Will Stewart: County Seat
Will Stewart’s contemplative solo effort brings him back to Alabama after several years away. The bittersweet music of County Seat explores feelings of loss, isolation, and the effects of time on the places we call home.
Coming Up: The High Divers
The High Divers have been through quite a lot, from an awful car crash on tour to a marriage in the band. Now they’re back on the road with a new record and their hopes are high again. See them at Zydeco this Thursday.
Coming Up: The Rotten Mangos
Between their Revolver-esque vocals and their faithfully trippy guitar/drum combo, The Rotten Mangos take listeners back to the Summer of Love, if the summer of 1967 occurred in present-day Austin, Texas. On Tuesday, January 23, the psychedelic group will play at The Nick in Birmingham.
Tonight: David Ramirez at Saturn
David Ramirez has spent a lot of his time touring the country with little more than a car and his guitar. We spoke with David Ramirez ahead of his Saturn performance tonight, and dove into the new album, Spotify streaming and playlists, and the art created during and after political elections.
Coming Up: Swarming Branch at The Firehouse
This Wednesday, Swarming Branch will play at The Firehouse along with Captain Kudzu and The Beagles. The quirky psych band evokes ’70s studio-pop while driving towards more contemporary sounds.
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.