One of my ab-so-lute favorite bands, the North Mississippi Allstars, are playing tonight at Cookin’ on the Quarter in Chattanooga, TN. They play at 9:45, but there are five other great acts preceding them, including singer/songwriter Trent Tomlinson, whose single “One Wing in the Fire”, which he co-wrote with Bobby Pinson, got a lot of CMT video play and got good radio play(I really dig this guy–he’s a great writer and also rocks it), The Tennessee Rounders, and the Blueground Undergrass, among others. Tickets are only ten bucks at the gate–and this is a LOT of GREAT music for the money (this is a bargain, people!), as the Allstars alone are well worth way more than ten bucks.
These guys are great on cd, but a truly a band to see live! The first time I saw them live was opening for John Hiatt at the Ryman, and they BLEW ME AWAY! A John Hiatt show is always a great gig, and seeing him at the Ryman is extra-special, but these boys sealed the deal for a truly unforgettable night! Smoking, sultry, funky, ferocious blues that has to be seen and heard to be believed!! Do yourselves a favor, and get out of the house this weekend and check these guys out!! The weather is great, it’s nice and cool with no humidity (although they will be turning up the heat down Chatt-town)! You can check out this website for details,www.cookinonthequarter.com.
They’ll also be at Bonnaroo in June!! Check out their website at www.nmallstars.com.
See ya at the show, Rockzan!