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WAVERLY —
Alt-country legends Son Volt will perform in Waverly at Standard Deluxe on Aug. 27. The Jay Farrar-fronted outfit is touring to celebrate the 28th anniversary of their seminal album, “Trace” (they would have done a 25-year anniversary tour in 2020 if not for the pandemic).
American Songwriter said, “As they approach the 30th anniversary of when they were first founded, Son Volt comes across as potent as ever.”
Kicking off in Nashville on July 11 and hitting 34 cities, the band will play “Trace” in its entirety, followed by songs from the rest of their celebrated catalogue and their brand-new Doug Sahm tribute album, “Day of the Doug” (released June 16). Son Volt was formed by Farrar, the former lead vocalist and songwriter of the influential band Uncle Tupelo, after its breakup in 1994. Members include Farrar (vocals, guitar), Andrew DuPlantis (vocals, bass), John Horton (guitar), Mark Patterson (drums) and Mark Spencer (keyboard, guitar).
You can find tickets for their Waverly performance at: www.standarddeluxe.com/shop/sonvoltaugust27.
Released in 1995, “Trace” is Son Volt’s debut studio album that established the band as a significant force in the alternative country movement of the 1990s. “Trace” remains a beloved record among Son Volt fans and continues to be regarded as a landmark in alternative country music, showcasing Farrar’s songwriting talents and the band’s ability to merge elements of country, rock and folk into a cohesive and emotionally powerful sound. It achieved critical acclaim and commercial success, reaching a wide audience beyond the genre’s niche.
Doug Sahm blazed trails across genres, blending key elements of rock, R&B, country, folk, Tex-Mex and psychedelia into something that existed in its own space. His heralded body of work includes many solo and collaborative albums, three Top 40 hits with the Sir Douglas Quintet, and a Grammy win with Tejano supergroup Texas Tornados. Sahm was both a friend and a mentor to Farrar — the two recorded an exceptional rendition of Sahm’s classic song “Give Back the Key to My Heart” on the final Uncle Tupelo album, “Anodyne” (1993). Farrar’s goal with “Day of the Doug” was not only to pay tribute to Sahm’s music and influence, but to also highlight some of the deeper tracks. Listen to Son Volt’s rendition of “Sometimes You’ve Got To Stop Chasing Rainbows” here: www.orcd.co/chasingrainbows.
Son Volt’s August shows will be opened by Anders Parker, a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for his soulful vocals, thoughtful lyrics and a blend of folk, rock and Americana influences. Learn more about Parker here: www.andersparker.com/.