At my first Nashville Boogie Vintage Weekender in 2017, I was just trying to find my feet in a world of rockabilly, western swing, and classic rock-n-roll. The Boogie is a unique experience that feels like you've traveled back in time with only brief whispers of the present piercing the realm of rockabilly music, pinup... Continue Reading →
Queens of The Nashville Boogie Vintage Weekender: Nikki Lane
Last Friday Night at the Nashville Boogie Weekender was a royal affair featuring both the Queen of Rockabilly, Wanda Jackson, and the Queen of Outlaw Country, Nikki Lane. After soaking in a fabulous performance from Ms. Jackson, I was on the run to the Nashville Palace Stage for Lane's rocking country barn-burner. Luckily, the party... Continue Reading →
The Del McCoury Band, The Tillers, and JD Wilkes at The Nashville Palace
It was a rousing celebration of old-time music at the Nashville Palace last weekend, the kind of music that makes you believe you can almost hear the sounds of crackling vinyl coming through a record player as you listen. The lineup included JD Wilkes of the Legendary Shack Shakers, Cincinnati-based bluegrass outfit The Tillers, and... Continue Reading →