he explores some of the darker corners of that rural world and spotlights everything from domestic abuse to small-town gossip. With “Revival,” he splits the difference between a holy-roller gospel tune and a bluegrass-inspired barn burner. Together, these six songs add shape, swagger, and string-band stomp to the stories passed down by Broyles’ father.
“I wanted to keep those family stories alive and pass them along to future generations,” he says. “There’s a rich tradition of doing that in American music. Some of these stories might be tough to hear, but if we’re honest about our past and we acknowledge the wounds that we have, we can start the healing process. Music is such an important part of that journey.”
These stories don’t just belong to Broyles and his father, though. They’re universal tales of love, loss, lust, and land. They’re songs about the family bonds that bring us together, as well as the generational trauma that threatens to tear us apart. A former theology student, Broyles even connects the Adams family whose members are responsible for some of the record’s darkest moments with the Biblical Adam, who was banished from the Garden of Eden after eating the forbidden fruit. It doesn’t take a religious scholar to follow along with his metaphors. Old Rudy Road shines a light on the angels and demons who haunt every inch of our collective past, and the record serves as a reminder that none of us can move forward without first examining what we’ve left behind.
Working with producer and co-writer Matt Griffith, Broyles recorded Old Rudy Road with a makeshift band of A-list musicians, including dobro player Josh Matheny (Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris), Grammy-winning bassist Mark Fain (Bruce Hornsby, Ry Cooder), acoustic guitarist Shaun Richardson (Sierra Hull), and fiddle legend Tammy Rogers King (SteelDrivers). They captured each song in a handful of live takes, with everybody playing together in real-time. They stacked their voices into thick slabs of vocal harmony. More importantly, they brought Strawberry Hill a place that’s now “overgrown with weeds and memories” back to life, turning Old Rudy Road not only into a piece of Broyles’ past but into a sign of where he might go next, too. This is American roots music that’s free of boundaries, and Jason Broyles has never sounded so eager to explore the world around him.
ABOUT RACHEL MCINTYRE
With her lyrically driven songs, Rachel McIntyre Smiths comfort twang music reminds listeners of the classics while also adding a relevant and fresh perspective. Holler magazine calls her “Loretta Lynn for the TikTok Generation.”
Raised in the small East Tennessee town of Oliver Springs, Rachel began piano lessons at 9 years old. She won the Tennessee State Piano Competition twice and earned the Paderewski Medal for Guild for 10 years of superior ratings in a row. This strong background of music theory allowed Rachel to excel in other areas of music. She taught herself ukulele and guitar and also served as clarinet section leader in her school band. She made her debut singing Please Mister Postman in the high school theater arts production.
Upon graduating from college, she compiled 13 demos of her original music and began sending them to venues. Due to the quirky subject matter of her original The Kitten Song, she became a regular performer at cat cafes. In early 2020, she launched a concert tour of those feline-friendly venues.
In 2022, Rachel independently released her debut EP “Glory Daze”, which went on to be featured on BBC Radio, Spotify’s Best of Fresh Finds Country 2022, and Grady Smith’s YouTube channel where he named the title track one of the best country songs of 2022.
Now in 2024, Rachel just released her second EP, “Honeysuckle Friend”, which features her most poignant lyrics set to banjo, mandolin, and three-part harmonies.
Her brightly colored style, smooth vocals, and small-town charm leave a lasting impact on audiences. Americana Highways states she is a vocal descendant of Alison Krauss. Rachel had the privilege to share the stage with some impressive names in country music, including Gabe Lee, Lee Roy Parnell, Larry Fleet, Paul Thorn, Boy Named Banjo, and Caleb Lee Hutchinson.
Analog Soul
Get ready to elevate your week with Analog Soul, the ultimate show where the heartbeat of local and regional talent vibe on the Analog stage. Whether you’re a connoisseur of smooth grooves or a new fan of soulful melodies, our weekly show promises a rich tapestry of sound that will keep you coming back for more.
Discover emerging artists who are redefining soul with their unique twist. From heartfelt ballads to foot-tapping anthems, we bring you the freshest sounds from one of the most unique venues in Nashville!
Don’t miss out on your weekly dose of soulful magic. Join us for Analog Soul and let the music move you!
