AmericanaFest Nashville 9/24

OH, for a minute I was thinking about heading South for the day, thinking this was Friday…

Have fun, kids. Reports, please, from the week.

This reply is divided into an explanation about Grimey’s, and a separate discourse about other festival events.

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Thanks, stoger, for providing the comments and setlist from Grimey’s.

Saturday afternoon, I accidentally met stoger at the Bootleg BBQ (British Underground showcase stage) at The Groove venue in East Nashville. My focus was to see Emily Barker and her newest group, Applewood Road, at their 3:15 PM set. After that set ended at 3:45, stoger and I drove our separate cars (my rental car) to Grimey’s for Lucinda’s 5 PM show. Upon arrival, we learned that Grimey’s had restricted access to a select audience that had purchased Lucinda media from Grimey’s that week, and had received an uber-special Grimey’s wristband, distinct from the regular festival wristband. This audience of several hundred people were lining-up at Grimey’s front entrance. We were told that no other entry was possible. All common folk were then banished from the store at about 4:30.

At this point, stoger chose to remain at Grimey’s and persevere in his attempt to gain entry. Apparently, he succeeded.

I chose to drive back to East Nashville, and enjoy Kasey Chambers 5:20 PM set at the (Sounds Australia) Aussie BBQ at The 5 Spot venue.

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I spent Friday evening and Saturday at the festival. Obviously, I can only comment on the acts I chose to attend. There were many other laudable performers at venues all around town.

My highlight for Friday night was Kasey Chambers 9 PM set at the 3rd & Lindsley venue. This was a brilliant 45-minute set, with a focused and enthusiastic audience.

My highlight for Saturday night was Shannon McNally’s midnight set at The Basement venue underneath Grimey’s. Shannon was joined by Colin Linden and Audley Freed on guitars. A stunning 45-minutes of great music.

For a photo of Shannon with Colin & Audley, open this instagram link in a new tab:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BKxDdGHAP6K/

Note: If you click acidpalace in the above photo link, you can view Rob Bleetstein’s other photos of the festival, including a photo of Lucinda and Stuart, apparently at Grimey’s (above the Basement).

Good work gents. 😀

@stoger wrote:

For those who rue the words “no upcoming shows scheduled” on this Forum, here is a brief encourager. See also Tom’s latest words under the Evanston thread!

1 Ghosts of Highway 20 (solo)
2 Side of the Road (rest were duo, starting here)
3 Lake Charles
4 West Memphis
5 Bitter Memory
6 Stop Breakin’ Down
7 Doors of Heaven
8 Essence
9 Joy

The president of the AMA was literally at the feet of Lu throughout, sitting in front of the first standing “row” in tiny Grimey’s Record Store. I’m thinking a couple (maybe three) hundred total, hard to tell. I got a good angle stage right/back. Thanks to AMA and Grimey’s for this. Paul, maybe you can fill us in on some Australian alternate entertainment. What a week/weekend!

Also, a post was made on Lu’s FB page. Someone was asking about FL dates (I believe) and the reply was Lu would be making her way there in February and March, announcement possibly on Monday. *disclosure* this is not verbatim and I had read it after traveling 800+ miles for a 2 day Amos Lee road trip, and a few glasses of wine…However, another disclosure, it was not Italian wine like some in this FF are indulging.

BTW, TO, Fred Berman sends greets to Lu. We’re going to attempt to attend a Lu show together at some point. 😀

@tonyg wrote:

Lots of Italian wine, you mean. 😯

Correction: Lots of Italian wine 8)