If Stuart’s Opera House in Nelsonville (about an hour southeast of Columbus) isn’t on your radar, it should be. Between now and October, the historic theater is bringing in Steve Earle (Aug. 27), Yo La Tengo (Sept. 24) and Jolie Holland (Oct. 17), plus a Music Swap Meet on Oct. 10.
Earle is touring solo behind his new Townes Van Zandt tribute album, Townes. I saw him at the Southern Theatre last May, and the man is at his best when his songs tell stories, which bodes well for a show heavy on Van Zandt covers. His wife, Allison Moorer, will kick off the night. And lucky for you, dear Donewaiting reader, we’re giving away a pair of tickets to this show. To enter this contest, send a blank e-mail to contest@donewaiting.com with the subject STEVE EARLE. A winner will be randomly chosen on Wednesday morning, 8/26.
mp3: Steve Earle – To Live is to Fly (Townes Van Zandt cover)
i’m not proud to say it, but i had never heard of steve earle until becoming addicted to “the wire”. most musicians turned actors can’t pull it off, but earle shined as a beacon of hope for recovering heroin addict bubbles (character in the show). so when i finally heard his music, i fell in love with his intelligent everyday man brand of folk.