Featured artists TBA!
Analog Soul featuring Will Davenport, Jon ‘DJ Smoke’ Lucas, and Kyndle Wylde
ABOUT WILL DAVENPORT
More than words on a page or notes to a melody- William Davenport has had an intimate relationship with music that dates back to his childhood in Atlanta, GA. A soulful spirit with gospel roots, he scribes music reminiscent of mature love in its truest form. From his beginning days, William has been lauded as a true balladeer and music prodigy skilled in piano, guitar, violin, and organ. While in college pursuing a degree in Engineering, William appeared in and won several high-profile talent shows including the Embassy Records National Talent Search, and the opportunity to be a singer/songwriter for Neyos recording label, Compound Entertainment. More recently, William has continued to be recognized as an independent artist, including being spotlighted in the BET Music Matters campaign.
No stranger to the stage, William has shared a stage with legends such as India Arie, Will Downing, Boney James, Laura Izibor, Mary Mary, and Kirk Whalum. A powerful voice in his own right, William continues to pen musical stories that genuinely reflect the heart songs of everyday love and sensuality while carving a career in the industry with his unique sound and undeniable talent.
ABOUT KYNDLE WYLDE
Kyndle Wylde is a Nashville-based soul/Americana superstar! Her voice and presence have commanded stages since the age of 5, starting on the pulpit of her grandfathers church. She gained national acclaim as the winner of the CBS Mornings Mixtape Music Competition. She has collaborated and toured with the YouTube sensation, Postmodern Jukebox; her video “Pour Some Sugar on Me” garnered 1.3 million views. She has sung background for Stevie Wonder, honored Aretha Franklin at the Freedom Awards Ceremony, and has opened up for India Arie at the legendary Ryman Auditorium. A powerhouse rockstar born out of the soul of west TN, Kyndle is right in her lane. She is currently recording and producing her debut album with her long-time songwriting partner and husband, Adam Gowdy.
Lotta soul in that voice! – Gayle King, CBS MorningsNashville-based
ABOUT JON “DJ SMOKE” LUCAS
Jon “Smoke” Lucas, a musician since age 8, is a Nashville native, multi-instrumentalist & GRAMMY Award-winning musician with a passion for curating immersive live music experiences.
Lucas is a highly sought-after drummer and DJ within the local Music City scene. He has toured the US, Canada & Europe playing various genres including Country, Soul/R&B, Funk, Rock, Gospel, and Hip-Hop/Rap. Lucas has shared a stage with artists such as Billy Ray Cyrus, Robert Randolph, Gramps Morgan, Indie Arie, Chris Janson, James Otto, Bas, Mr. Talkbox, Shannon Sanders, John Oates, Bob Weir, Meghan Linsey, CeCe Winans & more.
Colt Classic Presents The Surfrajettes
Whats thicker, our eyeliner or our guitar strings?
The Surfrajettes are a four-piece instrumental combo from Toronto, ON, Canada. Sinceforming in late 2015, the band has charmed audiences with their clever mix of psychedelicrock and reverb-drenched surf music, sky-high beehives, go-go boots, and eyeliner as thick astheir guitar strings.
The band achieved viral online notoriety from their homemade performance videos and their feature by Normans Rare Guitars in LA. The debut 45 single Party Line / Toxic was released in late 2018 on Hi-Tide Recordings to immediate success. The band has toured extensively in its support, including performances on The Beach Boys Cruise, The Melissa Etheridge Cruise, at Sea.Hear.Now, Nashville Boogie, Wild O Fest in Mexico City, The New England Shake-Up!, Surf Guitar 101 Convention, Tiki Oasis & Hi-Tide Summer Holiday: Asbury Park.
They spent the rest of 2020 and most of 2021 writing and recording their debut LP Roller Fink from Hi-Tide Recordings/Virgin Music, released in 2022. Amidst touring throughout the last couple of years, they wrote their highly anticipated second LP, Easy as Pie, which is set to release on October 4th, 2024.
The Surfrajettes are guitarists Shermy Freeman and Nicole Damof, bassist Sarah Butler, and drummer Annie Lillis. When not on tour, the group is busy woodshedding in their secret beach hut, sewing new miniskirts, debating vintage gear, and daydreaming about performing in a Quentin Tarantino movie.
