Nashvillains In the Round

Jahfin · Post by **Jahfin** » November 9, 2004 10:48 am

Be sure to be on the lookout for this tour if it comes to your town.

Nashvillains In-the-Round

David Mead
Jason White
Matthew Ryan
Will Kimbrough

OK – Here’s the deal. Four of Nashville’s premiere singer/songwriters got together and decided to strip the stage bare of all non-essentials (i.e. amps, drums and other musicians). Just four singers with their acoustic guitars and an endless wealth of amazing songs. What followed was the idea to hit the road and show the rest of the country what an “evening in the round” was like. Stripped down, intimate and a real feeling of community. All four musicians on stage at the same time – each one highlighting the best songs of their careers and helping the others with theirs.

David Mead – David’s new album Indiana (Nettwerk) highlights his return to the music city after two years in Manhattan. With a similar feel to the bohemian aesthetics of Joe Jackson and the poignant balladry of Canadian counterpart Ron Sexsmith, Mead uses the sparkle of an acoustic guitar and his unmistakable tenor to tell the stories of a man that has spent the past ten years on the road. David has had success in the past with two releases on MCA records and has opened for John Mayer and Fountains of Wayne in the past year.

Jason White: Jason’s new album “Tonight’s Top Story” was released in August and looks to surpass his last album which included the hits “Average Joe” and “At the Alibi”. Jason has received years of critical acclaim and even wrote the controversial #1 hit “Red Ragtop” for Tim McGraw. Jason possesses honest, literate, incisive lyrics and a gift for melody that reminds that listener of Squeeze and XTC.

Matthew Ryan: In the past years, Matthew has shared the stage which the likes of Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle and Casey Chambers. He’s played David Letterman and Conan…and even found time to release a new album - Regret Over the Wires. Matthews’s sound brings to mind the heart-felt honesty of Dylan with the youthful swagger of Ryan Adams.

Will Kimbrough: Will brings together a blend of folk, soul and alt-country that is both unique and familiar. Shades of Neil Finn and Alex Chilton can be found in his new album Home Away. Having bounced around the alt-country scene for the past 15 years, Will has spent time on the road with Kim Richey, Todd Snider, Garrison Starr and Josh Rouse. He is an ordinary guy telling ordinary stories in an extraordinary way.

For more info be sure to check these websites:

David Mead: http://www.davidmead.com
Jason White: http://www.jasonwhite.org
Matthew Ryan: http://www.matthewryanonline.com
Will Kimbrough: http://www.waxysilver.com

ph4ever · Post by **ph4ever** » November 9, 2004 10:59 am

Is it me or does this sound like a bad version of MTV's unplugged??

Jahfin · Post by **Jahfin** » November 9, 2004 11:03 am

ph4ever wrote:Is it me or does this sound like a bad version of MTV's unplugged??

As long as Will Kimbrough and Matthew Ryan are involved I don't see anything bad about it.

a1aara · Post by **a1aara** » November 9, 2004 11:55 am

I had a chance to see Will at a "house"show this past weekend. I had to pass on the show. I wish I could have been there. The great Tommy Womack was also on the bill. Thes two put on a graet show together.

Jahfin · Post by **Jahfin** » November 9, 2004 11:59 am

a1aara wrote:I had a chance to see Will at a "house"show this past weekend. I had to pass on the show. I wish I could have been there. The great Tommy Womack was also on the bill. Thes two put on a graet show together.

I heard some of their work with the Bis-Quits the other day on XM's X-Country station and really loved it. Yet more good music to seek out...

Jahfin · Post by **Jahfin** » November 29, 2004 1:27 pm

For those that may have been interested in attending the NC shows this was posted on Will Kimbrough's web site:

Hello. I hate to cancel shows, but I am having to cancel these two
dates:

Dec 16 Ralegh, NC Pourhouse Music Hall
Dec 17 Charlotte, NC The Evening Muse

Sorry about that. It's family related. A sick Grandma.

I am hoping to add two shows to the December calendar. As soon as
they are confirmed, I will post them. Folks on the Gulf Coast, take
note. This could be a fun thing…

Cheers,
Will Kimbrough
www.willkimbrough.com

A1A BOUND · Post by **A1A BOUND** » November 29, 2004 1:40 pm

bummer

a1aara · Post by **a1aara** » November 30, 2004 11:08 am

MTV Unplugged would have been a much better show if they would have had Will Kimbrough as a guest.

The Bisquits cd is great. OHBOY just reissued the cd.

I'm going to see Will on Dec 10th and Dec 11th. He will be with Todd Snider.

GrannaC · Post by **GrannaC** » November 30, 2004 12:18 pm

I don't suppose we could make them Nashvillians, instead of Nashvillains, could we? Sounds like they are bad people (villains) in a very nice city

a1aara · Post by **a1aara** » November 30, 2004 12:19 pm

I think that depends on what part of Nashville you are talking about.

GrannaC · Post by **GrannaC** » November 30, 2004 12:28 pm

a1aara wrote:I think that depends on what part of Nashville you are talking about.

I suppose that's true of any fairly large city, though. Overall, I think Nashville and the surrounding areas are quite nice.

a1aara · Post by **a1aara** » December 2, 2004 8:04 am

I enjoy Nashville. I love the music scene there.

a1aara · Post by **a1aara** » December 2, 2004 8:07 am

I enjoy Nashville. I love the music scene there.