New Music Obsession
On Saturday night I went with friends to the Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro to see Dan Auerbach from the Black Keys. Though nursing the flu, Dan rocked and was well supported by his bandmates. However, I felt the musical highlight of the night was Dan Auerbach’s opening act, Justin Townes Earle. Steve Earle’s son, Justin Townes has a non-affected performance style and mannerisms reflecting close study of the country greats like Merle Haggard, Hank Williams and of course, Townes Van Zandt. And Justin Townes Earle is a sick flatpick guitar player. I mean, he is seriously good. I can’t wait to get to a record store that sells new vinyl, because I need his new album “Midnight at the Movies” and I don’t think digital mediums will give Justin Townes Earle’s sound justice. I have not been this excited about an artist in a long while; Justin Townes Earle’s songs have been steadily running through my head since Saturday night and I am not complaining.
