Here's a review (From sun209:The Americana Music Journal) of the festivities that kicked off Americana Music Association's Live at the Bluebird series, 2011The 2011 American Music Association series at the Bluebird kicked off Thursday with sets by the duo of Brad Jones and Hans Rotenberry and Webb Wilder. Jones and Rotenberry’s “Mountain Jack” CD is an eminently entertaining blend of melodic pop and Americana. They played much of the album, plus one song from Rotenberry’s band “The Shazam.” The acoustic renditions were terrific, echoing early McGuinness Flint.
Webb Wilder followed with a typically spirited set (“Human Cannonball” and “She’s Not Romantic” were among the highlights) and then invited the openers back up to share in covers of the Move, Everly Brothers and John Fogerty.
AMERICANA MUSIC ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES 3rd ANNUAL
“LIVE AT THE BLUEBIRD CAFE” SERIES
March 17: Webb Wilder with Brad Jones and Hans RotenberryMarch 22: Shelby Lynne and Allison Moorer
March 24: Jerry Douglas
March 4, 2011. Nashville, TN: The Americana Music Association will present the third annual “Live at The Bluebird Cafe” concert series celebrating some of the genre’s best-loved and most influential performers. The multi -show series will feature artists who help define Americana music in the uniquely intimate setting of the world-famous Bluebird Café. All proceeds will benefit the Americana Music Association.
This year’s series will take place over an eight day stretch kicking off with
Webb Wilder along with
Brad Jones and Hans Rotenberry on Thursday, March 17 at 9pm. On Tuesday March 22nd, sisters Shelby Lynne and Allison Moorer will trade songs and stories and on Thursday March 24th, dobro virtuoso Jerry Douglas will close out the series.
“I love 'Americana at the Bluebird'” said Jed Hilly, Executive Director of the not for profit organization. “The level of artistry is unsurpassed and offers yet another opportunity for music lovers to experience Americana at its finest.”
“We are thrilled to partner with the Americana Music Association again to host some of the genre’s legendary artists and performers,” said Erika Wollam Nichols, General Manager of the venue. “The intimacy of the Bluebird allows the audience to connect to the music in a traditional fashion, just as if the performers were playing on your front porch – up close and personal!”
Tickets may be purchased at the online store at
www.bluebirdcafe.com ONE WEEK before show date.
March 10th at 8am for the March 17th Wilder/Jones/Rotenberry performance.
March 15th at 8am for the March 22nd Lynne/Moorer performance
March 17th at 8am for the March 24th Douglas performance
Showtime for all performances will be 9pm. Doors will open each night at 8:30pm. For more information, please visit
www.americanamusic.org or
www.bluebirdcafe.com.
About the Americana Music Association
The Americana Music Association is a professional non-profit trade organization whose mission is to promote awareness, provide a forum, and advocate for the creative and economic vitality of the Americana music genre. The Association produces events throughout the year including the annual Americana Music Festival and Conference which will take place October 12-15, 2011 in Nashville, TN. Americana Music Festival and Conference Registrations are now available through the store at www.americanamusic.org
