Why You Should Go: Singer-songwriter John Moreland may have recently turned thirty, but judging solely by the number of releases to his credit, the maturity of his songwriting, and the road-weary tone of his voice, one might think he’s been on this planet far, far longer. Moreland’s songs flirt with country and blues, but at their heart they embody the essence of the folk tradition. He’s got a way of moving the soul with lyrics that dive deeply into the melancholy that haunts so many as his gruff, sandpapery voice creeps under the skin and lingers like lost love. There are moments while listening to his most recent release, the 2015 breakout recording High On The Tulsa Heat, when ghosts of songwriters like Steve Earle, Townes Van Zandt, Jeff Tweedy, and Bob Dylan seep through the brilliantly penned songs. John will be joined Sunday night at Swallow Hill by Lilly Hiatt making this a night of must see music! Read a bit more about Lilly below.
Royal Blue, the second album by East Nashville firebrand Lilly Hiatt, is about the majesty of melancholy-or, as she explains it, “accepting the sadder aspects of life and finding some peace in them.” A dance between pedal steel and synths, the album examines the vagaries of love and commitment but steadfastly refuses to romanticize any notion of romance. Singing in a barbed lilt full of deep worry and gritty determination in equal measure, she conveys emotions too finely shaded to be easily named, yet will be familiar to any listener who’s had their heart broken-or has broken a heart.
Venue: Daniels Hall @ Swallow Hill, 71 East Yale Avenue, Denver, Colorado – 80210 – (303) 777-1003
Doors: 7:00 p.m. Showtime at 8:00 p.m.
*Price: $15 Adv. $17 DoS
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