Southern Rounds
Country Musics top songwriters live from Analog at The Hutton Hotel!
Join us live in Nashville for a show that highlights why Southern Rounds consistently brings the heat as the premiere songwriter round in Nashville. Hear country musics biggest hit songs, performed by the songwriters who wrote them. Featuring hit songs from Luke Combs, Zac Brown Band, Rascal Flatts, Miranda Lambert, Johnny Cash, Luke Bryan, Tim McGraw, and many, many more!
Joseph Wooten’s Annual Holiday & Birthday Celebration
ABOUT JOSEPH WOOTEN
Joseph Allen Wooten, aka The Hands of Soul a loving husband and father, keyboardist, writer, arranger, producer, educator, motivational speaker, and author, is a 3-time Grammy Award-nominated artist. Born to Dorothy and Elijah “Pete” Wooten, Joseph is the 2nd youngest of the 5 Wooten Brothers, all musicians: 5-time Grammy Award Winning bassist, Victor Wooten; 5-time Grammy Award Winner and drummer/inventor Roy “Futureman Wooten; guitarist Elijah “Regi” Wooten aka “The Teacha,” and the late saxophonist Rudy Wooten.
Josephs early elementary school years were spent with his siblings playing nightclubs and sharing the stage with Curtis Mayfield, War, and other major artists of the time as The Wooten Brothers.” In the 70s, there were more major artists to share the stage with: The Temptations, The SOS Band, Stephanie Mills, Dexter Wansel, Ramsey Lewis, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, and others.
As the 80s arrived, the brothers caught the ear of the popular R&B artist/producer Kashif who recorded an album entitled “The Wootens” for Artista Records. Josephs unmatched talent and undeniable groove landed him the position of band leader, musical director, and keyboardist for Kashif. During that time with Arista Records, Joseph sang background vocals for Whitney Houston on her debut and Kenny G, and co-wrote with Kashif and brother Roy “Call Me Tonight” which was Grammy nominated for Instrumental of the Year. Joseph contributed numerous compositions to Victors Grammy-nominated CD, “Yin Yang”. During this time, when the family moved East, Joseph and his brothers had a residency at Busch Gardens, where Joseph honed his skills not only as a keyboardist, but, also as an accordion player, arranger, and composer as he composed over 40 pieces of music for every individual cast member.
Joseph is now the keyboard player/vocalist for the legendary Steve Miller Band, playing in large venues around the world. Whenever his extensive touring schedule allows, he also serves as keyboardist to his brother Victor Wooten and fronts his own band, Joseph Wooten & The Hands of Soul. Joseph is also a member of an elite group of hand-picked musicians called Freedom Sings, organized by the First Amendment Center in Washington D.C., presenting a multi-media experience celebrating The First Amendment and free expression. In addition to releasing several of his own albums and singles, Joseph continues to be very active in composing, producing, and recording vocals and keyboards for other artists.
In 2017, he published his book, It All Matters: What I Believe, Words That I Live By. This collection of thoughts and concepts, originally recorded over the years in Josephs personal journal, is intended to make people think and give insight into who Joseph Wooten is as a person. When he is not traveling from city to city, Joseph can often be found speaking to students in middle school, high school, and college, about character development, self-esteem, self-respect, and personal growth using his own life experiences as examples. Recently Joseph played for career military Veterans and Gold Star families at the Field Of Dreams movie site. He also had the privilege to do a TEDx Talk in Memphis, Tennessee called “Why It All Matters.”
In 2019, he was chosen as the celebrity mentor, coach, and MC for the first annual Opening Act online competition. The winner played at the Hollywood Bowl in LA for the sold-out We Can Survive show.
I Matter! You Matter! is a non-profit organization founded by Joseph Wooten and his wife, Stephanie, with the goal of creating positive change through speaking to and working with young people of all ages, giving scholarships to deserving young people, and providing aid and support to the homeless and Veterans. Visit imatteryoumatter.com for more information.
Joseph currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife, Stephanie.
