Concert of the Week

Five of my favorite musicians, all Nashville guys, had/have shows in Atlanta over a span of 10 days. Ben Rector was amazing on Saturday night at the sold out Tabernacle. And this week I have my two of my fav musicians to look forward to: Matt Wertz and Dave Barnes. So I at least get to see 3 of the 5!

I’ve been listening to Matt and Dave for a while and have not missed many live shows. And they’re touring together, which is even more exciting because although each is entertaining enough in their own respects, together they are on another level of entertaining.

Both of them have a great mix of fun, dance-along music and some of the sweetest songs you will ever hear, including the song below. These tickets – and yes, we went for the VIP, because, why not – were bought in July and the countdown began then. Thursday cannot come fast enough.

Now Playing

I would not make it through the day without music. And since our office moved, I have my own and no longer have to wear headphones – which makes the day much more comfortable overall. As I’ve said before, Spotify is the way to go: full albums, custom playlists, you can listen to one artist if you want, and they have great pre-made playlists. Here’s what has been playing lately from my speakers.

Seven Handle Circus. I went to their farewell concert a few nights ago and it was great. I’m sad they won’t be together anymore – their shows are always a blast. Fun to be a local group too!

 

 

 

 

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Ben Rector. New album – Brand New – was just released. Spotify only has a few songs so far but I got the full album because I can’t wait for his concert in November. Now only a great musician, but a great guy – filled in some for our worship band and lived in the adjoined duplex to my friend in my Nashville days. Loving what I’m hearing of the new album – favorite track so far? “Crazy” #mylife

 

 

 

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Matt Wertz. No new music, I just always love listen to this guy and his concert is also coming up (with Dave Barnes). Definitely bought VIP tickets to this one. Gotta do it once in life, right? Now to just decide on which song I’d really want to hear for the brief VIP acoustic performance if they take requests…so many albums, so many songs! Another Nashville love.

 

 

 

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Dave Barnes. See Matt Wertz logic above. They may as well be brothers. Also a really funny guy – check out his YouTube channel.

 

 

 

 

 

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Sam Hunt. A little pop-country. So shoot me….I like it. Also playing this fall for a post-Braves game concert. I can suffer through a game for this horrid season to see him. And I love baseball…..but 20-6 this past weekend?? Really??

#97. Bluebird Cafe

The Bluebird Cafe is one of Nashville’s best known venues for singer/songwriters. It is a small, unassuming space inside a strip mall in Green Hills. On Tuesday night, Christine, Meghan, and I made the short skip around the corner to see some fantastic young singer/songwriters. Dave Barnes, Matt Wertz, John Singleton, and Thad Cockrell performed to raise money for the American Cancer Society, put on by Music City Unsigned. Not only are all of these guys extremely talented, they are fun. They play off each other, while performing and while interacting. We sat towards the back in the pews (as opposed to a table), but there really isn’t a bad seat. The Bluebird Cafe is an intimate setting where you can get a glimpse of the genius behind the music.