Saturday night, though, was all about support and some damn fine rock ‘n’ roll at AB Hillsboro Village. That weight I mentioned sprang from reports of mistreatment of LGBTQ folks during the festival, and it’s something we’re working to report on more fully. When it came time for the nightside showcases, the wealth of options was borderline daunting, but it turned out there was only one place to start – Jessye DeSilva’s showcase. Lucas brought all of their forceful energy to a steamy Nashville afternoon, including a defiant cover of Against Me’s “Baby, I’m an Anarchist!” And Mercy Bell plain sang the paint of the backyard fence – she just has one of the best voices in Nashville, and songs like “Golden Child,” a cataloging of the effects of growing up queer, only enhance her presence. brought me to the outdoor stage of The Groove record store for Queer Cowpoke Country Roundup, fronted by Secret Emchy Society and featured songs from Julian Talamantez Brolaski, Julie Nolen, Melody Walker, Shawna Virago, Wiley Gaby and two of my favorites, Austin Lucas and Mercy Bell. More on that in a bit, but the music was what brought us all to Nashville this week, so let’s start there:įirst stop of the day – where Friday night ended, the 5 Spot, this time for the Aussie BBQ in time to catch Toria Richings (an Aussie by way of the UK) who provided some country heartbreak on “Ride Your Horses,” followed up by the genuine country twang of “Truck Stops.” Because the world most absolutely needs more trucking songs!Ī quick walk down Gallatin Ave. But there was also a tangible weight that hung over many of the performances this particular year. On the last day/night of AmericanaFest, there’s a very real feeling that the grown-ups have gone home, and it’s truly time to enjoy the music.
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