ShoalsFest ’26 Exceeds Expectations
Nineteen years of waiting finally paid off for fans of the mid-aughts Drive-By Truckers, as they played their first full set with former member Isbell, rocking through their 2003 classic ‘Decoration Day.’
Nineteen years of waiting finally paid off for fans of the mid-aughts Drive-By Truckers, as they played their first full set with former member Isbell, rocking through their 2003 classic ‘Decoration Day.’
And while “Blue Sunshine” may or may not be referencing Robert Smith’s album of the same name with his 1983 project The Glove, it radiates a gothy ambience.
Working with longtime friend, producer Damon Moon, Shaw penned the words and music for each song. The result is a highly listenable album exhibiting flavors of indie pop and rock.
Former Drive-By Truckers bandmate Patterson Hood comes from Muscle Shoals, a music Mecca famously known for shaping the sound of American R&B, soul, and rock ‘n’ roll.
Short of flying to Europe in November (which I’ve not yet ruled out), show these bands some love and get a valuable piece of merch from their tour, starting with a printable poster for as low as $25, up to Duszynski mixes of your own songs for just $600!
The building landscape of string orchestration paired with the explosive drums underscore the majesty and dangers of the continent.
It was a tremendous celebration of the Atlanta and Athens rich alternative rock heritage, highlighting the lasting influence of Wax’n’Fact, DB Records, and the regional music community.
Make no mistake: Ultra Lights are no copycats. Their clever wordplay and relentless guitars carve out a sound that is unmistakably their own.
The new “Losing Traction” was played for just the fourth time on their tour, debuting at the band’s Solid Sound Festival in North Adams, Mass., just three weeks earlier.
Think Mick Jagger meets Ray Davies and you may get a glimpse into what makes this guy tick. The lanky blond singer exudes a coolness all his own, wielding a wicked blues-rock sound with his guitar.