Collective Concerts Presents
Lucero
Shovels & Rope
Tue, March 26, 2013
Doors: 8:30 pm / Show: 9:15 pm
Phoenix Concert Theatre
Toronto, Ontario
$20.00
Tickets
This event is 19 and over
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Advance Tickets available at: Rotate This & Soundscapes
http://www.collectiveconcerts.com/event/207209/
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Lucero - (Set time: 10:30 PM)
Lucero is an alt-country/punk rock band from Memphis, TN. Formed in 1998, the six-piece has built its reputation on writing sing-along songs about small town life and love, putting a modern edge on classic Americana subjects. The members may look like tattooed tough guys, but they write resonant songs that tug the heartstrings of even the most hardened rock fan.
Lead singer Ben Nichols' signature whiskey-soaked voice is arguably one of the most recognizable in rock and roll today. The band is rounded out by original members Roy Berry (drums), John C. Stubblefield (bass) and Brian Venable (guitar). Recent additions Rick Steff (piano, organ, accordion) and Todd Beene (pedal steel) contribute to the fuller sound of Lucero's recent records.
Since 2001, Lucero has played between 150 and 200 shows a year in North America. The band has released seven full-length albums and two DVDs. The latest album, 2009's "1372 Overton Park," was the first Lucero record to feature a horn section, and the horns also occasionally accompany the band on the road.
Lucero has shared the stage with Social Distortion, North Mississippi Allstars and Drive-By Truckers, among others. Nichols also co-starred in season one of MTV's "$5 Cover," a quasi-fictionalized series about the Memphis music scene.
Lucero doesn't have fans as much as diehards who come to every show and scream the words to every song. And that's just the way it should be.
Lead singer Ben Nichols' signature whiskey-soaked voice is arguably one of the most recognizable in rock and roll today. The band is rounded out by original members Roy Berry (drums), John C. Stubblefield (bass) and Brian Venable (guitar). Recent additions Rick Steff (piano, organ, accordion) and Todd Beene (pedal steel) contribute to the fuller sound of Lucero's recent records.
Since 2001, Lucero has played between 150 and 200 shows a year in North America. The band has released seven full-length albums and two DVDs. The latest album, 2009's "1372 Overton Park," was the first Lucero record to feature a horn section, and the horns also occasionally accompany the band on the road.
Lucero has shared the stage with Social Distortion, North Mississippi Allstars and Drive-By Truckers, among others. Nichols also co-starred in season one of MTV's "$5 Cover," a quasi-fictionalized series about the Memphis music scene.
Lucero doesn't have fans as much as diehards who come to every show and scream the words to every song. And that's just the way it should be.
Shovels & Rope - (Set time: 9:15 PM)
Shovels and Rope is a Charleston, SC band consisting of Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst. Formed in 2010, they sing harmony driven folk, rock and country songs using two old guitars, a kick drum, a snare, a few tambourines, harmonicas, and and maybe a little keyboard sometimes. They tour constantly as a two piece, making as much noise as they can.
When asked where the name "Shovels & Rope" originated:
"Great question! The name Shovels & Rope comes from the title of a record by Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent called Shovels & Rope. It's a pretty good record featuring several murder ballads where some characters were hanging and others were doing the burying, so the title seemed apt. It now serves as the official moniker of the band.
Also – the name of the band is not 'Shovels & Ropes'. it's just one long length of rope, of which you can cut off appropriate lengths to accommodate whatever job necessitates having it."
When asked where the name "Shovels & Rope" originated:
"Great question! The name Shovels & Rope comes from the title of a record by Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent called Shovels & Rope. It's a pretty good record featuring several murder ballads where some characters were hanging and others were doing the burying, so the title seemed apt. It now serves as the official moniker of the band.
Also – the name of the band is not 'Shovels & Ropes'. it's just one long length of rope, of which you can cut off appropriate lengths to accommodate whatever job necessitates having it."
Venue Information:
Phoenix Concert Theatre
410 Sherbourne Street
Toronto, Ontario, M5X 1K2
http://phoenixconcerttheatre.com/
Phoenix Concert Theatre
410 Sherbourne Street
Toronto, Ontario, M5X 1K2
http://phoenixconcerttheatre.com/