Keep up with all the latest news at:
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facebook.com/jwootensoul
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twitter.com/jwootensoul
youtube.com/user/handsofsoul
Mr Sun Plays Ellington’s Nutcracker
Mr Sun has translated the legendary and mind-blowing Ellington/Strayhorn Nutcracker Suite into Acoustic String Band Language and recorded it. Tchaikovskys extraordinary Nutcracker Suite contains some of the most beloved and familiar melodies in the Western world.
Mr Sun (Darol Anger, Joe K. Walsh, Grant Gordy, Aidan O’Donnell) has seized upon the inspiration of Duke Ellingtons brilliant, swinging & urbane re-interpretation of Tchaikovskys Suite as an opportunity to salute and re-invent this wildly multi-faceted work anew, through the lens of the American String Band, a musical form which now contains many styles and is presently engaged in a marathon upheaval of innovation and expansion.
The Project was generously underwritten by the Freshgrass Foundation, and was recorded at the new Mass/MOCA recording studio #9 in Massachusetts with legendary recordist Dave Sinko, and features soloist contributions from Compass Records Founder Alison Brown on banjo, Silk Road Cellist Mike Block, and Dobro Legend Jerry Douglas.
Mr Sun premiered the work at the Freshgrass Festival in North Adams, MA in October 2023, and has also performed it at the Big Ears Festival, Wintergrass, and the Mendocino Music Festival.
Mr Sun Plays Ellington’s Nutcracker
Mr Sun has translated the legendary and mind-blowing Ellington/Strayhorn Nutcracker Suite into Acoustic String Band Language and recorded it. Tchaikovskys extraordinary Nutcracker Suite contains some of the most beloved and familiar melodies in the Western world.
Mr Sun (Darol Anger, Joe K. Walsh, Grant Gordy, Aidan O’Donnell) has seized upon the inspiration of Duke Ellingtons brilliant, swinging & urbane re-interpretation of Tchaikovskys Suite as an opportunity to salute and re-invent this wildly multi-faceted work anew, through the lens of the American String Band, a musical form which now contains many styles and is presently engaged in a marathon upheaval of innovation and expansion.
The Project was generously underwritten by the Freshgrass Foundation, and was recorded at the new Mass/MOCA recording studio #9 in Massachusetts with legendary recordist Dave Sinko, and features soloist contributions from Compass Records Founder Alison Brown on banjo, Silk Road Cellist Mike Block, and Dobro Legend Jerry Douglas.
Mr Sun premiered the work at the Freshgrass Festival in North Adams, MA in October 2023, and has also performed it at the Big Ears Festival, Wintergrass, and the Mendocino Music Festival.
Analog Soul
Get ready to elevate your week with Analog Soul, the ultimate show where the heartbeat of local and regional talent vibe on the Analog stage. Whether you’re a connoisseur of smooth grooves or a new fan of soulful melodies, our weekly show promises a rich tapestry of sound that will keep you coming back for more.
Discover emerging artists who are redefining soul with their unique twist. From heartfelt ballads to foot-tapping anthems, we bring you the freshest sounds from one of the most unique venues in Nashville!
Don’t miss out on your weekly dose of soulful magic. Join us for Analog Soul and let the music move you!
Featured artists TBA!
Analog Soul
Get ready to elevate your week with Analog Soul, the ultimate show where the heartbeat of local and regional talent vibe on the Analog stage. Whether you’re a connoisseur of smooth grooves or a new fan of soulful melodies, our weekly show promises a rich tapestry of sound that will keep you coming back for more.
Discover emerging artists who are redefining soul with their unique twist. From heartfelt ballads to foot-tapping anthems, we bring you the freshest sounds from one of the most unique venues in Nashville!
Don’t miss out on your weekly dose of soulful magic. Join us for Analog Soul and let the music move you!
Featured artists TBA!
Analog at Hutton Hotel is an intimate music venue showcasing the industry’s most inspired musicians, giving you an up close and personal experience in a comfortable living-room style setting. It immerses audiences in Nashville’s unrivaled live music scene, where storytelling is prized above all else.
Located just steps from the famed Music Row, Analog was designed to provide some of the best venue acoustics in all of Nashville while providing an intimate, interactive, and engaging experience for audiences and talent. From the artists, to the design of the lounge seating, to the advanced, innovative technology, to the mixologist providing crafted cocktails—the artistic spirit inspires a unique experience nightly.
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