In the spirit of the famous Bluebird café – Nashville in the Round brings the intimate sound of guitar pulls and songwriter showcases to Southport again this spring.
Nashville in the Round for 2017 has a new line-up with three Nashville residents Sarah Darling, Jenn Bostic & Michael Logen each recording artists in their own right come together for an evening of songs in the round from the music city.
Sarah Darling brings her ‘dream Country’ sound to the evening. Having released several albums with 1/2 million downloads worldwide and two number 1 videos on CMT and GAC. Her biggest hit, ‘Home to Me’ lead to performances on Conan O’Brien, Fox & friends, and opening for artists like Carrie Underwood and Kacey Musgraves.
Her next Grand Ole Opry appearance will mark her 83rd performance on the historic stage. Darling is getting ready to release new music this January. From wishing on wandering stars, to never giving up, it really captures the spirit of the ones who love to dream.
Jenn Bostic is best known for her hit single, ‘Jealous of the Angels’, a tribute to her late father, with the support of BBC Breakfast, Songs of Praise, BBC Radio 2, Weekend Wogan, Good Morning Sunday, and Smooth Radio, Bostic won over the hearts of people across the United Kingdom. It has been through the writing and over six hundred performances of this song that Bostic continues to pull on the heartstrings of people around the world with her honest lyrics and emotionally powerful voice.
Tennessee based Michaeal Logan performs songs from his new album ‘New Medicine’, an articulate, measured examination of the inner-workings of the human mind and heart on a backdrop of gorgeous, sweeping, acoustic-based, rhythmic folk/pop.
Michael’s songs have been featured on many TV shows including multiple placements on “Nashville”, “Suits”, “Parenthood”, “The Fosters” and “One Tree Hill”.
Logen’s folk song, “Couldn’t Ask For A Better Friend” played prominently throughout the 2016 Rio Olympics when it was chosen by Folgers as the theme for their award-winning ad.
A prolific songwriter, Michael’s songs have been recorded by many other artists including Jonny Lang, Kelly Clarkson, Mat Kearney, Brandon Heath, The Greencards, Paul Carrack, Will Hoge and Sister Hazel.
This unmissable evening of acoustic music from the USA takes place at The Atkinson on Friday 19 May tickets are £14 lower level / £12 balcony
For more information about the event or to book, please visit theatkinson.co.uk or call Box Office on 01704 533333 or buy over the counter during opening hours.*
*Please be advised there is a £1 per ticket booking fee for telephone and online sales and a 2% credit card fee for sales at the Box Office. There are no booking fees for cash purchases at the counter.
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LISTING INFORMATION
For interviews or press tickets/photos please contact Emma Lloyd Emma.lloyd@sefton.gov.uk / 0151 934 2129
Southport Festival
Nashville in the Round
Friday 19 May
8pm
*£14 / £12 balcony
*Please be advised there is a £1 per ticket booking fee for telephone and online sales and a 2% credit card fee for sales at the Box Office. There are no booking fees for cash purchases at the counter.
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About The Atkinson
The Atkinson is Southport’s beautiful home for music, theatre, art, poetry, literature and history, right in the middle of Lord Street in Southport. The stunning 19th century buildings were refurbished in 2013 to create a really welcoming family friendly multi art-form venue with a strong contemporary feel.
The Atkinson offers an exciting and varied destination for families, cultural tourists and arts enthusiasts alike, with a full day and night time offer. Wander through the major exhibitions and see performances from some of the UK’s foremost musicians, actors, performers and companies, films, family activities and much more.
Find out about Sefton’s heritage with amazing tales of the sea, Red Rum, Dan Dare and Motor racing in the Museum and then ‘Discover Ancient Egypt’ in our Egyptology Gallery, this remarkable collection of archaeology was discovered by Mrs Goodison from Bootle and until 2015 had not been seen for over 40 years.
Our lovely gift shop is well worth a visit, with its handmade in Merseyside jewellery and crafts collection and Southport memorabilia and then relax and take in your day in our Bakery with a scrumptious café and coffee.
Posted on 10 May 2017 under General news
