Sept. 15, 2018
Nashville, TN
Story By Butch Worrell of One Heart
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Photos By Butch Worrell of One Heart
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Americanafest comes once a year where
Artists, industry movers and shakers, dedicated fans, and media come
together in Music City USA to celebrate and showcase American music.
This year other commitments curtailed your correspondents ability to
take advantage of the cornucopia of music offered. But the chance to
see out of town friends at the Concord Music group party on the patio
of the Capstar building could not be ignored. And after that a
rooftop showcase at the new Bobby hotel beckoned.
Concord Music, Rounder Records, Stax,
and Fantasy represent the best of American Music as their list of
artists at Americanafest shows and their Americanafest party is one
of the best.
Entrance to the Bobby Hotel via
Printers Alley is def “Nashville Cool”, as is this newest of
Boutique Hotels. When original artwork from Bernie Taupin graces your
lobby it kind of sets you apart from the getgo. And the a beautiful
rooftop setting complete with pool, full bar, and an actual bus for a
lounge makes for a great venue.
The first band was a young group named
“The Nude Party”, a legacy of their early years when fans were so
moved by the freedom their music offered they were known to dance au
natural. Firmly grounded in the rock tradtions of Velvet Underground
and the Kinks they are touring the USA having just released their
first recording on New West Records.
Then came Paul Cauthen, an artist on
Lightning Rod record who just released “Have Mercy”, following up
on the critical aclaim of his 2016 release“ My Gospel”. A special
treat was his band which included the guitar virtuoso Daniel Donato.
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