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At the Main Stage on an overcast Saturday, Nashville southern soul revivalist Anderson East jumped straight into his melting sound of soul and kicked off our second day at Shaky Knees with a bang. The band got the crowd moving as East howled through every line, and literally gave me goosebumps with his combination of... Continue Reading →
Day two of the Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Arts Festival felt like it was crafted especially for the Americana enthusiasts, like myself, and making it to all the shows I wanted to catch felt like quite a daunting task. Anderson East kicked off the day with a rip-roaring set on the main stage. The soulful, gospel-tinged rocker took... Continue Reading →
Our New To 'Roo spotlight ends with three other blog favorites from the archives who are making their first Bonnaroo appearances this year: London Souls: Â Thursday, June 9th, That Tent, 6:00 p.m. Tash Neal and Chris St. Hilaire, a.k.a. The London Souls, a Brooklyn-based rock n' roll duo possessing explosive talent and envy-inducing hair, are... Continue Reading →
Alabama-born Nashville-based blue-eyed soul man Anderson East recently released his delicious debut LP, Delilah, via Low Country Sound/Elektra Records. Have mercy, y'all, it melts my butter.  He's been appearing all over the place as of late, from Late Night with Seth Meyers, to World Cafe on NPR, selling out shows, and melting the hearts of, well, everybody.  Needless... Continue Reading →
