Shaky Knees ’26: Stormy Weather and Stalwart Fans
Turnstile lead singer and major crowd hyper Brendan Yates was a man possessed. He held the attention of the entire crowd as he jumped, kicked, and emoted on every song.
Turnstile lead singer and major crowd hyper Brendan Yates was a man possessed. He held the attention of the entire crowd as he jumped, kicked, and emoted on every song.
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.
Again, I can’t stress enough the paradoxical sounds coming from Widowspeak, with Hamilton’s emotional, airy voice blending with Thomas’s Americana-style guitar.
His latest album, Little Wide Open, feels like a handwritten postcard, inviting newcomers to discover the heart of this region.
Sometimes observational, sometimes deeply self-reflective, Backus consistently captures that feeling of “I get it,” which may explain why so many listeners connect with this band.
Her warmth, humor, and obvious affection for her bandmates elevated the concert beyond a typical performance, turning it into an intimate and joyful evening in Atlanta.
The singer’s comparisons to Kate Bush, Siouxsie Sioux, and other female singers notwithstanding, she has cited Grace Slick of Jefferson Airplane as her musical hero and the prominent influence in her career.
Wednesday covered the Truckers’ tune “Women Without Whiskey” on the band’s 2022 covers album ‘Mowing the Leaves Instead of Piling ‘Em Up.’ To their credit, Hood has publicly endorsed the band as one of his favorites.
Shaw has written another slew of sweet tunes featuring vocals by Rock Eupora, the moniker of Nashville’s Clayton Waller as the sole singer on all four tracks.
Brilliant songwriting and one hundred and ten percent effusive energy from each musician made for a superior live music experience (and the crowd matched that energy).