After the break-up of influential alt-country act
Uncle Tupelo,
Jay Farrar and
Mike Heidorn formed
Son Volt in 1994. Their debut record
Trace was released in 1995 and featured the radio hit "Drown". After putting out two more albums in the late-'90s, the band faded away somewhat; Farrar worked on solo material for a few years before rejuvenating the Son Volt moniker with new members in 2005. This new look outfit dropped
The Search in 2007 on
Legacy Records while they also found time to cover
The Beatles’ “Hello Goodbye” last July for
a commercial on
ESPN advertising
David Beckham’s addition to the
MLS roster. To some Son Volt will always play second fiddle to
Wilco, a bit like
Spectrum did to
Spiritualized, or
Kelly Rowland to
Beyoncé even. However,
Jay Farrar more than holds his own with his work; his lyricism is astute and his
John Fogerty-esque vocals are a perfect fit for the band’s classic Americana concoctions.
Bobby Bare, Jr. formerly fronted Bare Jr.; the band (along with Superdrag) was a part of a small but appealing Knoxville, Tennessee music scene that occasionally tinged its power-pop with country strains to conjure up some pleasing ear candy. Bobby Bare, Jr. opens this evening with his brand of eclectic southern rock, assisted as usual by the Young Criminals Starvation League.
[Son Volt MySpace]
[Bobby Bare, Jr. MySpace]
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