Tonight: John Mark McMillan
Part gospel, part Bon Iver, Charlotte singer-songwriter John Mark McMillan comes to Birmingham tonight. He plays at The Healing Place Church with The Brilliance and Lapeer.
Coming Up: Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
With gritty country and soul reminiscent of Exile on Main St, the Lukas Nelson roll into Saturn this Friday on their high-energy tour.
Chris Porter: Don’t Go Baby It’s Gonna Get Weird Without You
On October 19, 2016, Chris Porter died in a van crash on his way to a show. One year later, his LP has been released: Don’t Go Baby It’s Gonna Get Weird Without You.
Pickin’ in the Park 2017
The fourth annual Pickin’ in the Park is this Sunday at 10 a.m. It’s an open jam for musicians of all skills and fortes, so come pick, strum, and sing to your heart’s content.
Coming Up: Ruby and the Rogues
Three vastly different musical backgrounds convened in New Orleans to form this eclectic trio. Get to know the musicians before their show at Oasis this Wednesday.
Coming Up: Morning Teleportation
Their improvisational expertise has taken them to Bonnaroo and back. Morning Teleportation plays Saturn this Saturday, bringing psychedelic jams, indie rock, and even some jazz to the space-age stage.
Calendar: August 21-27
Birmingham is home to a fine music scene. We have incredible live acts all week, and a few open mic opportunities as well.
A Place Both Wonderful and Strange
Part noise pop, part performance art, A Place Both Wonderful and Strange explore the dark and mysterious through their composition and delivery. Drawing inspiration from the work of director David Lynch, the metaphysical artists come to The Nick on August 15.
Calendar: August 14-20
Birmingham has so much great music this week: singing, songwriting, jazz, rock, hip-hop, even open mics if you want to make some music yourself.
Tonight: Counting Crows
Counting Crows play at Oak Mountain Amphitheater with Matchbox Twenty tonight. Ahead of the show, singer Adam Duritz spoke about show, the net’s impact on music, touring health, and ties to Birmingham.